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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 1999 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in December by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 55˚ Partly The Daily Friday 33˚ cloudy December 3, 1999 Inside Eastern Sports Evening www.eiu.edu/~den Big road win Eastern Illinois University Men’s basketball team opens with Krush Charleston, Ill. 61920 conference season with 76-72 Take a front row seat to a Vol. 85, No. 69 16 pages, 2 sections win over Middle Tennessee. concert at Roc’s without leav- Story on Page 8A ing campus. News Story in Verge, Section B “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” Federal civil Booth’s tree splits into three suit resolved out of court

on the settlement, said Deborah Settlement details Barnes, assistant attorney general. “(Including a confidentiality sealed in case agreement in the settlement) is very common,” she said. involving two Barnes said she could not com- ment on the nature of the agree- Eastern employees ment or how it was reached because of the confidentiality agreement. By Amy Thon, Deana Poole The agreement is contingent on and Laura Irvine the approval of Eastern’s Board of Staff editors Trustees. Barnes said she expects the approval within a few weeks. URBANA – The federal lawsuit “We still have to get whoever is filed by two Eastern employees authorized at Eastern to sign off,” claiming a personal telephone con- she said. versation was intercepted and dis- Bosler testified a steam plant closed to administrators and a local employee gave him a tape of a phone union representative has been set- conversation between Bowlby and tled out of court, attorneys said Waddell, a conversation the prosecu- Thursday. tion argued was held over the tele- The court documents have been phone from Waddell’s home. The sealed and no details on the settle- two discussed a steam plant union ment will be released. meeting that was held during the The civil suit was filed April 4, evening of March 12, 1997 in the 1996 by Billy (Mike) Waddell, Martin Luther King Jr. University chief operating engineer of the Union. steam plant; and Eldridge (Elroy) Weidner and other defendants Bowlby, an administrative assistant testified the quality of sound on the in Facilities Planning and tape was “clear” as was the fact it Management. was a telephone conversation. The lawsuit names Wayne The content contained negative Bosler, a stationary fireman in the views of employees of the steam steam plant; Ted Weidner, director plant, including Weidner and Bosler. of Facilities Planning and Weidner testified the content Management; Paul Michaud, for- was “normal work banter” and mer director of human resources views that were already known. for Eastern; and Rusty Thompson, Bosler testified he brought the tape Mandy Marshall / Photo editor business representative for the to the attention of Thompson who Ryan Anselment, a senior marketing major, puts the finishing touches on one of the five real Christmas trees International Union of Operating recommended he seek the advice of Engineers; and the union as defen- Thursday afternoon in Old Main. Old Main is not the only building on campus with Christmas trees, there is a tree the director of human resources. located in McAfee, one in the IGA branch of booth library and one in the Gregg Triad. dants. “I felt this information would A jury of seven women and four clarify some problems going on at tradition will not be forgotten by pur- men was selected Monday in U.S. By Geneva White the physical plant,” said Bosler, chasing three smaller trees for the District Court and opening argu- Campus editor whose immediate supervisor at the different locations where resources ments were heard. Glenn Stanko, Traditional time was Waddell. are being housed. The trees are on attorney for Waddell and Bowlby, enovations to Booth Bosler was called in to a June 5, display at McAfee Gymnasium, presented several witnesses library tree Library mean the com- 1996 predisciplinary meeting, Gregg Triad and the former IGA Tuesday and the case was settled mon holiday sight of an which included Weidner, Michaud (Booth West.) out of court that afternoon. temporarily enormous real Christmas and Thompson. He faced a 30-day R “We didn’t actually buy a huge one tree in the library foyer will not be In the settlement, the parties suspension for unsafe work prac- seen this year. involved signed a confidentiality tices. Thompson testified Bosler replaced agreement restricting them from But the library has ensured the See TREE Page 2A giving out any further information See SUIT Page 2A Gen ed decisions behind CAA resignation By Melanie Schneider Mark Davenport sent an e-mail to CAA arrogantly refused to even entertain our con- cial rift between students and faculty that did Administration editor members stating CAA did not attempt to cerns.” not exist during the semester.” involve students in campus decision-making, CAA Chair Bill Addison said he was very The decision Davenport said CAA did not Two of the three student members on the especially concerning the recent changes to upset by Davenport’s letter. listen to the students about was the deletion Council on Academic Affairs Thursday said the integrated core. “He (Davenport) gives the implication of the well-being courses from the integrated they are resigning from their positions as a Davenport wrote, “CAA provided the illu- that just because we didn’t agree with him, core requirements. All three student members result of a decision made regarding the sion of student representation … All three stu- we didn’t listen. He said we arrogantly voted to keep the three classes - Nutrition and General Education program and for personal dent representatives voted against the General refused to entertain concerns, well, that’s not reasons. Education proposal, and faculty members true,” Addison said. “He’s created an artifi- See RESIGNATION Page 2A 2A Friday, December 3, 1999 The Daily Eastern News The Daily Officials to review federal Tree Eastern from Page 1A “In two or three years, report for O’Hare security we’ll be back in our News like we have in the past,” said building and we’ll have CHICAGO (AP) - City aviation and studying it,” he said. Bob Hillman, university The Daily Eastern News is published daily, a tree again just like officials said they will carefully Chicago aviation commissioner archivist and reference librar- Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- ian. “There’s no place to put ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly review a federal report that outlined Thomas R. Walker in a written state- before. during the summer term except during school troubling security lapses at major U.S. ment said the city’s airports are fully (the tree) where everyone vacations or examinations, by Bob Hillman, PRINTED WITH could enjoy it so we decided SOYINK the students of Eastern Illinois airports and adopt any recommenda- compliant with Federal Aviation university archivist and reference TM University. Subscription price: tions for O’Hare International Airport. Administration security regulations. to do three trees instead of librarian $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all The U.S. Transportation “Security is our top priority and we one.” year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of The Christmas tree nor- The Associated Press, which is entitled to Department investigation found that do everything possible to ensure the exclusive use of all articles appearing security was so lax in some cases that safety of the traveling public,” he said. mally displayed in the library in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 investigators were able to sneak In a series of tests early this year, was generally 18 and 20 ft. in Christmas lights. represent the majority opinion of the size, Hillman said. The three “That’s sort of a concept editorial board; all other opinion pieces through without tickets and settle into federal investigators slipped through ” are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial seats aboard planes ready to take off, security by “piggybacking” or fol- Christmas trees Booth we had to brighten up the and business offices are located in Buzzard Library purchased this year facility for the holidays,” Hall, Eastern Illinois University. the department’s inspector general said. lowing employees through doors at are 9 and 7 ft. in size. Hillman said. “It took several Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920. The names of the major airports various airports. They also walked ISSN 0894-1599. tested were not included in the report unchallenged through concourse “It’s too bad we don’t have hours (to put the tree togeth- Printed by Eastern Illinois University, released to the public, but The doors, gates, jetbridges and cargo a place for (the large er). It was a little time con- Charleston, IL 61920. Washington Post on Thursday quoted facilities. Some drove through Christmas tree) now, but it’s suming.” Postmaster: Send address changes to sources it did not name who identified unmanned vehicle gates or rode temporary,” Hillman said. “In Although the absence of The Daily Eastern News two or three years, we’ll be 600 E. Lincoln Ave. three of the airports as O’Hare, New unguarded elevators. Booth Library’s grand Eastern Illinois University York’s John F. Kennedy and “In some instances, we were seat- back in our building and Christmas tree is only tempo- Charleston, IL 61920. Washington’s Reagan National. The ed and ready for departure at the we’ll have a tree again just rary, Hillman said he under- five others were the main airports in time we concluded our tests,” DOT’s like before.” stands some students, faculty Atlanta, Miami, Salt Lake City, San inspector general’s office said in a Another way Booth library and staff may be disappoint- Francisco and Honolulu, the Post said. statement Wednesday. is compensating for the ed. Daily Eastern News staff Chicago Aviation Department The inspector general’s latest report absence of a big Christmas “We will revive that tradi- Editor in chief ...... Deana Poole* tree is with a fourth artificial tion as soon as we’re back in Managing editor...... Nicole Meinheit* officials did not have the entire on airport security shows that the News editor ...... Tammie Sloup* report Thursday and did not know nation’s airports remain vulnerable tree on display in the bleach- our building because it’s a Associate news editor...... Amy Thon* about specific problems at O’Hare, to intruders wishing to slip through ers of McAffee Gymnasium. very popular thing,” he said. Editorial page editor ...... Meghan McMahon* Hillman said he rigged the “Everybody enjoys (the Development director...... Laura Irvine* spokesman Dan Curtin said. security amid increasing threats to Activities editor...... Elizabeth O’Riley “We plan on getting the report U.S. air travel. tree himself with wire and Christmas tree).” Administration editor...... Melanie Schneider Campus editor...... Geneva White City editor ...... Matt Neistein Student government editor...... Chris Sievers Photo editor...... Mandy Marshall heard the taped conversation. A search of $10,000 per violation from each of the five Associate photo editor...... open Waddell’s office was conducted by Eastern’s defendants, as well as additional legal costs. Sports editor ...... Kyle Bauer Suit telecommunication office, an act Michaud testi- Weidner said in an e-mail he has no signifi- Associate sports editor ...... Bill Ruthhart from Page 1A Verge editor ...... Dan Ochwat fied was ordered by Morgan Olsen, former vice cant comment on the trial. Associate Verge editor ...... Christy Kilgore president for business affairs. The search found “I am glad it is over and look forward to con- Online editor...... Chuck Payne Advertising manager ...... Karen Whitlock approached him in the parking lot about the tape no evidence of Waddell’s office phone being tinuing our efforts to deliver utilities efficiently Design & graphics manager ...... Jennifer Evans and asked if Thompson thought telling Weidner tapped. and effectively to the campus,” he said. Asst. design and graphics manager .....Josh Hart about the tape would affect his suspension. Michaud testified when Waddell learned of Michaud, Bowlby, Waddell and Thompson Sales manager...... Amanda Kramkowski Promotions manager...... Karisa Grothaus “He clearly believed it was evidence, that it the tape he was upset and said Bosler, who lives could not be reached for comment Thursday. Business manager...... Betsy Jewell would mitigate Bosler’s suspension,” Weidner “in the backyard” of Waddell, has a “relative or Bosler said he is glad the trial is over. Assistant business manager ...... Cindy Mott told the court. uncle that dabbled in electronic equipment.” “It’s over and done and that’s the best part of Student business manager ...... Carrie Masek Circulation manager ...... open Weidner later reduced his suspension from 30 All defendants testified that during the nearly it,” he said. Editorial adviser...... John Ryan days to 10 days, but Weidner testified the reduc- 15-minute taped conversation neither Waddell Shelly Flock, director of media relations, said Publications adviser...... David Reed Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough tion had nothing to do with the tape. or Bowlby consented to the taping or indicated the university had no comment at this time con- Subscriptions manager...... Ami Head From various testimony, it was revealed knowledge that it was being taped. cerning the agreement because the settlement is Weidner, Michaud, Thompson and Bosler all Waddell and Bowlby originally sought still pending on the approval of the BOT. * Editorial board members

of the council, and personally, as a compelling case to keep the classes Night staff Resignation council member and chair of CAA, inside the core requirements. Layout chief...... Racheal Carruthers I will be really sad to see her go.” “The council is not saying those After making a legitimate News layout ...... Tammie Sloup from Page 1A Sports layout...... Bill Ruthhart Davenport said he does not intend are not good courses, but the well- argument,“ sometimes you Photo night editor...... Mandy Marshall to drop the issue, but instead bring his being courses do not fit the new News copy editors...... Julius Sexton Well-being, Principles of Human concerns to the university community. description of the modified seg- just need to walk away and ...... Nicole Meinheit News night editors ...... Tammie Sloup Health and Fitness for life. A peti- “I think if we are going to mess ment,” Addison said after the vote say,‘I see what you’re trying ...... Amy Thon tion also was signed by 146 stu- around with our core, I think it is was taken two weeks ago. dents to keep the courses in the something we should debate thor- Davenport was replacing CAA to say.’ integrated core. oughly and conduct in a sincere student member Cortney Bill Addison, CAA student member Melissa way so that the entire university McDermott for the semester Council on Academic Affairs chair To reach us Riley also resigned from the coun- community can be involved,” because McDermott had class con- By foot: The Daily Eastern News cil for personal reasons and because Davenport said. “What’s more flicts with the CAA meeting time. is located in the south end of she said she had served on the important to students than what we Addison said he expected 2000 level class to a 3000 level class. Buzzard Hall, which is at Seventh board for long enough. learn? Students had compelling rea- McDermott to return to the council A General Education subcommit-” Street and Garfield Avenue next “I’m graduating in May and I’ve sons to be against this, and I felt no next semester. tee also was formed to deal with new to the Tarble Arts Center and been on the board for two years,” one listened.” McDermott was unavailable for proposals and transfer issues related across the street from the Life Riley said. “I felt it was time to let Addison said people need to comment Thursday. to the program. Members of the sub- Science Building. another student get involved in this agree to disagree at times. In other business, the council committee include CAA Vice Chair academic area.” “After making a legitimate argu- unanimously approved four foreign Doug Bock, who will chair the sub- By phone: (217) 581-2812 Addison said his first reaction ment, sometimes you just need to language changes and proposals. committee and CAA members Justin By fax: (217) 581-2923 was to talk Riley out of resigning walk away and say, ‘I see what FLE 3050, Culture and Language in Brinkmeyer, Jill Owen, Andrew from her position. you’re trying to say,’” Addison said. the French-Speaking world; FLE Methven and Ron Wohlstein. By mail: “Melissa has been involved with “That’s why we take votes. It does- 3061, German Literature in “All courses can be reexamined The Daily Eastern News the council for a long time and it n’t mean we’re not considering Translation and FLE 3000, Media in light of the recent changes to the Buzzard Hall takes a long time just to get a feel for their (students’) concerns.” and Global Communications, were General Education program,” Eastern Illinois University how the process works,” Addison Addison previously said the stu- all approved, and FLF 3220, French Addison said. “We are certainly Charleston, IL 61920 said. “She’s such a terrific member dent CAA members made a very for Business was changed from a open to new proposals.” By e-mail: Editor in chief Deana Poole [email protected] EIU Theater Managing editor Nicole Meinheit [email protected] Pr esents .... News editor Tammie Sloup “A Country [email protected] Christmas Carol” Associate news editor Amy Thon Live Thursday December 9th, 1999 The Musical [email protected] Editorial page editor Meghan McMahon 7 pm December 2, 3, 9, 10 [email protected] Sports editor Kyle Bauer [email protected] DJ JUSTIN 2 pm December 4 & 5 Verge editor Dan Ochwat [email protected] Vortex/Chicago, IL The on the Mainstage Photo editor Mandy Marshall Elixeur/Rockford, IL Doudna Fine Arts [email protected] Metropolis/Chicago, IL Groove Center Shop Call 581-3110 for r eser vations The Daily Eastern News Friday, December 3, 1999 3A Apportionment Board to vote on shuttle bus money transfer By Jason Maholy allocated toward a vacant position, next fall. Last year, the AB gave Staff writer and this money could be trans- $7,000 toward the effort to give stu- ferred to the shuttle bus account in dents a way to get to and from The Apportionment Board whatever amount is needed. This Mattoon, and Ruppell said some Thursday approved a motion to money, made up of student fees, is students need the service regardless vote for a money transfer of no used for miscellaneous purposes of how large a portion of the stu- more than $10,000 to extend the concerning many university mat- dent population actually uses it. life of the Panther Express. ters, of which no specifics were Ruppell also said Panther At its next meeting, the AB will revealed. Express has been dramatically vote on giving an amount of money “We would never, ever need to improved and students’ use of the up to, but not exceeding, $10,000, ask for donations from anybody service has risen from about 80 rid- toward the shuttle service. again,” Ruppell said about the ben- ers a day last year to about 200 a Shuttle Bus Coordinator Jeremy efits of receiving the money. day this year. The shuttle used to Ruppell said Eastern’s shuttle bus The shuttle bus is currently run the Mattoon route every Friday, system is currently underfunded funded by donations from the Saturday and Sunday, but budget and needs appropriations of no less President’s Office and the Office of cuts have forced the cancellation of than $10,000 to completely fund it Student Affairs in the amount of the Friday route. But rider volume for the 2000-01 school year. The $10,000 apiece, but this money will for the rest of the weekend remains Apportionment Board has $16,700 not be enough by the start school good, he said. Have TATMAN’S do the repairs Student Publications Board selects and get up to 3 FREE DAYS new editor in chief for spring semester OF CAR RENTAL The editor in chief of the Daily Eastern News for the Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Must be 18 or older and show spring semester 2000 was selected Thursday during the College of Lake County Student Publications Board meeting. will replace Deana Poole, your Panther Card Meghan McMahon, a senior journalism major from a senior journalism major Lake Villa, will serve as editor in chief from January to from Bloomington, (Some restrictions may apply) May. whose term ends at the McMahon, who is currently the editorial page edi- end of this semester. tor, has served in various capacities including adminis- Poole served two semes- TATMAN’S IN tration editor, since spring of 1998. Meghan McMahon, ters, beginning in January The transfer student from both the University of new DEN editor in chief 1998. MATTOON

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OPEN HOUSE Friday Dec 3, 3-6p.m Mandy Marshall / Photo editor call anytime 348-1479 or stop by Manger’s 1, Choose wisely apartment at 715 Grant St. Apt. 101 LaShon Cannon, a junior journalism major, drops her ballot for Student Senate elections into the ballot box (1 bedroom unit available Thursday afternoon in the walkway of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Senate Speaker Matt Layette said voter turnout for this election was much higher than the election held last fall. “This just shows that students NOW) are concerned with Student Government,” Layette said. Election outcomes will not be announced until Wednesday.

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night from 4 till 10pm. •••••••••••• Price is for one full order of spaghetti and garlic bread. 345-3400 Open Daily 1600 Lincoln 4 pm - 1 am in Charleston 2 am on weekends The Daily Eastern News Slicing deli meat or living a dream? s a December gradu- I would as a journalist. ate, I am searching Basically, you can get paid for a job. And I “At Jewel, a deli more money getting someone preferably would their meat than you can giving A slicer dude ... can them their information. Opinion like to stay in the rewarding field of journalism. However, make up to $18 an And this is all based on the there is a problem. hour.That is idea that a journalist would work 40 hours a week — not Newspaper reporters might roughly $34,500 a page as well be paid with coffee Dan Ochwat likely. On top of the crummy beans, because the salaries are Verge editor year.” salary, reporters work odd so low it’s depressing. hours and sometimes long days Friday, December 3, 1999 I have talked with a couple depending on the breaking of newspapers set in the news. Chicago suburbs, as well as some in small towns through- The thing is, when my fellow students and I entered Page 4 out Illinois, and the yearly salary rate is in the low the study of journalism, teachers and professionals $20,000 mark for the suburbs, and the range for a small warned us about the low pay, but we were having so much town is about $14,000 to $17,000. fun it didn’t matter. As my Dad so casually yelled about my lucrative And the idea remains true. As long as I still enjoy offers, “You can make more money working at Jewel.” interviewing all kinds of people, some interesting and For folks who do not reside in Chicago or its suburbs, some more boring than Al Gore reading an excerpt from Jewel is a grocery store, and an excellent one at that. Its “War and Peace,” the reporter salary won’t mean much. A missed deli is incredible; you can make some of the tastiest sand- As long as I still have the drive for writing a good wiches you ever dreamed of — but, I don’t know if I want news story or a column that holds a reader’s interest for to work there. more than two paragraphs (I hope you made it this far), In response to my Dad’s supportive comment, I the money isn’t important. checked just how much Jewel employees make. My I want to get a job in the suburbs of Chicago or down- opportunity source was the fine Jewel located minutes from my house town Chicago, but the salaries just don’t seem feasible for on Palatine Road in Hoffman Estates. an $800 a month apartment and car payments. But I want to write, and I will make it happen, even if that means a lthough members of Eastern’s faculty A cashier, who does have to put up with a lot of crabby people griping about how slow the line is moving as well second job at Cinnabon in the local mall. union will be visiting residence halls to as the high cancer risk laser used to check product prices, Hopefully, newspapers will improve the salaries for a give students an opportunity to ask ques- can make up to $14 an hour after putting some time in job that requires a college degree yet pays like one that tions about the ongoing contract negotia- with the company. That is roughly $27,000 a year. After doesn’t, but I’m not counting on it. I think most newspa- A putting in many carpal tunnel years as a checker, employ- per owners are content with hiring people who write just tions, members of the university’s negotiating team have said they will not take advantage of this oppor- ees can make near the $20 an hour rate — that is roughly because they want to. $38,000 a year. I think us journalists need to set up a meat market tunity. At Jewel, a deli slicer dude, who is in a meat market union; if all else fails, at least we would have that. Talking to students during the negotiations is union — I swear to the man upstairs, the manager I talked exactly what needs to happen. Somebody needs to to said “meat market union” — can make up to $18 an ■ take the initiative to allow students a chance to ask hour. That is roughly $34,500 a year. Dan Ochwat is a senior journalism major and a monthly If I were to put in some time as a slicer at Jewel columnist for The Daily Eastern News. His e-mail address is questions about what is going on — after all, the [email protected]. Columns are the opinion of the author. negotiations have a profound affect on students. rather a reporter, I could make about $10,000 more than Members of the administration’s negotiating team are making a big mistake by not taking advantage of Some answers for the thing people should quietly keep their Informing students this opportunity to tell eye on. The Economy is the basis of their side of the story next millennium You r t u r n modern society, Marx will tell you Although UPI members have Letters to the editor that, and America shows you. What chosen to talk to students and allow the students to Will the world explode in 51 I’m trying to say is economics funda- about contract negotiations, the ask they questions they days? Of course not. Does this give mentally affects our existence, apart administration is not taking need to get the informa- us room to breathe and is it all over and anything else you can think of, from complicated socioeconomic advantage of the opportunity. tion they want. after the big party? No way. Sadly, all of which make the nightly news in models, it’s what motivates people, “If students have questions about the negotiations, there are other dangers lurking ahead some form or other. But have you and what they worry about probably which touch upon more fundamental heard about 5/5/2000? If not, it’s one I expect them (union members) to give their views the most aspects of existence, apart from just of the rare instances when all the If the economy fails, which is of where they stand on the issues,” said Bob four numbers and Cold War computer planets in our solar system will align more probable than most people Wayland, chief negotiator for the university. programming. I’ve broken them . . . All of them in a straight line. know or are willing to recognize, this What Wayland and other members of the admin- down into three major groups: reli- Scientists speculate of disastrous leaves the door open for any and istration seem to missing is that talking to students is gious, natural and manmade. gravitational effects and anything else everything to happen. Religious: This is always a diffi- not only a good opportunity, but also a responsibility to mark this freaky occurrence. Whew! I’m exhausted! I don’t cult subject for discussion, and apart What’s strange about this is not that want to terrify/alarm you or anyone. they do not seem to be taking seriously. from any obscurity or extremism, I’m it’ll happen, but that it’ll happen I wish all this didn’t exist, but it does. This university exists because of its students, and narrowing it down to: Regardless soon, with all the rest of this stuff. The world already has at least a gen- the administration needs to realize it has a responsi- what anyone says about religion in Room for coincidence? How about eral sense of uneasiness which every- bility to the students. While most administrators do general, this is a very active time for the sun’s 23rd sun cycle (which I just one feels to some degree, though no not have direct contact with students on a regular prophecies, so much so that there are read about in Details magazine, one really talks about it much, and if all kinds of crazy speculations. though I’d heard about it before). basis, the students are the reason they are employed. they do, the conversation usually Here’s what a few of the big ones Our sun operates on solar cycles ends with hopeless resignation, or a Members of the University Professionals of say: Hinduism - Kaliyuga. Hindus (January will mark another one and sense of unspoken horror so real it Illinois have the right idea — they are taking their believe there are four main epochs in they happen very infrequently) which cuts down to their soul. Who wants jobs, and their responsibilities, seriously and trying this world, the first being a time of control sun spots in addition to elec- that? to keep the students up to date on contract negotia- perfection gradually descending in tromagnetic activity and some other I guess we do. I think this whole morals and overall goodness to the tions. stuff I can’t remember. Who knows business has already ingrained itself fourth and last, kaliyuga. what this will do, but it kinda sounds on the public consciousness, from the The administration’s negotiating team should fol- Then the world is destroyed and important. cinema to coffee house conversations. low the lead of the union’s and make an attempt to created all over again. According to I think it naturally comes down to, We’re expecting it! YES “some- reach out to student to make them feel they are them, we have 25 years left — a real we as humans are a part of the cos- thing” will happen in 51 days; if I being considered in the negotiating process. nail biter! mic soup and we’ll carry on, OR we was a terrorist, I’d pick the most vul- Taking the opportunity to reach out and educate Ancient Mayans - Developed an were never meant to live like this and nerable opportunity to strike. Maybe extremely precise and accurate calen- Nature will correct herself and main- people will only help the most important people to when the ball drops in New York dar despite primitive traditions/exis- tain some universal balance. Dick Clark’s face will melt off, this university — the students — realize their tence. It was based on celestial Manmade: Our inevitable fate to revealing that he’s a robot all along, value. observation and they were so good, destroy ourselves, or the mark of an like The Simpsons’ parody a couple they could predict eclipses. When era of unprecedented progress? This weeks ago. ■ The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily does their calendar run out? 2012. one’s kind of fun because you can Obviously my crystal ball is a lit- Eastern News. Christianity - Well, that’s obvious. really use your imagination, and there tle murky to predict what type of Now, there are a few others, but I have been plenty who have so. world following generations will be think that for our purposes, this Without too much sci fi, we’ll limit it getting into. should be enough. That ‘something’ to a few examples: I don’t know what all this means, Today’s quote will happen is in the metaphysical Terrifying consequences on every and far be it from me to offer sug- “ cards, it seems. order (social, political, ethical, etc.) gestions to anyone else on how they Show me a good and gracious loser and I’ll show Natural: Of the three, perhaps the due to the exponential growth of should live or react to this informa- a failure. most terrifying and well known. technology? I agree with you, this tion, but any way one chooses, this Hollywood got a hold of this one and one’s gonna be big, REAL big. is without a doubt THE most excit- Knute Rockne, capitalized on people’s fears of cloned babies-seibab denolc.Nuclear ing (if not dreadful) time in our his- American football coach, 1888-1931 comets smashing the Earth, or mas- blast. Improbable Y2K catastrophe. tory. sive volcanoes and tsunamis and Effects of growing globalization. stuff. Terrorist plagues. Collapse of So we got earthquakes, floods, American/world economy. Paul B. Smith draughts, Greenhouse effect, plague, This last one I think is some- senior English major Send” letters to the editor via e-mail to [email protected] The Daily Eastern News Friday, December 3, 1999 5A

either there or later on that night,” daily he said. Student sees realism in pageants Judge Jerry Patton heard tes- timony for about an hour before Miss Illinois competition not just about looks: 1999 contestant abruptly ending the hearing and scheduling it to continue on By Julie Bartlow again next year and I’m definitely briefing Dec. 9. Staff writer going back.” Although a talent competition Police say fight at To Rachel Foster, beauty was not involved in the Miss Decatur man held pageants today represent more Illinois USA pageant, Foster said football game was than glamour, looks and populari- she had to undergo a private inter- in sister’s death ty. view with the judges. gang-related DECATUR (AP) - An 18- The 18-year-old freshman psy- “There was no talent competi- DECATUR (AP) - A person- year-old Decatur man allegedly chology and social science major Rachel Foster tion, but in the opening act, they al dispute led to a gang-related shot and killed his 13-year-old with teacher certification was per- taught us a production number,” melee at a high school football sister because he thought she was sonally invited along with 59 receive a personal invitation and she said. “There were also seven game and the subsequent contro- stealing his money and marijua- other women to compete in the you also have to have past experi- judges which gave interviews to versial and well-publicized na, then tried to make the death Miss Illinois USA pageant, which ence in pageants,” she said. all of the contestants. They inter- expulsions of six students, police look like suicide, police said. was held on Nov. 26-28 in Since the age of five, Foster view you and ask you questions testified Thursday. Richard P. Hollgarth was Schaumburg. Foster, a native has been involved in hundreds of like, “What’s your major and why Doug Taylor, a police liaison arrested late Tuesday on a pre- of Danville, said she had the different pageants. She has won did you specifically choose that officer assigned to Eisenhower liminary charge of first-degree opportunity to represent Eastern numerous pageants such as Stars major?” High School, said during a pre- murder. He remained jailed Illinois University at its best when of Illinois and Little Miss “They also asked many ques- liminary hearing for four teens Thursday in lieu of $1 million she competed in the pageant. Sweetheart, a press release stat- tions about the things in which I charged as adults in the brawl bond, authorities said. ed. “Nowadays, looks are not what was involved in at Eastern,” that it was rooted in an argument His sister, Tamara K. the pageants are about,” Foster “My biggest honor was when I Foster said. “Right now, I’m in two weeks earlier between won Miss Junior Illinois (in Hollgarth, died Nov. 9 at St. said. “Sure a big part is how you Junior Greek Council and the Gregory Howell and a juvenile Mary’s Hospital from a gunshot look, but most of it has to do with 1993),” she said. University Board Special Events student. He identified Howell Foster said she enjoyed her wound to the head, Macon personality, values and morals.” Committee.” and the other student as members County Coroner Michael Day A newcomer to the Miss experience competing in the Miss Foster also is a new initiate in of opposing gangs. Illinois USA pageant for the first said. She was found in the living Illinois USA pageant, Foster said the Kappa Delta Sorority. On Sept. 17, Taylor said, both time this year. room of her brother’s apartment, not everyone gets the chance to While Foster did not win the youths showed up at the “I had such a blast and so where she had been staying, with participate. Miss Illinois USA pageant, she Eisenhower stadium with sup- much fun doing it,” she said. “It a .44-caliber handgun in her left “You have to be between 18 did place first runner up in out- porters. hand, Police Lt. Todd Walker and 25, you can’t be married or was such a great learning experi- standing performers in the out- “They had planned to fight said. have any children, you must ence for me. I was invited to do it standing performers category.

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It’s A Jimmy Buffet Specials4 o’clock club $2 Corona, $2 Jumbo Margartias plus, $4 Pitchers & .99 cheeseburgers (in paradise) DJ playing blend of J.B’s classics Lots of prizes! “Its time for a whole change of Latitude” Univer sity Boar d

Homecoming Coordinator - Elect applications available in room 201 in the Union Application deadline Dec. 9th Interviews will be on Dec 10th. Call Sarah 581-5117 for more information. *2 Year Commitment Required* 6A December 3, 1999 The Daily Eastern News City to celebrate holidays By Julius Sexton plays, various activities, carolers the summer. Staff writer and holiday performances. “I’ve been receiving orders The atmosphere is buzzing with since June to make different cos- Charleston will celebrate the holiday excitement as the festival tumes for (Christmas in the Heart holiday season this weekend with approaches. Decorations including of Charleston),” she said. WEEKEND “Christmas in the Heart of lights and wreaths will be hung all Some of the costumes Saret has 25 Charleston,” an annual event com- over the Square. prepared for the event include $ $ 00 prised of various festivities demon- Many of the businesses on the Disney characters and Christmas 2Captain 2 strating holiday spirit. Square will participate in the event characters such as Rudolph, Frosty Coronas The event will be from 6 to 9 said Jane Ball-Saret, owner of and Santa’s elves. Mixers p.m. Saturday on the Square. Grand Ball Costumes, who has For more information, contact 75 00 Festivities include window dis- been preparing for the event since the Chamber of Commerce. $ $ 1Domestics 1 Shot RHA tables donation to PEACE Specials Terri Manser The motion to donate $37 was him to the IRA 2000 Conference, This Weekend at... Staff writer tabled until Thursday’s meeting. which will be held Feb. 18-20 at RHA President Cathie Illinois State University in Residence Hall Association Anderson told the members they Normal. He would like to have at members Thursday agreed to were going to have an end of the least one person from each resi- “the best Specials in town” donate funds to Peer Education semester banquet next week in the dence hall attend. and Community Enhancement Thomas Hall basement. She In other business, Thomas Hall (PEACE) for AIDS awareness. encouraged all members to allocated money for Toys for Tots The minimum donation for an attend, saying there would be and Taylor Hall representatives organization to be included on the awards, food and punch at the said the stress management pro- Bottle,U CallDrafts, Cocktails It! back of a T-shirt, which will be banquet. gram they held went well. $1 sold in January, is $10. RHA Terrell Thompson, communi- Carman Hall representatives said All New open for Treasurer Gretchen Warner said cations coordinator, said he was they had collected $20 to donate Lights $37 is the most RHA can donate. looking for people to accompany to the AIDS Awareness program. functions All New Sound City and campus BOT to meet Ma’s got the new look! by telephone to join for music Want to be Remembered? By Melanie Schneider Administration editor Then get your picture put in the Warbler! and dance concert Four purchase proposals will be discussed Monday during a Headshots will be taken before December graduation Elizabeth O’Riley The first act will feature dance conference call between mem- Activities editor production, featuring a hoe-down bers of Eastern’s Board of so no one will be forgotten! from the Rodea Suite and Trustees’ executive committee. A unique combination of music Symphonic Dances from “West The meeting will be held at 10 and dance will be presented Sunday Side Story.” a.m. in the President’s Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment when community members and uni- Act two will focus on comedy Conference Room in Old Main. versity performers join together for and dance as other groups perform BOT Chair Carl Koerner and Date: Dec. 13 through the 16 (possibly 17th if needed) a two-act production. pieces including “The Midnight trustees Nate Anderson, Tom Local and university dancers Fire Alarm and Celebrations,” a Johnson and Keith Branson will Place: MLK Jr. Union lobby across from Coffee Express will join the Symphonic Wind press release said. join Eastern’s administration for Ensemble for a special performance The EIU Symphonic Wind the meeting. Price: $5 for seniors and $4 for everyone else at 3 p.m. in the Dvorak Concert Ensemble is directed by Joseph Shelly Flock, director of Hall. Manfredo and will be performed media relations, said Eastern The performance will present from the Dvorak Orchestra Pit. President Carol Surles and the classic performances and comical Jeanna McFarland and Nancy vice presidents of the university productions, a press release said. Nordtvedt, co-directors of the EIU also will be in attendance to dis- Sign up for your portrait NOW at the Student Publications office The Jacqueline Bennett Dance Dancers, have choreographed and cuss the purchase items. Center, the EIU Dancers, a solo per- directed two of the performances, a Flock also said the board at 1802 Buzzard Hall or by phone at 581-2812 formance by Lynette Hardimon, the press release said. meeting may include an execu- EIU Flag Corps and a Therese Tickets for the concert are $3 for tive session if voted upon by the Kincaid production will all be pre- adults, $2 for senior citizens and board in accordance with the sented in this production, a press students and children four and open meetings act. release said. under are free.

TRADITIONS AND NEW BEGINNINGS

Join us for Celebrating“Celebrating Traditions and New Beginnings” A holiday gathering hosted by Eastern Illinois University President Carol D. Surles

Three celebrations will be held in the Old Main Foyer: Monday, December 6, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 10-11:30 a.m.

There will be holiday refreshments, festive music, door decorations, and five decorated Christmas trees on display.

Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season at Eastern Illinois University! The Daily Eastern News Friday, December 3, 1999 7A Interviews come to a close Grapplers gear up Epperly,Winkeler top candidates for volleyball job for Northern Iowa By Troy Hinkel record and a second place finish in She is currently the head volley- Staff writer the Ohio Valley Conference regular ball coach, instructor and academic season with a record of 15-3. adviser of Parkland College. Interviews started this week to The Athletic Department is cur- She has compiled a 402-124 fill the full-time position of head rently undergoing interviews with two record at Parkland, were she won volleyball coach which was vacated candidates to fill the position full time. the volleyball Junior College by Betty Ralston in August. Epperly and Parkland College National Championship this past Ralston stepped down as the head coach Brenda Winkeler are the season. head coach, after 15 years, to coaches currently being interviewed After her interview Winkeler become the officer of compliance for the opening. said, “I feel like I came down here to for Eastern. The position will encompass have a good time and share my The interviews consist of meet- coaching duties along with teaching coaching philosophy and I did that.” ings every half hour for most of the a few classes. After the interviews, the day with the prospective coaches Wednesday, Epperly was the first prospective coaches meet with the being asked questions by players, interviewed for the vacancy. team so that they can have and idea other current coaches and the “I felt like it was a long day and of what their players will be like. screening committee. I was mentally tired after it was The decision of who will get With Ralston’s leaving earlier in done,” Epperly said following his hired could come out as early as Eric Wolters/Staff photographer the year, Andrew Epperly, who was interview day. “I will see what hap- next week. hired as an assistant coach, took pens.” But the committee holds the A member of the Panther wrestling team tries his hardest to avoid being pinned over the team under the title of inter- Winkeler, the second to inter- right to open the interviewing earlier this week in practice. im head coach. view, met with the committee process up to more applicants at a Epperly led the team to a 21-10 Thursday. later date. Panthers prepare for nation’s best Dusty Cookson could possibly face right now, leav- Staff writer ing one to wonder how much of help Swimmers face Saint Louis again that will be come tournament time. After nearly a two week break, “We need the experience,” Padovan’s squad faces the Billikens for the third time this season Eastern’s wrestlers are looking to McCausland said. “We need to pick up right were they left off in St. wrestle strong and hard.” By Kyle Bauer from the standpoint that we have “This is a jumping off point. We look Louis. Although McCausland said the Sports editor more personnel and we are basically at it as having two different seasons. When the Panthers travel to team had a nice break, he is con- better in most events,” he said. There is the pre-Christmas and post- Cedar Falls, Iowa this weekend, cerned with how the team will react After giving his teams a week off As for the men, the meet should Christmas. they’ll be looking for an even more to their layoff. for Thanksgiving break, head coach be more competitive, but Padovan is “This is the last of our first sea- impressive performance than their “As a coach, you’re always a lit- Ray Padovan is now preparing to face still expecting to come away with a son,” he said. “We don’t have another latest at the St. Louis Open. tle leery about their mental frame of a familiar Saint Louis team. win. meet for four or five weeks. We have Head coach Ralph McCausland mind after a break,” McCausland The Panthers faced Saint Louis at “The men should have more of a training and competition over break, says the Northern Iowa Open will be said. the EIU Invite and the Northern Iowa competitive meet,” Padovan said. but this is our last competition before as tough as any for the Panthers this McCausland will look for repeat Invite and Relays earlier this year. “They have two or three quality we have a significant break from real year. performances from Don Pool, Mike Eastern came out ahead of the people, but we outscored them in all competition.” “It’s another fantastic tourna- Stanley, James Eichmiller and Ross Billikens in both of those meets and the other types of meets so this The 10 a.m. starting time of the ment,” McCausland said. Bracey, all of whom placed in the Padovan is looking for the same shouldn’t be much different. They meet will also help prepare Eastern McCausland says the level of top four of their respective weight results this weekend. will keep us honest and it should be a for the bigger invitationals they will competition in the tournament will classes. “Saint Louis is a team we have run relatively close meet.” compete at later in the year. once again be tremendous. As for now, McCausland will not into at our Invite and again at The meet is also of significance to “We are just making sure every- Eastern is set to tackle the likes of only be looking for help from those Northern Iowa,” Padovan said. “We the Panthers because it will be their body wakes up and is ready to go,” Big Ten powerhouses Minnesota, four, but the rest of the supporting know what to expect.” last chance at competition before an Padovan said. “We will be leaving at Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan cast as well. On the women’s side, Padovan is extended break. about 6 a.m. I’m thinking about giv- State. “We need to rise to the occasion expecting a relatively easy meet. “This is our last competition prior ing everybody a buddy to make sure McCausland said that his crew is and take control of match situa- “We should be in good shape to Christmas break,” Padovan said. they get up and are ready to go.” facing the best competition that they tions,” McCausland said. Happy Birthday Amy!

Love, 4th St. and Janelle

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Three Rutgers basketball players Coming into Thursday night’s game against are suing coach Kevin Bannon after Middle Tennessee, Eastern’s men’s basketball he made them run naked when they team was looking to improve on its 1-2 record. lost a free-throw contest. And that’s just what the Panthers did, winning The rules for the drill were simple 76-72. – miss a free throw and take off a Men’s basketball Eastern (2-2, 1-0) piece of clothing. EIU 76 were down nine going into The players were forced to run the locker room, but turned wind sprints wearing nothing but a MTSU 72 it up a notch in the second smile. half outscoring the Blue “Well, I thought it was funny Raiders by 13 to win its conference opener. when we were taking free throws ... This was the Panthers first win on the road but no one was laughing at the end,” this season, despite playing well on their two one of the unlucky losers said. previous contest away from Lantz Gym. The Correction. One person was win also put the Panther winning streak against laughing. While the players were the Blue Raiders at three, after sweeping the running, Bannon assumed a position season series last year. on the sidelines where he proceeded Eastern had a very balanced offensive to smoke a cigar and “chuckle” at his attack. With five players scoring in double fig- players. ures. Kyle Hill once again led the Panthers in The players are suing the school, scoring with 17 points on the night. He also had charging civil rights violations. They four rebounds and three assists. claim the coach rigged the contest Forward Merve Joseph had his best game of against them. the season so far as he scored 15 points to go The athletic department made an along with his nine rebounds, just missing a announcement shortly after the inci- double-double. dent, stating the contest will never be John Smith continued his hot start this sea- repeated. son with 11 points and five rebounds. While The coach was definitely on the Matt Britton had 13 and Marc Polite finished right track. I’d be willing to bet with 12, as the Panthers had five players in Rutgers would be the best free throw double figures for the second consecutive shooting team in the nation if the game. contest were allowed to continue. The Panthers weren’t the only players on the Now, they are just left dangling in floor who were filling up the basket. Middle the wind. Tennessee (2-1, 0-1) had three players of their own score in double figures. A change of pace Center Lee Nosse, who had his 20 game consecutive block streak snapped Thursday Finally a coach is taking responsi- night. He had 12 points on the night, but only bility for his own actions and impos- grabbed three rebounds. Which is down from ing the same rules on himself that he his season average of 4.5. forces his team to follow. Cedrick Wallace, an All-OVC Newcomer of University of Massachusetts the Year selection last season, had 15 points men’s basketball coach Bruiser Flint and eight rebounds on the night and Ronald gave himself a one-game suspension McKnight came off the bench to tally 15 points for using profanity on his post-game on six of nine shooting. Mandy Marshall/Photo editor radio show. Eastern travels to Tennessee Tech to take on Senior center John Smith grabs a board over two defenders in Eastern’s win over Illinois College Monday Flint arranged a meeting with the the Golden Eagles (1-2) Saturday at 8:15 p.m. athletic department the following day night. Five Panthers, including Smith, scored in double figures during a 76-72 win over MTSU Thursday. and it was agreed that he would sit out one game. Now if only we could get Bobby Knight to adopt the same philosophy, Panthers lose control and game we could be rid of him for a few sea- sons. By Kristin Rojek “We didn’t take care of the ball and they put Staff writer pressure on us,” Wunder said. “The game just got out of control.” Speaking of which Coming off of their first win of the year at Despite their first conference loss of the The Bears are systematically home last weekend against Chicago State, the season, there were many positives Eastern is getting rid of their quarterbacks. women’s basketball team went on the road to taking out of this game. After releasing Eric Kramer and face conference rival Middle Tennessee, and Senior Angie Patzner scored a career-high then watching Shane Matthews after battling to cut 15 point halftime deficit, 17 points in Thursday night’s game and along get injured and Cade McNown be the Panthers fell 63-48. with teammate Angie Russell, who finished rendered useless, Jim Miller has Down by fifteen points Women’s basketball with 14 points, were the only two Panthers to been the latest to join the ranks. at the end of the first half, score in double figures. Miller was suspended for the the Panthers (1-3, 1-0) EIU 48 “We need to have good balance from every- rest of the regular season for vio- struggled to pull them- MTSU 63 body,” Wunder said. lating the league’s substance selves back into the game, “Playing on the road isn’t an easy thing, but abuse policy. and successfully put them- we competed (Thursday) and that’s the main Miller claims anabolic steroids selves within six points of the Blue Raiders, thing.” were still in his system from tak- but continued their downward slide, losing by Senior Leah Aldrich-Franklin, who lead the ing an over-the-counter supple- 15. team with 14 points against Chicago State, ment in September. “We had an even second half and we were was only able to play four minutes in Thursday Anyway, the Bears find them- able to cut their lead to six,” head coach Linda night’s game after struggling on the court with selves with only McNown to play Wunder said. her knee in the first half. the part of savior for the final four “But our problem was turnovers and they Saturday the Panthers will go up against games of the season. just built their lead back.” No. 1 ranked Tennessee Tech for their second Anybody know what Steve After suffering 18 turnovers in the first half conference game of the season. Eric Wolters/Staff photographer Walsh is doing now? alone, the Panthers couldn’t solve their prob- “We can play with teams in our league on He must have four more good Senior guard Angie Pantzner defends junior Rennee lems in the second half, giving the ball away the road,” Wunder said. “And that’s a big con- games left in him. Schaul in practice earlier this week. 16 more times. fidence builder.” oonn tthhee friday, december 3,1999 inside: Possible presents? Holiday CDs reviewed. page 3b

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ly strange. I finally told them I needed to see Jeff Marklin out a hitch. It was even a little better than the original. by amanda jacobson and I batted my eyelashes a couple times. Finally, I got Steve Willis: lead singer, sings like a seasoned per- Staff writer hooked up. former, plays keyboard, drinks a beer, antagonizes the The band was sitting at the bar. At first I noticed the crowd, has some beer, wishes happy birthday to a lucky Everyone has been to bars and seen bands.There are lead singer, with his jelled black hair and fully tattooed girl, belts out another song. (Steve Willis:extremely high the bands who write 20 versions of the same song and arms. He had some sweet tattoos. I chatted with the metabolism.) Aside from the other talented musicians in there are cover bands who play a lot of mediocre songs, band a little and then I parked it on the couch. I stared the band, he really is a show in himself. and when they finally play a song you really like, they tear at the large mouth bass sticker on the drum set. In about twenty minutes, the dance floor got packed it to shreds. Drummers always put weird things on the bass drum. – very packed.The floor and most of the bar became a It is a very rare occasion that weekenders should There must be a psychology to bass drum adornment. giant blob made of people moving their midsections in ever make a real effort to see a band in a bar. Bands are The night started out quietly.There were a few peo- the way that people do right before they really let go usually just there, and everyone goes to the bar anyway. ple at the bar, trying to get their buzz started as soon as and dance. Ten seconds later, everyone let go and got Headlining at Top of the Roc two Fridays ago was a possible, and all of three people playing pool. down. group of musical weekend warriors, the band Krush.This Finally, they started the show with a Smashing The show brought to mind a certain “Saturday Night is my evening with them. Pumpkins cover, playing on a milk crate-sized stage to a Live” skit. In it, Jim Carrey introduces a new diet based I walked in and told the bouncers that I was on the barren dance floor. around a certain drug that induces general spazziness guest list. “No you’re not,” they said. I told them I was I was worried as they began to play the old Spacehog and extreme bursts of energy. Carrey “rides the snake.” the biggest Krush fan in the whole world and I was going hit, “In the Meantime,” which contains some pretty Krush and their fans were definitely “riding the snake.” to write a review for The Verge.They thought I was real- tough “ooh-ooh’s,” but Krush performed the song with- The show continued on, never losing an ounce of see Krush, page 4b V2b friday, december 3, 1999 On theVERGE of theWeekend 0001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010What do you think will happen in the new millennium? 0010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100 0100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000Tell Warbler and become a part of history Life, campus, Hollywood 1000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001000100010001email your ideas to [email protected] TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF WAITING by dan ochwat Verge editor GLASSES IN AN HOUR (...OR SO) Featuring... Discounts for EIU Faculty and Students For journalists, the end of the century is a huge wife, which most films overlook. deal, and with the upcoming new year we look back 9. “Remains of the Day” (1993). The best ¥ 20/20 Plan ¥ at the decade and think of the amazing stories that Merchant-Ivory production and old British novel film, Just show EIU I.D. - Call for details broke.Yet for me, I am thinking of the great movies. a genre that became so popular during the 1990s. Sure, I could list the top movies of the century, but 8. “Shakespeare In Love” (1998) is probably the that is too much research. I will list my Top 10 movies most clever story written during the decade, and it of the decade. had superb acting and wonderful photography. There were many movies to choose from, and it 7. “Leaving Las Vegas” (1995). The only movie that should be noted that I haven’t seen every movie of the has depressed me,disgusted me and delighted me at the 1990s, even heralded ones like “The Piano,” which same time.This movie pulled off a love story between could have made the list. Also, if you can believe it, I an alcoholic-suicidal man and a depressed hooker for didn’t slave over this. I didn’t lose sleep or hit the bot- cryin’ out loud. tle to ease nerves and mental trauma over whether 6. “Shawshank Redemption” (1994). A neat story “Babe” should be listed. with plot twists. The American public loves plot twists The idea of the 10 best movies of the ‘90s is sim- – and this movie. ply a list of great movies. And while most major film 5.“Fargo” (1996). Some people hate this Minnesota critics will probably kill themselves over this very idea accented movie, I found it to be hilarious. It is a movie throughout December – just so readers like us can that emphasizes family values over greed by showing a relish in their expertise – we all know this is just for sarcastic rendition of a murder for money. fun. So no angry mail about “Titanic” not being listed. 4. “Pulp Fiction” (1994). Quentin Tarrantino’s blood First, here are some movies that I thought were and quirky dialogue filled comedy had everybody curs- excellent films and worthy for consideration: ing and ordering a Royale with cheese from McDonald’s. $10 off any eye exam or “Glengarry Glen Ross” (1992),“Trainspotting” (1996), 3. “Silence of the Lambs” (1991). A horror movie “The Usual Suspects” (1995), “Toy Story” (1996), that had a bad guy, which we rooted for. Genius. This “Scent of A Woman” (1992), “There’s Something movie introduced a slew of serial killer movies that complete contact package About Mary” (1998),“L.A. Confidential” (1997),“Jerry haven’t even come close to being as thrilling. Maguire” (1998), “Secrets & Lies” (1996), “Four 2.“Life Is Beautiful” (1998).This is a story of human- Weddings and A Funeral” (1994), “Quiz Show” ity that made me feel overjoyed when I saw it.It is amaz- (1994), “Braveheart” (1995) and “Being John ing how the infectious Roberto Bernigni brings heartfelt One Hour Service Malkovich” (1999). joy into the dreary setting of the Holocaust. Glass or Plastic Lenses ¥ Bif ocals After stalling with the honorable mention, here are 1. “Schindler’s List” (1993). Steven Spielberg had to High Quality, Best Value & Fastest Service. the 10 best movies of the ‘90s,which I also think have be number one with this moving movie detailing the FREE Dr. had a major influence on how movies are made today. Holocaust. ADJUST- Steve 10. “GoodFellas” (1990). The movie poster is *** MENTS Lane, O.D. No other donned on nearly every dorm room wall across the send comments or questions to dan via e-mail at discounts country. 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Dr. Dre - “Dr. Dre Chronic 2001” ing you know that someone else out there has problems too, and they are still able to have a good outlook on things. David Let’s get one thing clear right now:“Dr. Dre Chronic 2001” Lowery, frontman of the rock band “Cracker” produced this is not a classic like its predecessor,Dre’s 1992 “The Chronic.” It album, so if you are familiar with any of his work then I suggest is, however, a damn good album chock-full of neck-snapping you pick it up.The album also has a touch of Dinosaur Jr.’s,sound beats. suggesting that Adam was perhaps listening to their work while Dre’s rhymes have improved tenfold, due in large part to “Hanginaround” and writing music. Eminem, who makes two appearances on the album and prob- Other highlights on the album include❄ “All My Friends,” a ably ghostwrote most of it. But Dre’s delivery is also a highlight, song about Adam’s companions all getting married and moving as he changes up for several songs. on with their lives, and “St. Robinson in His Cadillac Dream.” His laid back drawl makes the observational “The Watcher” There is not a single weak track on this album, making “This a good album opener, and he barely hides his disgust with the Desert Life” a masterpiece. music industry’s short❄ attention span in “Forgot About Dre,” the Geffen next single, which is done double-time with Em, who tells lis- ★★★ 1/2 teners to “study a tape of NWA.” – Matt Rennels The beats are diverse, from the hypnotic guitar and xylo- phone of the futuristic smoke song, “Light Speed” (which intro- Metallica - “S&M” duces the world to chronic iced teas), to the ominous “Murder Beck might just be on the way to making music that is more Ink,” with its use of the Halloween movie theme and the digi- than funky beats and clever non-sequitirs. When Metallica teamed up with conductor Michael Kamen Geffen Records tized voices of Hittman and Ms. Roq. For those craving some and the San Francisco symphony orchestra for two show dates ★★★ good ol’ G-Funk, “Let’s Get High” is a flashback to “The in Berkeley, California earlier this year, rules were broken and a Chronic” and will be bumped at a house party near you. magical classic was born. – Daniel G. Fitzgerald All the usual gang’s here, with Kurupt, Nate Dogg and Snoop The album, stylishly titled “S&M” for Symphony and Dogg all dropping in, including Dre and Snoop’s reunion “The Metallica, hit stores on November 23 and peaked the curiosity Korn - “Issues” Next Episode.” Dre’s newest Aftermath Records signee, of countless scores of Metallica listeners. What will Metallica Hittman, makes an impressive debut, shining on “Light Speed” sound like with a 78❄ piece orchestra behind them? Jonathan Davis and pals return with their fourth album, and and his solo “Ackrite.” “Conducting a conversation and creating a dialogue between this one is a loud, depressing, altogether evil-sounding winner.

Aftermath/Interscope two worlds that share the language and celebrate the power of “Issues” tackles child abuse, alcoholism, and inner demons and ★★★1/2 music,” Michael Kamen described in the liner notes. “I live in does it without the hip-hop influence heard on the MTV- – Matt Neistein both worlds...now, so does Metallica.” friendly album,“Follow the Leader.”

This album takes the unyielding, driving metal sound that The first release,“Falling Away From Me,” is a pretty stan- Counting Crows - “This Desert Life” Metallica is best known for and compliments it with the sooth- dard Korn number,but will probably have you playing air guitar ing melodies of a refined symphony adding an eerie sweetness❆and pumping your fist regardless.The real discoveries here are the anguished “Trash” and the huge-ass success-to-be, “Make What word best describes The Counting Crows’ new album to their❆ limitless musical personality. Me Bad,” which is even more catchy than “Freak On a Leash,” “This Desert Life”? How about brilliant? It’s the same band that The majority of this album consists of older Metallica if you can believe that. made you wail on the catchy breakthrough chorus of “Mr. favorites, such as “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” “Master of I expected nothing out of “Issues,” but it turns out to be one Jones” and let the soft thoughtful ballad “A Long December” Puppets,” “One,” “Enter Sandman,” “Sad But True,” “Hero of the of the year’s best records, a fittingly obnoxious and angry dia- seep into your mournful soul. And they make it obvious in their Day” and “Fuel,” entwined with symphonic parts. There are also tribe for our times. new album that someone really cares about what they release. two new additions to the Metallica family titled “No Leaf Epic/Immortal Adam Durtz, lead singer and mastermind behind The Clover” and “– Human.” ★ ★ ★ Counting Crows, pulls songs from deep inside about hard hit- These two songs were written with the symphony and pos- 1/2 ting life experiences, friends and feelings about several girls. sess unique qualities which make them stand alone.The sym- – Sean Stangland What a fresh aspect in a day when market giants such as Limp phony’s presence is introduced at the beginning of these songs Bizkit and Korn are speaking of nothing but anger, and if they and gracefully accompanies Metallica’s trademark style which is “End of Days” soundtrack mention anything about a girl, it seems far from respect.Adam made blatantly evident throughout the entirety of both songs. Durtz treats all of what he sings about on this album with noth- “S&M” is a daring endeavor of experimental creativeness The “End of Days” soundtrack is an awful album that hap- ing but care. successfully pioneered by one of the world’s most powerful pens to showcase one of the highly anticipated songs of the ❄“This Desert Life” is compiled of many songs that are lis- rock bands, Metallica, with one of America’s most powerful decade. Guns N’ Roses’ “Oh My God” is neither as wonderful tenable when depressed or even just slightly down to bring you orchestras, the San Francisco symphony.❆ It is a new and inspir- as it could have been, nor as bad as one might think. out of it. The single currently on the radio “Hanginaround”, ing experience for musicians and fans alike. Basically, it’s the old Guns sound updated with a few tricks starts the album off with a great feeling. But don’t be fooled, as Elektra records snatched from the Trent Reznor/Marilyn Manson song book. it is the only track of it’s kind on the album. ★★★★ It’s big and loud and infinitely scarier than the supposedly The rest of the tracks are fairly mellow and thoughtful, mak- – Eric Wolters “hard” strip mall aggro-metal crap that surrounds it. “End of Days” confirms a few things–one Korn song sounds Beck - “Midnite Vultures” like every other Korn song, Limp Bizkit is five minutes away from the discount bin, and Prodigy is not, and never was, the With “Midnite Vultures,” Beck Hansen finally makes good on next big thing. all his genre-bending promise.The postmodern one makes like Sucking this thing up further are Rob Zombie with a toss Prince tossed in the blender with a spoonful of “Sgt. Pepper” off from his worthless remix disc “American Made Music to and a pinch of thin-white-duke-style David Bowie.The result- Strip By” and Creed❆ behaving like the lukewarm grunge pre- ing 11 tracks are full-on twitching, throbbing, gyrating faux R & tenders they really are. B. Everlast, Eminem, and Powerman 5000 all turn in uninter- Pulling his best Mick Jagger impersonation, Beck squeals and esting performances easily forgotten by the time the track yelps amid the cheese-ball horns on the single “Sexx Laws.” advances. British newcomers Stroke and veteran noise-artists The one-time loser strikes his poses well–entirely convincing Sonic Youth seem strangely out of place on this little marketing in the plastic roles of the burnt-out swingers delivering stand- tie-in; their work is too melodic to fit in. outs like❄ “Nicotine & Gravy” and “Broken Train.” In short, most of the stuff on “End of Days” suggests that Essentially, Beck has thrown a mock party as the king wise- the apocalypse is upon us. Maybe they should have called it guy simultaneously celebrating and criticizing the cheap thrills “The End is Nigh.” of sex, cash, and non-stop fun.The only complaint one might level against this album is that Beck rarely seems sincere in Geffen Records ❄ either his lust or his disgust, not to mention the ‘80s-esque ★ 1/2 Stars goofiness. – D.G.F. Still,“Midnight Vultures” is an interesting listen that suggests Who When Where Price Phone Brother Jed 10 p.m. Fri. 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by branden delk that influenced the rock and roll music style the band The members of the group are Davidson, lead singer Staff writer has are The Police and Blues Traveler. and rhythm guitar player Josh Jones, bass guitar player The group will be playing songs they wrote at the Don Stec and drummer Keith Schreiner. They will be For all of those looking to rock and roll all night, concert and will be selling a four-song CD of their performing from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will be intro- Saturday is the night. music as well. ducing new songs they’ve written. The newly back together band Trickle Down will be Trickle Down and Urb used to practice at the same “I would say that 60 percent of our songs are origi- performing for the first time since their break up. The place and Idle did some sound work for Urb. The band nal and 40 percent are cover songs,” said Davidson. group will be opening for Urb playing from 10 p.m. to members became good friends and thought their musi- “The audience should expect a lot of spontaneity and 10:45 p.m. at The Uptowner. The concert will also be cal styles intermixed. Both thought it would be a great some exciting original music.” Urb’s last for the semester. idea for Trickle Down to open at the concert. Trickle Down, which got its name from a book by Idle said he hopes that both bands will see a good Clive Barker, have performed at such places as Marty’s turnout Saturday night. and Friends & Co. They had been together for two and “Everyone should come out; it will be worth their a half years before deciding to break up due to inner time,” Idle said. band problems and other personal issues. It has been Although the Saturday night performance will be six months since the group last played together. Urb’s last, they have plans for during the winter break. Singer and rhythm guitarist for the band Chris Idle “We have two gigs in Chicago lined up,” lead gui- ,said he feels that the band may be a little bit different tarist Aaron Davidson said. since they broke up but things will most likely be the The group is also working on a full-length CD and same as they were before. have their own web site, www.mp3.com/Urb, where “We all still wanted to play together and never people can download one of their songs and get a list decided to stop,” Idle said. “We were just waiting for of the group’s concert dates. Urb has been practicing the right time to get back together again.” two to three nights a week lately in preparation of The four member band consists of Idle, who sings Saturday’s concert and the many others they have and plays the guitar and harmonica, bass player Brent scheduled. The members of Trickle Down watch drummer Matt Byrd, lead guitarist Zac Itely, and drummer Matt Urb will also be opening for Bottle of Justus at 10 Mullally eat Kung Pao chicken with his drum sticks. Mullally. Idle said that among the many other bands p.m. at SOP’s in Peoria. V erge file photo ffrroomm KKrruusshh,, ppaaggee 44bb

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Sponsored by UB Special Events and Comedy FREE Bingo Raffles Food Music INCLUDES Live Entertainment Prizes On theVERGE of theWeekend friday, december 3,1999 V5b ‘Make Yourself’ mediocre with Incubus’ new album this band once reveled in. It opens with a cheesey series of by al dertz guitar whine reminiscent of 311’s “Down.” While vocalist Staff writer Brandon “the invisible floating torso man” Boyd still belts out Sometimes, a release date is the only thing on your mind. I amazing lyrics, his hip hop-meets-Arabic vocal stylings are anxiously awaited the new release of the funk/hip not enough to save this album. hop/metal/experimental band Incubus. However, Incubus’ new The problem comes from a lack of the diversity so com- release, “Make Yourself,” slapped the anxious overzealousness mon among their previous albums.The entire album is set at directly out of my mouth. the same tempo. Many of the songs blend together in a What once had equal influences of Faith No More, Primus melee of mediocrity. Guitarist Michael Einzinger ignores his and Rage Against the Machine brilliance, Incubus has fallen into usual jazz/ funk tendencies and follows a more standard, 311 mediocrity. chord-based approach. Bassist Dirk Lance leaves his slap and Incubus has made a name for itself by experimenting with tap mayhem - a lá Les Claypool of Primus - in oblivion and it funk, hip hop and metal. Rather than sounding like another is barely audible on most of the album. “djunt djunt” band referring to the likes of Korn, Coal While there are a few memorable moments on the Chamber and countless others in the genre, the Santa Monica album - most notably, the porn-influenced instrumental five-piece combines interesting melodies, impressive original “Battlestar Scratchlachtica” and the satirically hopeless vocal lines and funky rhythms from traditional heavy guitar “Pardon Me” - Incubus’ new release is a severe disappoint- work and hip hop vocals. ment.What I anticipated to be another creative, high energy What set this band apart in a scene of conformity was the funk experience turned out unoriginal, unemotional and disco-worshiping rhythms and amazing vocals on the band’s unmoving. 1996 EP, “Enjoy Incubus,” and the 1997 full-length album, Incubus “S.C.I.E.N.C.E.” However, “Make Yourself” lacks the funky bass “MakeYourself” lines and disco guitar that made this band so phenomenal. Epic/Immortal “Make Yourself” also lacks the originality and the intensity ★ ★ Despite their name, The Last Resorts are Theatre department ends semester first in our hearts and playing Thomas Hall with ‘A Country Christmas Carol’ by sean stangland tarist; Shane Reichart (a.k.a Boner), Staff writer bassist; and Arcola native Steve Vandeveer, drummer. by jake pope town, the sheriff, Tiny Tim, and Boss “We are porn music.” The band’s name is a product of a Staff writer Marley struggle throughout to teach Matt Rennels, sophomore journalism mishap, as Rennels explained it.“We were Scrooge that greed is bad, love is good, major and lead guitarist for The Last The Lucky Seven, but with a new drum- Eastern’s theater department began and money is not what makes a person Resorts, made this statement with a stern mer (Vandeveer) we needed a new name.” its final production Thursday, entitled “A rich. finality. Luckily for your fearless inter- Their first choice was simply The Last Country Christmas Carol.” Nic Camfield stars as G.R. Scrooge viewer and for you, the reading audience, Resort, but the boys soon discovered that Jean K. Wolski is directing the sea- and Carrie Schreiber as Sadie Sasparilla. he explained. there had been a punk band in the ‘80s son’s final production, a very humorous There are many different majors partic- “We really don’t know what we play, so with that same name, and thus that final take on the classic Dickens story. ipating in this play, and some children when people ask us, we’re just going to “S” was born. Rennels said they changed “It is based on the Dickens tale, but is are also incorporated in the show. say we play porn music from now on,” he the name “for fear of getting the piss beat set in West Texas in the 1800s,” Wolski “They are having a good time with said. Oh, now we get it. out of us by ‘oi-oi’ music fans.” said. “It takes place in Sadie’s Soda Pop it,” Wolski said. “Practices went very The Last Resorts will grace the Fans of plain ol’ rock n’ roll can rejoice; Saloon.” well, and I think they are happy to see it Thomas Hall dining center tonight at 7:30 the Resorts cover The Beatles and Tom According to a press release, the open.” p.m. as part of the Friday Night Live con- Petty, among others.They also play a mean audience follows G.R. Scrooge through a “A Country Christmas Carol” will cert series. Any crazy concertgoers can rendition of “Low Rider,” complete with night of crazy dreams, brought on by appear Dec. 3, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m. and get in to see them for the measly price of trumpet accompaniment. some spicy chili he ate.The audience will Dec. 4 and 5 at 2 p.m. It will be locat- one swipe of your Panther Card. The band also has original songs that all also stop by Sadie’s to hear the latest ed on the Mainstage at Doudna Fine This is the first appearance at Friday members collaborate on; all, that is,“except gossip about Scrooge’s old girlfriend, Arts Center. For ticket information Night Live (formerly Coffee Talk) for The for Shane’s mom,” Rennels said. Belle, coming back to town. The Texan and reservations call 581-3110. Last Resorts; Rennels said the band is The band also has their very own official accustomed to playing house parties. dancer, Ben Eagleson, a native of Olney, Like most of his bandmates, Rennels Illinois. “He’s basically our official monkey hails from our hallowed little heaven here because he jumps around and bumps into Do you think you have what it takes to run The in Charleston, a product of Charleston people,” Rennels said.“But he’s damn good Verge? 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