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Ozier is also He is a cowboy asHe well, is also j Bo’s head er and wiser one. aily astern ews Drancher. E N FRIDAY, January 25, 2013 VOL.97 | ISSUE 88

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DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Nate Atkinson, an organizer of the rally, signs his name to the Doudna Steps after helping chalk the message Thursday.

DOMINIC BAIMA | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Soapsuds cover up a statement that used to say, “My rapist still attends Stacia Lynch, a creative director with East- Dana Miller, a senior psychology major, signs her name to the EIU. Will someone please listen to me?” Thursday on the Doudna Steps. An ern, finishes outlining the word work in Doudna Steps after students and staff finished writing a mes- Eastern employee was seen washing the statement off the steps with a the message written on the Doudna Steps sage that reads “We expect to work on a campus that supports broom, scrub brush, and soapy water. He refused to comment. Thursday. victims. We will listen” Thursday. Community rallies to support erased message

By Tim Deters & Rachel Rodgers Grabbing sticks of chalk, the sup- He said he saw the original mes- know we are listening,” he said, his Taking time to show support before Managing Editor & Editor-in-Chief porters signed their names under a new sage as he walked to class Wednesday voice cracking as tears dropped onto her 12:30 p.m. class, Sara Smith, a ju- message: “WE EXPECT TO WORK morning and was struck by its call for his cheeks. nior sociology major, delicately signed fter a chalked message on ON A CAMPUS THAT SUPPORTS help. Atkinson was not alone in shedding her name among the collection, which the Doudna Steps calling for VICTIMS. WE WILL LISTEN.” “It was kind of a slap in the face,” tears and being moved by the message extended longer and longer across the help was erased early Thurs- Once the group of about half a doz- Atkinson said. “Statistically, you know that had been scrubbed away. steps. dayA morning, students, faculty and en faculty and staff members bold- that rape happens on this campus, but Dana Miller, a senior psychology “It is disturbing that this could hap- staff rallied on the same steps to show ed their message, more than 70 East- to actually see someone need help, it’s major, widened her eyes to the cold, pen on a small campus; you wouldn’t their support for the unnamed victim. ern community members scraped their a sad feeling.” brisk air in an attempt to dry her expect that here,” she said. “I wish I The original message, composed signatures on the concrete steps. He said he was emotionally moved glazed eyes. could have shaken her hand.” during the weekend read, in cap- Nate Atkinson, a web developer for and compelled to help the author in a “When I saw the message yesterday, italized, block letters, “MY RAP- the Center for Academic Technology meaningful way that would show his it tugged at my heart strings,” she said. Check out the sidebar on IST STILL GOES HERE… WILL Support, called for the show of sup- support, as well as the support of the “I know too many people who have chalking policy on page 5 SOMEONE PLEASE LISTEN TO port in a letter to the editor published campus community. gone through this, and we need to sup- ME?” Thursday inThe Daily Eastern News. “I wanted to respond to let them port them.” RALLY, page 5

CAMPUS | DEATH Eastern student dies of natural causes Thursday

Staff Report Johnson, a pre-business major, Schniers said there is no suspi- cause of death. our current students to assist them was pronounced dead at his res- cious activity surrounding Johnson’s “Student affairs staff members through this very tragic situation,” Matthew Johnson, 36, of Dalton idence in the University Court death. from the Counseling Center, Uni- Dan Nadler, the vice president for City, Ill., died at his on-campus apartments around 8:40 a.m., Coles An autopsy is scheduled for Fri- versity Police Department and student affairs, wrote in an email. apartment Thursday morning. County coroner Ed Schniers said. day morning to determine the exact housing are working closely with 2 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 Local weather PICTURE THIS TODAY SATURDAY

Chance Snow Mostly Sunny High: 34° High: 26° Low: 14° Low: 21° For more weather visit castle.eiu.edu/weather.

T h e D a i l y Eastern News “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.”

The Daily Eastern News 1802 Buzzard Hall Eastern Illinois University DOMINIC BAIMA | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Charleston, IL 61920 Kaitlin Debault, 6, takes a picture of her dad Eric Debault who is being recognized during half time of the 217-581-2812 men’s basketball game on Thursday in Lantz Arena. Eric Debault was one of two veterans being recognized as 217-581-2923 (fax) part of the Wounded Warriors Project. Editorial Board Verge Editor Editor in Chief Jaime Lopez Rachel Rodgers CITY | CONCERT LOCAL | SAFETY [email protected] Assistant Online Editor Managing Editor Zachary White Tim Deters Assistant Sports Editor [email protected] Aldo Soto News Editor Assistant Photo Editor Band to bring Jacob Salmich Fire chief urges Robyn Dexter [email protected] Associate News Editor Advertising Staff Seth Schroeder Account Executive [email protected] Rachel Eversole-Jones Opinions Editor unique sound locals to be safe Dominic Renzetti [email protected] Faculty Advisers Online Editor Editorial Adviser Sara Hall Lola Burnham By Amanda Wilkinson junkyard band,” Golden said. By Amanda Wilkinson Goodwin said the fire depart- [email protected] Photo Adviser City Editor City Editor Photo Editor Brian Poulter The band uses objects like beer ment offers to check residents’ Dominic Baima DENNews.com Adviser and wine bottles, a stomp box and a smoke detectors and gives them [email protected] Bryan Murley Publisher An unconventional band is com- handmade cigar box guitar to create The Charleston fire chief said -al packets to keep them working. John Ryan ing to Charleston to share their their sound. most every fire is preventable. “We give them a care packet that News Staff Business Manager Administration Editor Betsy Jewell sound of stomping, clapping and Golden said they also make use of Chief Pat Goodwin said the Rachel (Fisher, the student commu- Stephanie Markham Press Supervisor City Editor clanging. their homes too. Charleston Fire Department put nity service director) fixes up,” he Tom Roberts Amanda Wilkinson Mike Golden and Friends is a The band will also sing in a bath- out 51 cooking fires in 2012 and said. Entertainment Editor Bob Galuski Night Staff band based out of Chicago that plays room to make a different sound, he three cooking fires so far this year. Goodwin said the smoke detec- Student Governance Editor for this issue with everyday objects to make music. said. However, he said cooking fire is a tor is the most important for col- Samantha McDaniel Night Chief Sports Editor Rachel Rodgers However, on their new album, “I definitely play around with broad category. lege students and regular citizens in Anthony Catezone Lead Designer “Groceries,” the band uses drums stuff,” Golden said. Goodwin said a cooking fire Charleston, too. Special Projects Reporter Nike Ogunbodede Chacour Koop Copy Editors/Designers and electric guitar and bass to com- He said creating music is a pro- can be as mild as smoke setting the Logan Graves, the assistant prop- Zachary White plement their distinctive sound. cess. sprinklers off, or as severe as physi- erty manager at Campus Pointe The band started with Michael “If I feel like a song needs to cal damage to a building. apartments, said the residents are Get social with The Daily Eastern News Golden from Hammond, Ind. when be more acoustic-based ­– let’s use He said people should know ba- not responsible for changing the he was 14 years old. stomping instead of kick drum,” sic housekeeping and fire preven- smoke detector batteries. The Daily Eastern News @den_news “I went to a pawn shop, and my Golden said. tion tips to avoid their home going He said the staff changes batter- parents bought me a guitar,” Gold- He said he uses those instruments into flames. ies, replaces smoke detectors and dailyeasternnews dennews en said. because he thinks the listening expe- Goodwin said simple steps like changes furnace filters four times a He said he met two of the six cur- rience is better. reducing clutter around a furnace year. Visit our website: dailyeasternnews.com rent band members after they con- “I try to make music people can and blowing out candles before The Campus Pointe Apartments About tacted him on PureVolume, a music feel,” Golden said. “Music can make leaving home make a difference. all have sprinklers, he said. The Daily Eastern News is produced by the students of Eastern Illinois social media website. people feel something different.” Goodwin said during the Good Graves also said smaller compo- University. It is published daily Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., during fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer Golden said he started playing When he was going to school at Neighborhood Walk every year in nents like changing lint traps are up term except during university vacations or examinations. One copy per covers but then progressively started Purdue University, Golden did not September, the fire department goes to the residents. day is free to students and faculty. Additional copies can be obtained for 50 cents each in the Student Publications Office in Buzzard Hall. writing his own music. have money to buy electric instru- around town and replaces batteries Goodwin said even basic house- The Daily Eastern News is a subscriber to McClatchy-Tribune Information There is no set of group members ments, only acoustic ones. and smoke detectors in homes. keeping practices can prevent a fire. Services. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa for the band, he said. “We knock on every door,

Advertising Golden said depending on the Amanda Wilkinson can whether it’s a normal citizen resi- Amanda Wilkinson can To place an advertisement or classified ad in The Daily Eastern timing and location, a member may be reached at 581-2812 dent or a student resident,” he said. be reached at 581-2812 News, call the ads office at 581-2812 or fax 581-2923. Visit our on- not be able go to a show or they may or [email protected]. Goodwin said a lot of people do or [email protected]. line advertisements at dailyeasternnews.com/classifieds. pick one up. not have working smoke detectors. Comments / Tips He said he wants the band’s sound For the in-depth version “From this, we have found out For the in-depth version Contact any of the above staff members if you believe your information of this article go to: of this article go to: is relevant. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa to stay raw by using household ob- that a bunch of them that are inop- jects. dailyeasternnews.com erable, don’t have a battery or they dailyeasternnews.com Corrections “I always wanted to be in a raw don’t have them at all,” he said. The Daily Eastern News is committed to accuracy in its coverage of the news. Any factual error the staff finds, or is made aware of by its read- ers, will be corrected as promptly as possible. Please report any fac- tual error you find to Editor-in-Chief Rachel Rodgers at 581-2812. Business out

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Don’t go Have any interesting news tips? nuts, let us help. Please let our reporters know... call the DEN Call: 581-7942 at 581-2816 FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | CAMPUS 3 EVENTS | PERFORMANCE Music night brings Broadway to Eastern Concert By Brittany Borthwick artist Staff Reporter Community members gathered in revealed the Lecture Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center Thursday to hear Broad- Staff Report way performances. Marilyn Coles performed four piec- Season 11 “American Idol” win- es of Broadway music from the 1920s ner Phillip Phillips has been picked as as part of Eastern’s “America’s Music: the artist performing at Eastern’s 2013 A Film History of Our Popular Music spring concert. from Blues to Broadway” series. The University Board members The audience was introduced to picked Phillips based on a survey they Coles’ performance with an introduc- sent out to randomly-selected stu- tion film, “Syncopated City,” which dents last semester. highlighted 1920s Broadway musicals. Danny Turano, the chair of UB, Allen Lanham, dean of library ser- said he was the most popular choice vices, narrated the film, giving infor- on the survey. mation on where Broadway started “We looked over the results, and and where it is headed. Phillip Phillips was the No. 1 pick by He also said that Broadway was a all the students,” he said. conglomeration of different ideas. Turano said after figuring out “Broadway is so much creativity which artist was picked, the next step coming together, the culmination of was to get in contact with the artist’s performance,” Lanham said. agent. After trying to figure out the slide- “We got a hold of the agent and show for the presentation for the film asked if his tour dates went with what introduction, Lanham said making we wanted, and they did,” he said. mistakes was like a Broadway produc- Phillips, Turano said, was on the tion. MARCUS SMITH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS survey in the first place because of his “In the end, many errors makes it a Marilyn Cole, a Broadway performer, sing a selection of Broadway songs Thursday in the Lecture Hall of Doudna popularity. masterpiece,” he said jokingly. Fine Arts Center. “He just won ‘American Idol,’ so He said a Broadway musical consists he wasn’t hugely popular, but still had of many aspects, such as the compos- the 1920s. Coles said her and Johnston have exhibit through the Booth Library, music that was popular,” Turano said. er, lyricist, director, arranger and cho- Lanham also discussed different been performing together for about 10 and will continue on until April 6. “He has such diverse music, and I reographer. eras of music as well as the different years. The next installment of the series think everyone will enjoy it.” The audience saw the progression writers, directors and actors who per- Johnston also helped put together will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Buz- The spring concert is scheduled for of Broadway musicals dating back to formed in Broadway and their accom- the series “America’s Music.” zard Hall Auditorium. April 16 at 8 p.m. 1866 where the America’s first musi- plishments. Philip Mohr, a history graduate The installment will feature the Tickets will go on sale March 18 cal, “Black Crook,” took place until Lanham said all performances start student, said the entire series was pos- film “Martin Scorsese Presents the for all Eastern students and will be the 1980s and onward. the out the same way. sible because of grant for film and lit- Blues: Episode 1, Feel Like Going $20. Coles, a mezzo-soprano, said she “Who succeeds and who doesn’t is erature. Home Say Amen, Somebody.” The general public tickets will go had been performing musical pieces interesting to see, and also what made “This exhibit is not just reading on sale March 25 for $23. from Broadway her whole life. them succeed,” Lanham said. words from a book, but it’s actually Brittany Borthwick can Turano said students should be Coles performed a piece from the Paul Johnston, a music professor, seeing music,” he said. be reached at 581-2812 looking forward to the concert. film along with three others from accompanied Coles on piano. “America’s Music” is an ongoing or [email protected]. “We did this for the students. This is their concert,” he said. “We heard CAMPUS | DAMAGES they wanted it, and we got it going.”

Open door contributes to burst pipe EVENTS | ON CAMPUS TODAY By Samantha McDaniel Facilities Planning and Management, the water just flowed,” Hudson said. The ceiling is expected to complet- Student Governance Editor said repairmen replaced the pipe lead- Gary Fuller, a food service sani- ed by Friday, and most of the remain- ing to the sprinkler head and repaired tation worker in Taylor Hall Dining ing work is cosmetic, he said. UB Movies: The Perks of Students braved the cold Wednes- the actuator, the motor, for the door. Center, said one of the cooks was told Sanders said the sprinkler system Being a Wallflower day to attend the “State Fair Dinner” The pipe that was replaced was by management to get a bucket and is only about two years old, and this Time | 7 p.m. at Taylor Hall Dining Center only to about three-quarter inches in diameter. catch the water while repairmen ar- is the first time it has been through a Location | Room 1501 of find it closed because of a burst pipe. The section of pipe that was re- rived. cold winter. Gabriela Miranda, a junior history placed came from extra supplies that “The boss lady said grab a five-gal- “Last winter was extremely warm, Buzzard Hall major, said she traveled from McKin- came when the system was installed, lon bucket, which wasn’t big enough, and we didn’t have serve cold for ex- More info | ney Hall to Taylor Hall for the cotton he said. and a 55-gallon trash can wasn’t big tended days,” Sanders said. “With it [email protected] candy and the lemonade shake ups. “It serviced a room that was the enough,” Fuller said. being a new installation, there is a little “I was a little irritated,” Miranda entrance foyer that has limited heat,” The water reached as far as the soda bit of a learning curve to it too.” said. “It was cold enough that I was Sanders said. “We found that the out- fountains in the main dining area, he The water that leaked flowed large- Lions in Winter 2013: complaining.” side door had a actuator problem that said. ly to the basement and down a drain, Novelist Jaimy Gordon A malfunctioning door motor that wouldn’t allow it to close it all the Sanders said the Charleston Fire Sander said, adding that the water Time | 7 to 8:15 p.m. stopped the door from closing all the way.” Department responded to the alarm damage was minimal. way led to the pipe burst that closed The cold weather and the direction from sprinkler system, and the water Location | Lecture Hall of down the Taylor Hall Dining Center of the wind provided the circumstanc- was shut off. Samantha McDaniel can Doudna Fine Arts Center and postpone the “State Fair Dinner.” es for the frozen pipe, he said. Once that specific area had been be reached at 581-2812 More info | The open door allowing cold air to Mark Hudson, the director of Uni- isolated, the rest of the Taylor Hall or [email protected]. [email protected] enter, combined with a small opening versity Housing and Dining Services, sprinkler system was recharged and op- near a sprinkler head, froze the pipe said a worker discovered the leak while erational once more, Sanders said. For the in-depth version For stories about and flooded the floor of the storage it was just dripping. Repairmen are also replacing the of this article go to: the “Whose line is it room leading to the dock. “They went to get a bucket and call hard ceiling with a tile ceiling with dailyeasternnews.com Anyways?” contest or Lionel Sanders, the interim manag- somebody, and by the time they got vents to allow more heat to access the the CAA meeting check er for maintenance and operations for back, the thing had broken open and space with the pipes, he said. dailyeasternnews.com

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THURSDAY’S QUESTION DRAWN FROM THE EASEL

How often do you attend UB events? Which ones are your favoirites?

HERE’S WHAT YOU SAID

Only the concerts, when they actually provide them.

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Letters to the editor can be submitted at any time on any topic to the Opinions Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. The DEN’s policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or potentially harmful. They must be less than 250 words. ETHAN SCHROEDER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Letters to the editor can be brought in with identification to The DEN or to the DENopinions@ gmail.com. STAFF EDITORIAL “LET’S GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK No one should adopt pets on a whim, ABOUT” take responsibility

What was your reaction to Everyone knows caring for a pet is a huge OUR POSITION canines” of Thursday’s edition ofThe Daily Eastern responsibility. • Situation: Pets are often left abandoned by News that there are four “rights” that have to happen, seeing “My rapist still goes As children, many college students proba- college-aged owners. including the right dog, the right place, the right age bly had pets growing up that were largely cared • Stance: Be aware of all the hard work that and do the right job. for by their parents or guardians. As they reach goes into owning a pet before adopting. These four factors need to be taken complete- here...Will someone please the age of a young adult and go away to college, ly seriously when considering owning a pet while in many students may still desire the companion- school. listen to me?” written on the ship that a pet provides. As a student, do you have the time to fully commit to giving a pet the love However, balancing a full load of courses, social life and attempting to appro- and care it deserves? Doudna steps? priately care for an animal can be too much for students and cause them to Students who manage their time in an excellent fashion may be able to do abandon the very animal they were so fond of at the beginning of the school so, but for many, the time commitment may be overwhelming and not doable. year. This is 100 percent unacceptable. No animal should be taken in on a whim. A pet is a responsibility, not a toy. To submit your opinion on today’s topic, Animals are sensitive, just like humans. You cannot just get rid of it when you are tired or bored. Dumping or abandon- bring it in with identification to the DEN They need to be cared for with attentiveness and devotion, something a full- ing your pet is inexcusable. There are many resources for students who cannot at 1811 Buzzard Hall or submit it elec- time college student may often not be able to provide. give their pets the home they deserve, including a hotline for the CARE center. tronically from the author’s EIU email ad- The County Animal Rescue and Education center in Coles County sees Students should take great care and consideration when making such a big dress to [email protected] by 4 a variety of animals abandoned by college students, especially in the summer. decision and think about what their lives will be like over the next few years. p.m. today or reply to us on social media. However, moving out of an apartment or house and leaving a pet that cannot If you have the time and effort to put into having a pet, more power to you. be cared for is completely irresponsible and unacceptable. There are many animals that need a good home. However, remember this is Adopting or buying a pet is not a simple six-month or year responsibility. If a not a decision to be taken lightly. Consider all aspects of your life and the ani- student adopts a puppy, they must consider the dog could live well into its teens. mal’s before making a life-changing choice for both you and the furry compan- Will you be able to care for a dog if you are in class, going to work or going out ion. on weekends? The daily editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of A local Charleston dog trainer said in the article “Coles County casts out The Daily Eastern News. The DAILY EASTERN NEWS We cannot ignore the stories of survivors “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” After arriving back to campus for my last semes- Society places the fault of rape, abuse and harass- EDITORIAL BOARD ter, I was walking by the Newman Catholic Center ment on the women, but it is never the survivor’s heading to the gym in my yoga pants and coat— fault. Editor in Chief Managing Editor like many others trying to fulfill our New Year’s res- They blame women clothing selection or walk- Rachel Rodgers Tim Deters olutions— when a group of men passed me in a car. ing home alone at night, but society is only trying to At first I didn’t notice the car, until one of the hide the real problem of male dominance. News Editor Associate News Editor male passengers stuck his head out, yelling “slut” in Women should be able to walk through their Robyn Dexter Seth Schroeder my direction. Elizabeth Edwards communities freely without fear or intimidation. After startling me, they sped off before I could I admire the women who are brave enough to Online Editor Photo Editor even utter a word in my defense. Men rape, sexually assault and sexually harass come forward to tell their stories because I honest- Sara Hall Dominic Baima Women across the world have been harassed, women for control and dominance over them. ly do not know what I would do if I was in their sit- abused and raped trying to live their lives in peace. They want to control and dominant women be- uation. Opinions Editor My story is a nothing compared to what women cause the media and society paints a portrait that These women have been met with hostility and Dominic Renzetti have endured and unfortunately are still enduring. women objectification and male dominance is OK. invalidation, yet they bravely tell their stories when The courageous women — who come forward Communities, who ignore rape, are telling of- they still are dealing with the trauma of what hap- and tell their stories of rape and abuse — face com- fenders and others that rape is OK and acceptable. pened to them. CONTINUE THE DEBATE munities that do not want to hear their stories be- It is never OK — rape, sexual abuse and sexual One day I hope women will be able to live in a ONLINE cause they are afraid of the truth. harassment are never OK. world without rape, but I know we have a long fight Rape, sexual abuse and harassment happen ev- The first step for communities to eliminate these ahead of us — a fight I am ready to take on and • Extended letters erywhere and are part of the most “picture-perfect” horrific acts is knowledging that these acts happen hopefully I will not be alone. communities. and must be stopped at all costs. • Forums for all content Those who ignore survivors’ stories are wrong After we knowledge that women objectification Elizabeth Edwards is a senior journalism major. and are making the problem worse by not address- happens, we can work together as a society to elimi- She can be reached at 581-2812 www.dailyeasternnews.com ing their plight. nate the problem. or [email protected] FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2013 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | CAMPUS 5 CHALKING | POLICY University removes chalking By Robyn Dexter things begin to look like an eyesore and the decision to clean chalk throughout & Seth Schroeder looks kind of trashy,” Nadler said. campus. News Editor & Associate News Editor Dave Crockett, associate director of “Whatever was up there should Facilities, Planning and Management, have been cleaned. It’s not an issue of Though the chalked message, “MY said the chalk message on the Doud- what we should take down or leave RAPIST STILL GOES HERE… na Steps was not specified. He said the up,” he said. “They were asked to fresh- WILL SOMEONE PLEASE LISTEN cleaning request was sent Jan. 23 but en up anywhere there was a chalking TO ME?” has been up on the Doudna the cleaning did not start until Jan. 24 done, and it was starting to look a lit- Steps since Saturday, the message was because it was not a high-priority re- tle trashy.” erased early Thursday quest. The chalked message on the Doud- Dan Nadler, the vice president for Crockett said his department does na steps regarding sexual assault was student affairs, said Facilities, Planning not schedule washing chalk around scrubbed out, yet older messages, such and Management workers were asked a set time period. Instead, he said it is as one about a past blood drive, were to remove chalk at several different done after the chalk has built up and still visible. spots on campus. usually when there is no room for any- For the in-depth version “The nice thing about Eastern is you one to write anymore. of this article go to: can chalk wherever you want, but the Nadler said the content of the not-so-nice thing about Eastern is that chalked message was not a factor in dailyeasternnews.com » RALLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Melanie Miller, a communication son said. One of the largest challenges is is an important issue we need to talk studies professor and one of the first peo- overcoming the stigma of being a rape about, not just erase and forget about” ple to sign the steps, said she did not victim and finding people who will lis- Despite the original message being think the original message should have ten to them. erased, Martin said she hopes the East- been “brushed under the rug.” “It’s tough to come forward when the ern administration will take steps to ad- “I think this is an important campus victims themselves are blamed or they dress the issue of sexual assault on cam- issue that is too often invisible,” she said. are not respected or supported,” he said. pus. “The cleanup is definitely an example of Atkinson said he hopes the signatures “I think that they should definite- that.” and message will show both the un- ly take note of what they saw yesterday Joe McLean, the director of the named victim and all victims of sexual and maybe try to think of ways we can Women’s Resource Center located in the assault that they are not alone, and their change our policies and have a higher re- Stevenson Hall basement, said sexual as- voices are not unheard. port rate,” she said. sault occurs much more frequently than “This is just our way of showing peo- Atkinson also said he hopes the orig- people realize. He added that the issue ple that this campus does listen; there are inal message, as well as the newest mes- needs to be brought to the forefront in- people who will listen,” he said. sage, will send a message to Eastern’s ad- stead of being ignored or silenced. Jenny Martin, a junior psychology ministration. “Everyone should speak out,” he said. major, signed her name on the steps in “I hope our message here will amplify “The fact that those who wrote the mes- big, green letters. the original author’s voice, and hopeful- sage are screaming from the top of their She said she came to support the un- ly our administration will hear that and DOMINIC BAIMA | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS lungs to fix what’s wrong in society is named victim who wrote the original make changes in the way we help those Alissa Campbell, a freshman at Mattoon High School and member of the great.” message and was offended that the origi- who report,” he said. Mattoon Junior ROTC, learns how to load a M2/50 cal. in McAfee Gymna- Rape victims often face challeng- nal call for help was erased. sium Thursday. The Eastern ROTC and Mattoon JROTC were completing a es when trying to speak out and report “I am really offended that (the uni- Tim Deters and Rachel Rodgers can joint training lab to familiarize the members of both programs with weap- when they are sexually assaulted, Atkin- versity) erased it,” she said. “I think this be reached at 581-2812. ons used by the U.S. Army.

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Staff Report which, if approved by the Universi- da Krch informed the RHA mem- new members were re-elected earli- The NRHH communication co- ty Housing and Dining Services Of- bers to go on the events Facebook er this week. ordinator Jacob Deters encouraged Members of the Residence Hall fice, will go into effect by Fall 2013. page for more information. Some residence halls still have all hall council representatives to at- Association approved on the pro- The proposal will fix imbalance Kids and Friends Weekend is openings available to become a tend the conference and participate posal to make Lawson Hall coed by in available room selections for scheduled for Feb. 22 to 24 with representative. Students are being in the community service project. floor on Thursday. male students. events happening throughout each nominated and elected this week. “Please try to attend this event The members voted 21-2-3 to The RHA also discussed finaliz- day at each residence hall on cam- The National Residence Hall and bring books for children from approve this proposal. ing their plans for Kids and Friends pus. Honorary is having their leadership elementary school to high school Lawson Hall council also ap- Weekend. Since many RHA representatives conference this Saturday, which students,” Deters said. proved this proposal last week, The RHA Vice President Aman- have either quit or graduated, many takes place once every semester.

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Verge Editor Viken was named Ohio Valley Conference Reid Cleared made her way into 5th on the During that time, he was playing volley- Male Field Athlete of the Week for the second EIU Career List, and Wieber placed 6th on ball and tennis, but stopped and began to fo- Eastern’s men’s and women’s track and field week in a row. the on the list as well. cus on track and hone in on his talents. teams will press forward with their indoor Junior Jared Diaz is coming off a strong Cummins cleared 5 feet and 7 inches in the Since then, he has had a hard time not season, with this weekend’s road meet at In- performance in the weight throw and will be high jump, and she ended up ranking eighth running. diana University. competing in it again. on the EIU Career List. “Once when I was younger I stopped for After a storied meet where the Panthers Diaz will square off with Indiana’s Derek The only other competitor from Indiana about two weeks, and then I realized that I took 18 victories on their home turf, both Drouin, Dylan Anderson and Matt Gerbick. University to get close to her jump is Emma couldn’t go without it,” he said. teams will duke it out once again. Erika Ramos is coming off of a strong per- Komoto. Kolb said track and field has brought Red-shirt junior pole vaulter Jade Reibold formance in the 800-meter dash. The top Whitehead took the victory in the structure to his life, with the strict daily rou- had a disappointing outing, as she had three competitors at Indiana in the same race are 1,600-meter dash, and then she placed eighth tine it fosters. underwhelming jumps and didn’t place in the Arianne Raby and Samantha Gwin. on the EIU Career List. His Mondays and Wednesdays, he said, are competition at last week’s meet. Junior sprinter Cody Boarman will sprint Eastern’s men’s and women’s track team jam-packed. Her best indoor jump was more than 13 against Cornelius Strickland in the 200-me- will have a stacked team full of competitors He heads to class all morning, then prac- feet last season. ter race. who are coming off of strong wins from last tice from two to six in the afternoon, then he Last weekend she never made it over 11 If he competes in the 400-meter dash, he weekends meet. heads home for homework. feet. will face off against Nathan Peter-Lewis. The meet will go on during Friday at 2 Kolb said it can be repetitive but has Junior pole vaulter Mick Viken is facing off He recently had three victories at last week- p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. in Bloomington, helped him do well in school, as well as on with Scott Houston from Indiana, who has end’s meet in the 200-meter dash, 400-meter Ind. the track. jumped more than 16 feet. dash and the 4x400-meter relay. “It gets things done,” Kolb said. “I can’t Houston has yet to jump 17 feet. Britney Whitehead, Maura Cummins, Jaime Lopez can be reached complain if something is working really well Viken is ranked sixth in the NCAA and has Kirstie Wieber and Annemarie Reid all posted at 581-2812 or [email protected]. for me.” Last weekend he and his relay team pulled of a win in the 4x400-meter relay, and last spring he was a part of the OVC Champion- ship team. Though he has been successful on the track, Kolb said he has experienced moments that have only fueled his ambitions even more, like the times he’s tripped over hur- dles. “When you trip over a hurdle, it’s like you don’t know it’s happening, which makes it even worse,” Kolb said. But flubs like those, Kolb said, have only fueled his ambitions to become a better run- ner, as well as a tactician. Before starting a race, Kolb said he maps out its outcome in his head, how he will jump a hurdle or when he will surge, but as he sets himself up in the blocks, he said he checks out mentally and just runs with- out thinking about anything that may dis- tract him. The track ahead of him and the competi- DOMINIC BAIMA | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS tors are the only things running through his Malcolm Herron, a senior guard, prepares to pass the ball Thursday during the game against UT Martin. The Panthers won the game 69-56. mind, Kolb said. For this indoor season, Kolb wants to win SHOOT DOWN, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 the 4x40-meter relay with his teammates at » conference and break his previous times. The attention Taylor was getting beneath the Juniors Blanford and Morris Woods led the sec- I just tried to work my way inside the defense when His favorite part about running is cross- basket from the Panthers allowed the Skyhawks to ond half charge with 11 and nine points each, re- we weren’t making those outside shots,” Taylor said. ing the finish line and getting a feeling about get open looks from the perimeter. spectively. But even his second half explosion was not satisfaction. “When you (guard Taylor), you are always go- Four Panthers scored in double-digits as Woods enough to propel the Skyhawks to a win. He was “That feeling when you cross the finish ing to give something up,” Spoonhour said. “Taylor said the Panthers made second half adjustments to held to four rebounds in the second half, and six line, I think that’s what I enjoy the most,” didn’t have a lot of looks in the first half. So with move the ball around more and hit the right play- for the game – over two less than his 8.4 average Kolb said. us guarding him, they were able to make a lot of ers when open. per game coming in. Jaime Lopez can 3-pointers.” Woods had his first career double-double with “They didn’t stop me,” Taylor said. “I eliminat- be reached at 581-2812 But, Eastern answered in the second half scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the game. Blanford ed myself from getting rebounds. I got winded, at or [email protected]. 42 points, as it shot 12-of-23 from the field in both scored 15 points, while adding seven rebounds. Se- times. Things I just have to fight through, but I halves, while holding Tennessee-Martin to just 24 nior Malcolm Herron scored 13 points and sopho- wasn’t mentally tough.” on 9-of-30 shots from the field in the second half. more Josh Piper added 10 of his own. Eastern returns to the court at 6 p.m. Saturday HOME WIN “In the second half we just decided to guard While the Panthers were able to execute in the in Lantz Arena, where the Panthers will seek a sea- » them better,” Spoonhour said. “They were missing second half, the Skyhawks did the exact opposite. son-long three-game win streak. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 shots that they happened to make in the first half. If not for Taylor’s 17 points in the second half, the They got some of the same looks, they just didn’t Skyhawks would have been held to only seven. Anthony Catezone can be reached make them. That’s the game.” “The second half is where we usually struggle, so at 581-2812 or [email protected]. The Redhawks come into the game with a 2-4-conference record, second-to-last in the West Division, but Buchanan said it’s an im- THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | CLASSIFIEDS portant game.“Every night is like a champi- onship game,” Buchanan said. 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All Access WOMEN’S BASKETBALL with Christian Kolb Track and Field - Hurdler Panthers go for 7th home win in a row By Alex McNamee Staff Reporter

Eastern senior forward Sydney Mitchell is having a rollercoaster season, battling injuries, trying to play and working to stay in shape. The ride might be over though, if the last two games are any indi- cation. Mitchell raked up double dig- its in points and rebounds each of the last two games. “She’s start- i n g t o l o o k

like the Sydney SYDNEY MITCHELL of old,” Eastern head coach Lee Buchanan said. Looking like the “Sydney of old” is Christian Kolb a good thing for Mitchell, who is near- said that he ing 1,000 points in her career, and for constantly stays the Panthers. in touch with his The better Mitchell is, the more family and with depth the Panthers have on their ros- his girlfriend; social media like ter, especially because of her versatili- Facebook and ty playing two positions — wing and Twitter and Skype power forward. are some of the She started the season off slowly, avenues he uses trying to get back from an injury that to communicate lingered most of the offseason. with them from Over the holiday school break, Bu- across the globe . chanan said Mitchell was about 80 percent healthy from her injury — but JACOB SALMICH | she wasn’t in game shape. THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS “She would be gassed,” Buchanan said. Now, she’s been doing some extra running to help her recover, although Buchanan said he doesn’t think she’ll ever be 100 percent. That said, where she is now is helping the Panthers. “She has kind of knocked off some of the rust,” Buchanan said. “When any player has an injury, coming off of it is as much about the mental than Runner makes strides at Eastern the physical.” By Jaime Lopez He said he had done research and was drawn self or having any doubts. Buchanan said Mitchell is start- Verge Editor to the school because of its fast team and coach- After settling into the states, Kolb said his team ing to feel more comfortable getting ing staff. embraced him with open arms and made his stay banged around in the paint and hitting Alone and on a plane to a country he had only On top of venturing all the way to a foreign much easier. the floor. heard of through the news and on the television, country, Kolb said his first indoor season at East- “The whole track team, we’re kind of like a She’s shown that, grabbing career- Christian Kolb, a red-shirt freshman hurdler on ern — last year — he didn’t really have a chance family that really supports each other in our high 15 rebounds in Saturday’s road the track team, took one of the longest plane to compete. events and during workouts,” Kolb said. win over Austin Peay. rides of his life to run track and field at Eastern. His first indoor meet last year, he said was in- He said his teammates are always bombarding Mitchell will try for her third con- “People usually ask me about autobahns and credibly nervous. him with piles of questions about his homeland. secutive double-double on Saturday if we really eat sauerkraut that much,” he said. “All of the command signals were in English, Kolb said he likes that, because it shows that against Southeast Missouri, a team “They also always tell me that Germans are really and I was competing against guys who were all his teammates are really interested in learning that comes into Lantz Arena having tall but that might be true.” four to five years older than me,” Kolb said. about him. gotten some of its players healthy, too. Kolb sought out several schools before making But race after race, Kolb has overcame his fears RUNNER, page 7 The Redhawks’ Brittany Harri- the decision to run as a Panther. and run his events without second guessing him- el broke her hand early in the season, which sidelined her for most of the MEN’S BASKETBALL | HOME GAME first half of the season. Harriel, the team’s third best scor- er after only playing in 12 games, is healthy and is one of the players to Consistent Panthers shoot down Skyhawks watch on Saturday. Together, Harriel and Patricia Mack By Anthony Catezone overall and 1-7 in conference. “Good golly he knows how to post up,” Spoon- create a nice low post duo for the Red- Sports Editor While the outcome seemed to be a one-sided af- hour said. “He is a good player, and (Tennessee- hawks. fair, the Skyhawks gained momentum in the first Martin) does a good job looking for him.” Mack is the Redhawks’ best re- The Eastern men’s basketball team and Tennes- half as they used the last 13 minutes to go on a 30- Yet, Eastern was prepared for Taylor’s presence bounder, averaging 9.6 rebounds per see-Martin were two teams that were almost identi- 14 run, and take a 32-27 lead into halftime. inside the paint – holding him to two rebounds in game (or nearly one-fourth of the cal on paper heading into to Thursday night’s meet- Head coach Jay Spoonhour said 3-pointers were the first half. team’s total rebounds). ing in Lantz Arena. what put them in a hole after opening the game “My main focus was trying to get Taylor out of Buchanan said the Panthers’ defense On the court, however, was a different story. with a 13-2 lead. the paint, so I could get in position for a rebound,” would have to force the Redhawks to Eastern defeated its Ohio Valley Conference foe The Panthers were victim to the Skyhawks mak- junior forward Sherman Blanford said. “I wanted take shots over the defense, putting 69-56, while improving to 5-16 overall and 2-6 in ing 7-of-11 3-pointers in the first half, all because of to get him out so our guards could come in and re- them in tight situations. the OVC – now on a two-game win streak. one man who was held to just four points: 6-foot, bound.” With the loss, Tennessee-Martin falls to 4-16 8-inch, 250-pound forward Myles Taylor. SHOOT DOWN, page 7 HOME WIN, page 7 JANUARY 25, 2013 bartenders serve mike golden and friends take on it up page 4 panther paw page 3

The Daily Eastern News' weekly Vartserge and entertainment section Seasoned performer takes mic at JAC By Ryan Dolph Verge Reporter

Guitarist Jenna Jackley will bring her smoky style of acoustic folk to Jackson Avenue Coffee, this Saturday, bringing her friends, The Bowtie Trio, along for the ride. The 20-year-old Mattoon native has been performing regionally since she was 16 and continues to deliver mu- sic that is, in her own words, “uplift- ing, encouraging and true.” Her original songs are very much reminiscent of a big name artist like Nora Jones, whom Jackley names as a personal influence, and are certainly in the same realm of professionalism and quality. Along with an aesthetically pleasing melodic and vocal structure, her lyrics also evoke a sense of heartache and re- demption that can only be drawn from within. “I write about everything! I'm pretty awful at getting my thoughts out oth- erwise- I strongly dislike speaking and communicating with others makes me really anxious, but writing music is a whole different story.” Jackley said, “I sing about God and love and lessons life has taught me.” For such a young artist, she certain- ly seems to have turned more than a few heads. Her fan page on Facebook has amassed more than 1,000 likes and she is profiled on numerous independent music sites. For the past four years she has been playing small venues around Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri, playing her MARCUS SMITH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS biggest gig at the CIY conference in Kyle Probst, playing the role of Bo Decker, brags about winning at a rodeo and meeting the girl of is dreams during rehearsal of 'Bus Stop' Tuesday in the Carbondale to a crowd of more than Tarble Arts Center. 2,000 people. Jackley will be performing with a lesser known but equally talented band called The Bowtie Trio, from Green- ville. The trio’s smooth vocals and up- 'Bus Stop' makes way to Tarble beat tempos should serve as a welcome compliment to the tranquil atmo- sphere a solo performance would pro- Stephanie White He has a bold personality and is in that was chosen for the character in the vide, which may be more pleasing to Verge Reporter love with Cherie, a dancer and singer beginning. the weekend listener. at the nightclub called Blue Dragon. She has been in the production for The Bowtie Trio and Jackley met Tarble Arts Center will be showing Bo has kidnapped her, wanting to only about two weeks but has picked while attending classes at Greenville “Bus Stop” directed by Victoria Ben- take her to Montana with him so that up the part very well, Ozier said. College together, hit it off and have nett of the Charleston Community they could get married. “Some people might see similarities been jamming ever since. Theater. The actor who plays Bo, Kyle from then to now, like the interactions “They are all great, hilarious, and "Bus Stop" is a play about eight peo- Probst, a senior history major, said he between the characters,” Ozier said. talented guys,” Jackley said. ple, five of them who come from the grew up on a farm like Bo but is not as Examples of similarities are when Even though the young artist makes bus that is stuck because of a snow- bold has him. the professor hits on the young girl her bed in Mattoon, performing at storm, who get held up in a bus stop “Bo believes that if you love some- and how naive she is towards the whole Jackson Avenue Coffee is still some- diner. The two characters, Bo Decker thing that you should take it, like if thing and how she is being taken ad- what of a homecoming for her. and Cherie, are the main focus of the you love a woman you should kidnap vantage of without knowing it. “The JAC is where I performed my play that is surrounding a love story. her.” Probst said. Two of the people work in the din- first 15-minute set. That was where I Bo Decker is a young cowboy who Cherie does not want to get married er. The diner owner is Grace Hoy- fell in love with performing! Some- has just come back from a rodeo with to Bo and is trying to get away from lard, who is known as a “grass widow,” times I get to venues and feel disap- his father figure Virgil Blessing, who him. Charity Ozier, who is the actor which is a married woman whose hus- pointed with the show or turnout but had taken Bo in at a young age after playing this character, said that she is a band has left her. I have never had a more encouraging, his parents died. fun character to play. She has an attraction to the bus fun audience,” Jackley said. He is a cowboy as well, just an old- “She is a little more naive than she driver, Carl, who has an ongoing fling The JAC is certainly pleased to play er and wiser one. He is also Bo’s head thinks” Ozier said. with Grace. a part success of one of its oldest pa- rancher. Ozier is also not the original actor Bus Stop, page 3 JAC, page 3 2B Verge Ra Ra Riot: your pushover friend Through all odds, ‘Django’ saves the day Ra Ra Riot has become musical But they lack beauty. The lyr- personification of a pushover. ics aren’t redeeming; they feel im- You know, someone that starts personal and calculated. Even though bombarded with in- out with his or her own personali- One of the CD’s lead tracks, tense torture and gore, viewers will ty, but then tries to conform to the “Beta Love,” is catchy, but with find themselves still rooting for the expectations of others to gain ac- its lyrics (“I might be a prototype, rogue-hero, Django, and his partner ceptance. In the group’s third stu- but we’re both real inside / Would in-crime to save the day and annihi- dio album, “Beta Love,” they an- you take me up this time?”) feel- late the oppression found in pre-Civ- ticipate that a swirl of synths and ing like they were just slapped into il War setting. poppy beats -- all with a dash of By Sara Hall the song lackadaisically, it feels Now in theaters, the western dra- the ‘80s, of course -- is a guaran- Online Editor cheap. ma, “Django Unchained” written and teed recipe for popularity and suc- What happened to the indie directed by Quentin Taratino, will By Elizabeth Edwards cess. rock band that started off with take viewers on a journey exposing the Verge Columnist The problem is we’ve heard it  potential and worked to shape it- harsh conditions slaves endured on a all before. self toward being a strong con- daily basis and inhumane acts com- Tracks like “I Shut Off” and “An- missing. tender in the business? mitted by the white slave owners. While Tartatino makes his view- gel, Please” sound like a mix of You might have thought of Ra If it weren’t for Wes Miles’ dis- Django’s, played by Jamie Foxx will ers cringe and laugh, he also sends his Vampire Weekend, Rooney and any Ra Riot as “that kinda emo, but tinguishable lead vocals, “Beta partner up with Dr. Schultz, a Ger- viewers home with a lasting impres- given indie rock band. still kind of upbeat indie rock band Love” would hardly be worth man dentist/ bounty hunter, played by sion about slavery and oppression. Sometimes drawing inspiration with all the strings,” but that’s what mentioning. Christoph Waltz on a quest to free his Throughout the film, Dr. Schul- from what makes other bands work made them worth listening to -- Miles striking yet soothing voice imprisoned wife, Broomhilda, from a tz teaches Django the ways of boun- can produce an entirely different and now it’s almost completely still carries the tracks along, but it cruel plantation owner. ty hunting, but more importantly re- sound, but for Ra Ra Riot, it wash- gone. just seems incomplete. After concocting an elaborate spects Django and treats him like an es them out and makes them sound After investing so much time Their new sound is not a wel- scheme to save Broomhilda, Django actual human being even though forgettable. in their own sound, it seems coun- come revival, but instead is over- and Dr. Schultz will square off with Schultz’s actions were unpopular and The album approaches saturation teractive to move back, even if done and outdated. the plantation owner, Calvin Candie, despised. far too quickly, and slowly it be- they were missing a key part of the It’s not the absolute worst they played by Leonardo DiCarprio and Tartatino makes Django and Dr. comes more tiresome. band. could do, but it’s a far cry from Candie’s loyal slave, Stephen, played Schultz crusaders; individuals who are The change may have come out Sure, some songs are still catchy. their best. by Samuel L. Jackson. willing to overcome oppression and of necessity. After violinist Alex- Give tracks like “Binary Mind” Download this: “Dance With Like other Taratino films, the view- fight Candie, who represents the evil andra Lawn left in Feb. 2012 the and “Dance With Me” a few lis- Me.” er is in store for “classic” Taratino, Sothern plantation owner who tru- band had to make do with what the ten through, and it’s hard to at least Sara Hall can be reached at which means blood and guts paired ly believes African Americans are de- have, but her departure is what’s not slightly enjoy it. 581-2812 or [email protected]. with ridiculous comic relief. signed to serve white men. The viewer will feel all the pain, suf- Not only does Tartatino have Djan- fering and dehumanization that Afri- go square off with the traditional op- can Americans endured as slave, and pressor of slaves, but Tartatino also has the faint of heart will not be able to Django square off with the less oblivi- Jerry’s Pub hold down their popcorn. ous oppressor— One scene has the hero, Djan- Stephen. Drink Specials! go, chained, gagged and upside down Throughout the movie, Stephen while a white plantation owner his keeps the status quo of slavery by en- & Karaoke! threatening to cut off his balls—while forcing the rules designed by the plan- FROM 9PM - CLOSE laughing crudely and menacing. tation owner and tries to keep Djan- In another scene, Django begs des- go in check. perately for his owner not to brand his Yet, again, Tartatino gives view- love, Broomhilda, with the letter “R,” ers an alternative to classic drama and for running away from the plantation. gives Django a chance to break the As Django drops to his knees plead- chains of society and his oppression. ing to his owner to spare his wife, the If viewers did not enjoy any of Ta- viewer witnesses in horror as the hot ratino’s previous movies, do not expect 1508 4th St. - (217) 345 - 2844 iron “R” his placed on Broomhilda’s to suddenly fall in love with his style— (At the corner of 4th and Lincoln) beautiful face. of horror paired with ridiculousness— These scenes give a glimpse of the but hopefully viewers will be able to brutality endured by Django and appreciate Django—unchained. Broomhilda, but Taratino will grace his viewers with a few laughs like when the Ku Klux Klan argues over if they WEEKEND should wear white masks or when the Elizabeth Edwards can viewer sees Dr. Schultz’s ridiculous be reached at 581-2812 wagon with a large bouncing tooth on or [email protected]. EVENTSWhat’s going on around town top. Friday Saturday Sunday UB Movie: The Perks of UB Movie: The Perks of We couldn't find Being a Wallflower Being a Wallflower anything on our Buzzard Auditorium Buzzard Auditorium calendar. Do you know i Spy 7 p.m. 7 p.m. of any upcoming events? YOUR Email: [email protected] AD Verge Editor | Jaime Lopez STAFF Verge Designer | Courtney Runyon Like us on Facebook and Twitter! In our paper! www.facebook.com/VergeEIU & @den_verge Call today - 581-2816 3B Verge 1.25.2013

PHOTOS BY MIKAL BERLIN (From left to right) Scott Stew- art, Jason Riordan, Amanda Farmer, Michael Golden, James Roth and Josh Doulson make up the band Mike Golden and Friends.

Mike Golden and Friends jam out at Panther Paw By Jaime Lopez board Cutouts. thick and thin since it was named back concerts. cago, a venue that has seen the faces Verge Editor Success came knocking on the Cardboard Cutouts, even during their But their success has not come easy, of bands like No Doubt, Nirvana and band’s door, and they were playing all hiatus, there was never any doubt their music in particular takes them a Depeche Mode. Mike Golden and Friends went over the city at bigger venues like the about whether or not they would con- while to produce because they never “You never really think you’ll play from playing gigs recreationally to pro- House of Blues. tinue on. settle on something creatively. there,” Roth said. fessionally when its front man Michael Although they cultivated a fan base Even when they parted ways and They’re constantly altering their mu- Roth worked at various gyms after Golden dropped out of Purdue just be- — in the city and outside of Illinois some of the members attended college, sic, Riordan said. he left Eastern, but never really settled fore finishing his last year. — they’re still self-supporting them- Riordan said he stayed in touch with When writing music, Golden usual- into a job within his field. He was a communication studies selves and doing everything from set- all of them, so when they reunited, he ly takes the reigns and shares his ideas In fact, he strayed from working in major who was working at a PR firm ting up shows to writing press releases was not surprised. with rest of the ensemble. health and fitness and somehow land- on the side, writing press releases for promoting them. Riordan said things between the And it can be a hit or a miss from ed himself in management, and he bands performing at the local bars in Golden said his PR skills have been band mates felt the same when they re- there. wants to continue paving onto the West Lafayette, Ind. put to use even though he chose not united, except now their fan base grew. “We play the songs, then we don’t road to success they have worked so When he performed with Mike to pursue a career as publicist or me- “Our following from when we were like them, and then we go back and try long for. Golden during college, most of their dia agent. in high school to now grew way bigger, something new,” Riordan said. But Roth has probably remained concerts took place in Chicago. “I’m doing all of the promotional “ Riordan said. Most of their albums were recorded the most grounded; as he explained Golden used to commute from In- work by myself, and there isn’t enough With their recent shows across the in Golden’s basement — without ex- that he wants to continue playing with diana to Chicago, where fans in clubs money to do some of the things I want country, Riordan said he has been ex- pensive studio equipment or extensive band and continue to grow musical- and bars across the city flocked to their to actually do,” Golden said. “It would cited to be able to travel and meet new funding — with the help of their mas- ly but hasn’t really banked on a musi- shows and, to his surprise, bought al- also be great to be able to hire a book- people and garner new fans. termind friend Scott Stewart, who had cal career. bums. ing agent.” “Regardless of where we go — studied sound engineering in college “I think that’s (playing profession- “I did that for the last school year,” So he’s constantly juggling being whether we’re famous or not — I just and tried his hand at recording. ally) what’s always in the back of our Golden said. the band’s spokesman and lead singer, want to continue to travel and play at They never had a set recording minds,” Roth said. The trips, along with his demanding which he said is tiring. different places for a whole new group time and finished making their album For the time being, though, Roth coursework, finally wore him down. Golden has carried out both of of people. through random sessions that stretched said he hasn’t put much thought about Golden’s musical ambitions were these tasks since the band’s inception. While the original members attend- from 12 in the afternoon to four in the whether or not the band will go pro. growing and his interest for college was And he said the music and word of ed college, Riordan stayed home and morning, said James Roth, one of the This Friday will mark the band’s waning. mouth have helped the band’s fame went to work, finding solace in music founding members of the band and a third performance in Charleston. Plus, writing press releases for oth- grow. whenever he had spare time. graduate of Eastern. Roth said it is kind of like a home- er bands only fueled his desires to play “Our music has made its way to Riordan, cliché aside, said the expe- Roth, who majored in kinesiolo- coming to play at his alma mater. professionally. other people through the grapevine,” rience with his band has been mostly gy and sport studies during his time “It’s exciting to go and play and see “I wanted to do this for myself, not Golden said. about producing music and having a at Eastern, has been in awe of the stag- Charleston again,” Roth said. for other performers,” Golden said. Though they have yet to sign a re- good time; after all, they are all really es he has had the opportunity to stand Mike Golden and Friends will play “I liked what I was doing with press cording contract, Golden said the good friends. on. at the Panther Paw at 4 p.m. and then releases but was fueled to leave.” band’s goal is to continue playing pro- In the short amount of since its de- After playing at the House of Blues later at 11 p.m. Soon he dropped out of college and fessionally and make a living off of but, Mike Golden and Friends has — and after they play at the Panther devoted all of his free time to his band their body of work. been Michael Golden, Jason Riordan Paw on Friday — Mike Golden and Jaime Lopez can mates, whom he had known since high For Jason Riordan, a percussionist and James Roth’s most ambitious proj- Friends will add to their storied success be reached at 581-2812 school, when they were called Card- who has stuck with the band through ect, yielding three albums and back-to- and play at the Metro theater in Chi- or [email protected].

'Bus Stop', from page 1 JAC, from page 1 The waitress of the diner is Elma This play is also a coming of age sto- perspective is interesting. “It’s great to see someone who comfortable playing in, whether Duckworth, who is intelligent but na- ry for the character Bo. “Throughout She said she thinks that she will do it has worked so hard achieve what they be high quality or beginners ïve and impressionable, Bennett said. the play he grows and comes to realize again, but not right away. she has,” JAC Owner Dan Reible just there to express themselves and She is a young high school girl who men and women are inherently differ- The play is opening at 7:30 p.m. said. have a good time,” Reible said. has caught the attention of Gerald Ly- ent,” Bennett said. Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Show- On top of their support for more Not long ago, Charleston came man, a college professor who likes With this play, all the characters are ings will also be available Wednesday tenured musicians, the JAC also very close to losing this hub of mu- young woman and to drink as well. on stage at the same time, so you can and Thursday at 7: 30 p.m. in the Tar- gives local amateurs a chance for sic and culture due to financial Will Masters is the local sheriff in see the relationships grow within each ble Arts Center. some spotlight by hosting a weekly problems within the business. After the play. He is tough and known as person, Bennett said. “I think everyone is interested in the open mic night on Thursdays. a blowout fundraiser called “Help “deacon of his church.” People should see this play because subject of love and a lot of the state- Reible, a musician himself, strug- save the Jac,” they were able to get The diner is set in rural Kansas, close there are elements of the play that can ments made by Dr. Lyman can apply gled as a younger man to find a by with a little help from the com- by Kansas City, Miss. in March 1958. relate to people in every day life, Ben- to everyone. It is also just a good love place that allowed him to express munity. The bus passengers are at the diner nett said. story,” Bennett said. himself musically, in a judgment- Jenna and Bowtie trio will per- from 1 to 5 a.m. This is Bennett’s direction debut. free environment. form at the JAC at 7 p.m. on Fri- “This play has comedy and a lot of She admitted to being nervous and This is the type of atmosphere day. wisdom.” Bennett said about the play. that it is very challenging for her. Stephanie White can that he strives to create. “There is a lot about love, the nature of She is used to being onstage and be reached at 581-2812 “I want to provide that kind of Ryan Dolph can be reached it, how to get it and how to keep it.” that seeing the play from a different or [email protected]. no-pressure place that people feel at 581-2812 or [email protected]. 4B Verge Bartenders shine on weekends

By Sara Hall mixed drinks, but it came with the on-the-spot pressure. Online Editor “For the most part, it was just getting thrown out there and just learning by process,” he said. “Sometimes peo- “You drinkin’?” ple will come in asking for names of shots I’ve never heard Michael Davidson quickly asks the same question over of, and every once in awhile, I have to ask or look it up." and over as he shuffles from behind the counter of the 10- But with the quick touch of an app on his iPhone, he foot bar at The Uptowner. has most of the drinks figured out. He’s the only bartender working the late shift this Sun- The “somewhat complicated drinks with lots of ingredi- day night. ents,” like Long Island iced teas, also keep him on his toes. The crowd is relatively sparse, but what it lacks in size Even when he’s making drink after drink -- ranging it makes up for in enthusiasm. Football is on tonight, and from as simple as a beer to unknown mixes -- Davidson is with every cheer and every upset on the field, the eight all about the rush. men seated at the counter order another round of drinks. Working four to five days a week, he is moved between For every drink, there’s banter with Davidson. the 4 to 9 p.m. -- complete with the “regular crew” of This kind of working environment Davidson, a recent customers -- and the 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. shift. But for him, SARA HALL | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Eastern graduate in English with a love for good conver- the faster the flow of customers, the better. Michael Davidson works as a bartender at The Uptowner. sation, thrives in. “I like the high pace; neither one’s too bad, but it’s nice “I like to talk. That’s definitely a perk,” he said with a just to be busy,” he said. works through it, though, by keeping a cool demeanor. The mischievous but honest smirk. “Just hearing the conversa- The nightlife brings out everyone, though. weeknights are his catch-up time. He revels in the job, tak- tion, there’s all kinds of different things I’ve heard. It’s just From locals to the college students who attend week- ing each drink order in stride in a more relaxed environment. a good environment.” ly, monthly or even too randomly to be accounted, the “With people knowing they have classes the next day, it’s a He didn’t get into the bartending scene for the chit crowd always keeps Davidson guessing. lot less stressful and more fun,” he said. chat, though. Frankly, he was just looking for a job. “You never know who you’re gonna get,” he said. The weekends may keep Ballard busier, but that’s not to He started out working the door after hearing of a For now, the job at The Uptowner is working out for say he is opposed to them. He just has to approach the job job opening tip from a friend, and when one of the male Davidson. with a more hyper-focused attitude, ready for more traffic. bartenders left a little more than a year ago, Davidson He plans to stay in Charleston until May when his lease “It’s just that the music is a lot different. It’s a lot more fast swooped in. is up and he searches for a job in the St. Louis area in the paced,” he said. His training included basic shadowing and research for field of sports writing. Handling drink orders came easily to him, and soon af- “I do enjoy (bartending). It’s something that I don’t ter beginning bartending in 2011, he began a management necessarily see as a career, but if I do decide to move some- position at Panther Paw. where else, I could see myself doing this for a little while.” Working five to six days a week, he splits his time be- Until then, the games on TV playing while he works tween strictly bartending shifts and both bartending and will be just fine. managing shifts. Luckily for Ballard, the job does not feel as much like a Student takes on bars job as it does an enjoyable time that incidentally happens to bring in cash. On Saturday nights, Clint Ballard has a lot to juggle, espe- On any given night, Ballard works with five or six peo- cially when he has a 30-drink order to fulfill at once. ple, and if it’s not busy, they’re having conversations with Ballard, a senior family and consumer sciences major and customers while filling drink orders. bartender at Panther Paw, said nights like these are his big- “I’m on a first-name basis with a lot of the people that come gest challenges. here now,” he said. “(Through) the customer interaction, you “One time a guy ordered, like, 15 beers, six drinks and just meet so many people, and it’s a great way to network.” nine different shots all at the same time, so it’s kind of hard Stix is the kind of bar that brings the best of both worlds to remember different prices,” he said. of a college town: locals and students, Ballard said. Throughout the night, Ballard mixes up the most “We kind of get the ‘townie’ atmosphere, too, because popular ordered drinks, like Sex on the Beach this is one of the bars where the locals feel safe coming and Amaretto Sours, as well as beers, es- here, too,” he said. pecially Bud Light, which he rap- Even when he’s not working, Ballard often still finds idly said is “by far the most himself right back at Panther Paw. popular beer we sell, “(On my nights off), I kind of just come here because peo- hands down." ple I know chill here,” he said. He Sara Hall can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].

SARA HALL | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Clint Ballard works as a bartender at Panther Paw.