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The Mattoon man who is charged with disorder ly conduct for aUegedlylooking into the windows of CITY COUNCIL six Eastern students had his bond altered Wednesday at the courthouse to JV:q_ui.re him not to have contact with the six women. Bryce Warner aho is to not to be within 100 ft. of the home he is accused of peering into by order of the Coles County Courthouse. "'It was a modi6cation of the bond prohibiting contact Charleston CiiJ "It was a at the victim's request," said Co111cil11ember Eric Neumann, assistant Marp Knoap, modification state's attorney. who has decided of the bond He explained the reason to eiveup hor this modification was not seat io !he next prohibiting already in the bond is because llleclioo, rlllaxes contact at it is only a Class A mhde i1 the sunroam mcanor. While fdonic:s always of hor home in the victim's go before a judge to determine Charleston request." the stipulations of bond, mis Wednesday demeanors do not go before afttmoan. "I the judge unless it is JV:q_uest hvecompleted ed, said Neumann, who is lliehl ,..... at prosecuting the case. lllundoltlis Warner was arrested on tenn aod llhi'* Halloween night for allegedly aiolille lor setting up surveillance cam SCII'IIeanelillse," eras in the windows of rwo sh oaidof her neighboring houses inhabited relirement."l by six fema le Eastern stu want free ti11e dents, who wish to remain lor111JMH." anonymous. Eastern students Dustin Cult and Dave Bonutti. said they found Warner at about 11:.30 p.m. that night when they stopped by one of the houses. Cult Knoop will not seek another term said he saw an individual looking in the window of one of the rooms. The rwo confronted him and followed him to a Stepping down end of this term and I th.ink it is time terms on city council Knoop is ready gas station on lincoln Avenue ...mere they called the Council for .someone ~" she said. "'' \VUlt to enjoy life. police, according to Cult. after 8 years froe time for myself.• "'fm going to miss her," said dry Following the arrest, the 'NOmen said they learned members Mayor Dan Cougill was the first to council member Lotdei Sims. "She from talking with the Police on the scene that mention a dry council scat to Knoop h3s been an excd.lcnt asset to the city." 'Wa.rner 'N3S attempting to put a camera in the win Dan Cougill, BY EIIIIH MmH and after much cncou.ragcm.ent she Sims will be running for another term dow and had surveillance equipment in his truck, Mayo' crrv ~UORrut 6nally decickd to run. and has already pidrcd up a pericion including a monitor. John Winnett, "'It is important that the coundl for mayor and com.m.issioner. larry Ifconvicted Warner faces a maximum sentencing councilman Marge Knoop bo:ome the 6rst reflects the community," Cougill said. R.ennds, city council member for of two years court supervision with conditional dis Lorelei Sims, woman in 12 years to serve on the "'Charleston isn't an all male commu eight years and owner af Rennds TV charge and probation, a maximum of 364 days in cotr~cii W'OI"I'I an Charleston ciry council in 1997 and niry.• & Appfunce said that he will he seek the counry jail or up to $2,500 in fin~ according to Marge Knoq>. this year sbe has decickd to five up her Prior to serving on dry council, ing a third term. Neumann. cotr~cii W'OI"I'I an seat. Knoop served the Charleston He said that he has already srarr.:d He said he could not give a guess of what the nor Larry Rennek, Knoop won't be seeking to JV:tain schools for 30 years as a physical to collect 90me of the 39 si.gnati..U'eS mal sentencing is for a case like this because they are councilman her position in the April 5 municipal education and ho me economics that are noeckd for the petition. raJV:. dection. teacher. Betwttn the time she spent Warner's hearing is set for 9 a.m. Dec. 15 in "'I have completed eight years at the teaching and her rwo four-year S KNOOP PID.U courtroom 1 of the Coles Counry Courthouse. FIVE-DAY OUTLOOK TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 69 60 62 57 47 55 53 43 33 29 Showers Showers Mostly
AROUND. FRESHMAN 15? WTF? ILLINOIS CAMPUSES Split-personality woman sentenced UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FREEHOlD, N.J. (AP) - N'u-a Headsets cause problems Nevins said only one of her many Drivers should put down their cdl phones and keep pcnonalit:ies robbed a bank, but their hands on the whcd. And a recent study shows they they'"" all going to joil Nevins, 55, should turn t:hcir hcadseu oft too. 'NOman maintains that an alternate, A study conducted by researchers at the University's childlike personality came over her llccknun Institute found that using lw>ds-1'= cdl the day she robbed the bank. phones slows down t>lkers' ability to l'C.lCt to clw>ges in "I am .so ashamed of our accions," their environment, which could impair their driving she told Superior Court Judge ability. Edw.ud M. Ncaf.ey on Tueoday. The findings arc at odds v.1th lcgisbtion in several "'he judge ordered Nevins to serve states, such as New York and New Jersq~ as well as 18 J""US in prison for kidnapping the 'll'asbingu>n, D.C., that prohibits the use of hand-held bank's head tdlcr aod fOrcing her to cdl phones vmilc driving but allows headset>. Similar drive from the scene. He also laws ha'"' been cli"""'od in the legislatures af all 50 imposed a concurrent 13-year pri50n states. term for the armed robbery of the The scudy w.u completed by a group of University bank in 2002. researchers and a professor from the Univcniry of Utah. Nevins must serve 15 years and The researchers tested the abilities of young and okl th= months before becoming eligi people to react to changes in picrures of downtown ble for parole. Chicago as the inuges flickered across large vUtual n:al A jUty convicted her in August fol iry ScrttnS. lowing a trial that indudcd the The team found that )OIUlg people (mean age 20.6) appcaranccof"Juruny," thec:hild per performocl v.oorse on all facets of the test when talking ""nality Nevins soid robbed the bank with people out of sighc of just more than $5,000. REA() MI)JI:/(fWWW.DAILYlUIHI.COM Nevins' atto rney, Paul Edinger, had argued she suffered &om dissociative NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY identity disorder, formerly called multiple personality di50rde~ and Early applications drop should be acquitted by rea50n of Early decision applications for next year's frcsb.mcn insanity. class are down 5.6 percent compan:d with the number She tesci&d that she hod c:onsid of applicants last yca.lf a Northv.estern admissions ofli en:d suidck the morning of March dal said. 20, 2002. 'The next thing she =lied M I 01: I Lll AaHOL DlrHE DAI.YEASlFJIN NEWS R.cbccca Dixo~ associate provost for Universiry was being in a pc>lice car after the rob Enrollment, said applications as a whole may have I sqoin-aleniors a snack W•*'••dar aftemo101 outside lhG Phj1ical Scieoce Builtin&. S• lhG bery. peaked for the dass of2008, .so a small decrease is not Warp about diet and turon. fur tile holiday -so•- unwwl 'The slight dcdinc in early applicacions for the class of2009 is a "matter of ebb and 8ow," Dixon COUNTING said.. She added that it was too early to tell ifthe com ONUNE POLL binocl numbers for early ckdsion and regular dcdsion DOWN will top last year's total of 15,637 applicatio ns. Tlis -k we ask oor readero how IIIey feel about lhG .-Hs of tile presideolial tlecfiCOI, nowltlat 12 daro have Although she did not have the exact numbers for I'"'• by sin.. "• reelection of Presilent Georae W. Bu•• •• this fresb.man classes' applicatio ns, she said the num bers v.1ll be higher than those who applied for the class A) I' m satisfied w ith the results. of2007. B) The wrong candidate won. 14 In addition, officials this wo:k released statistics for 0 I' m apathetic. Days until the this year's frcshrnon class. 'The class of 2008 showed a next university general ina-case in both quancity and qwlity of appli J>olY period. cations, boasting the strongest SAT scores in the uni V OTE .THEDAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM versity's histo ry. WORD RV.DMal'EAJWWW.DAllYHORTKWISTIRH.COM DUJOUR borsar. CORRECTIONS TODAY'S EVENTS ab'eitU'er;asda WteCT Hw> Sasi0rr1 1 PM. Mc:A.f£1., CATS TIWN HC l.A8 ROOM tlt• oollege See a ny mistakes? Let us know.. PrOYidinganJWttSb'ltfrr(Otle~h f~~ions~~ RHA MlfliNC 5 P.M. ANDREWS H.w.ILUlMlHT OisOJSJionon c.e-atng des igna Mngsti"'Illngattes OOtS idereJidence hal ls
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COLUMN EDITORIAL CARTOON BY MICHAEL ABERNATHY I’m grateful for Thanksgiving break
Thanksgiving is only a week away, but the break begins Friday (for some of us much sooner) and gives us a little over a week to go home only to come back for two weeks of classes followed by finals. The idea of Thanksgiving break is so enticing, but it’s so, so misleading. I keep thinking of fun, family, laziness and a feast-induced, overwhelmingly power-
JOAQUIN OCHOA ful food coma that only gets worse for me by the year. SENIOR JOURNALISM But it never ends up that way, because although MAJOR there is a “break” from classes, there is no break from coursework. And that is the last thing I want Ochoa is to do when I have only the second opportunity to Managing Editor see my family and friends that I’ve seen since the for The Daily academic year began. Eastern News. Every year, I begin the break with an ambitious attitude. “If I manage my time, there’s no reason I can’t finish my term paper, Web site, presentation or EDITORIAL (insert your most-dreaded assignment.)” Every year, I fail so miserably that, when I do return, I’ve somehow added another assignment ... surviving the semester. Come pick up your memories Unfortunately, I know making time to do course work means I’ll have to make some time to ignore In high school, one of the best things is to At issue sules of the past. everything (that is, Chicago) to work on the accu- pick up the yearbook at the end of the year Even though students can just go pick one mulating large projects I must try to tackle if I’m The Warbler and see pictures and stories of you and your up, they are not free. Money that goes into the going to survive the semester. yearbook is in. friends. production of the yearbook comes out of stu- Although it is possible, I’m pret- Our stance ty sure I’m not alone in this per- Each photo sparks a memory whether pos- dent fees. Though it is just only $4.20 a “At this point my heart Not only does ilous situation. itive or negative, but a memory nonetheless. semester out of students’ pockets, it is still The problem I have, like this book serve will sink into a depres- While many people fail to get their photos as a good money going to waste if not picked up. many of you, is that the last sion that will only make taken for the yearbook it still may be benefi- source of Also, when these books aren’t picked up, thing I want to to think about memories at me eat more and have while I’m sitting at the dinner cial to pick one up. Eastern, but it they sit in a pile for storage that may never be table with my family is the fol- Starting this week, yearbooks are available also comes out looked at or touched again. the coma last the entire lowing: “I’m grateful for my of student fees in the Student Publications Office in Buzzard Don’t let this be like all the other fee fund- family, my friends, my girl- to pay for it so weekend. I’ll wake up friend, our dog Penny, peace on Hall and will be there for any student who people should ed groups that students ignore such as athlet- Sunday with only time to earth and those three projects I wishes to pick one up. take advantage ics and University Board sponsored events. of the book have yet to start on!” Yearbooks help people remember trends, Students have already paid for this piece of pack, returning with At this point, my heart will and pick one people and the many events that happen dur- up. memorabilia. All they have to do now is walk nothing accomplished sink into a depression that will only make me eat more and ing that year. into Buzzard Hall and pick one up. It will take but those extra pounds have the coma last the entire This yearbook offers some pretty memo- only a few minutes out of their day. Or they weekend. I’ll wake up Sunday rable moments. It features the Blair Hall fire, an event can let the books collect dust and let their student fees I’ve been wanting to with only time to pack, return- which affected students, faculty and community mem- go to waste. gain.” ing with nothing accomplished but those extra pounds I’ve been bers. wanting to gain. It recognizes the deaths of two faculty members who The editorial is the majority opinion of The problem I’ve realized, is were very important to many people. They are time cap- The Daily Eastern News editorial board. that I’m so unorganized, trying to plan to do my coursework takes me longer than it actually takes to complete the work. Since I’m graduating in May, this fall break is my YOUR TURN: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR last Thanksgiving break, and I’ve resolved to wake up early and spend two hours a day to work on my PHOTOGRAPHY WORK IS three photos in the Wednesday issue acknowledged for giving Stephen a assignments. I’ll take my obligatory Thanksgiving AN INSPIRATION alone illustrate the versatility of his lovely and compelling subject to Day off to watch football while I help cook and Eastern has so many tremendous- talent. shoot, the composition and execu- then eat dinner, of course. ly talented individuals around that I The soccer and basketball shots tion of the photo are both absolute- I know I can do it if I don’t get caught up in the often feel reluctant to single one reflect an exciting level of live sports ly top-notch. web of procrastination. I will then be a happy and out. portrayed with clarity and action. Kudos for outstanding work from productive student when I return because I will have But the photo work I see in The And the portrait photo of Megan a great talent. put a dent on much of the work that needs to be Daily Eastern News by Stephen Haas Kennedy may be the most intensely completed. inspires me to comment. captivating shot I’ve seen in the RICK SAILORS Or as many by now have guessed, I’ll probably Not that the magnitude of his DEN. DIRECTOR, RADIO CENTER end up procrastinating and enjoying my small fall work is limited to one day, but the While Megan is certainly to be break to the fullest and come back cursing at the whole idea of Thanksgiving break. I’ll probably end up thinking the same thing right before spring break, fail again and manage to get LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Daily Eastern News accepts letters their position and department Letters whose authors cannot be veri to the editor addressing local, state, national and international issues fied will not be printed We reserve the right to edit letters for length through it all just fine. I just hope this problem They should be less than 250 words and include the authors’ name, Letters can be sent to The Daily Eastern News at 1811 Buzzard doesn’t follow me into the real world. But then I telephone number and address Students should indicate their year in Hall, Charleston IL 61920; faxed to 217 581 2923; or e mailed to won’t have do homework ... or will I. school and major Faculty, administration and staff should indicate [email protected] THURSDA>; NOVEMB£R 18, 2004 THE DAILY EASTERN NtWS PAGE 5 Eating Hudson presents room, board rates to Student Senate only eight swnmm," Hudson said. The disorders project will begin ,.;thhalf of C...man Hall g.ttingsprinklcrs in the swnmerof2005. Matk Hudson, din:cror of University Also at the meeting. senate membcn exposed Housing and Dining Services, pcc=tod voted 18-3 against a propooal to eliminate the proposed 100m and board ntes fOr ""' the University Development and R.:qcliog icknce lnlls and Gr.ck court fOr 200>- Corn.m.intt and absorb its duties into the B'Y K.\YlA OOW 2006 to the Student Senate \ll:dnescby. external rd:atioru committee. $lo\fi'\ \I'Rrrut The in=ase of?.n p=cnt ""'"' than Student Senate Spcakct Ryan ~ tb.is yeuS rate was proposed by a commit atgUod in favor of the proposal About 50 students gathcn:d Wednescby in the to: of students flOill the senate and the ·wccc still able to c1ca1 ,.;th n:qcliog F.Aingham Room of the Mutin Luther King Jr. R.:sidcnc. Hall Asoociation, and will be issu~ but &om an administr.uion perspec Um=ity Union to listen to Brenda C..v.fotd of the passed on to ad.mio.istratio for approval. tive, this makes us more efficient v.+illc still FlU Counseling Center give a presentation on eating "'The process is heavily studcnt-
sctb~ he climbed Mount Everest ing. Fatheree said the film would help include the chance to meet with the in 1998, even though he is bound to Sailors said the fllm was about create a better appreciation fo r star and producers, a signed poster, a whcd.chair. Packer "'coming out of his shell," mobility, as well as a message to reception dinner and a chance to The heroics of Effingham native The movie was produced by rwo and learning how to make the most "'live life to the fullest." sec never before seen footage cost Kyle Packer will be pccscntod in an Elftngham locals, Craig Lindvahl of his disability. Fatheree put the Packer has managed to overcome $25. Emmy-wi.nning documentary host and Joe Fatheree. According to movie into perspective, saying it his handicap in other ways as wdl •An Uphill Climb" ,.;u also be ed by WEIU-TV at 7 p.m. Saturday Rick Sailors, general manager of wasrlt Just about scaling Mount He completed many daunting tasks played at 3 p.m. Sunday at the at the Heart Theatre in F.Jftngham. WEIU-TV and WEIU-FM, "An Everest. and adventures, including skiing. Boardman Art Theatre in •An Uphill Climb' fean=s the Uphill Climb" won the producers "'(Ilac movie) about facing your white water rafting and scaling Champaign. 1ickcu oost $6. All triumph of Packer, 44, who has "'three Mid-West Ernmys," includ fears," Fatheree said. "'We take for Mount Everest, Fatheree said. proceeds go to Lindvahl and cerebral palsy and man.age:s to over ing one for best promotional trailer, granted being able to ... motor Tickets for the movie are $5. Fatheree, who funded most of the come his born illness. Despite his one for cinematography and v.Tit- around as we please." Premium event tickets, which project on their ov.n, Fatheree said. "' PH 2~~~. f. OR IJ< /i. MONTHS FREE ON ADD-A-LINES
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socialization when he came home to discuss from the Caribbean. "When Americans hear music, they just sit, and "'When Americans hear music, The physical science department they Just sit, and Caribbean people smoking hosted a lecture on the diverse cul Caribbean people dance as soon as they hear dance as soon as they hear music,.. ture of the Caribbean in honor of music." he said. National Geograph ic Awareness "Music is integral/' Conway Deeas CC»>WAY, areas Week. said. "'They walk in rhythm.." NOflSSOI OFc:roca.vtue ASO LAIIH AMOWCAH ASO CAIIWIIII£.\H ST\J()(Q Dennis Conway, professor of According to Conway, the R ~AHA UHtVBlSITY geographic and Latin-American Caribbean culture runs at a slower STAff RO'Oll and Caribbean studies at lncliana pace than the American culture. University, spoke Wednesday of his years and inTrinidad for one year. landscape, cultural activities and The audience of about 60 that T he Residence Hall As90ciation experience in the Caribbean. While living there, he was a geog people v.1tha background ofcalyp- attended the lecture was mostly will be meeting torUght to di9CUSS His presentation focused on four raphy school teacher. 90, creole and stcd drum band made up of students taking a geog designated smoking areas outside islands: Barbados, St. Lucia, Conway said the reason for this music to give the audicnc:c a taste raphy dass. residence hall buildings. Trinidad and Grenada. Conway presentation was "'mainly to of the Caribbean. "It was very interesting," said "'We're going to open it up to the also explained the importance of impress that music is a very nat:ion T he Caribbean is a "'culture Laura Farmer, secondary education assembly to see if they want to cre music in their culture and how it aJist:ic medium that identifies with where the music rc8ccu the life h istory and social science major. "I ate restrictions on smoking outside represents the way they live. the cui n.ue. • and acti.viry,"' ConYJay said. am going on a Caribbean cruise, so the residence halls,"' said Lindsay He lived in Barbados for 6ve He used slides of Caribbean He said he n:ali:zcd a strange I thought it would be neat." DiPietro, president of RHA. DiPietro said the idea came from Carman Hall after they surveyed its residents. Commission forecasts another tight year for state budget She said the survey didn't get a strong response from people want budget gop. They also ing to restrict smoking areas outside "It certainly looks like we're headed to a deficit postponed billions of Carman, but got enough of a SPRINGFIELD - Another year, another dollars in new con response to bring it up at assembly budget crunch for the state of Illinois. T he early budget, and it looks like we're headed to over struction projects. and disc-uss it. revenue forecast rdcascd Wcdne9Clay by the time.'' Some lawmakers are "'We're just introducing it," she Legislarure's economic commission ex-poets an also pushing for a said. RIP. RoiHT MolAIIIO, 0 CtuCACO, increase of only $325 million next year - not major gambling R.cs.idencc Hall Wee-k) which will MIMIR ~ ,,. l.£CislA:r..,.,s Ecc>H:>M.c AHO FISCAl c~ nearly enough to cover the rising costs of gov expansion to raise be the week following ernment services. revenue, though Thanksgiving break, will also be Pension costs alone arc ex:pcct:cd to climb by dc6dt budget, and it looks like we're headed to nothing has come of it so fa r. diliCI.lSSC'd. $600 million in the next fiscal year, which starts overtime,"' said Molaro, a member of the Parke accused Blagojcvi~ a Democrat, of DiPietro said the RHA will be in July, and the state will alliO face rising expens l..cgislatu.re's Economic and Fiscal Commission. not being aggressive enough about cutting costs putting on events all Wtt-k:, some of es for salaries and health care. "'ItS not going to be very pleasant,"' agrttd in his past budgets and said he must produce a which include a game of marshmal If the commission's forecast is accurate, state the commission's co-cllairmanJ Rep. Terry bare-bones budget next year. low assassins, date auction, drag offidals arc going to have another tough year Parke, R-Hoflinan f..=tes. The governor's budget office is still studying show and formal. trying to bolancc the budget. A $325 million increase in state revenue the oudook for next year, but the prediction of All activities during the week are Last yearJ la'Wl'llakcrs raised fees and cut 'NO uld be about a 1.2 percent increase from this $325 million "'is probably on the low side,"' said for students living in residence halls spending to dose a roughly $5 billion budget year's total of roughly $25.6 billion. spokeswoman Becky Carroll. and Greek Court, she said. gap. This year, the gap was about $2..3 billionJ Parke said the state's options indudc seeking She said this filiCal year, which is nearly half T he RHA will also be cliocwsing and the spring legislative session dragged a more federal money and further cutting the overJ is producing more money than ex:pcct:cd its role in next year's homecoming record 54 days past iu scheduled adjournment state payroUJ although the workforce already and Blagojevich has improved management of events. as Gov. Rod Blagojcvich butted heads with law has been trimmed by about 9,000 jobs. state finances. Both factors could end up affect "'We're going to sec how RHA makers on how to dose it. This year, the governor and lawmakers ing projections for next year) she said. 'N3Jl ts to be involved in the events Rep. Robert Mo!.ro, D-Chicago, is already trimmed spending in most state agencies, took "'I don't t.h.ink we can say at this point in time that are going on)"' she said. predicting another deadlock next year. money out of special-purpose funds and raised what kind of dc6dt we'll have, ifwe have one at T he RHA will meet at 5 p.m. in "'It certainly looks like we're headed to a various corporate taxes and fees to dose the all, .. Carroll said. the Andrews Hall basement. ER's••• Jager Night W in Jager Prizes Cherry & 0 8omb• $ Cherry Komikozi Martini 3 3 Of ive• Cherry Cake SJSO Energy Drinks w/ Vadka S2.. Miller Lite 24" S2.. Wild TurkeyShoolers Home of 1M lslond RshBo.JP/tchm
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'Tis the season for those extra pounds amount of 'NOmen than men," he said about vol leyball po.rcici pon ... to accumulate. Not to fear, with a little He said it has been that way for the past 6ve CONCERT CALENDAR >"""'· exercise and diet, you are in the clear. Other popular intramural sports indudeindoor FIND OUT WHAT LOCAl, socc<< dodge ball and ultimate &ish= CHAMPAIGN AND CHICA time at the Student Rocreation Center (SRQ. Adam Chern~ a junior accounting major, said GO AREA SHOWS WILL ..When the weather changes, people are driven ifhe doesn't attend theSRC to lift weights, he par STRIKE lOUR FANCY THIS indoors,"' he said. ticipates in the intramural sports such as dodge WEEKEND. The lcavc:s have F.illen, it is dark before dinner &.ker said the busiest time of year is the ftrst ball and wif!lcball time and the winter coats have made their way out woeX back from winter break because of the New In addition to intramural sports are a number PAGE9 of the closet and onto your shoulders. Let$ face it, Year's re90lutions many have J"'l3dc. of aerobics dassc:s such as step aerobi~ Pilates, winter is here and the holidays are not far away. To keep students and profes90rs active at the abs and kickboxing. So with the cold W<»ther and the holidays SRC, numerous trca~ cross trainers, step Stacey Ewing. aerobic coordinator, agrttd with qu.iddy approaching, just how are we going to macb.ines and fn:.e weights are available. The SRC Baker and said the busiest time of year at the SRC maintain our healthy physique we worked hard al90 offers intramural sports and aerobics. is after the New Year. FINAL CUT for all summer long? "The numhcrs sky rockc~" she said. Dr. Jim PainterJ chair of the department of fam IIP9opJe give themselVes a She said there arc so many participants in the FIND OUT WHAT MOVIES ily and consumer sdenccs and a registered dieti break. .. The cold makes (people) classes, the SRC runs out of steps and work out WILL HIT THETHEATRE THIS tian, said on average people gain 2 to 5 pounds mats to supply everyone's ncxds. But as the scm~ HOLio.t.Y SEASON IN ADDI during the holiday season. He said the weight exercise less." ter goes on. numbers begin to dwindl~ leaving TION TO THE WEEKLY REC pcopJc gain over the holidays accumulates and the consistent visitors to an as90rtment of sup DR.. jM p...,~ CHAa Of »tr 0UAGM£HT Of FAMI:LV COMENDED SOUNDTRACK. eventually the body sees a new point and adapts to plies. ASO tX».!:SUMM. SOfHCIS the new weight. If not 'NOrkcd oft people will Out of all the classes, Ewing said abs is the most PAGE tD maintain the gained weight and simply add to it Kevin Linker, d.i:rector of intramural sports, said popul.r, with the step d.sscs barely behind. the following holiday season. the winter sca90n is popular for basketball and If the winter weather is too rough and it keeps Holiday weight gain is due to a few &ctors, par vollcybo.IL you from getting to the gym, there a.re plenty of ticularly exercise and diet, Painter said. Unker said volleyball is known for getting exercises to do at home. O n the other han~ Ken Baker, director of cam 'NOmen involved in inttamu.ral sports. pus I"'Ct'Cati.on, said after the holidays is the busiest "'Us exciting because there are double the sa: WEIGHT Ma: 10 PAGES THE D AILY EASTERN NEWS+ ON TH£ VERGE OF THE WEEKEND lHURSO.>; NOVEM>ER 18,2004 HE SAID/SHE SAID
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IOp.m. $3Cows Senn Soldwedel Marty's II p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 19 Diana Ross The Chicago Theatre Bp.m. $45 to $100 ·- Rascal Flatts Allstate Arena Bp.m. $27.75 to $34.75 tidcets Dmpsixx CanopyChb 9p.m. $5""""' Badcyard lirefire The Uptowner IOp.m. PHOTO CouauSY Of HJ CH OH f lat/H unua 8 UCAYOHC $3Cows Expectations for band are blazing SATURDAY, NOV. 20 All Aca.Jstic Show Down hnlted by Brenl Byrd The Uptowner high, regardless of recent changes IOp.m. The three real.i:zed their Since their establishmen~ In summer 2001, the labd This change worlt slow potential together and Rice they have had supporters the they recordocl on cJosocl up. down the band's momenn.un SUNDAY, NOV. 21 made the ~itch from guitar entire way. With l'lOW'he:rt' to record) Toe though. They're in the process High on Fue v.iU l2kc the to bass in order to create a "We have a good following Poe R.xords sij;ncd the group of recooding a third album. All Aca.Jstic Sonday stage at Friends & Co. to per more rhythmic sound Pike of friends duu we eall f'amil)l• and they wc:re offon a 12-date •Blessed Black Wtngs• is w ith Brent Byrd form hits from their latest clc:9aibes as, "an unorthodox Pike said. West Coast tour just before expected to hit shelves in The Uptowner albu~ "Surrounded by style of heavy rnerol. • R.elca.ed in March 2000, heading into the studio to February 2005. 9p.m. Thieves.. 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He also suggested document much you nibble; you tend to stop," meant for feasting. people really lose "'If there is a snowstorm, (the) last yoga and brings it home with her, ing everything eaten. he said. track and have to cat accordingly. place you will see me is in the~" working out on her ov.n. If you carry a p(oce of paper in He also suggested placing foods Whether it is exerdsc or diet, says Mem:li th Tolen~ a Junior dc Regardless ofexercise , diet can not your pocket to write down what you out of~ making it an inconven maintaining your health is not a mentary education major. Tolene be ignored. 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For ques tions and appointments call Edited by Will Shortz No. 1007 PROFESSORS AND STAFF: Autumn at 348 1479 Brand new 2 story duplex on ______12/13 ACROSS 28 With 37- and 54 City near South 1234 5678 9101112 1 Subject for Ovid 43-Across, one Bend Woodlawn available in January. VILLAGE RENTALS :Renting for who takes after 13 14 15 58 Beat around the 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath, kitchen, appli 2005 2006 Furnished 5 Go well together dad bend? 16 17 18 ances, 2 car garage, $800/mo. Houses/Apartments 1 2 3 9 “Splendor in the 33 Faraway Grass” screen- 60 Bacall’s love 345 5022. Bedroom Near Campus. Call for 34 Sugar suffixes 19 20 21 writer 61 1847 novel set ______11/18 an appointment 217 345 2516 13 Obviously sur- 35 Piniella of the on Tahiti 22 23 24 For rent, 2 apts, 2 bdrms each. Equal Housing Opportunity prised Yankees 62 Norwegian saint 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Close to campus. $500 per ______12/13 36 Bygone prison 14 North Carolina 63 Uniform shade month. Available for 2005/2006 1, 3, and 4 bedroom houses for county named 37 See 28-Across 33 34 35 64 Number 10 on school year, starting June 1. Call rent. 348*0719 for an early or 4-Down governor a table 36 37 38 39 708 422 4628. ______12/13 38 Just below 90 65 “Ode to the ______11/19 05’ 06’ 3, 2 BEDROOM HOUS 15 Hand-colored 40 41 42 frames 40 Tauromachian Confederate Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ES. TOW BEDROOM/TWO chant Dead” poet 43 44 45 46 16 “I’m not gonna Allen ___ house. 1330 A St. Available Jan. BATHROOM APARTMENTS, 41 Jacob ___ Park, stand in their 47 48 49 1. Short or long term lease ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT way” in Queens 66 TV’s warrior princess available. 276 7402. 348*5032 17 Like some dia- 42 River of Orléans 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 ______11/19 ______12/13 monds 43 See 28-Across DOWN 58 59 60 Now leasing for Fall 2005: cozy 1 bedroom apts for August 19 Crunchy 46 Dove competitor 1 Sun, to skin 1 bedroom apartment, laundry. 05/06. Newer building, 2 blocks bowlful 61 62 63 47 Fair-hiring inits. 2 Spy ___ Hari 897 6266 or 898 9143. south of campus, great neighbor 21 Followed 64 65 66 48 “All I gotta do 3 Undeveloped ______11/19 hood, ample off street parking. 22 Skirt ___ naturally” expanse Puzzle by Patrick Merrell Now leasing for Fall 2005: 3 Furn/unfurn. $380/onth for one, 24 New Deal inits. (Beatles lyric) 4 With 37-Across 18 Sitarist Shankar 32 Things useful 50 Masked critter bedroom house, Fourth Street $430 for two. Small pet ok with 25 Grid 50 Certain red and 38-Down, when put in a location, good parking. 897 additional deposit. Call Denis step taken after 20 Bagel shop box 51 Journalist Brit 6266 or 898 9143. 348 8848. ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE an airline acci- order dent 34 Ear-related ______11/19 ______1/31 L E G S H I T I T B A S S 23 Brightly colored 52 Langston 38 See 4-Down Now leasing for Fall 2005: 3 POTEETE PROPERTY RENTAL is A L O T A N I S E A R C O 5 Kenyan pullover gar- Hughes poem tribesman ment bedroom house, laundry, now leasing for the 2005 2006 H O W A R D K E E L Y E A R 39 Cabin brighten- er attached garage, good location school year. Pick up a flyer at the R I N G O D E L A W A R E 6 Atty.’s title 25 Squinting Mr. 53 “To Live and G A Z A A B A Die ___” and parking. 897 6266 or 898 office on the corner of 10th and 7 Out of business 41 Plant plight A C E D A N I E L S T E R N 26 Have ___ in the 9143. Lincoln. conversation D U N S P I R A L C L U E 8 Hot spots 44 Source of hope? 55 Opposin’ ______11/19 ______00 H O S T M I T H U N T 9 One in the pole 27 Like most bath- 45 Nightly TV star FOR RENT: SPRING 2005 3 BR NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2005 O M O O P A S S E S D O W position? rooms beginning 56 Racehorse ___ apartment at Brand New 5 bedroom/2 bath. C O R D E L L H U L L E N T 5/25/92 Ridge I R A P I A F 10 Thin part 29 Bee chasers Courtyard on 9th. Fully fur Washer/Dryer. 1531 1st Street, 46 Berkeley cam- G R E E N T E A S L E E T 11 Sticker nished, skylights, very nice. by Lantz. 11 mo. lease. Call 259 30 Man with Stan, pus, for short 57 It gives support L O A F O R R I N H A T C H familiarly in sport $320/person. 345 5022. 7262 or 345 7262. I M S O O G I V E P A R E 12 Founded: Abbr. 49 Start court pro- ______11/19 ______00 B E E R N O D E D S T U N 13 Afr. country 31 Rare trick takers ceedings? 59 Clean a plate THURSDA>; NOVEMB£R 18, 2004 THE DAILY EASTERN NtWS PAGE 12 Kmart takeover of Sears in $11 billion gamble Governor prevails in retaining slower trucks NATIONAL_, portod by the House and Senate on Friday and apprmod by P=idcnt Bush - allowing NEW YORK - A rawpt !Cm.rt, BRIEFS~ Congress to squCC"ZC a significant, bipartisan home af the blue light special, is buying the education bill into the final days of its s~ SPRINGAELD - Gov. Rod Ilbgojevich asked once-dominant Sears dcpa.ranent store sion. lawmalo:rs to uphold his V FOR RENT ROOMMATES SUBLESSORS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS AVAIL h.Jg OS 1 and 4 Bedmcm Roommate needed to share 1 bedroom in a 3 bea-oom ap. Own bedroom, Millennium FOR SALE Apartments, Spring 200S. N.Jmished Rent ~cti abl e utili «>< sale: 1985 01evy Caeh;oy, ties not included. call Roosvesy Yoell. Call 217 549 0320 309•261•4327 ______lin 8 and l"""'a message $300 d>o. ______11119 Room"J'Iateneeded Spring2005. Millennium Apan:nents. 3 bed LOST & FOUND moms, own vanity. $250/per mmth pk.Js utilities. 773 615 Found keys in the area of the 1943 ______11/29 union the key ring has a lot of keys and key dlains on it a lso N.Jmished apartment, wear loca something from state farm on tim on 9t. St. across from art the ring if yoors, ca II boilding. Only $275/month. 217•34S•6106 Available January 200S. Paul at ______11118 BOONDOCKS BY AARON MCGRUDER (630) 969 2386. ______11/30 ROOMMATES Spring. Female mom"J'Iate need ed. $18Simonth, furnished, Female mom"J'Iate, spring semes parking. ACI'tleat, 5 minutes ter-. 1 bedmcm in th-ee bed fran I! TOWER: whenever major renovations such as KNOOP: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 this take place, Cooley said. CONT NUED FROM PAGE 1 “Before we can rebuild, we need to remove all of The trustees will also consider Three days before the tower and building an addition to the east side “I enjoy the job and I like to be able location were to be approved, the the asbestos in the building and make sure there of Lantz Arena. This addition would to see things happen,” Rennels said. company withdrew from the deal for house the men’s and women’s basket- Meanwhile, John Winnett, owner internal reasons, Roche said. is no mold growing.” ball coaching offices, an academic of Winnett Consultant Plumbing and A second site was selected, but was JEFF COOLEY, VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS classroom and study spaces. Heating Supplies has been serving the rejected by the Federal Aviation ON WORK PLANNED FOR BLAIR HALL “Our need for dedicated space for city council for 30 years and said that Administration. computer access, tutoring and study he is not sure if he will seek an eighth WEIU-TV is now asking the hall space is long gone unmet,” said term. board to approve a contract to pur- Rich McDuffie, director of athletics. Cougill is also unsure if he will run chase a third site near Humboldt that live news stories without trees getting approved, he hopes to have it “Almost every other institution we for a fourth term to reclaim his posi- has 9.4 acres of land and would cost in the way of the signaling process, installed and running by the end of compete with has such space.” tion as mayor. $4,480 per acre. The new tower which will open up more opportuni- February. The addition would provide Starting this year city council mem- would be located adjacent to an exist- ties,” Roche said. The board will also act on approv- coaches with better space to analyze bers will be serving staggered terms ing 492-foot tower that has already WEIU has existing grant and local ing a contract that will remove film, meet with student athletes and because of the city-manager form of been approved by the FAA. funding of approximately $1 million asbestos from Blair Hall. prospective students and their par- council. “This will be a tremendous busi- available for conversion expenses, “Before we can rebuild, we need to ents, McDuffie said. The two members with the least ness opportunity and a way to serve plus an additional $500,000 grant remove all of the asbestos in the If approved, the project would amount of votes will serve for only the community,” Roche said. awarded specifically for the purchase building and make sure there is no begin during the summer of 2005 two years, and the remaining three WEIU plans to air more children’s of a transmitter. mold growing,” said Jeff Cooley, vice and be completed by the beginning will proceed to serve four years. Once programming, possibly lease the “The money has been granted, in president for business affairs. of the Spring 2006 semester. the two-year term is up, those posi- space to other locations and create order for us to maintain our operat- This would be a $596,090 project The Board of Trustees will meet at tions will resume four-year terms. four or five more stations, Roche ing license, we must have this project including all labor, material and 1 p.m. today in the Grand Ballroom All of the petitions for possible can- said. approved,” Roche said. equipment required. of the Martin Luther King Jr didates need to be filled out by Dec. “We will be able to pull in more Sailors said if the tower is By law, asbestos must be removed University Union. 13 for the April 5 elections. Sell your stuff! Make Cash! Place classifieda today! PAGE 14 T HE D AILY E ASTERN N EWS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004 VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW DUAL: After the Panthers score a point off CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 of a kill, a block, or an ace, Crabtree often will explode into an instant cele- Ind. After graduating from a 74-person bration filled with fist pumps, quick class, she knew everything she was used jumps and celebratory cries — all to, from her teammates to her daily erupting as if they were spring-loaded. STANDINGS routine, would drastically change. “When she gets out on the court, In February 2004, Crabtree made she’s so spastic,” Welch said. OVC OVERALL her first visit to Eastern’s campus, where Crabtree’s contradicting personalities TEAM RECORD RECORD she met the volleyball team for the first don’t fit the traditional mold of a setter, xy Eastern Kentucky 15 1 25 4 time. She signed her letter of intent two Winkeler said. xy Eastern Illinois 15 1 24 5 weeks later. “Usually, off of the court, setters are y Jacksonville State 10 6 20 8 All summer, she felt confident in her the loudest people on the team,” y Austin Peay 9 7 14 15 decision, but as move-in day Winkeler said. “A lot of people want a y Southeast Missouri 9 7 11 16 approached, she said her confidence setter who has a very fiery personality y Morehead State 8 8 9 19 Tennessee Martin 7 9 10 17 began to wane. — all different from what you see Tennessee Tech 7 9 12 16 “I felt like I fit in on my visit, but when you look and talk to her.” Murray State 3 13 6 17 that’s just one day,” she said. “So, I was Winkeler said coaches look for these Samford 3 13 5 21 really nervous right away when I got types of qualities in a setter’s personali- Tennessee State 2 14 5 27 here, and I didn’t really talk at all.” ty because the position calls for a play- x OVC regular season co champions y O'Reilly OVC Tournament berth Sophomore outside hitter Mary er who can run the offense and give the Welch hosted Crabtree during her impression of a calming confidence. recruiting visit. Welch said Crabtree’s While a person walking down the quiet nature didn’t surprise her at first. street wouldnt realize Crabtree has OVC STATS “She was quiet but recruits are these qualities, Winkeler said, KILLS PER GAME always quiet because you’re around STEPHEN HAAS/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Crabtree’s performance this season Freshman setter Maren Crabtree celebrates after a point during a match in GP KILLS twelve girls you don’t know,” Welch speaks louder than any words. ALDRIDGE, Lesley EKU 105 5 03 said. “I was quiet on my visit.” Lantz Arena. Crabtree’s vocal celebrations, confidence and aggression con- Crabtree was named the OVC GERTH, Erica EIU 104 4.85 However, once practices began, tradict her off-court personality. Freshman of the Year after leading the KENNEDY, Jennifer MOR 107 4 56 Welch didn’t see the silence fade. conference in assists, and her 13.93 BUNNAGE, Kimberly MUR 78 3 91 “When she came to our first prac- blocker Megan Kennedy, said she Winkeler said she’s tried to keep assists-per-game average is the ninth KOEPER, Jessica SEMO 99 3 91 tices, I couldn’t believe she really was remembers the first time she saw this Crabtree from throwing herself at balls, highest in Division I and the top aver- that quiet, like almost painfully quiet,” side of Crabtree. even if they’re headed right at the age for a freshman. Crabtree also holds Welch said. “Megan had this huge kill, and I bench. And while each dive makes her Eastern’s freshman assist record. HITTING PERCENTAGE Crabtree said she kept to herself went to give her a high five,” Welch nervous, Winkeler said Crabtree’s effort And as she has settled into her new GP PCT. GUARD, Liz EKU 105 391 through the preseason practices and up said. “Then, out of nowhere, she just is a necessary component of her team’s surroundings, Crabtree said she has RUXER, Shanna EIU 104 .359 until the team’s first matches of this sea- went crazy and was yelling. success. begun to open up more. WEYER, Shari JSU 109 334 son, a tournament hosted by Maine. “Megan and I just looked at each “Every day, every match, if we need Crabtree said the qualities of a great KENNEDY, Megan EIU 104 .314 As Crabtree stepped on the court for other and started laughing like, ‘Where anything, she’ll dive after a ball. She’ll setter include being vocal, confident SPRAGUE, Kathryn UTM 77 300 the first time in her collegiate career, she did this come from?’” run into anything or throw herself on and aggressive. had a big surprise for her teammates, Crabtree’s on-court enthusiasm is the floor to lead this team.” “A lot of the qualities are what I’m who had no idea what she was like in easily seen. The hesitation and shyness And Welch said Crabtree is one of not,” she said. “I’m kind of quiet.” ASSISTS PER GAME competition. are replaced by cheering and bold and the first players to greet her after a nice But her performance and persona GP ASSISTS “I’m the loudest one,” Crabtree said. reckless play. play. on the court have been impossible to CRABTREE, Maren EIU 104 13.93 JENNINGS, Kelly EKU 105 12 87 “I let go, and I don’t care about any- “Playing is what I love to do, and it’s “She loves cheering for other people, ignore. GARLAND, Casie MO 108 11 39 thing.” a place where I get to be someone else,” but when she does something good, Panther opponents have heard the DETURCK, Jamie APSU 107 11 37 Welch, who plays in the front row Crabtree said. “I don’t hold back.” she’ll just act like it was expected,” noise she’s made, and Winkeler said, BAUMSTARK, Jamie SEMO 99 0 67 with Crabtree and junior middle Panther head coach Brenda Welch said. future foes will hear it too. POTENTIAL SEMI-FINAL OPPONENT POTENTIAL CHAMPIONSHIP OPPONENT JACKSONVILLE (#3) MOREHEAD STATE (#6) EASTERN KENTUCKY (#1) SEMO (#4) AUSTIN PEAY (#5) The Panthers swept Morehead State Eastern Kentucky was the only team Southeast Missouri State was on Austin Peay came within two Jacksonville State’s attack is less than two weeks ago Senior in the OVC to beat the Panthers this he wrong end of 3 1 decisions points of defeating the top seed led by 6 foot 4 sophomore outside hitter Erica Gerth recorded season The Colonals are led by n their two prior meetings with ed Colonels in their final confer middle blocker Shari Weyer 21 kills and hit at 559 clip The junior middle blocker Liz Guard he Panthers The Otahkians ence match If the Governors Joining her on the OVC’s all conference first Eagles got 15 kills from their senior outside and senior outside hitter Lesley Alridge average 18 26 digs per game, good enough had won the match, the O’Reilly OVC for third best in the OVC Sophomore out Tournament would have been hosted by the team is the Gamecock’s versatile freshman hitter, Jennifer Kennedy, in the loss Eastern Freshman libero Brittany Nobilio was named hit at a 306 clip in the match and held the conference’s top defensive player Her side hitter Jessica Koeper leads the team with Panthers Eastern won both meetings with outside hitter Abbey Breit Eastern swept Morehead state to a 185 hitting percentage 5 36 digs per game is ninth best in the nation 3 91 kills a game Austin Peay, including a 3 2 win at Lantz Jacksonville State in their only meeting DELTA DELTA DELTA ADVERTISE Delta Delta Delta would like to congratulate and welcome and soon you Nicole Accomando, Kristen Agee, Melissa Avita, Jamie Baker, Krissy Benson, Jess Born, their new Pearls! will bling Liz Brignall, Devin Bucke, Jess Cantarelli, Ashley Chacon, Fern DeLima, Amanda Dugan, Best of luck this year. Jen Eads, Amy Flavin, Melissa Floress, Lauren Gadzala, Jamie Girote, Mallory Hausman, Maggie Hopfer, Teresa Houston, Sam Karr, Kristin Keuzlerich, Stephanie Kravitz, Nicole Kirby Stacy Lybe, Sabrina Madrigal, Hope Martin, Quinn Matthews, Kat Niebrugge, Lindsay Oplinger 581-2816 Cheryl Palmer, Margaret Pedziwiatr, Kelly Putlak, Julie Reeve Stefanie Reeve Collen Sankowski Allison Staulcup Jackie Stuopys Nikki Sweeney Jess Vekemans Stacy Wehness Kris Witt Mallory White THURSDA>; NOVEMB£R 18, 2004 THE DAILY EASTERN NtWS PACE 15 Senior tops classroom too Terrell says traffic Winkder said Erica has continued citations no big deal her excdlencc over the years she has ~==tea;~tcr early in ,;;:. been at Eastern. car. ldon'thavc nothing in thccu:.So For some college athletes, success Deeember. Other I "'She sets the bar for the type of it was like be thought I had a stolen is wually only acknowlcdg<: ALT * Al:T * Al:T * Al:T * ALT * Al:T * Al:T * ALT * ALT * Al:T * The Ladies of ALT would like to congratulate our LEFTY'S Newly Activated Members HOLLER Paige Atchison Jessie Gorniack Alix Orwig Lauren Beecher Stephanie Hodge Stephanie Owens Nicole Charleton Emily Kocsis Jessy Reimer Cat Creed Ashley Lenardi Anna Saylor Alicia Dirksen Lori Lienhop Mellissa Schafer KARAOKE 9PM 1AM Rachel Dudley Nicole Liner Anna Sexton COME DOWN AFTER BINGO Tracy Gibson Joanna Martin Amanda Solrweder CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH Kelly Glynn Ashley Maser Jamie Thompson Amy Gostomelsky Chrissy Muccianti Erica Walker * ALT * Al:T * Al:T * Al:T * ALT * Al:T * Al:T * ALT * ALT * Al:T PANTHER SPORTS CALENDAR TODAY Swl-..wc AT ST. Lous S JOp tn ~le)ba l atOVCT()U'tla~ TBO FRIDAY WOMN's BA.Ml'MLL ~ St. r..u.as S IS p tn Men's Basld:loal vs Il linois Springlld d 735 p tn SATURDAY fooT&.W. AT S.U.0.0 1 p m PORTS SUNDAY W'u:sTUtrlC AT MISSOWI OftN All Ooy ------Eastern !Uinois UtJiversity. CharlmotJ THROWING HEAT MATT STEVENS SPOtT$Wb1U DuAL SETTINGS Left out of Freshman setter the NCAA has different personalities for party on and off Eastern volleyball head coach the court Brenda Wtnkder is finding what exactly 26 wins and a co-confer situations ence title is worth in the nation al scheme of things. According to the NCAA sdeo t:ion committee, that and a dol lar might not get you a coffee. However, a high Ratings Thccc arc two pooplc. Percentage Index couLd get you a One is quiet and, at scat at the table. times, seems timid. She's "Tm grateful for the OVC to conservative. Sbe's nervous. have that automatic berth)• The other is a leader. Winkder soid. •1 just =lly wish She's aggressive, reckless our RPI was higher." and oonfldenc She exudes The players aren't conccmocl confi~ and she's com about playing the what-if game fortable. because the Panthers know two These two people arc the more wins 'NOuLcl force the = M.rcn Crabtree. NCAA to include them as the Crabr.n:c, the freshman .setter Ohio Valley Conference for the Panther "'lleyball team, Champion. transforms from the quiet and nerv "'At this point, aU we are ow penon she is off the volleyball thinking about is what can we court to the fiery, asst1.n:d leader of a do in the little time we have to team that v.on a shan: of the Ohio sure up our consistency," senio r Valley Conference Ownpionship in outside hitter Erica Gerth said. her 6.rst season. The NCAA Tournament is a •rm like ""'different pooplc, • the fitting end fOr Gerth, as said, •how I am away from volleyball Winkder has stated the El Paso, and how I am on the court." I H., native can certainly be men Crabtttt came 10 Eastern &om tioned when dhcussing the great 'll'ap.mhani High School in Muncie, est Eastern player of all-time. Freshman settw Martn Crabtree leads twa IW.o. til al tile vol'lbal coort, olle is "'iet and p3$$W.. 8111 an the coort, The 2004 NCAA \lbmen's ..,. DUAL '""',. s•e is ao a&rtStive, ..,.. , leader oo a cooltreoce cha11pianollip ham. Volleyball tournamcn t is a 64- tcam 6dd, and this may be how the 26-win Panthers may be on the outside Looking in when the sdcctions come out on ESPN News. Helpful or just a headache "'ItS just amazing that we've improved so much that we are The relationship even talking about four confer ence sdections on this team and between parents a chance at NCAAs." said Me ran Crabtree, .setter and and their children OVC Freshman of the Year. enters a different The Ohio Valley Confeccnce has rwo teams that have above realm in athletics .500 records: Eastern and Esstem Kentucky, eaeh at 15-l. The unbalance in the confen:nce may be its undoing for the one who doesn't hoist the trophy in fir many ehildren, the thought of Richmond, Ky. having a parent as a coach in sports •Jacksonville State had a good growing up= be a """1 idea, bu~ in year and Mocchcad played .some cax:s, it cut work out and give schools like louisville, so the the athlete an edge over ot.hcr com conference does try," Wtnkder petitors. said. 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