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Eastern Kentucky University THE EASTERN PROGRESS www.easternprogress.com © 20112011 RRichmond,icichhmond, KKYY Student publication of Eastern Kentucky University since 1922 12 pages, Thursday, September 8, 2011 New policy changes RSO-Eastern affiliation

By DANA COLE til the current semester. It is now being fully [email protected] enforced. Requirements/Benefits of Mike Reagle, associate vice president for In the past, student groups on campus student aff airs, said to come up with this were known as Registered Student Organi- three-tier model, all RSOs were classifi ed Registered Student Organizations zations or RSOs. RSOs are student-run and based on their ties and closeness to the uni- student-led. Examples of these groups are versity and placed in one of three categories. •Covered by University insurance fraternities, sororities, groups such as Femi- “Th is will clearly help students under- •Require Eastern faculty/staff adviser nists for Change and club sports. stand what the relationship is,” Reagle said. •Can accept tax-deductible contributions In the past, the relationship between SSOs, or Sponsored Student Organiza- SSO •Allowed to reserve university space these student groups and the university has tions, have the closest ties with the univer- not been clearly defi ned in terms of liabili- sity and therefore receive more university ty and responsibility on the university’s part. support and benefi ts than the other two cat- •Not covered by university insurance A new policy adopted by the RSO risk egories. In return, an SSO must abide by all •Do not require faculty/staff adviser management committee and the division of university rules, must have a faculty adviser •Cannot accept tax-deductible student aff airs, which was approved by the and be directly linked to a university depart- VSO contributions board of regents, more clearly defi nes the ment. •Allowed to reserve university space role of the university concerning student Currently, there are no SSOs on campus. groups. Th e Student Government Association was Th ese student-run organizations have placed in this category to begin with, but has •Do not receive any benefits from now been put into a three-tier classifi cation since been removed after evaluating its va- the university system based on their assessed risk to the lidity as a student organization, Reagle said. •Required to carry event-specific university. “Because SGA was dispersing funds to RSO insurance to use universtiy facilities Th e legislation, which passed last Sep- tember, had been in place on a trial basis un- › SEE RSO, PAGE A6 Part one in a series IN MEMORIAM on campus life Student remembered for art, drive Lessons taught through community By TAYLOR PETTIT [email protected] By DANA COLE [email protected] Alex Williams was, simply, “giving.” As friends and family described her life, she was Adjusting to campus life as a freshman can be challeng- giving of love, support and friendship. ing. Th is is not a new phenomenon. To counteract this di- On Aug. 30, Williams died of complications due to lemma that plagues fi rst year students, University Housing progressive pneumonia, a battle she had been fi ghting at Eastern developed ConneXtions, the pioneer in a series of for about a month. living learning communities onn cam-c pus. April “Alex” Williams, 24, was known for always Housed in Palmer and being able to brighten a mood or even an entire room Commonwealth Halls, with just her smile. ConneXtions is geared At her life celebration on Sept. 3 at the Clark Leg- toward getting new acy Center, this was clear as people commemorat- students involved and ed her life by laughing and reminiscing at the warm coaching them to be suc- memories they shared of Williams. cessful, said Kenna Middleton,eton, “She could make anybody laugh,” said Elise Pezzi, director of university housing. who met Williams in elementary school. “She could “Th is is real, real diff erent than make the best situation out of the worst situation…I high school,” Middleton said. “We tried to have so many good memories with her.” develop a program model to give them [freshmen] social and Williams, an art major with a concentration in art academic success tools.” history, was involved in the Art Student Association University housing created a curriculum for the program (ASA) and slated to be vice president this semester. that includes teaching students things such as how to do She also made the dean’s list. laundry, budgeting and eating healthy while using a micro- “Th ere are not many people on this campus who wave. plan a future in art history, so we clicked,” said Gay Along with acquiring life skills, students in the program Sweely, professor and mentor to William’s indepen- are required to participate in at least four on-campus pro- dent study. “She was somebody that wanted to know grams each semester, log three study hours per week and about everything and everybody.” have two one-on-one meetings with the Resident Adviser Williams had plans of going to graduate school to on their fl oor. Th ese requirements are listed in a community pursue a degree in curatorial studies, and her overall agreement that students sign. goal was to open her own museum. PHOTO SUBMITTED Studies show students who are more engaged on their “[She had] her drive and determination,” said Saun- tiful jewel.” campus contribute to better retention rates and higher dra Williams, Alex’s mother. “She had a plan for her Williams was known for not only her circle of GPAs, Middleton said. life. She was going to U of L [to get] her joint masters friends at Eastern, but the friends she kept through- She added that when the idea of establishing living learn- in curatorial studies and master in public administra- out her life. ing communities on campus was born, the goal was to create tion…She wanted to own a museum and teach art his- › a safe-haven for freshmen and provide them a ready-made tory too…[She was] a jewel, a perfect polished beau- SEE GIVING, PAGE A6 › SEE CONNEXTIONS, PAGE A6

SGA plans initiatives to improve student-government relationship

By KRISTIE HAMON will report to each of the other branches [email protected] twice a semester. “We really wanted to work on internal Student Government Associa- structure as well as external struc- tion (SGA) began working on new ture,” Mollozi said. “One of the is- projects over the summer with the sues last year was lack of commu- goal of improving SGA overall. nication.” Student Government President Mollozzi said one of the SGA’s Rachel Mollozzi said SGA spent main goals is to restore credibility $5,000 on surveillance cameras for back to SGA. the Lancaster parking lot as one of Mollozzi said another goal they the starting projects. have is to improve communication Mollozzi added that SGA Rachel Mollozzi between the students and SGA. To bought the cameras to cut back do this, SGA members have updat- on crime. ed its website and created a tem- “What can be more important plate for a newsletter they plan on than allowing students to be safe?” distributing bi-monthly. she said. Improving the ticketing system Th is summer, as well as going for parking was also on the list of MARLA MARRS/PROGRESS to leadership retreats, painting the improvements to make for the up- SGA offi ce and developing goals coming year. In addition to improving the ticketing system, installing cameras in Lancaster lot and for the year, SGA focused on com- Matt White Student Court Chief Justice Ally pushing for a card-swipe student involvment program, members have also redone the office munication. Sipes said they were getting lots of Mollozzi said SGA is working appeals from people who got tickets to ensure its members are aware of because their parking permit was Sipes added that she has worked with ple tickets for the same off ense and are un- their duties and are given a prop- turned the wrong way. To fi x this, Mollozzi, who came up with a way to no- aware about the tickets that began mount- er orientation. SGA is planning on they now print parking pass num- tify drivers when they get a ticket on cam- ing. improving communication with- bers on both sides of the pass. pus. Sipes said they noticed a trend in park- “Instead of those tickets just piling up in the organization by having joint “Just another way to make it eas- ing tickets for residents who park far away branch meetings twice a semester ier so students won’t get tickets,” from their dorm and don’t go back until the › SEE SGA, PAGE A6 and having branch liaisons who Ally Sipes Sipes said. end of the week, and end up getting multi- A 2 The Eastern Progress, Thursday, September 8, 2011 the lights regularly go off on the fi eld at POLICE 11:30 p.m. Air condi oner caused smoke in Wallace By KYLE WOOSLEY  A male student’s wallet was stolen when [email protected] he was playing basketball in the Fitness and Wellness Center between 4:30 p.m. and 6 Students and faculty were evacuated four fl oors. BEAT p.m. Stolen from the wallet was $15, a Peo- from the Wallace Building last Wednes- “Whenever we have an emergency of ples Bank debit card, a Kentucky driver’s day afternoon when smoke began fi lling the this nature, it takes much cooperation of All information is taken from license, an EKU Colonel Card, a Walmart Eastern Police reports. halls. many diff erent departments,” Makinen said. gift card and $5. Th e total stolen value was At 11:42 a.m., one minute after the alarm Th e Division of Public Safety and Mad- estimated at $15. sounded, the Richmond Fire Department ison County EMS also responded to the Aug. 30 responded. emergency. As traffi c was re-routed and people were Students and faculty were able to evacu-  Sept. 1 A female student reported her laptop evacuated, offi cials began to search for a ate the building in an organized and timely was stolen from a countertop in Room  Justin MacMillian was arrested on the seventh fl oor of Palmer Hall after police cause or origin of the smoke. manner, Makinen said. 310 of the Moore Building between 1:30 According to the police report about the “From that standpoint it was good,” he p.m. and 9:20 p.m. Th e laptop was a black found him intoxicated in the bathroom. incident, a part in an air conditioning unit said. “A calm, effi cient, eff ective evacuation Acer valued at $550. Th e student said the Police detected the odor of alcohol on him. last time she had seen the laptop was on a MacMillian had bloodshot eyes, slurred malfunctioned and caused smoke to spread is the best thing anybody can do.” countertop at 1:30 p.m. When she returned speech and was unsteady on his feet. He throughout the building. After the incident, the building was ven- at 9:20 p.m., the laptop, which was left un- said the alcohol he consumed made him Bryan Makinen, director of environmen- tilated and Facilities Services managed to secured, was missing and the charger was feel bad and requested Madison Coun- tal health and safety, said the issue was in repair the broken unit. Wallace re-opened still plugged into the wall. ty Emergency Medical Services. Madison the southeast corner of the building, and af- at 1:15 p.m. the same day. County EMS arrived to treat MacMillian, ter it malfunctioned, smoke slowly fi lled all but he refused to transport with them. Po- Aug. 31 lice decided MacMillian was a danger to  An employee reported new fencing that himself and others and was arrested for al- had been put around the intramural fi eld cohol intoxication. had been damaged. Th e employee noticed CLARIFICATION the damage at 2 p.m. and said the fence had In the Sept. 1 issue of Th e Eastern Progress, it was incorrectly stated that the Elm- been kicked over and broken and suspect- wood Estate donated to the university contains fi ve bedrooms. Th e home actually con- ed the damage might have occurred after tains 15 bedrooms.

The Colonel’s Calendar Week of September 8-14

Thursday FridayFid Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 12 p.m. 10 a.m. 12 p.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest, Services Promotion, Humanitarian Project Soccer vs. University Café Burrier opens, Study Abroad Fair, Milkshake day, Family and Consumer Jaggers, Middle Powell Upstairs Powell Information Kids Fest, Student Life, of Detroit-Mercy Upstairs Powell Technology, Powell Irvine-McDowell Park Science, Burrier Building 5 p.m. Corner 3 p.m. 12 p.m. Student Life Leadership 12 p.m. Dance Theatre 3 p.m. Mix-it-Up Lunch, Series —Public Speaking, 5 p.m. Volleyball vs. University auditions Cooper/Clayton Multicultural Student Herndon Lounge, Powell Soccer vs. Marshall of Alabama at Smoking Cessation, Affairs, Faculty Dinning Student Center University Birmingham 8 p.m. Campus Recreation, Room, Powell Sept. 11 Tenth Herndon Lounge, Powell 7 p.m. Volleyball at Kennesaw 5 p.m. Memorial Event, 4 p.m. New Student Days event, State University Volleyball vs. Troy Keene Hall 4:45 p.m. Greek Life, Using Your C. L. Lindsay—Student University Job Club Workshop, Greek experience to Rights & Academic Surviving the Literature College of Business and Network, Dupree Hall Freedom, Brock Review Series: Zotero, 6 p.m. Technology, Business conference room Auditorium, Coates Discovery Classroom, Football vs. Missouri Technology Center 049 Building Noel Studio State Auditorium Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, September 8, 2011 A3 Program brings high school students to campus By SARAH CARPENTER tent classes as well, Fields said. though. Last names are not given because their peers are [email protected] “Th is is probably the kind of job that comes once in a ca- unaware what students participate in middle college. reer,” said Stephanie Smith, English and history teacher for “Th is is so much better than being in high school,” said When you look around your classroom, you may be sur- middle college. Torrie, a student in middle college. “Th ere are no cliques prised by the amount of students who are as young as 15 Th e students are put in an accelerated environment in and everyone is getting along.” years old. You may have thought you said goodbye to these order to learn how to hold themselves more accountable, She said she thinks middle college is a much better op- underclassmen on graduation day, but now that Eastern Smith said. portunity for her. has collaborated with two Madison County high schools, “Th ese classes are more rigorous with the intent to bet- “I like having the freedom and the responsibility to do you may unknowingly see some of the students in a new ter prepare them for college-level expectations,” Smith said. what I am supposed to do when I am supposed to do it,” program called middle college. Th is program has many perks for the students, such as said Amber another middle college student. “I’m not told Vickie Moberly, educational extension agent, said mid- free books, free tuition and a new MacBook to use for the what to do every step of the way.” dle college is meant to bridge the gap from high school to next two years. Th e program gives students the opportunity to make college. She added that the program is for students who are Th e students also have a class schedule that is not a typi- their own decisions and succeed in their own way. tired of the traditional high school experience and willing cal 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. high school schedule. Instead, the stu- “I’m treated just like a college student,” said Kyle. to take an opportunity to make them feel like they are gain- dents’ schedules are very similar to that of normal full-time Because their peers do not know they are not freshmen, ing more from their educational experience. college students. Th e diff erence is that the students only they are not recognized as a high school student. Th ey are Th is year, the students enrolled in middle college are ju- take one college class and the rest of their classes are high just like any other student hoping to do well in their class- niors who can give a two-year commitment. Next year, the school level courses. es, Moberly said. college will allow up to 60 juniors and 60 seniors to earn Another perk is the students can earn at least 18 hours New middle college students experience many of the their high school degree on Eastern’s campus. of college credit minimum between the two years. same feelings incoming freshmen feel. Th e middle college staff is currently made up of two high Even though the students participate in classes, they “I was overwhelmed at fi rst, I wasn’t ready for the sud- school teachers, a secretary and the principal, John Fields. cannot participate in all aspects of campus life or all as- den change, but I think the change will gradually ease out,” Courses are conducted in classrooms that are not in use at pects of a typical high school experience. Kyle said. certain times in the day. Th e students do not have access to sports except Th anks to two members of the original planning team, “It has been incredible how welcoming the entire cam- through Eastern’s club and intramural sports. Th ey also Vickie Moberly and Carol Gabbard, former director of pus has been to us,” Fields said. will not have a prom, certain extracurricular activities that GEAR UP grant and special projects facilitator for Col- Th e school is a project-based society which encourag- high schools off er, specialized elective courses and many lege of Education, the students are exceeding expectations, es students to gain skills to keep them in college and allow more activities associated with a traditional high school ex- Moberly said. them to graduate. Th e students are not only taking college- perience. “When given the opportunity, they rise to the occasion,” level classes, but they are also completing their core con- Students said these conditions do not bother them, Moberly said . Students/faculty look revive radio station This week in photos By SETH LITTRELL [email protected]

Eastern may be seeing a new type of student media on campus in the form of a student-run radio station. Recent graduate Tony Manuel and professors from the depart- ment of communication have begun talks regarding start- ing a station due to interest from the student body. “Many students in freshman orientation expressed in- terest [in a radio station],” said Liz Hansen, chair of the de- partment. Eastern had a similar radio station several years ago, but declining student interest caused it to close down. Years later, Manuel did an independent study on “It’s mostly a ground- student-run radio sta- tions to see how suc- up effort. And I don’t cessful they were and think that’s a handicap whether or not starting a new station at East- at all. ” ern would be benefi - cial, said Jim Gleason, Jim Gleason public relations profes- Public relations professor sor. As a result of the study, Manuel and a group of professors began an eff ort to create a new radio station. Th e project is not recreating the old station, but rather building a new station from scratch. “It’s largely a ground-up eff ort,” Gleason said. “And I don’t think that’s a handicap at all.” Th e project is still in its planning stages, so location, budgets and the technology necessary for a station have not yet been decided. “We’re talking months before this thing is done,” Glea- son said. Gleason added that he thinks students will be very in- MARLA MARRS/PROGRESS volved in putting the station together. “I love that students get to be a part of that because it’s Student Life hosts BINGO part of real life,” he said. The first BINGO gathering of the semester, hosted by Student Life, took place at 9 p.m. Tuesday in Powell Lobby. As of now, the programming for the station has yet to be determined, but Gleason said it will be very open to stu- dent preferences. Mobile security slated as guest services By LEO COMERLATO Th e command center resembles a basis and will be available to law en- [email protected] large RV, and its amenities are any- forcement agencies across Madison thing but average. It will feature a lap- County. Th e command center is meant Eastern’s public safety department top that has software installed to assist to act as an easily identifi able structure has a new tool at its disposal: a mobile in receiving emergency reports, pro- for fi rst responders in the event of an command center. viding assistance to those who need it emergency. Th e command center was provid- and bridging communication channels, One function of the command cen- ed to the police force by Th e Kentucky which will allow inter-agency com- ter is running the guest assistance pro- River Foothills Development Council, a munication if an emergency might af- gram at Eastern football games. Th e local community action team that part- fect people off campus. Additionally, program allows people in the stadium ners with universities to provide trans- the Madison County Emergency Man- to text MAROON to 78247 in order to portation opportunities. agement Agency and Chemical Stock- notify campus police of any emergency Th e vehicle came at no cost to East- pile Emergency Preparedness Program issue or request help. Th e mobile com- ern initially, but additions were made (CSEPP) will be providing radio equip- mand center will be parked in the po- to it that amounted to approximately ment for the command center. lice parking lot across from the stadi- $11,500, said Capt. Michael Kastiz, di- Campus police said the command um, allowing campus police to respond rector of emergency management. center will be used in a case-by-case faster to emergency messages. Rec program encourages health with Well 4 U

By MEGAN COLLINS But students don’t have to just attend [email protected] events all semester to fi ll in slots on their cards. Th ey can also fi ll in slots by going to Campus Recreation started its Well 4 U the gym to exercise. at EKU! program for the semester last week. “A lot of people seem to do it,” said Ni- Well 4 U is a program that gives students cole Browning, 20, anthropology major the chance to win big-ticket items in ex- from Cincinnati, Ohio. change for attending campus events. Cards can be picked up at the Fitness Students can submit their ID andan Wellness Center or found in a Well number into a monthly raffl e 4 U brochure, and students can drop each time they attend one of the completed cards off at the Fit- the events and have an op- ness and Wellness Center. Stu- portunity to win big at the dents can begin submitting cards end of each semester. after fall break. “People who don’t have a “Th e program has complete- motivation to work out, it givess ly changed,” said Meghan Scott, a them motivation work out,” saidd healthh educator at Student Health Emilee Smith, 20, elementary Services. education major from Lawrenceburg. Scott said the changes to the program Campus events often focus around the would hopefully encourage more students eight dimensions of wellness, which are to become aware of the eight dimensions of emotional, environmental, fi nancial, occu- wellness. pational, intellectual, physical, spiritual and Scott added that she thinks the changes social wellness. Students track which di- will make it “easier” and inspire “hopefully mensions they have fulfi lled by fi lling out more participation.” a card, which can then be entered into a For more information on the Well 4 U drawing each semester for prizes such as program, visit www.campusrec.eku.edu/ GPS’s, TVs and cameras. well-4-u-eku. PERSPECTIVES Perspectives 4 Thursday, September 8, 2011 www.easternprogress.com Seth Littrell, editor Policy alienates organizations through selective process Eastern has always been known for its friendliness to Now, VSOs can be upgraded to SSOs, but the upgrade group that isn’t registered with Eastern and run things new student organizations. In fact, since day one of fresh- comes at a cost that many may fi nd unappealing. To be- themselves. But that idea contradicts what we started with, man orientation, students are told how easy it is to start a come an SSO, groups must take on a university advisor, that groups of all kinds are welcome on campus. student group for just about anything. who will guide the group through any decisions they make How did anyone think this was a good idea? We’ve been “All you need to start your own campus group is three in a manner similar to the Student Government Associa- told that all student groups were created equal the entire friends!” tion. Th at’s right, if the university is going to pay your in- time we’ve been on campus. Apparently not. Apparently, Unfortunately, that is now only a half-truth. surance, the university is going to have a hand in deciding some student groups are just a little less equal than others. Eastern’s Offi ce of Student Life recently made changes what your group does. And your only other alternative is Th e problem with this is that those groups are now hin- to the way it deals with student groups, including a meth- going to be higher dues for members so that you can aff ord dered from becoming as successful as the ones that Student od of categorizing them that leaves some groups with little to actually do stuff on your campus. Life deems worthy of its money and eff orts to keep up. By more than a name and that same old group of friends. Th e third category, Non-Affi liated Student Groups switching to this system, Student Life is eff ectively doom- Th ere are now ing many groups to an three diff erent group ineff ective campus pres- categories. Th e fi rst ence. group Sponsored Student organiza- Student Groups tions are started with (SSOs), meaning the express purpose these organizations of gaining a following get a title affi liated with students, hence the directly with East- name “student organi- ern and get the in- zations.” Th is new sys- surance coverage to tem of categorizing will conduct whatever stop many organiza- events they want on tions from even getting campus. their names out to stu- Th e second— dents. Groups are going Wait a minute…Isn’t to fall apart because the that what all student campus activities they groups are supposed use to draw new mem- to get? Isn’t that the bers in and keep existing whole point of creat- NICOLAS FLOYD/PROGRESS members will require ing a student group? insurance that they sim- Are people signing ply can’t aff ord. People up to not get these things? Th e answer to that is no, Student (NSOs) has it even worse. Th ey are groups the university shouldn’t be forced to leave campus to get involved with a Life just doesn’t seem to want to deal with some groups. just doesn’t seem to want around. Th ey don’t even get to campus group. Th e second category is of Voluntarily Student Groups relate themselves directly to Eastern, let alone think about Th is also won’t help cure the continually complained- (VSOs) VSOs get to operate like any other group at East- putting on an event. Th ey don’t even get a mailbox in the about problem of student apathy. If people aren’t willing to ern, but don’t get the insurance coverage to host events student life offi ce. Th is category is called the “Man, I just go to group events at Powell corner, how likely are they to anywhere on campus, so they have to pay insurance them- really feel like doing some mundane paperwork that will show up elsewhere? selves. Th is category currently contains every student never help me” category. So yes, it is still easy to start a student group on campus. group on campus, which means Eastern, conveniently, Th is category might as well not exist, honestly. It would But good luck getting anywhere with that group unless Stu- doesn’t have to cover any of them anymore. be easier for these people to just start an “underground” dent Life decides you are worth its investment. CAMPUS Writer gives universal guidelines on living life with vigor COMMENTS fi xed on the pavement in front freshmen in particular, to turn your countless routes you may want to of them. Th ere may be a man sit- phone off for one full day. We made go down. You may be rerouted, or “Powell” ting nervously in the corner, rap- it 10,000 years without this technol- you may stray entirely from satellite My Turn: idly switching his attention from ogy; see if you can make it 24 hours. detection. If you don’t like your ma- All Campus Comments his phone to everyone around him. Just because you’re not on Facebook jor, change it. If you don’t like your are anonymous. Traviss Witt Even more peculiar, there may be doesn’t mean everyone you know classes, drop them.  They are people who appear to be having has instantly vanished (although it You’re here (hopefully) on your a conversation with themselves, may seem that way). Th ey will be own free will, and you only get one overpriced. For the “Back to Campus” edi- when in actuality they have a Blue- there in morning. Give good, old- chance, so don’t take it for granted.  Indigestion tion of Th e Eastern Progress, I was tooth headset subtly propped on fashioned interpersonal commu- If you’re holding this paper, you’re  Diarrhea asked to provide advice to incoming one ear. nication a try and talk to someone lucky; and if you can read it, you  Horrible food freshmen. Th is was much tougher Th ese people more than like- on campus you don’t know, some- have a skill that millions of people than it sounds, because most ad- ly won’t meet anyone new today. one who looks lonely, someone who would die for. Too much time and  Crowded vice is contextual and doesn’t apply  Th ese people won’t have the chance looks cool or someone who just money goes into the college expe- It’s not that bad. to everyone at all times. I’ve spent to escape from the monotony of looks like he or she needs some- rience for you to at any point feel  Last choice. the last two weeks contemplating their daily rou- body to talk to. trapped, alone or scared.  It’s a short break the prompt, and I feel like I’ve come tine, mechanical- up with a few universal guidelines ly having the same “Often, people come Open Up Take Responsibility if you don’t have that everyone, not just freshmen, enough time to go interactions day Don’t fall into Parties are fun, drugs are abun- can use. in and day out. to Eastern dead-set the trap that so dant and friends are good to have, somewhere better. When asked the on the collegiate path many people do but be cautious. If these things be-  Improved; I like the Throw Away Your Cellphone question “How’s when picking a ca- come your primary goal, you will Asian place! Not in a literal sense; I don’t ac- life?” these peo- they want to take, but reer path or even a lose sight of the whole reason you,  tually want you to toss your iPhone ple will more than major in college. If your parents or the government is Depressing in the trash (your parents proba- there is no GPS for  I’m pissed they likely respond your father is the paying exorbitant amounts of mon- bly paid a lot of money for it). But with something life.” CEO of a meat- ey for you to attend school. Th ere took the smoothie don’t make your phone the primary along the lines of packing plant, is a time and place for a good time, place out! focus of your social world. Phones “Same old, same don’t think the but without the right amount of re-  Lack of protein can be very useful, providing any- old.” Th is isn’t what college is sup- only viable option you have is pack- sponsibility, you’ll fall down the  thing from simple forms of commu- posed to be about. Eastern is sup- ing poultry, especially if you know slippery slope to failure. Balance, Great food! nication to GPS services to a game  It’s good, but a lot posed to be a place where people in your heart that’s not what you moderation and responsibility are where terrorist birds are hurled via from any and every background get want to do with the brief amount imperative if you want to make the of it is overpriced. slingshot to deliver deadly attacks together, share ideas and expand of time you have here on earth. Of- most out of your college experi-  Cookies are upon unsuspecting livestock. the collective mind of the campus. ten, people come to Eastern dead- ence. awesome! Wherever you may be, look Th anks to the overwhelming set on the collegiate path they want All of these things may sound around. Statistically speaking, odds popularity of upcoming technolo- to take, but there is no GPS for life. very fortune cookie-esque, but if are that someone in the vicinity has gy, people have become much less It is unlikely that a computerized you follow these vague guidelines, Compiled by their eyes glued to a small, pock- attached to one another under the British voice is going to instruct I promise you will get more out of Adam Turner et-sized orb of light. Th ere may be guise of interconnectivity. I am is- you to take the next left to success, college than you would have other- and Jaclyn Taylor someone walking by with blazing suing a challenge to the campus, and much like driving, there are wise. speed, iPod at max volume, head

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News stations have the capabilities of giving you vague qualities the Millenni- watch the evening news against my pleas. now to not only send reporters overseas, al Generation lacks or ignores, I’m going I either had to stop complaining, eat my but also to show high-quality video and au- My Turn: to provide you with nouns—actual tangi- food, watch the news and enjoy the night- dio productions on live television. How- ble items. It takes three essential tools for life, or eat my food, watch the news and go ever, instead of watching our soldiers fi ght Cari Tretina a generation to use and thrive from to be- straight to bed. However, I’m starting to against tyrants and terrorists, according to come a prepared and knowledgeable forth- get the feeling not every household has the the BBC, the most-watched night on any coming citizenry: News, books and school. same mentality. network in the last 20 years is the 2011 “Su- When I was a young child in elemen- According to the Pew Research for the per Bowl.” Th e Millennial Generation is us- While basking in the hot and sticky Vir- tary school, I woke up around 6 a.m. ev- People and the Press, in 2008, 39 percent of ing advanced broadcast related systems and ginia summer weather at the daycare’s pool ery day. I would stumble down the hallway Americans from 18-29 years of age enjoyed inventions on reality and mind-numbing I maintained, I overheard a few of the chil- to my parents’ bedroom where my mother keeping up with the news a lot. In 2010, programs. I guess making sure the Steelers dren discussing the upcoming school year. would be watching the local morning news that number dropped to 27 percent. Here get defeated by the Packers was much more Th ese three 10-year-old boys weren’t con- program. Even though my eyes were barely is the cherry on top: 75 percent of Ameri- important than Egypt’s Mubarak resigning. versing about the classes they were taking open, I watched it. Up until my upperclass- cans, ages 18-29, think it is not important My mistake. or debating over the academic credibility men years of high school, every morning for a person to keep up with the news for Every problem has a solution, though. By of their school. Th ey were talking about the for 30 minutes I watched “NBC12 Morning one’s job. watching 30 minutes of the news every day, girls, “losers” and the football team. News.” Now, my favorite television shows Th e news literally aff ects every aspect of a person can hear and see at least fi ve news While sitting with three of my co-work- are “Fareed Zakaria’s GPS,” “State of the a person’s life. A salmonella scare in Cali- reports. If half an hour is too much time ers in our pitiful excuse for a break room, Union” and almost anything on C-SPAN. fornia could aff ect which produce you taken away from your “Futurama” addic- they started talking about the fast-ap- Th e homepage on my laptop is, by no sur- purchase at the store. Th e increase in the tion, use the hindrance that is oh-so prev- proaching semester. One was a new high prise, CNN. amount of illegal immigrants crossing the alent—technology. iPhones, iPods, Droids, school graduate, one was a community col- I was unknowingly conditioning my- border in Texas could aff ect your taxes. A BlackBerrys and almost every other porta- lege student and the other was attending a self. Since I was exposed to the news at terrorist attack in New York City could af- ble electronic device has Internet capabili- university. Th ese young adults weren’t ar- such a young age, it is natural for me to fect the security of the entire nation. ties. While riding the shuttle or waiting for guing over the Republican primary candi- have a burning need to know what is oc- National news is critical, but it is not suf- your class to begin, scan through the top dates or comparing the curriculum require- curring around the world. Most of my fi cient. We must also be mindful of global news stories of the day on CNN’s, BBC’S ments within their majors. Th ey, too, were peers and children now are watching “Fam- news. Our world is becoming so intercon- or the local news channel’s website. Some talking about the girls, “losers” and the ily Guy,” “South Park” and “Jersey Shore.” nected due to globalization that what one knowledge is better than none at all. football team. Even though these shows—except “Jersey country does will aff ect the entire world. A To make our generation a prepared Am I the only one frightened? My gen- Shore”—are hilarious, they should not be bombing in Saudi Arabia could aff ect gas forthcoming citizenry, we must know what eration is the next in line to the throne. the only shows one enjoys. prices. Greece becoming bankrupt could is happening in our country and around the Th e forthcoming citizenry, if you will. We A key part in developing my obsession aff ect the bonds that country has purchased world. We have freedom of the press for a should be the next CEOs of companies or with news was the fact my parents never from the United States. A fatal earthquake reason, so take advantage of it. As Albert politicians. Instead, we will be taking orders changed the channel when I entered the in Japan could aff ect the air quality in parts Camus said, “A free press can be good or at Chick-Fil-A or laying down your new room. Just because I was their pride and joy of America. bad, but, most certainly, without freedom a carpet. From the gigantic leaps in technol- did not mean I had sudden control over the Technology could be the key to solve the press will never be anything but bad.” ogy to the lack of parental encouragement remote. Th e few times we ate in front of the world’s problems, but right now, it is a hin- and discipline, the majority of my peers Experiences highlight formula on dealing with ‘boys’,’bros’

Chances of him picking beer over you is fi f- My advice, don’t waste your time. It’s ing it comes with the territory of being a ty-fi fty. Here’s when you know you need to not worth the heartache night after night bro. But he’s going to use excuses to make get out: he has no money to take you out to wondering if his friends are encouraging smoking pot OK to you. And he won’t think dinner or to go on spring break with you, him to go for it with the drunk sorority girl he’s a “pot head” because compared to how My Turn: but has plenty of cash to blow on beer for who gets kissy when she’s drinking. much everyone else smokes, he might not Mary Barczak the weekend. If you come between him and You’ll be embarrassed every time you’re be. But if it bothers you, then he should re- his bros, forget it. with him and he sees one of his friends and spect you enough not to do it. And if he Bros is the second component to boys. has to scream “Brooooo!” does it behind your back, he’s not worth the Bro. Brosky. Broham. Bra. Bromance. Bro And to number three: Bangin’ Babes. trouble no matter how much you’re in love. Over the years I have compiled my own code. Of course. Lots of guys are scared to think My last component is: Bod/Buff . Th is is formula to explain how boys work. So here Th e obnoxious list goes on. they’re only going to be with one wom- pretty much a hit or miss thing. Either they it is, the 5 Bs that make up college boys. Bros love to hang out. All the time. To an the rest of their life, so college is their work out all the time and are obsessed with One, the cardinal of all cardinals: Beer. play video games, drink beer, watch a mov- excuse to take all they can get before they getting bigger to impress girls and their Even if boys don’t like beer when they’re in ie, check on their Fantasy Football leagues, graduate and have to settle down. bros. Or they aren’t. college, they choke it down with their buds pull pranks, drink more beer, make bets, Another component that makes up most Th at’s my formula, put it to good use so because it forges a sense of camaraderie. beer pong and lose bets, etc. boys is number four: the Bong. I’m assum- that you don’t make the mistakes that I did.

Check out The Eastern Progress online at Student sees tarnished SGA, despite new year www.easternprogress.com individual positions. It has also become quite obvious the willingness of certain members of SGA to fl aunt their religious beliefs while serving My Turn: in their offi ces, even going so far as to be Chris Thurman seen publicly heading projects that coin- cide with their beliefs. For instance, a few key members of last year’s administration were seen publicly planting anti-abortion signs and fl iers around campus. Th ere are few things as important on It is my belief that such displays of opin- this campus as having a body of student- ion should be reserved for those who have elected offi cials present at all hours to listen not made it their duty to represent all of to students’ needs and ideas and to serve as campus. While I am by no means saying a medium between those students and the this belief is a wrong one to have, I simply administration as well as to serve as strong must state that it is unbecoming of these of- representatives of those who elected them. fi cers to think of their own beliefs so high- While the Student Government Asso- ly that they take part in forcing images of ciation of Eastern has done nothing short dead fetuses around campus for all to see. of spectacular work since its inception, the To get through this issue is simple: Reserve blunders of last year’s executive council, the fl aunting of your beliefs to your per- whether this year’s council likes them or sonal Internet profi les, and keep your name not, are going to continue to haunt the im- (and especially your image) out of activities age of SGA for some time, especially when that may make some of the other students one of the key players in last year’s deba- on campus feel alienated because they don’t cle is now sitting in a very high position. share your particular beliefs. Th e shameful manner in which accusations Finally, and perhaps most important, you fl ew back and forth across the Senate fl oor need to stop blaming each other for every and the manner in which “investigations” little squabble or disagreement that comes were conducted had this student, among up within or out of SGA’s offi ces and meet- others at this university, ashamed that we ings. Th e pure idiocy the readers of eTh had elected offi cials who would act in this Progress were subjected to last year was manner that is certainly unbecoming of any nothing short of embarrassing. To read of representative of Eastern. the accusations and complaint forms that So, SGA, how can you redeem yourself were fl ying across the fl oor made me shake in the eyes of the students? How can you my head on more than one occasion, espe- make sure that the plague of last semester’s cially since I knew we had voted for these memory does not smear your attempts at people to basically bitch at each other in- making this year a success? stead of getting things done around cam- To begin with, you need to realize that pus. Keep in mind that you are all elected you are at the mercy of public opinion. representatives, and to get overheated pub- I completely tuned out of the goings-on licly shows that you are nothing but weak. in SGA when the childishness of the ad- I would like to see some calm resolu- ministration became front-page news. To tions out of whatever problems may arise come to the realization that you need to this year; maybe then I will have respect for keep the student body interested requires SGA once again. a certain humbleness that comes with your A6 Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, September 8, 2011

Friends said Williams was the person mester. titude,” said Kristopher Porter, a friend GIVING you could call whenever in need of a friend. “I remember she was really proud of since age 14. “Saundra said she was recit- CONTINUED FROM A1 “She made you feel good being around that,” said Brita Brigmon, 24, art major ing the Lord’s Prayer in the ambulance. Th e her…It was a talent; it was a gift,” Pezzi said. from Richmond and president of ASA. EMT guy told her to save her breath, and I “She was just always there. When I felt like Williams’ artistic fl air showed up in al- could just picture her saying ‘shut up’ and “She defi nitely burned real bright while the world wasn’t going to be there, she was most every aspect of her life. throwing her hair back. Th at’s just who she she was here,” said Jeremy Wright, a friend there.” “She liked to style everything,” Wright was.” of Williams’ since age 14. “Th ere’s people In addition to assisting friends and fami- said. “She put her artistic fi ngerprint on ev- But friends said Williams would always from California, the boonies, Alabama; ev- ly in need, friends said Williams also delved erything.” be remembered for the connections she ery single one of them was here. No matter fervently into her many talents, which in- Williams was known for not only being made with the people she met. where she went in life, where everyone else cluded cooking, being the “hostess with the able to see the world as a beautiful place, “She was extremely accomplished…but went in life, she was always kind of a con- mostess” and art in all media. but to laugh a little along the way. she accomplished so many things more stant. Th at was her in essence.” “She took art to a new meaning in her “I remember laughing with her perpet- than a piece of paper,” said Brittany Higgin- Williams was also known for her self- life,” said Aaron Sisco, 23, occupation- ually,” Sweely said. “We laughed for three botham. “She accomplished touching peo- lessness toward others. al health and safety major from Pikesville. years straight…that woman was laughing ple’s lives.” “Alex was a giver,” said Emilie Carter, “She put all of her emotion into her art- all the time.” Her friends and family have remem- Williams sister. “She had a really quick wit. work. She loved all the things other people Her wit and attitude was what defi ned bered Williams by the imprint she left with She could make anybody laugh. Her pri- didn’t see.” Williams to many of the people who knew them. mary goal in life was to make other people Williams entered student art shows on her. “She’s painting the sky now,” Carter said. happy and to bring other people joy.” campus and had her art purchased last se- “[I’ll always remember] her sarcastic at-

advisers, a faculty or staff member to advise said. on how they can promote the events better SGA students, when seeing the student court for Mollozzi also said fi nding new ways to to diff erent groups. CONTINUED FROM A1 any off ense. get students involved was discussed. Another project White said SGA will be Student Government Vice President Mollozzi said a goal SGA is working on following through with is a Kentucky Har- Matt White said SGA has $27,000 to dis- is a card-swipe incentive program that en- vest canned-food drive throughout Octo- because they [students] aren’t going back to tribute to student organizations each se- ters students who go to campus events to ber and November. Th e food will stay in the their car, we thought an email would help,” mester at appropriations meetings. win prizes. community to help local people in need. Sipes said. “As soon as you get a ticket and “It’s always a great opportunity to help “One of our goals is to increase student Mollozzi said a list of SGA goals for the they put it into the system, you should get out student organizations,” White said. involvement,” Mollozzi said. year are posted in the SGA offi ce and are an automatic email to your school email ac- White said a goal of SGA is to be more She said this program, based on a similar available for anyone to stop by and read. count.” visible around campus. program at the University of Kentucky, will “We’ve all been working really hard this Sipes also said SGA is working on mak- “One of our big things we’re really work- enable SGA to track what types of students summer, and we’re just excited for a good ing students more aware they can get silent ing on is reaching out to students,” White come to diff erent events and educate them year,” Mollozzi said.

gram don’t get to do.” the entity. Th e new policy eases these bur- CONNEXTIONS Elizabeth Schradin, 18, an undeclared RSO dens on student groups. CONTINUED FROM A1 major from Cincinnati, Ohio, said she likes CONTINUED FROM A1 NSOs, Non-affi liated Student Organiza- the constant stream of activities living in tions, have no access to university support ConneXtions provides her. other organizations it did not seem appropri- and benefi ts, according to the policy. Th ey community geared toward success. “Th ere’s a lot of things always going on,” ate to put them in the same category,” Reagle have chosen to not affi liate with the universi- “Most students drop out or stop out not Schradin said. “It’s, like, not boring. We are said in an email. ty and are not agents of the university. In ad- because of academic rea- always entertained.” VSOs, or Voluntarily-affi liated Student dition, these groups cannot reserve space on sons, but because of social Middleton agreed the ConneXtions pro- Organizations, have chosen to be affi liated campus, are not allowed access to OrgSync reasons,” Middleton said. gram gives students otherwise inaccessible with the university, but are not “agents of the and are not required to carry insurance un- “If they are acclimated and opportunities such as going to theater pro- university,” according to the policy. Th ey are less they sponsor events on campus. invested, they are more ductions. entitled to benefi ts of Student Government If any of the groups believe the classifi ca- likely to be successful.” “Part of being in college is being able to Association funding, access to OrgSync and tion they received is incorrect, they have the ConneXtions gives stu- experience new and diff erent things,” Mid- the right to reserve university space. option to appeal. dents a network of friends dleton said. “We try to off er cultural expe- VSOs are not covered under university in- Lindsay Greenwell, associate director of to turn to for support Jacob Creecy riences they may not have had.” surance and are required to maintain an ap- student life, served on the RSO risk man- when they are homesick ConneXtions was such a huge success propriate level of their own insurance, which agement committee and said the policy is or need advice and provides a wide variety at its onset nearly 10 years ago, Middleton is decided on their assessed risk to the uni- not intended to separate Eastern from these of extracurricular activities to choose from, said, the program grew to have a waiting versity. Th e university must be named as “ad- groups. Middleton said. list of more than 500 people and spawned ditional insured” in the policy. All groups “Th e goal is not to distance the universi- Th is is the aspect stu- the creation of more living learning com- which were previously categorized as RSOs ty, but to determine who is responsible for dents said is most benefi - munities on campus. fall into this category. RSOs,” Greenwell said. “Th is policy is to pro- cial. “We had to take a step back and look A major change the policy brings forth tect the university.” “You get to meet a lot and say, ‘Are we really meeting the needs of is remanding the previous requirement for Reagle said the policy gives student groups of new people,” said Ja- these students?’” Middleton said. a faculty adviser for a group to be qualifi ed more freedom and encourages the creation cob Creecy, 18, a graphic Th ere are currently 14 living learning as an RSO. Reagle said students had diffi - of student groups on campus. design major from Flem- communities on campus and 60 percent of culty fi nding advisers, hindering them from “Ultimately, we hope more groups will be ingsburg. “You get to do residence on campus live on one of these created and more students will become in- Elizabeth Schradin becoming an offi cial RSO. Additionally, the a lot of stuff that people fl oors. presence of a faculty member gave a false volved in this important part of campus life,” that are not in this pro- sense of the university having control over Reagle said in an email. FEATURES Adam Turner, Editor The Eastern Progress | www.easternprogress.com Thursday, September 8 , 2011 Adventure Program plans semester trips Don’t Just Play...Live the Game By PARK GREER NEW UNDERGROUND GAMING CENTER OFFERS HOME TO HARDCORE GAMERS [email protected] AND A TWIST ON LASER TAG

Have you ever wanted to ex- plore caves or spend a weekend By TRISTAN MEIMAN backpacking? Are you perhaps [email protected] just interested in gaining some release from all that stressful It’s no surprise that Richmond schoolwork? has been receiving a lot of new Adventure Programs offers a businesses lately. New bars, new release through the outdoor adventure trips offered this places to eat and now, Eastern stu- semester. The trips are relatively inexpensive and cover dents will have a recreational place you are required to aim for the gun and head, thus in- most expenses, including food, transportation and gear. to game with friends. creasing the challenge of the game. And these guns are If you enjoy the outdoors and need a break from classes, Richmond Underground Gaming Center [RUGC] is not cheap by any means. Each of the guns ranges from then you may want to check out some of the following Richmond’s newest alternative recreational business. $1,000 to $1,500 a piece. opportunities. Offering customers endless hours of laser tag along with The arena is located in the basement and is filled with The next trip scheduled is a chance to give back to console and PC gaming, this place almost seems too largee woodenwoo crates and plenty of dark areas for cover. the community and go rock climbing. From Sept. 23 to good to be true. Thankfullyhankfully forf you, it only costs $6 a game. At an even Sept. 25, students can spend the weekend in Red River “At first it was just going to be laser tag,” said Rusty betterbeb tter deal, EEasternas students, military and law enforce- Gorge helping to build and repair trails one day and rock McAlister, owner of RUGC. “What better way to grab mementnt recreceiveeeiv a discount. climbing the next for only $15. This trip is a good way to students’ attention than gaming and laser tag?” ThThoughouughg this live gaming is a cool enough earn service hours while enjoying the outdoors. The staff at RUGC has a different name for its fefeatureature by itself, that is hardly all RUGC The following weekend, Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, students version of laser tag, calling it “live-plays.” Players has to offer. The center can explore Mammoth Cave, the world’s largest cave are given replicas of traditional firearms to use also allows customers system, and camp there for only $65. against each otherr to play selected Xbox Fall Break is usually a time for visiting the home- in 9 vs. 9 matches. 36360,0 PS3 and PC ti- stead, but students who want a mini-vacation can sign Depending on what tltles.es. CustomersC will up through Adventure Programs to visit the Dolly Sods match is played, wheth- hahaveve thethe following Wilderness in West Virginia for a backpacking experi- er it’s death match, capture at their ddisposal:isp ence. From Oct. 7 to Oct. 11, participants can enjoy the and hold or bomb defuse, •10 hhigh- wilderness while camping and backpacking. This trip the rules change with each peperfor-r costs $85. variant. mmance The next two trips scheduled will be rock climbing The weapons players are cocomputers trips of different types in Red River Gorge, but both will given range from the M16 oon 24-inch cost only $15 each. The first is on Oct. 29 and is a sport combat rifle, Commando SAMANTHA TOY/PROGRESSRESS HD moni- climbing trip, which is like the usual climbing done at carbine, P90 and Scorpion tors the climbing wall. The second trip on Oct. 30 is a tradi- compact. Each gun comes •Five Xboxx 360360 ggamingamming consoles with X tional climbing adventure, where the climber sets his or with scopes that provide Rocker gaming chairs on 40-inchincn h HD TVs her own anchors. players with red-dot sight- •Three PS3 gaming consoles oonn 55-inch 3D HD TVs For those who will not be able to make it to the ser- RUSTY MCALISTER ing for improved accuracy. •Fully functional Xbox 360 Kinect system vice trip opportunity in September, another is scheduled Players are not only As time goes on, staff members said the RUGC will to take place from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13. As with the pre- equipped with guns, but sensors to be worn over their host video game tournaments such as “Rock Band,” “Call vious, participants will pay $15 to spend one day help- heads. These headbands, as well as the guns, are your of Duty” and more. › SEE AP, PAGE B3 targets. Instead of clunking around in a heavy vest, › SEE GAMING, PAGE B3 Artist explores veteran mindset in art piece

By SARAH YOUNG [email protected]

Living in a country involved in war for 10 years, it is easy to become removed from the reality of what war truly is. So when Matthew Foley, 28, from Har- lan, a fi ne arts major and an army veteran, had an opportunity to do an alternative as- signment for one of his GSO orientation class exams, he decided to get creative and show the realities of war through an art therapy piece. “Th e objective was to create a dialogue between people accustomed to American war culture and those who are not,” Foley said. “It was a RACHEL TUSSEY/PROGRESS double eff ort to Matthew Foley’s artwork, entitled “Illumination of a Warrior’s Mind,” is currently on display on the third floor of the Crabbe Library. assist vets to re- shape post-form identity.” the young men endure weeks of training diers return to civilian life.” the concept of what creation and destruc- Entitled “Il- and preparation for their battles in the fu- Foley said he created the artwork fi rst tion is,” Foley said. lumination of a ture was an important aspect, Foley said. using charcoal made from a burned list of Foley said he contributed his piece to Warrior’s Mind,” Th e middle panel is an illustration of the fallen soldiers in the current confl ict. He “Th e Journal of Military Experience,” a the piece was mind during battle, which is the soldier’s then invited veterans at Eastern to help de- book written by Eastern student veterans created in three mindset of “moment to moment” existence. stroy the panels. Th e artwork was to be a chronicling their experiences while serving. panels, Foley Foley said this stage was the moment in dialogue of grievance, to reshape a soldier’s Foley said he also created the cover illustra- said. which loss of identity is suggested through perception of what war was to them and tion of the book, entitled “Th e U.S. Island.” MATTHEW FOLEY Th e panel on the chaos of war. to help attach a value to loss. Th e veter- Foley’s artwork will be on display in the far left shows Finally, the panel to the far right was Fol- ans who participated did not know of the the Main Street Gallery starting Sept. 11 a representation of the pre-war stage of a ey’s illustration of the post-war mindset. diff erent stages represented on each pan- with the show “Th oughts in the Presence soldier’s mind, illustrating the youthfulness “A striped version of panel number one, el; it was a process in which Foley wanted of Fear” and is currently on display on the of the warriors who are fi ghting America’s soldiers are left without the structure of to show proper grieving was a constructive third fl oor of the Crabbe Library. battles. Th e excitement of the unknown as self-identity,” he said. “Th e question arises, process. ‘Where do we go from here?’ as many sol- “Th e destruction process was to gray out

Q&AWITHTHE GREATEST OF THESE CHELSEA BONGIORNO/PROGRESS The Greatest of These is a band that hails from Eastern Kentucky. According to the band’s website, “Each member of the band brings a unique musical perspective, being influenced by different avenues of rock and roll.” All throughout their shows, you can feel the emotion behind the songs and the band’s passion for music. The Greatest of These recently returned from a tour after releasing their latest album, “Zeroth Law.” Band Name: The Greatest of These Members: Todd Melton: Lead Vocals/Guitar Steve Jones: Guitar/Back-up vocals Trent Garrison: Drums Dustin Tennill: Bass How long has The Greatest of These been together? Since 2003. How did you come up with the name? CHELSEA BONGIORNO Melton: It is actually from a Bible verse, pretty non-rock and The Greatest of These just recently completed a tour for their newest album, “Zeroth Law.” Contribu ng roll, but it says something like, “Have faith, hope and charity, Columnist and the greatest of these is charity.” I was trying to make it a posi- tive thing. put one above the other. What kind of music does The Greatest of These play? Garrison: “I Can Hang Myself.” Garrison: The Greatest of These plays rock and roll music. Tennill: “Dead in Your Aim.” What is your favorite song that The Greatest of These plays? Do you have any favorite local bands? Melton: I have a lot of favorites right now because we just released the album, but I Melton: The Sooners, Switchmen, Hard Sunday, Semantics, Ash Wednesday, Several would have to say, “So Long.” Hundred People, RedShadeBlue and The Strip District. Jones: “Under Pressure” by David Bowie and Freddie Mercury. Out of our originals, I can’t pick one. We put so much of us into them all, it’s kind of like kids, and you can’t › SEE Q&A, PAGE B3 B2 Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, September 8, 2011 Is Google+ really going to be a ‘To Infinity and Beyond’ WRITER LOOKS BACK ON PIXAR CHILDHOOD Facebook killer? CLASSIC ‘TOY STORY’ WITH NEW PERSPECTIVE By CHELSEA BONGIORNO [email protected] By EVAN MCMILLIN [email protected]

Google+ is Google’s first step into social network- Rewind to 1995. Many of us were beginning the pro- ing, putting itself up against Twitter, Myspace and of cess of exiting our toddler years to enter the new and course, Face- book.book. When really diving exciting world of childhood. Our parents were begin- into Google+, ning to grant us a small amount of freedom, small being COURTESY OF PIXAR.COM it has the best the keyword. On Nov. 22, one movie opened in theaters of most of the nationwide and took the box office by storm, becoming social network-k- the highest grossing film of 1995. I am, of course, talk- ing perks. Youou can nificant themes in “Toy Story,” like jealousy, abandon- ing about “Toy Story.” ment and finding purpose in life. “follow” people,e, like on “Toy Story,” directed by John Lasseter, was Pixar’s Twitter, and use itit jujustst I also appreciate the film’s use of symbolism. Buzz’s first feature film and the first-ever feature film to be arm breaks off after an attempt to fly out of an open like Facebook. made entirely in CGI. The movie stars Tom Hanks and Google+ is different in many ways. The first differ- window goes awry, symbolizing his broken spirit. To Tim Allen. further symbolize this break, Buzz has a mental break- ence you may notice is that it is an invitation-only site. Woody, voiced by Hanks, is Andy Davis’ favorite toy. Once you finally get the coveted invite, you get 150 invi- down, also adding to the humor of the movie. As the favorite toy, Woody is the de facto leader of the One of the many great things about “Toy Story” is the tations to send out to your friends and family that don’t toys of Andy’s room, who come to life after Andy leaves. already have one. After that, you get to embark on the voice work. Don Rickles as the cynical and pessimistic Andy gets a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, the intergalactic Mr. Potato Head, R. Lee Ermy as Sarge, the leader of the “Circles.” “Circles” is how you “follow” or “friend” your space ranger, voiced by Tim Allen. Woody soon gets friends. You put them in “Circles” labeled friends, fam- Army men, and Jim Varney as Slinky all did phenomenal side-lined as Buzz takes over as Andy’s favorite toy. Af- jobs. All the characters were well-developed and lov- ily, acquaintances or any other group you’d like. ter a series of events, Woody and Buzz Lightyear be- Another benefit, It’s free…other than time spent wait- able, thanks to the excellent voice cast. come separated from Andy’s room and must put aside Another great element of the film is the animation. ing for your personal invite to join. their differences to work together to get back to Andy In an interview with statenews.com, Nicole Ellison, While we may take computer-generated imagery (CGI) before his family moves away. for granted nowadays, it was a major innovation in an associate professor of telecommunication, informa- As a child, I remember “Toy Story” being my favorite tion studies and media at Michigan State University, said 1995. As the first film made entirely in CGI, it had audi- movie at the time. I didn’t watch movies for plot, acting ences enchanted by the cutting-edge special effects and she is not or theme. I watched for action, which “Toy Story” had. convinced beauty. Watching Buzz Lightyear “fly” across Andy’s room nev- “Toy Story” is still an excellent film all ages can en- that Google+ er got old. will kill Face- joy. The animation is fantastic and the voice acting is As an adult, I find myself still enjoying “Toy Story.” remarkable. I highly recommend this movie as a nostal- book. While I still like the action scenes, I now appreciate the “While gia bomb that will have you shouting, “To infinity and smart humor, like Mr. Potato Head using his detachable beyond!” Google+ is unlikely to take over Facebook’s user base eyes as a periscope. As an adult, I also find several sig- completely, many students probably will use both ser- vices for a while,” Ellison said. “There is a fair amount of energy involved in a transition like that [starting a new social networking profile], and recreating a network of 600 or 700 people will take some time.” In my opinion, Google+ is not the “Facebook Killer” Folky Jessica Lea Mayfield is worth a listen it was set out to be. I think, in the future, it could be, but right now, no. It is a lot like Facebook and Twitter in a lot of different ways—too many ways. It seems to be a more By JOE LOWERY mature form of Facebook, especially since it is invite-on- [email protected] ly and its users can choose who gets on the site and who does not. JessicaJe Lea Mayfi eld is one You really do get the best of the social networking of those artists who really worlds with Google+, but it does have a striking resem- poursp her heart into what blance to Facebook. If you are looking for something she’s singing about. In different and are tired of all the invites to Facebook the case of her debut al- games, you should definitely check it out. But remem- bum, “With Blasphemy ber, Google+ is still in its beginning stages, so it has a lot So Heartfelt,” released in of kinks to work out. 2008, she sings about the heartbreakh of a relation- shipsh gone south. AccordingA to online inter- views (r(re:YouTube), Mayfi eld has b e e n playing in bluegrass bands since a very early age, although the style of her studio albums are more folk than bluegrass. She’s toured and opened for folk-blue- grass band Th e Avett Brothers for years. Growing up in Kent, Ohio, Mayfi eld met fellow Ohio na- COURTESY OF JESSICALEAMAYFIELD.COM tive Dan Auerbach, singer and guitarist for the Akron-based blues band, Th e Black Keys. Over the course of two years, Mayfi eld and Auerbach recorded what would become “With Blasphemy So Heartfelt.” After unsuccessfully trying to get her signed to a label, Auerbach started his own label to get Mayfi eld’s music out to the public. Th e debut album consists of 12 tracks, all (save for “Bible Days”) focusing on relationships, bad or good. Standout tracks include—well, honestly, I like the en- tire album. Sometimes it’s depressing, sometimes it’s what I need, but it’s always soulful. Instead of standout tracks, maybe I should say “downloadable tracks” or “tracks to You- Tube.” In that case, “Kiss Me Again,” “For Today,” “I Can’t Lie to You, Love,” “We’ve Never Lied” and “I’m Not Lonely Any- more” are great tracks to check out. Again, I realize this is al- most half the album, but it’s worth it. Mayfi eld’s second album, “Tell Me,” released in Febru- ary 2011, keeps most of the feel of her fi rst album while still managing to change up her sound via back-up vocals, elec- tronic, almost techno-sounding beats and stronger sounds emerging from her other band members. Just listen to the track “Grown Man” to hear the stark contrast between Mayfi eld’s second off ering and her debut. comes through on the record, the best example being “Our Th at’s not to say it’s bad, just diff erent. Hearts Are Wrong” and “Somewhere In Your Heart.” What remains the same in “Tell Me” is the subject matter. What makes Jessica Lea Mayfi eld so great is her ability to You still get more of the relationship material, just present- completely pour out her emotions in a song. You’re not go- ed in a more upbeat style. Mayfi eld’s bluegrass twang still ing to hear her on mainstream radio and you don’t need to. She speaks for herself, not a record company. 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GAMING CONTINUED FROM B1 Wayne gets lazy with ‘Tha Carter IV’ RUGC also sells and buys used video games. Cus- tomers can earn store credit, which can be spent on By JABRIL POWER his fl ow to essentially taking idioms In other words, in every song that fea- gaming or laser tag, and people who reserve new re- [email protected] or commonly used sayings and mak- tures another singer, Lil Wayne is out- leases are given deals such as a free game of live gam- ing references to them, which makes shone by the other singers. ing. Staff members said RUGC also does midnight re- his verses boring. Th is type of fl ow It becomes clear it wasn’t the leases for soon-to-be-expected titles. On nights of the “Every wannabe fl y ‘til you swat would normally be fi ne, but his songs most productive thing to recruit An- midnight releases, customers can play the title hours ’em.” are structured in such a way that lis- dre 3000 and Nas, hip-hop legends, before it is released, giving them a chance to try it out Probably one of the most anticipat- teners are left waiting to get to punch to rap on tracks that Wayne wouldn’t before anyone else. ed albums of 2011, maybe even more lines that don’t have very much weight even write one word to. Th e best song To recap: 9 vs. 9 laser tag, student discounts, mid- so then Jay-Z and Kanye’s “Watch Th e at all. Unfortunately, everything in be- on the album doesn’t even have Lil night releases, console and PC gaming? Sounds too Th rone,” Lil Wayne’s newest creation, tween is extremely forgettable. Wayne on it, and that’s simply because good to be true, but true it is. On top of everything “Th a Carter IV,” is almost unavoidable Some examples of such boring lyr- the other rappers have the skills that else, it’s affordable as well. Here is a list of prices for since Wayne is probably one of the ics include: “If time is money, I’m an Wayne lacks when creating an enjoy- the RUGC: most successful rappers on the radio hour past paid;” “Man, when that able piece of work. He was brave to • Computer or console gaming (per game)—$5 right now. Th is album is the fourth in- cookie crumble, everybody want a include it, but it’s a shame Lil Wayne • Live gaming (per game)—$6 stallment of the “Carter” chose this route be- • Day pass (unlimited)—$25 series, which, unlike his cause it makes him More prices and info can be found on the RUGC mixtapes, tends to have look even worse website at www.battlefieldlivekentucky.com. If you’re more hooks and a bit when listeners like looking for an affordable recreational spot, RUGC is more structure, a com- Busta Rhymes or the newest and greatest around town. mon practice with to- Tech N9ne’s verse day’s rap artists. more than the rest But from the cover all of “Th a Carter IV.” the way to some of the Th ere is one AP actual songs on the al- thing for certain, CONTINUED FROM B1 bum, it’s debatable on though: Th e fea- whether or not this al- tures, from the likes ing improve the trails of the Red River Gorge; but the bum can even be taken of John Legend and day after that, students will spend the day riding moun- seriously. Similar to “Th e T-Pain, work, and tain bikes. Carter III,” which fea- they work well. For students who want to participate, but don’t have a tured Wayne as a baby on Th e production is lot of cash, Adventure Programs will take students to the the cover, this cover fea- also loud, energet- Pinnacles in Berea on Nov. 19 for a day hike experience tures what seems to be ic fun and a great for only $5. If mountain biking is your thing, you can go 6 or 7-year-old Wayne album to work out with Adventure Programs to Laurel Lake, Ky., on Nov. with tattoos on his face to, which is why 20 for only $10. and neck. Th is is sim- even with the lack The final trip of the semester will be a trip to Steele, ply laughable, especial- of creativity, skill or Ala., from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4 and will be a bouldering trip ly for a hip-hop album. whatever you want (scaling boulders without ropes in a safe environment). Where “Th a Carter III” to call it, the album Students can climb for two days for only $40. was somewhat under- is still not totally in- There is limited availability on all trips, so students standable because it was tolerable. should register soon in order to reserve a spot. Students a tribute to Nas’ “Illmat- Th e album is too can sign up for trips at the front desk near the climbing ic” and Notorious B.I.G.’s COURTESY OF LILWAYNE-ONLINE.COM fun to hate, but it’s wall in the Fitness and Wellness Center. Contact Brian “Ready to Die,” no matter not even close to Clark at 622-6867 for more information on trips or gen- how much you look at this one, you’ll crumb;” and “Life is a bitch, and death “Watch Th e Th rone” or even in the eral questions. still be asking yourself, ”Why?” is her sister.” same ballpark as Kendrick Lamar’s But people don’t spend their mon- And there’s so many more. As you “Section.80.” ey on albums for their covers. Music can see, Wayne’s style would be con- Highlights: Q&A lovers buy albums for amazing word- siderably easy to imitate. With this al- “Nightmares of the Bottom” CONTINUED FROM B1 play, content, features and just all bum, there is a lack of creative word- “How to Hate” around good music…right? play and the content suff ers for that. “Interlude” Perhaps the redeeming quality of “Outro” Jones: The Sooners. Sadly, Lil Wayne has watered down the album isn’t even Lil Wayne’s work. Verdict: C+ Garrison: The Sooners, Switchmen, Ash Wednesday, Several Hundred People and RedShadeBlue. Tennill: The Sooners, Switchmen, Several Hundred People and RedShadeBlue. How long have you been playing your instrument? Melton: Fifteen to 20 years for guitar, and the same amount of time for singing. Jones: Seventeen years. Garrison: Six years for the drums and two years for gui- Beer Liquor & Fine Wines tar. Tennill: Since ’95 to ’96. 623-0890 What is your favorite drink of all time? 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awesome,” Peel said. “He keeps me pretty level- Peel then played in the playoff hole for the fi nal PEEL headed and knows my game so well. We were a four spots, but came just short and fi nished tied CROSS-COUNTRY good team together, and it was a special time for for 65th. CONTINUED FROM B6 CONTINUED FROM B6 us.” “It wasn’t the ending that I wanted, but I had a Despite an early birdie on the fi fth hole, Peel’s great time,” Peel said. “I learned a lot about myself. three straight birdies, which led to a second round fi rst round of the amateur had a few hiccups: Dou- It was a special time for me and my family.” ble bogeys on the second and 11th holes left him at Peel said one of his goals was to represent his Kosgei said she also has score of 68—three under par and the best round of some physical goals. the tournament—good enough for second place +3 with seven to play. university while out on the course. “Brendan really helped me out,” Peel said. “He “I wanted to represent Eastern well,” Peel said. “I want to work on my and a spot in the 2011 U.S. Amateur. strength, conditioning and “I wasn’t surprised at all when I heard he quali- got me back on the right path.” “I wore Eastern colors both days, and it really was In a dramatic turnaround, Peel ended with cool when some people told me that saw me and mileage in addition to stay- fi ed,” Dolan said. “Not surprised at all.” ing motivated,” she said. Peel and his family’s fi rst few days at Erin Hills, birdies at 12, 15 and 18 to fi nish at even par-70 for my Eastern bag on the golf channel during live the fi rst round. coverage of the tournament.” Fundamentals are the Wis., home to the amateur tournament, were biggest problem areas Erd- spent soaking up the lavish atmosphere, Peel said. His second round, which was scheduled for Peel, who has a business management degree, later the same day, had a strange twist as weather said he plans to take another year as an amateur mann said he wants his He added that he lived the life of a regular PGA teams to work on. tour player: Signing autographs, playing with free stopped play from fi nishing on time. But Peel was after graduation. He added that he hopes to turn one of the few golfers to catch a break and fi nished professional, but doesn’t want to rush anything. “I want the players who golf balls and tying his spikes in a posh locker need to, to improve their room. his round early the next morning. “I enjoy playing golf every day,” Peel said. “I Sitting at even par with six holes to play, Peel mean, what could be better? Th is game is the physical conditioning, and “I remember walking the course for the fi rst for the teams to run closer time, and it was just being breathtaking,” Peel said. slipped up with a double-bogey on the par-4 greatest game. I have my whole senior season fourth hole. ahead of me.” together,” Erdmann said. “You’re out there early in the morning, all alone, The women’s next meet everything’s quiet and you can just feel the mo- “We knew that around even par would be the Which leaves him only with his current list of cut, so I just told myself I had to birdie at least two dreams: Bringing an OVC Championship back to is the Queen City Invita- ment. Th at’s when I fi nally realized I was at the tional on Sept. 9. U.S. Amateur.” of these next holes to have any chance,” Peel said. Eastern. “I just stayed patient and relaxed.” The men’s next contest Peel said the highlight of the trip for him was is scheduled for Sept. 17 at not only playing in his fi rst USGA event, but doing Peel birdied the very next hole, and then on the eighth hole, fi red another birdie to even out his the U.S. Naval Academy In- so with his 16-year-old brother Brendan on the st vitational. bag as his caddie. round. At the end of day, Peel was tied for 61 with “Getting to experience that with him was just 19 other golfers at even par.

A LOOK AHEAD: ways. A reporter shouldn’t be able to come into FOOTBALL Th is week, Eastern returns home to ALVES the showers to do an interview with a tennis play- CONTINUED FROM B5 face Missouri State out of the Missouri CONTINUED FROM B6 er. (Although, if my reporter went to those lengths Valley Conference. Th e Bears, who lost I would have to applaud them for extra eff ort.) last week 51-7 to Arkansas, beat the But notice I used the word “somewhat.” “After the fi rst snap, I felt like I’d Colonels last year in Springfi eld, 31-9. I feel like what Peevy and company did was a Don’t over do it and lock them away in a secret done it before,” McClain said in a post- In last year’s contest, Eastern bit overboard. Do I want to hang him for a viola- compartment. game press conference. “I was nervous couldn’t contain MSU running back tion of Smith’s First Amendment rights? No, be- Peevy used the phrase: “We give them an op- the fi rst play, but after that it felt good. Chris Douglas who rushed for 128 cause that’s going overboard on my end. portunity to be a student fi rst, not a professional It was a positive experience. I made yards and one touchdown on 10 car- Do I think he was being a bully? Wholeheart- athlete.” some mistakes and learned a lot, so ries. Douglas, who had an 86-yard edly. Student fi rst, huh? we’ll just carry that into next week and touchdown run last year, returns this Here at Eastern, I have the utmost respect for Giving them this “special treatment” makes keep working.” Th e freshman complet- year for his senior season. the media relations department – Mike Clarke, the athletes seem like they are better than rest of ed nine of 26 passes for 119 yards but Th e Bears did lose quarterback Kevin Britton and Steve Fohl all do an excellent the student body, and even more specializes them was picked off twice. Cody Kirby, who fi nished with 199 job. Th ey have been more than friendly, helpful than their athlete status already does. “I think he proved that we made the yards passing, one passing touchdown and probably have put up with more trouble than Th e Kernel made a fair argument when they right decision,” Hood said of McClain. and two rushing touchdowns. Th is sea- necessary from my staff and I. brought up the fact that “UK has these guidelines “It was a tough decision on our part. I son, Kierra Harris steps under center But as a journalist, I have a job to do. that are written, but you never have to sign any- felt like he played a good game, and the for MSU. Adding extra roadblocks in front of a task is thing. Th ey’re guidelines, but just that.” fi lm backed that up.” Eastern’s off ense couldn’t muster just that – a roadblock – limiting the ways a jour- Amen. Th e Wildcats responded early in the much in last season’s game, but T.J. nalist can cover student athletes. I think it’s detri- And lastly, why would you create a rift between fourth quarter with a 36-yard fi eld goal Pryor threw for 315 yards in the loss mental to the value of news. Th e newspaper de- anybody that has the power of the printing press? by Anthony Cantele to cut the defi cit to and was sacked six times. Pryor, who cides what is news, not some man sitting behind Not a very smart idea. 7-3. sat out in last week’s game, is listed as an offi ce door. Peevy also embarrassed himself by his endless Th e two teams traded three-and- probable for this week. If he’s not ready If every reporter had to get permission from tweets on the subject, where he argued with sup- outs until the two-minute mark when to go, McClain should be back under someone to interview a source, then NO ONE porters of Th e Kernel like a fi fth-grade schoolgirl. Klein ended an 11-play drive with the center. would ever get anything done. Could you imagine Now here’s a thought: President Eli Capilou- winning touchdown pass to Harper. “I think he is probable,” Hood said of calling the parents of every student who lives on to, since Peevy’s in the mood to revoke creden- KSU’s Klein was 13 of 21 for 128 Pryor. “But we will know a lot more as campus just to say, ‘Hey, can I ask your daughter a tials why not ban Peevy from using social media? yards and rushed for 78 yards. the week goes on. He threw a little bit question about parking?’ Since he clearly seems to not have a professional Jeremiah Williams led the Colonels last week, but it was still sore.” Yeah, I doubt it. grasp on what an appropriate Tweet is. with 19 yards rushing on 14 carries. Th e game is set for a 5 p.m. kickoff Why are athletes diff erent? Yes, I understand But why bother sinking to his level? Tyrone Goard led the Colonels with Saturday night at Roy Kidd Stadium. these athletes aren’t professionals. 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By RYAN ALVES come away with a ‘W.’ Th at’s just covered again in Wildcat territory, [email protected] the bottom line in this whole thing.” but an interception on third-and- Th e Colonels came into the sea- goal thwarted the Colonels’ chanc- For 38 minutes last Saturday son-opener without its two top of- es again. night, Eastern football won the bat- fensive weapons, quarterback T.J. Off ensively, Eastern managed tle. Pryor and wide receiver Orlandus just 71 yards of total off ense in the But in the fi nal two minutes, Harris. Th ey were also sporting a fi rst half, but limited KSU to 114 Kansas State University won the true freshman at quarterback—Jar- yards. war as the Wildcats’ quarterback ed McClain—in front of a sellout “We have a lot of work to do of- Collin Klein found a streaking crowd of over 50,000. fensively and we have a good staff ,” Chris Harper down the right side- But like they have in years past, Hood said. “Coach [Dane] Damron lines for the winning touchdown the Colonels came out strong on will watch the fi lm, our kids will with 1:46 left on the clock. defense, forcing fi ve turnovers and rise up and take any criticism and Th e Colonels’ fi nal possession only allowing 303 yards of total of- look at themselves with a critical and last hope at up- fense. eye. Th ey are good kids. Th ey want KSU 10 setting a Big-12 team “Every week is a life in-and-of to win, they want to work hard and EKU 7 came to an end when itself, but if we prepare like we did they will do whatever we ask them their fi nal heave was this last week and if we play like we to do. We will look at the fi lm and intercepted. did out there, we can play with any- see where it is we need to improve “Our president came in and body,” Hood said. “I mean, that’s a and we will get better.” probably said it best,” said Head Big 12 team.” Eastern’s defense set up the best Coach Dean Hood in a postgame On Kansas State’s opening pos- scoring opportunity of the game press conference. “He said, ‘I could session, they fumbled the ball, al- for the Colonels when senior Pat- be happier, but I couldn’t be proud- lowing Eastern to take over deep rick McClellan scooped up a KSU er.’ I just hurt for the kids. Th ey in Wildcat territory. Th e off ense fumble and raced 18 yards down played so hard, put it on the line, couldn’t manage any progress and to the Wildcats’ one-yard line. Two accepted every challenge of ev- the Colonels had to settle for a fi eld plays later, McClain found the end NATHAN HUTCHINSON/RICHMOND REGISTER ery situation of the game and nev- goal, but missed the 42-yard at- zone with a quarterback keeper Eastern’s running back Kyle Lumpkin (No. 33) uses a stiff arm to break er backed down. I’m just really, re- tempt wide right. through the right side. away from a Kansas State defender. Eastern led most of the game until ally proud of them, just hurting for Later in the fi rst quarter, KSU KSU scored a late touchdown to take the 10-7 win. them because we really wanted to muff ed a punt, which Eastern re- › SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE B4 Weather sends Lady Colonels soccer home in 1-1 tie with Runnin’ Bulldogs

By GREG SCHULTE Asheville on Friday, the team was was called off due to the storm, [email protected] ready to duke it out with Gard- leaving the game tied. ner-Webb. Freshman Devon Saini “We played very well,” Saini Th e storms on Sunday slowed scored a goal four minutes into said. “Th ere were a few technical down the game, but did not stop game time. Th e game was delayed things that we can work on before Eastern’s women’s soccer team for an hour during halftime due to the next game.” from battling it out with Gardner- bad weather. After halftime, Gard- Sophomore goalie Lauren Fant Webb, ending the game with a 1-1 ner-Webb was able to kick in a said the team is working on its of- tie. goal, putting the teams at a tie. fense. EKU 1 “First half came As the storms and game pro- “We are getting into the attack GWU 1 off with momentum,” gressed, Eastern worked hard to and just trying to keep pushing for- said Coach Lindsay try and score another goal and ward to get more goals,” Fant said. Basalyga. “Th ere was a momentum bring them to victory. Five corner Th e Colonels are scheduled to SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS shift at halftime, but overall, we kicks and three shots on the goal take on Marshall at 5 p.m. Friday had a good day of soccer.” were attempted, but with no luck. and Detroit Mercy at 1 p.m. Sun- Eastern’s Stephany Ellison (No. 13) attacks the ball in the Lady After a victory of 4-0 at UNC At the end of regulation, the game day, both at home. Colonel’s 1-1 tie with Gardner-Webb last Sunday. Follow @easternprogress on Twitter for all Eastern’s sports updates. SPORTS B6 Thursday, September 8, 2011 The Eastern Progress www.easternprogress.com Ryan Alves, Editor Living out a dream

EASTERN’SEA BILLY PEEL LIVES OUT since.” Conference Championship—the last DDREAM BY QUALIFYING FOR Peel’s answer for why he’s kept time they’ve claimed the title. Dolan around for so long is a simple “I mean, I was on the team, but I re- PPRESTIGIOUSR U.S. AMATEUR one. ally didn’t contribute that much,” Peel “He knows my swing better than said. “So this year, our goal is to win ByB RYAN ALVES anyone in the world,” Peel said. one. I want to go out a champion.” [email protected] Peel said the two worked hand-in- Peel said he progressed over his hand every day, perfecting mechanics, fi rst two years at Eastern, and eventu- triding down the fi rst fairway fi tness, swing techniques and learning ally by his sophomore year, was able to Sat Arlington Club, fresh off the the ins and outs of the game togeth- play his way into a scholarship. mmuggy and cloud y morning’s fi rst tee- er, something that has been the key to “He’s really matured over the year,” shshot, Billy Peel was smiling from ear to Peel’s success. Dolan said. “Th at has really helped his eaear. As Peel grew older, he said the fruits college game. He’s excelled at three Who could blame him? He was on of his labors began to ripen. Quickly, things—his fi tness, mechanics and thttheh golf course—his second home— he became Winston Churchill High mental game—that’s why he’s where wiwwith his friends and teammates qual- School’s top golfer. By graduation day he is today.” ififyingy for this year’s seeds, playing in 2007, Peel said he had a fi rst-team In 2009, golf also gave him the per- thtthe game he’s head-over-heels in love all-state selection (2005), Th e Ga- fect day. On Feb. 10, his 20th birthday, wiwith. zette’s Golfer of the Year honor (2006) he dunked his second-ever hole-in- Not to mention, he’s just a week off and four straight State Championships one. fromffro what he said was the most exhil- under his belt. As a senior, he even “Th e golfi ng gods were on my side aratingar golf outing of his life and the sank the record-setting putt that gave that day,” Peel said. fulfifuu llment a lifelong dream: Tying for Churchill a team score of 604 in the Last year, Peel led the team in scor- th th 65 out of 312 at the 111 U.S. Ama- state tournament—the lowest in his- ing with 73.2 stroke average, the fi fth- teteur Championship. tory. best in the OVC. He fi nished the year “It was the best time,” Peel said. “High school was really when it be- with second team All-OVC honors “Th is has been one of my dreams since gan to click for Billy,” Dolan said. “He and scored four top-10 fi nishes. I started playing competitive golf. I started to come into his own about And this past August at the U.S. hahad a lot of fun.” that time.” Amateur sectional qualifying event in But with Peel, to talk about the When it came time to select a col- his home state of Maryland, it all came mmost prestigious amateur golf tour- lege to call home for the next four full-circle for Peel who said he has nanament in the world, you fi rst have to years, though, Peel said he wasn’t get- dreams of playing professional golf af- ststarta some 16 years ago at Columbia ting as much attention as he’d hoped. ter graduating. CoCountry Club in Potomac, Md., when “I really wanted to play division I, Peel’s opening round didn’t go quite he fi rst gripped a golf club. but wasn’t getting many looks,” Peel as planned, he said. He opened with a “My parents had been members of said. four-over par 75, but was able to sur- ththe country club for a while,” Peel said. But then the father of a close friend vive the cut. “A“AndA I was really into swimming at an who had played at Eastern told Peel Th at night he got a call from a fa- eeaearly age, but then we all grew tired about Richmond. miliar voice: Dolan. of it. So my parents started dropping “On my fi rst visit down here, I re- “We just talked about how we knew mme off at the golf course. And I started ally didn’t like it that much,” Peel said. he could go out tomorrow and shoot plplayingl from then on.” “It just wasn’t what I was looking for. a low score,” Dolan said. “I reminded Columbia is also where Peel said But then on my second visit, I spent him about how well he’d been playing hhe met Bob Dolan, the club’s golf pro, an entire weekend with the guys on and that all he needed was a few putts whwwho, to this day, still serves as Peel’s the team. After that, I was in love. Th e to fl y.” ccocoach and mentor. team was great.” And the next day, with 18 holes left “He started participating in a lot When he got to campus, Peel to fulfi ll his lifelong dream, Peel made ooff our junior programs, and then he joined the team. But his fi rst year as a good on his mentor’s words. During a ccacame to me one day and said he was Colonel, he wasn’t on scholarship and stretch on the front nine, Peel made seseriouse about making golf his sport,” took a redshirt year. And that year in DDolan said. “We’ve been together ever 2002, Eastern won the Ohio Valley › SEE PEEL, PAGE B4 PHOTOPPHHOTOTO SUSSUBMITTEDUBMBMITITTTEED UK’s Peevy should Cross-country races past climb off high horse Marshall in dual meet

By CHRIS MCGEE A senior on each team had the [email protected] best time of the relays. David Mu- Ryan tuse ran a 14:31.90, while Lydia Alves Life may be full of uncertainties, Kosgei recorded a time of 10:59. but there are at least two things Mutuse and Kosgei said they you can count on: the sun rising in were both happy with their respec- the east and Coach Rick Erdmann’s tive times in the Marshall relays. cross country teams being at the Each one, however, has different top of the Ohio Valley Conference. personal goals for their last season Column as I see ‘em... The teams began their quest of on the team. Th e decision for DeWayne Peevy, the Uni- another winning season last Friday “I want to improve on my per- versity of Kentucky’s associate athletic direc- as they hosted the Marshall Relays sonal best time and help the team tor for media relations, to revoke an invita- on a sweltering summer day. to do better and place high in the tion to cover a media event from Kentucky Both teams were victorious, conference,” Mutuse said. Kernel sports reporter Aaron Smith, was in with the men winning 17-46 and One of Lydia’s goals is to do layman’s terms…bullshit. the women winning 15-49. something she hasn’t ever done be- Th e story, which broke after Th e Ken- Although Erdmann was pleased fore. tucky Kernel published it in Aug. 29’s issue, with the victories, he said he had “I want to qualify for the NCAA; garnered national media coverage, enraged some concerns. I’ve never been able to do that,” journalists and set the Twitter world abuzz, “I was a little bit disappointed in Kosgei said. with Peevy himself receiving the most heat. some of the runners because there She added that a runner must SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS Here’s the background: were some who had a good year place in the top 10 in the region in Some of Eastern’s men’s cross-country team race Smith, using superb reporting skills, last year, but didn’t look to be in as order to qualify. down Wood Chip Trail in last Friday’s Marshall Relays. called two students, Brian Long and Sam good a physical shape [that day],” Eastern won the dual meet 17-46, and had four Malone, who had reportedly become walk- Erdmann said. › SEE CROSS-COUNTRY, PAGE B4 runners finish in the top five places. ons for the UK basketball team. He found their phone numbers in the public studen di- rectory, which the university off ers all its stu- dents. Smith called them to confi rm their status as walk-ons, to which both players respond- ed, “Yes.” Colonel Corner He then asked if he could interview them both. Th ey said, “No.” Pretty innocuous stuff if you ask me. But Peevy, from atop his high horse, deemed it fi t to “punish” Smith and Th e Ker- Hometown: Kitchener, Ontario, nel, saying that they “broke the guidelines” Q. What’s your favorite movie? the media relations department gives all me- Heather Canada BruceA. Pineapple Express. dia outlets when covering Wildcat athletics.” High School: Cameron Heights Q. What’s your favorite band? Peevy said the following rule is posted in Collegiate Ins tute A. Hardcore Backstreet Boys. every media guide: “Request telehone inter- views at least 24 hours in advance through Major: Communica on Q. What’s your favorite restaurant? the media relations offi ce…” and that it was A. A small hole-in-the-wall restaurant OK for Smith to contact the players to ask Q. What inspired you to play soccer? back home called Korean BBQ. if they were on the team, but once he found A. My older sister inspired me to play. Q. What’s the best part about being an out they were on the team, he should have scheduled an interview through the media Growing up, I always went to prac ce to Eastern athlete? relations department. watch her and fell in love with the game. A. The community. Everyone coming Listen…no off ense, but journalists work Q. What’s your favorite soccer team? out to support EKU sports. on a thing called a deadline and we don’t al- A. Barcelona—Spanish League. ways have time to jump through hoops just Q.How does it feel being a senior? to ask someone a few questions. Q. What’s your favorite class this se- A. I s ll feel like a freshman. These four From fi rsthand experience, working mester? years have just fl own by. around all the athletes’ class schedules, A. Psychology, Confl ict Management, Q.What are your plans a er college? workouts, travel schedules, games and free- Heather Bruce, a senior from time almost makes it impossible to conduct Ontario, Canada, plays on the Leadership. A. Going back home to Canada and a good interview. defense for Eastern’s women’s Q. What’s your favorite TV Show? working for a major sports corpora on. soccer team. A. Criminal Minds. › SEE ALVES, PAGE B4