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THURSDAY | 9.20.07 VOL. 94 | ISSUE 23 Student assaulted off-campus University sends out a mass e-mail alerting e-mail to the university community. EASTERN ASSAULT STATISTICS “It was important to get the information students and staff Wednesday afternoon to the campus community,” Nadler said. Assaults on and around The university stopped all traffic on the campus at Eastern in 2006. Eastern mainframe in order to deliver the e- 6 By Nora Maberry day. A Charleston police officer was sent to mail in a timely manner. The e-mail was sent Assaults on and around Associate Online Editor the area in regards to an alleged battery. at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday and was in student The woman described the suspect as a campus at Eastern in 2005. and staff mailboxes by 4:01 p.m. 5 An Eastern student was attacked ear- white male, chubby, 5 feet 10 inches tall, 25 Nadler said even though the attack did ly Sunday in the area of Fourth Street and to 35 years old. not happen on campus, student safety is of Harrison Avenue. The suspect was wearing jeans, a black T- the utmost importance to the administra- “It was an Eastern student involved,” said shirt with a small white emblem on the left Assaults on and tion. Dan Nadler, vice president for student affairs. side of the shirt and a black ski mask. around campuses “With an unknown suspect, it’s better to ”She’s fine physically and we’re grateful for The woman told officers the suspect fled err on the side of caution,” Nadler said. in the U.S. in 2003. that.” the area going west on Harrison. 2,911 Anyone with information concerning The Charleston Police Department Eastern received notification of the inci- the attack should call the Charleston Police Source: U.S. Department of Education Web site reported the attack took place at 1 a.m. Sun- dent late Wednesday afternoon and sent an Department at 348-5221. James Jones MLK Literary BRIDGE Society HOSTS embraces EIU JJLS, College of Arts and OPEN Humanities establish chair for World War II studies

MIC By Katey Mitchell Senior Campus Reporter

Novelist James Jones and World War II literature NIGHT may soon have a permanent place at Eastern. The James Jones Literary Five Times August Society and members of the featured at College of Arts and Human- ities are working together to ‘Coffeehouse’ establish the James Jones Chair in World War II Studies at James Jones is Eastern. a famous local Jane Ruppert The chair will alternate author and World Activities Reporter between the English and his- War II veteran who tory departments to bring in is the focus of the guest lecturers, novelists and Embarras Valley ey, must be the money!” sang historians, and will help stu- Film Festival. a group of men at the Coffee- dents get an in-depth look at house open mic night Thurs- the time and culture of World War II. day, responding to Tom Bick- “James Jones is one of the most significant Ameri- “Hham’s performance of the song “Ride can literary voices of his generation who wrote on sub- Wit Me” by popular rap artist Nelly. jects of such importance, they were defined that very The crowd at the Bridge Lounge in generation,” said James K. Johnson, dean of the Col- the Martin Luther King Jr. Universi- MICHAEL PETERSON | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS lege of Arts and Humanities, in the summer 2007 edi- ty Union listened to performers such Five Times August, which comprises acoustic singer-songwriter Brad Skistimas, plays at tion of the JJLS newsletter. as Bickham, a sophomore communi- the Bridge Lounge in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union on Wednesday night. “Both our English department and history depart- cation studies major. The event began ment are committed to hosting the very best young at 7 p.m. for students to sing and share The crowd responded to Brunner’s to Wal-Mart for first place; a $50 gift scholars in literary and historical studies of World War their music. song by clapping and singing along to certificate to the Union Bookstore for II,” Johnson said. Matt Brunner, sophomore corporate the chorus. second place; and a $25 certificate to Jones is best known for his unofficial trilogy of nov- communications major, transferred to The University Board-sponsored Positively 4th Street Records for third els “From Here to Eternity,” “The Thin Red Line” and Eastern this year and came out to play event had refreshments and a raffle for place. “Whistle.” an original song. Brunner sang along students who attended. The raffle gave In between performers, students in Helen Howe, wife of Jones’ childhood friend Tink with his guitar, which was set up to a away a CD of the band Five Times the crowd talked and discussed who Howe, started the JJLS in the 1990s in Robinson, loop station. August, who performed at 8 p.m. had just played. Jones’ hometown. “It records what you play live, so you Another raffle set up for the open can keep layering music,” Brunner said. mic performers offered a $75 gift card SEE MIC, PAGE 2 SEE JONES, PAGE 2 2 news www.dennews.com | the daily eastern news | THURSday 9.20.07

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FROM MIC, PAGE 1 Skistimas created the band’s he said. name, Five Times August, using his Skistimas listened to students and HE WHO DELIVERS A group of girls came to see their birthday for inspiration. He said he reflected on his past. friend Nicole Sangpeal, freshman, knew no one would remember his “I was reminiscing of my days in play guitar and sing. last name when they went to down- open mic nights. It’s fun to watch Sangpeal played in open mic load his songs. that kind of stuff and remember,” nights at home and wanted to check He never signed with a record Skistimas said. out the event. company and, for now, wants to Five Times August was created in Ariana Falk, freshman elemen- keep it that way; however, life with- 2005 and with it came the release of tary education major, arrived at 7 out a record label has not made a its first album, “Fry Street.” p.m. to hear students play, but esp- big difference to him. The album, which was re-released cially wanted to hear the live perfor- Skistimas climbed to the top last month, was re-named “The In- mance of Five Times August, whose of the music scene with his songs dependent.” music she has heard before. played on TV shows such as “La- Skistimas said the title fit because “I read about Five Times August guna Beach,” “One Tree Hill,” and he has done so much without a re- FAST DELIVERS in a magazine, so I searched him on “The Bad Girls Club.” cord label. MySpace. I loved his music,” Falk Skistimas said he started off at Coming up at the end of Sep- said. open mic nights and knows how the tember, Five Times August will re- The band plays acoustic/alterna- students who performed feel. lease the single “Overrated.” The tive music. “Open mic night is just a bunch next album, “Brighter Side,” will be Brad Skistimas performed after 8 of nervous performers, but you released January 2008. p.m. never know where they will end up,” MULTIMEDIA www.dennews.com BEST!

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AMERICA’S #1 SANDWICH DELIVERY!™ Siebert on steroid use online slideshows Five times august 315 LINCOLN AVE. The Daily Eastern News blogs on Each week, slideshows produced for Online editor Scott Richey spoke topics ranging from sports to world dennews.com will appear online ev- with Brad Skistimas, who performs 217.345.1075 politics to music and more. ery through the end of the original as Five Times August, about the Today's blog: Rob Siebert and the week they run. What to look for to- origins of his stage name, his musi- JIMMYJOHNS.COM final part in his series on steroid use day: Slideshows on Eastern football, cal influences and why he finds it in wrestling. rugby and cross country. important to remain independent. ©2007 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. CAMPUS EDITOR the DAILY EASTERN NEWS Katie Anderson WWW.DENNEWS.COM [email protected] THURSDAY | 9.20.07 CAMPUS 3 New smoking policy in effect campus briefs NAACP to hold campus Rule states students can’t SMOKE FREE ILLINOIS ACT Roa also said students could complain to Judi- march to protest Jena 6 light up closer than 15 feet A full version of the act can be found at cial Affairs about students smoking near residence The Eastern chapter of the http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus. halls or other buildings. NAACP is holding a march in sup- of buildings; mirrors new law asp?DocTypeID=SB&DocNum=500&GAID=9& Hudson said that there has not been much port of the Jena 6. SessionID=51&LegID=28191.act trouble with enforcing the rule because of the nice The march will begin at 6 p.m. that goes into effect Jan. 1 weather. But when the weather changes, Hudson today under the Bridge Lounge of A program that raised awareness of the new suspects enforcement will become an issue. the Martin Luther King Jr. Univer- policy and encouraged students to stop smok- He said since there are not enough university sity Union. Jordan Crook ing was “The Butt Stops Here,” held in the union police personnel to patrol every door on campus, The group will march around RHA Reporter Wednesday. students must self-police. Hudson said he expects campus and finish under the The presentation was given by Erica Roa, alco- many of the residence halls will have informal lounge. Smokers at Eastern can smoke near residence hol and tobacco education coordinator for the enforcement of the rule. halls without fear of prosecution, but come Jan. 1, Health Education Resource Center. Lane Kirby, freshman history major, said he has Fifth technology fair to students will face heavy fines for their actions. The Smoke Free Illinois Act will ban smok- been asked by student workers around residence be held in union today The school’s policy allows smokers to light up ing in public places and require those who smoke halls to move away from doors when he smokes. More than 30 vendors and close to residence halls but they are encouraged to outside to do so at least 15 feet away from the Kirby said he does not agree with the new policy. organizations will be on campus do so 15 feet away from entrances to buildings. entrance to a public building. “I don’t see how a shut door can let much sec- today at the 5th Annual Technol- Mark Hudson, director of Housing and Din- To warn students of this new policy, Hud- ond-hand smoke into a building,” Kirby said. ogy Fair. The fair starts at 9:30 a.m. ing Services, said the policy was created in antic- son said residence halls were ordered to post “No He said he does understand that giving non- and will run through 3:30 p.m. It is ipation of a new state law that will be enacted Smoking” signs at every entrance. smokers their space is a kind gesture smokers can open to all. in 2008 that will fine smokers who come closer “We’re looking out for the well-being of stu- provide. For more information contact than 15 feet to building entrances, exits, windows dents,” Roa said. Roa said the Tobacco Coalition will demon- the Center for Academic Technol- and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area Roa said the program was set up through the strate during Great American Smoke-Out Day in ogy Support at 581-8396. where smoking is prohibited. HERC Tobacco Coalition, which she leads. November. The law will not go into effect until Jan. 1 but She said Wednesday’s presentation was HERC’s She said they will pick out a few of the bigger -Matt Hopf, Associate News Hudson said the administration wants students to way of informing students of the new policy and buildings on campus and mark out 15 feet from Editor have time to get used to this new policy before it keeping them from facing hefty fines when the the door with caution tape to show smokers how became law. policy becomes law next year. far from the door they must stand. Past AB spending on “We are creatures of habit, and if we can estab- She said smokers will not be fined by police “It’s just a way to get people ready for Jan. 1 lish a habit that works a little better, it’ll be an eas- until the policy becomes law, but smokers can be when (smokers) can’t be within 15 feet, or else agenda for first meeting ier transition later,” Hudson said. asked to move by students and facility workers. they’ll get a lovely little fine,” Roa said. The Apportionment Board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the Ar- cola/Tuscola Room in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. The meeting will allow commit- tees to introduce themselves to the board and also to allow for discussion of past committees’ spending. The board will also review pos- sible spending plans for the rest of the year.

– Taylor Thompson, AB Reporter

Practice your merengue and salsa moves tonight

The Latin American Student Organization will host Merengue/ Salsa Night at 7 p.m. tonight at the Student Recreation Center’s Aerobics Studio. Dance instructors will be pres- ent to teach participants salsa and Latin dance moves. The event is open to all student and faculty members.

– Dylan Divit, Activities Editor

KARLA BROWNING | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Jen Wedig, the university development and recycling chair, holds up a flier at Wednesday’s student government meeting for Trashformers. The event is aimed at getting more students to recycle. on campus Students at Counseling Center increase TODAY EIU Spirit Booth Director tells Student Senate 2005 school year, the center had 90 depression, president for academic affairs, announced the Time | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. students’ stress levels are at a self-harm or suicide-related cases. In 2005-2006, planned schedule for the completion of the Doud- Location | Library Quad the center saw 126 cases, but in 2006-2007, it na Fine Arts Center. The physical construction is More info | 581-6435 higher level than before saw 121. to be completed by December 2007, and will be Cox said that many people have stereotypes fully furnished by summer. on who might be likely to commit suicide, but It is expected to be ready for use by the fall Study Abroad Info Session By Chris Walden emphasized that the stereotypes don’t fit the stu- semester. Kostelich received her report from Jeff Time | 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Student Government Reporter dents they have seen in the past. Cooley, vice president for business affairs. Location | 2103 Blair Hall Students with relationship issues, anxiety, pan- Student Body President Cole Rogers asked More info | 581-7267 Eastern’s Counseling Center is seeing more ic attacks and eating disorders are the kinds of stu- the senate for an appointment of a student to the students than it has in previous years, said San- dents that fall into recent categories. Athletic Director Search Committee. Dan Nadler, dra Cox, director of the Counseling Center, at “We’re dealing with a higher level of violence vice president for student affairs, requested that Wednesday night’s Student Senate meeting. in today’s society,” Cox said. “The real concern three nominations be made soon in order for a Comments, Corrections OR The counseling center saw 779 students last is the high amount of stress we see in students student to be appointed to the committee, which events year, up from 515 students during the 2004-2005 today.” is a full-year commitment. To report any errors, local events year. The Counseling Center, located in the Human The Geo-Science Club and Habitat for or general suggestions for future Cox told the senate that Eastern has a staff of Services Building across from the pharmacy, will Humanity were approved as Registered Student editions, please contact our seven professionals and four interns standing by be hosting a month-long awareness event begin- Organizations. news editor, Hayley Clark, via: to help students who ask for it, as well as on-call ning Oct. 3. The event is called “The Four Phas- Dave Keyes, chair of the Student Relations Phone | 581-7942, counselors for after hours. es of Depression and Suicide” and will cover one Committee, announced “Bark for Beer” has had E-mail | DENnewsdesk@gmail. Emergency cases with students are fewer than phase each week with movies and presentations. its name changed to “Float for Thought,” and is com the total students seen each year. In the 2004- In other news, Allison Kostelich, student vice being moved back a week to Oct. 3. Office visit | 1811 Buzzard Hall OPINIONS EDITOR Graham Milldrum the DAILY EASTERN NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM [email protected] 4 VIEWS THURSDAY | 9.20.07 the DAILY DRAWN FROM THE NEWS | KYLA NANCE COLUMN | MATT’S SOAPBOX EASTERN NEWS “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.”

EDITORIAL BOARD MATT HOPF Opinions Editor Graham Milldrum

Editor-in-Chief Sports Editor Marco Santana Adam Tedder Privacy Managing Editor Photo Editor Juliette Eric Hiltner Beaulieu security

News Editor Online Editor In an effort to eavesdrop on suspected Hayley Clark Scott Richey vs.terrorists, President Bush asked Congress to make the Protect America Act a permanent law. Mike McConnell, director of national intelligence, told Congress this week LETTERS TO THE EDITOR China and Russia are spying on sensitive EASTERN PUNISHES THE U.S. facilities. He claims the levels are approaching the levels during the Cold WRONG PERSON War. STAFF EDITORIAL Not many people are going to argue I am writing in response to Tuesday’s that protecting the nation from threats Letter to the Editor, “Student Unfairly both foreign and domestic is a bad idea, Suspended by Eastern.” This is one but when is the line crossed between of several stories I have heard similar national security and invasion of privacy to this one. I know firsthand about It’s more than a penny meet? what can happen while dealing with a The Protect America Act is an update traumatic event. to the 30-year old Foreign Intelligence In 2004, I was unfairly punished by Surveillance Act, which detailed Eastern’s judicial system. saved, a pound earned how a warrant must be obtained for I developed an illness as a result eavesdropping. Warrants would have to of a sexual assault that happened on be approved by the Foreign Intelligence Eastern’s steam plant is an archaic mess. EDITORIAL POLICY Eastern’s campus. I went through all the It has been pouring what is effectively sul- Surveillance Court. necessary hoops to have the perpetrator The editorial is the majority opinion of With the temporary passage of the expelled. furic acid out of its boilers almost every day the DEN editorial board. Reach the Protect America Act, there is no need Judicial Affairs found him guilty. for more than 40 years. opinions editor at: for a warrant if the communication Even so, he was allowed to finish out Those molecules are purged before they [email protected] begins or ends in a foreign country. Even his year on scholarship. I felt completely if an American citizen is on the line, betrayed that I had gone through all the meet the atmosphere, but they corrode the the eavesdropping is allowed as long as steps only to have to see him on campus plant itself. necessary, Blagojevich will be out of office. the American is not the target of the everyday. It would cost $12 million to fully repair Maybe then an extensive bill to Madigan’s intercept. It was important for me to stay in the plant, thanks to deferred maintenance. liking can be passed, one that could include According to McConnell, no school because leaving would mean that Americans’ telephones were tapped he had won. However, this intense fear But to replace it will cost about $60 mil- the money Eastern needs. without approval from the court since and anxiety caused me to relapse into lion, according to Jeff Cooley, vice president By then the maintenance will cost about February. an eating disorder. I was seeing a great of business affairs. $17 million, assuming the boilers haven’t to- President Bush has been pushing the doctor and counselor on campus who If the university can secure the $25 mil- tally given up the ghost. permanent passage of the law in order to were both helping me in my struggle. fight al-Qaida. I was still told by Judicial Affairs lion promised to it in a recent state senate And if the boilers go, the cost of generat- He said the threat from al-Qaida is not to leave school because I was a act that has been sent to the house, it will ing steam will quintuple. going to end after the act expires in a little “distraction.” be able to engage in a complicated system of The approximately $2.3 million currently more than four months. I am back in school, but I am on a Senior Democrats in Congress are Behavioral Contract. self-paying loans to secure the other $35 mil- spent now will leap to $11.5 million per concerned about violation of privacy My point is the victims of the lion. year. that could take place, such as searching violence seem to be the ones that the This assumes that it does not run afoul of This means either pushing off necessary business records, personal mail and even administration punishes. Bad things do the bitter budget fight between Gov. Blago- improvements, demanding more money homes. happen, and they happen on Eastern’s The U.S. Department of Justice campus whether or not Judicial Affairs jevich and the legislature. from the state or increasing tuition. said it would only be using the act for wants to believe it. I think asking a Although the steam plant funding is in a All of these are unpalatable options. surveillance because the guidelines in student to leave school only stalls her separate bill from the budget that has been in What the house needs to do is grow some the Protect America Act would only progress and takes away any power she the news lately, it is still money. spine and pass the bill. apply when assistance is needed from a feels she still has. communication provider. Eastern needs to step up and help Funds directed toward the upkeep of a ba- These are not upgrades that can be put off China, Russia and al-Qaida are risks these women instead of throwing them sic element of campus run the risk of being indefinitely. They are not optional, since the to national security, but where is the line out and avoiding the situation. slashed by either side. cost is so extreme. drawn? If the Protect America Act is made Nichole D’Antonio Blagojevich may consider it pork, and With no steam plant, there is no heat- permanent, the possibility of an invasion senior English major Madigan might want the cash for one of his ing for campus. There is no hot water for of privacy is greater. projects. showers or to clean the dishes in the dining While library records, business records This must not happen for the same reason rooms. and homes may not be searched without a warrant now, a more stringent law may be Letters to the editor can be submit- the budgets are so contentious: money. There will be no heat for the classrooms. passed in the future. ted at any time on any topic to the Cooley estimates it will cost about $5 mil- Students will be shivering in their rooms as American citizens may be tapped Opinions Editor to be published in lion every three to five years to repair the the snow drifts silently down, dancing in the without a warrant. plant. cold winter air, freezing picturesquely on eye- National security will and should The Daily Eastern News. The Daily always be a priority. Eastern News’ policy is to run all let- That is in addition to the $12 million in lashes. Intelligence needs to be increased to ters that are not libelous or potentially maintenance that has been postponed. The bill needs to be put before Blagojev- protect against spies and terrorists. harmful. They must be less than 250 So, within six to 10 years, the plant will ich, who needs to understand this is not the The threat of terrorism will continue, regardless if this act is passed or not. If a words. have cost as much to repair as the state can sort of partisan issue the rest of the budget threat was subdued because of a wiretap, Letters to the editor can be brought pay now. fight has been. the act would be a success. in with identification to the DEN at A delay would fit in perfectly with the It’s not pork. Without it, the campus, a It’s hard to tell if the act will even stop current legal wrangling. After all, it’s been statewide institution, ceases to function. terrorism or spying, and the only way to 1811 Buzzard Hall or submitted elec- find out is to give it a try. tronically from the author’s EIU e- delayed before. It’s not like a few more years This ancient and worn-down machinery is If the U.S. Department of Justice says mail address to DENopinions@gmail. could hurt anything. a vital element of the continuing education it cannot use the act against Americans, com. In 2010, when the first repairs might be of 12,179 students. I say give it a go. If Americans become targeted, it needs to be killed.

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FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Today Booth Library– Room 3302

3 p.m. - Writers’ Workshop— Kaylie Jones, author

Tarble Arts Center 7 p.m. - A Soldier’s Daughter Never Cries Introduction by Kay- lie Jones

Friday, September 21 Tarble Arts Center • 9 a.m. – ”James Jones: The Evolution of a Soldier and a Writer” Ray Elliott, author • 10 a.m. -–“Censors and Tem- pers”– Helen Howe, James Jones Literary Society • 11 a.m. – “A Recipe for Some Came Running: 7 Parts Robin- son, 3 Parts Marshall. Shake Un- til Blended”–Doug Lawhead, James Jones Literary Society • 12 p.m. – Break for Lunch SUBMITTED PHOTO • 1 p.m. – “Remembering the Ray Elliot (left), former James Jones Literary Society president, and Helen Howe, a founding member of JJLS , present a $10,000 contribution from Music of World War II”– Dan Per- the JJLS to James Johnson, the Dean of the College of Arts, Anita Shelton, chair of the history department, and Chris Hanlon, an english department rino, Medicare 7, 8 or 9 representative. The contribution will go towards establishing the James Jones Chair in World War II studies at Eastern. • 2:30 p.m. – Break • 2: 45 pm – “”Airborne in WWII Europe”–Don Burgett, author • 4 p.m. – “It’s Been a Long, Long Tradition of helping new authors continues Time: The War’s End and the G.I.’s Return as Heard on the Ra- dio and in Popular Music.”– Mat- FROM JONES, PAGE 1 ston Groom and the late Kurt Von- Novelist Jon Shirota will come provide not just a description or thew Barton, Library of Con- negut, author of “Slaughterhouse Nov. 7 to talk about his work illustration of the events of the peri- gress “(The society’s goal is) to- pro 5.” JJLS also sponsors novelists and “Lucky Come Hawaii,” which od, but also an imaginative sense • 6 p.m. – Break for Dinner mote the legacy of Jim Jones and their ideas on Jones’ work, but the focuses on his experiences being a of how the events affected individ- Miller’s Banquet Facility his work, as well as assisting young society members felt they could do Japanese-American during Pearl uals, families and friends and insti- • 7:30 p.m. - Winston Groom, authors,” said Doug Lawhead, jour- more. Harbor. Shirota’s wife, Barbara, tutions. Literary works put a human author of Forrest Gump (Key- nalism professor and executive board “A lot of people on board, 27 will speak on her time in the Japa- face on the facts, on the loss, trauma note Presentation) member of the society. people all together, and a lot of them nese internment camps. and success of the period.” 8:30 p.m. —Music by EIU Jazz “Jim was a very generous man college professors, helped out getting Barbara’s testimony will help Anita Shelton, chair of the histo- Ensemble when it came to helping out the endowed chairs at other universities. audiences understand what Jones’ ry department, said students already Saturday, September 22 young authors. We try to continue We had so many awards for writing experience was like as it appeared have an interest in World War II, Tarble Arts Center that,” Lawhead said. that we were also considering spon- in “From Here to Eternity.” and this chair can help students pur- • 9 a.m. - “Realist Fiction in the The tradition of helping up-and- soring an endowed chair,” said Ray Jones witnessed Pearl Harbor sue their interests further. Post-Modern Era: James Jones’ coming authors stems from Jones’ Elliott, committee member. with his own eyes, Elliott said. “I think students will identi- Document”–Joshua Bernstein, work at the Handy Writers Colony “We talked to Dean John- “It’s very clear to me how it fy with Jones as a ‘hometown boy’ Program for Writers at UIC in Marshall in the 1940s and 1950s. son because we felt Eastern is so affected our lives dramatically, es- from the small town of Robinson • 10 a.m. - ”Jones, Patton, and The society has grown since appropriate; it’s near Robinson,” calating the significance. Students who confronts the wider world. It’s the Question of Cowardice.”– then. Elliott said. benefit from these works because of a different time than their world Christopher Walsh, Boston Uni- The JJLS is internationally rec- To officially instate the chair, what happened on September 11. It now, but many of the issues remain versity • 11 a.m.– “From Here to Eterni- ognized with members from Aus- the university needs a $1.5 million changed our lives significantly there the same,” Shelton said. ty: The Journey from the Page tralia, Japan and England. It spon- endowment. as well,” Elliott said. Both departments look forward to the Screen”– Chuck Koplins- sors writing contests with awards for So far, the JJLS has donat- The English and history depart- to working together in the future. ki, film critic grade-school level students trying to ed $10,000. At a fundraising din- ments anticipate changing how stu- “It would be good to see it publish their first novel. ner Sept. 7, businessman Jack dents see the World War II time inspire other projects of collabora- Will Rogers Theatre Yearly symposiums are held Chamblin contributed $25,000 period. tion and/or interdisciplinary teach- 2 p.m. - “The Thin Red Line” – In- throughout the country. 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Charleston kids learn how dents social skills that they can use in to protect themselves in AROUND TOWN their day-to-day lives. self-defense class KARATE CHOPS “It’s teaches you respect, motiva- Karate USA tion, perseverance and helps you make friends at school,” said 9-year-old Katie 505 Seventh St. Miller, a student at Snyder’s. By Rob Siebert Phone: 217-345-1116 While it is rare for a martial arts Staff Reporter Art: Kimpo Jujitsu student to need to use their skills in a fight, it happens on school grounds, The other kids in school picked on Snyder’s American Tae Kwon Do any student involved is typically sus- Luke Miller. Association Black Belt Academy pended. The 6-year-old suffered from confi- 820 Lincoln Ave #5 For this reason, Saret makes a point dence issues because of this. Phone: 217-345-1411 to find out exactly how the fight start- That was when the Jefferson- Ele Art: Tae Kwon Do ed. mentary School student expressed an “I will go to whatever lengths I interest in martial arts. have to, to see if my student was in Six months ago, Luke was enrolled among young martial artists, many of the right, and (to see if) they were just at Snyder’s American Tae Kwon Do whom learn to be more outgoing as protecting themselves,” Saret said. Association Black Belt Academy. lessons progress. If the student in question did start Since then, his mother Melissa has By getting students in front of a the fight, Saret automatically demotes noticed a change. group, working with others and even them back to white belt. “I’m glad he wanted to come,” Mill- shouting while they execute their That is the equivalent of a- begin er said. “It’s really helped with his self- maneuvers, their confidence and com- ner. confidence.” fort around others begins to increase, Though both schools are located in Such are the benefits that kids have said Mitch Saret, owner of Karate Charleston, neither owner expressed found at Charleston’s two martial arts USA. concern about competing with one schools: Snyder’s and Karate USA. A martial artist since his teenage another. For 11-year-old Spencer White, years, Shawn Snyder, owner of Sny- “I don’t really worry about com- who is unable to run for long periods der’s, has experienced the long-term petition,” Snyder said. “If people like of time, classes at Karate USA served benefits that martial arts can offer. me, then they like me. I just try and as an alternative to other sports. “I don’t have any problems whatso- do my best.” ROBBIE WROBLEWSKI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS “I hope a lot of other people join,” ever in front of a crowd of people,” he Damon Walter, a 10-year-old stu- Matthew Smith of Charleston gives his sensei the “knee of Ven- Spencer said. “It’s helped me meet said. dent at Snyder’s, said students learn a geance” technique Monday evening at the Karate USA dojo. some new friends and some new peo- Perhaps more importantly than lot more than just how to fight. ple.” self-defense, instructors at both Kara- “You learn respect, and to respect Confidence is a common gain te USA and Snyder’s aim to teach stu- everyone,” he said. Thursday @ THE Paid Internship MOTHERS Bombs @ Moms while you experience Illinois $3 Rail Bombs politics first hand $3 50 Jager Bombs D E work as a legislative intern with the Illinois General Assembly PlusIce Cold BIG Bottles • $2,026 per month • health insurance & Rum ‘n Coke Pitchers • graduate college credit • full-time • 10 1/2 months Tonite: Sorority Sign-up for FREE Function Do You Qualify? – If you have completed an undergraduate degree or will complete N one prior to August 16, you are eligible to apply. Persons who are currently in graduate programs or who have an advanced degree are also eligible. Positions with the Legislative Research Unit require a “B” grade point average. All majors are encouraged to apply. Previous political or governmental experience is a plus, but is not necessary. It’s Hip to Critical thinking and clear writing skills are a must.

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Be had kind words about Britney at the age of 14 ceremonial marriage, and later sex, testimony could be used against kind,” Steed testified. “He told me Spears, but said he hasn’t spoken in 2001. him, but that didn’t stop him from that I had to learn how to get her to to his ex-girlfriend in a long At times breaking into tears, standing in the witness box so the love me so she would obey because time and couldn’t offer any The Associated Press Steed spoke softly as he told jurors jury could hear his soft voice. she loved me.” explanation for her recent bizarre how she approached him after he The defense team called 10 wit- The young woman left the mar- behavior. ST. GEORGE, Utah — Two peo- fell asleep in his clothes after a 12- nesses over nearly two days, but it riage and the FLDS church in 2004 “What do you think is going on ple at the center of a criminal case hour day at work. During his testi- was Steed’s testimony that clearly after becoming pregnant with anoth- with Britney?” asked talk-show against the leader of a polygamous mony, the woman, who is now 21, captured the jury’s attention. Clos- er man’s child. host Oprah Winfrey during an sect may have shared a marriage, but ran from the courtroom. ing arguments were set for Friday. The Associated Press generally interview with Timberlake that not the same memories of it, accord- “She woke me up and asked me The teen bride has testified that does not name people alleging sexu- aired Wednesday. ing to what they have told jurors. if I cared about her and loved her,” her objections to the marriage al abuse. “I don’t know, to be honest with A young woman said she tearfully Steed testified. “I told her that I did. and her cousin’s subsequent sexu- “It hurt really bad,” Steed said of you. I haven’t spoken to her in objected and was forced to have sex She rolled up close to me and asked al advances were ignored by church the affair, dabbing his eyes with a tis- years,” the 26-year-old singer said. against her will with her 19-year-old me to scratch her back. ... I felt like leaders. sue. “I had a weakness flare up when “There’s no ill will. I have nothing cousin when she was just 14. she was ready to go forward.” She said Jeffs refused to release I had a strong desire to get a gun, but love for her.” Her tears? Her husband didn’t Defense attorney Wally Bugden her from the marriage. feeling robbed ... but no, I knew that “We were teenagers,” he said. recall any during the 2001 wedding asked whether he had to talk her into Steed told prosecutors that he was wrong so I just left it at that.” ceremony, and insisted it was the sex. “No sir, never,” Steed replied. doesn’t recall his young wife sob- Steed remains single. teen bride who snuggled up to him Under cross-examination, prose- bing through the ceremony or need- If convicted of the charges, Jeffs IL Hastert chief resigns, before their first sexual encounter. cutor Craig Barlow didn’t challenge ing to be coaxed to say “I do” or kiss could spend the rest of his life in Reed to take place “I believe that every story needs Steed’s account of the couple’s first him. He said that there was never a prison. Polygamy, a practice central BATAVIA — Congressman two sides for the truth to come out,” sexual encounter but instead focused time in their 3 1/2-year relationship to FLDS religious beliefs, is not an Dennis Hastert’s chief of staff Allen Steed said Wednesday as he on whether he knew marrying a 14- that he forced sex on her and that he issue in the case because the marriage is resigning to join the private testified for the defense. year-old was illegal. wanted the marriage “to last forever.” between the cousins was monoga- sector. The testimony came during the “I didn’t really put much thought Describing the early times of the mous. Bloomington native Michael trial of Warren Jeffs, 51, who is pres- into it,” said Steed, indicating he marriage as “rocky,” Steed said he Stokke (STOH’-kee) will leave his post this month to form his own company. Stokke was been with Hastert’s office since 1998 and became chief of staff in January of this Inmate will not die by lethal injection year. He says he looks back on Hastert’s record with pride. Federal judge stops Trauger said, which could “result in But a three-judge panel of the 6th ary placed a 90-day moratorium on Hastert has named longtime Tenn. injection plans, a terrifying, excruciating death.” U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted executions because of several glar- staffer Anthony Reed to replace A spokeswoman for the state that temporary restraining order, and ing problems with the state’s execu- Stokke. citing inmate’s Eighth attorney general’s office said officials Workman was executed by lethal tion guidelines, including conflicting Hastert has represented the Amendment rights are reviewing the ruling and haven’t injection May 9. instructions that mixed lethal injec- 14th congressional district since decided whether to appeal. Gov. Phil A nonprofit group that sup- tion instructions with those for the 1986. He says he’ll retire after his The Associated Press Bredesen’s office had no immediate ports the death penalty predicted electric chair. current term is up next year. comment. the appeals court could also reverse George Little, State Department NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal Harbison was scheduled to be Trauger’s ruling. of Correction commissioner, adopt- Accused armed robbers judge ruled Wednesday that Tennes- executed Sept. 26 for beating an “They have been fairly hostile ed the new protocol despite having plead not guilty see’s new lethal injection procedures elderly woman to death during a to these sorts of claims,” said Kent knowledge about the remaining risks CHICAGO — Four men have are cruel and unusual punishment, burglary in 1983. Scheidegger, legal director of the of excessive pain for inmates, Trauger pleaded not guilty to charges interrupting plans to execute a kill- Trauger did not issue a stay Criminal Justice Legal Foundation. said. they bound and robbed Miami er next week. or throw out the death sentence But an organization that oppos- A spokeswoman for Little did not Heat forward Antoine Walker The protocol “presents a substan- for Harbison, who has lost all his es capital punishment noted that immediately return a message seek- at gunpoint during a home tial risk of unnecessary pain” and appeals. He can be legally executed Wednesday’s ruling could have wid- ing comment. invasion. violates death row inmate Edward once the state adopts a valid method er effects. Little did not give enough consid- Twenty-eight-year-old Antoine Jerome Harbison’s constitution- of execution, she said. “Other states are reviewing this eration to a recommendation to dis- Larkins, 25-year-old Demorris Hill, al protections under the Eighth Another federal judge in Nash- process, but there have been few card the standard three-drug lethal 28-year-old Phillip Allison and Amendment, U.S. District Judge ville this year ordered a delay in the clear rulings,” said Richard Dieter, injection cocktail in favor of a single 23-year-old Gregory Reedfields Aleta Trauger said. execution of convicted killer Philip executive director of the Death Pen- drug method, Trauger said. are charged with armed robbery, The new protocol, released in Workman, citing the likelihood that alty Information Center. “This is a Current training and medical aggravated kidnapping and April, does not ensure that inmates the state’s new guidelines could still significant precedent, and we’ll see expertise are not sufficient to ensure home invasion. are properly anesthetized before cause unconstitutional pain and suf- what happens in other states.” a painless execution, she said. the lethal injection is administered, fering. 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Weird from the wire Backseat sex blamed for crash The Associated Press sands of bees got loose when the driving. camera. ingful and powerful in the world,” truck carrying their hives ran off Aman said the escaped bees “It shows the power of the Inter- she told The Columbus Dispatch. MOSCOW, Idaho — A carni- a highway and overturned near a returned to their hives as the weath- net, e-mail and the Buckeye net- val worker who hit a telephone pole Montana community, the Highway er cooled in the evening. “The tem- work. It’s amazing how many Buck- Stationary biker attacked with his SUV blamed the crash on Patrol said. perature dropped about 10 degrees eye fans are out there,” said John, a by fellow class member two friends having sex in the back State trooper Dell Aman said he while I was there, and they started 1986 Ohio State University gradu- seat. was stung twice but didn’t know of going home,” he said. ate. NEW YORK — A Wall Street Joshua D. Frank, who had been anyone else who was. On Wednesday, the hives and John lost the camera outside the stock broker has been charged with living on the Latah County Fair- “The public was in no way in their trailer were at a storage yard stadium at the Sept. 1 Ohio State- assault after he became enraged dur- grounds, pleaded guilty Monday danger, as long as they didn’t stop awaiting further arrangements, said Youngstown State football game ing a cycling class at a posh health to a misdemeanor charge of failing to get out of their vehicles,” he said. Scott Hanser of Hanser’s automotive after asking a cheerleader to take pic- club and slammed a fellow member to notify a police officer of a traffic “If they did get out, they figured out and towing business in Billings. tures of him and his 10-year-old son and his bike against a wall, accord- accident. He was fined $188. pretty quickly that that wasn’t the Noah posing with Brutus Buckeye, ing to a complaint. Frank told Moscow police he was place to be – no pun intended.” Internet used to find lost the team mascot. Christopher Carter, 44, a broker driving near downtown early Satur- The truck, headed from North digital camera’s owner Montgomery found the camera at Maxim Investments Group, was day while a man and woman were Dakota to California, veered into a on her way to the game. Rather than at Equinox gym taking a spin class, a having sex in the rear of the vehicle. ditch Tuesday along Interstate 94 COLUMBUS, Ohio — A wom- using the university’s lost-and-found high-impact workout using station- According to a probable cause affida- near the exit for Huntley, a commu- an who found a digital camera out- service, she sent an e-mail to friends ary bikes. vit, he said the movement caused the nity just northeast of Billings, the side Ohio Stadium located the own- with a picture attached asking the He apparently became so fed up SUV to become “tippy” and he lost Highway Patrol said. er by uploading a picture from it recipients to circulate the message by member Stuart Sugarman’s hoot- control of it. The truck was hauling 465 bee- and e-mailing the image to a batch among other Buckeye fans. ing and grunting during the workout Frank, 22, suffered a minor head hives – nearly 13.7 million bees, of Ohio State football fans. Hundreds of e-mails later, John that he picked up Sugarman and his wound in the crash and his friends Aman said. Within 48 hours of sending the learned from two people that some- bike and hurled them into a wall. were treated for unspecified injuries, Most of the bees stayed in their e-mail to 14 friends, Michelle Mont- one in Columbus had found his “This is spin rage,” said Samuel L. according to the affidavit. hives but a “couple thousand” got gomery declared her social experi- camera. Davis, Sugarman’s attorney. loose, he said. ment a success. Montgomery said the experience Sugarman, 48, a Manhattan Bees overtake town after The driver, Robert Esper, 66, of She was contacted by Kevin John, has taught her about the Internet’s hedge-fund manager, suffered a back truck runs off highway Winnemucca, Nev., was uninjured. 45, of Shelby, who learned through capacity to do good. injury that required surgery to cor- Aman said Esper wasn’t speeding a chain of e-mailers in the Buckeye “Think of the way we could use it rect a herniated disc pressing on his BILLINGS, Mont. — Thou- but was cited for alleged careless network that Montgomery had his if we wanted to do something mean- spinal cord, Davis said.

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University Reporter there must be two means of escape preservation committee, Shrake said. gy major, said the fact that students “I wouldn’t go up there,” said Jill to use a room. He said he does not believe the don’t know about the top floors Zwirowski, a junior elementary edu- For 25 years, the fourth and “Any access by people would vio- preservation committee would makes Old Main more mysterious. cation major. “Who knows what’s up fifth floors of Old Main have been late the code,” Reed said. approve the change. “It’s weird that there are places on there?” neglected. He said the floors cannot even be “It’s not practical to provide this campus that aren’t being put to A lone staircase leads up to floors used for storage. with several vacant rooms. Steve Shrake, associate director of But there is a reason the floors design and construction, said they pearls before swine | by stephan pastis have not been used: fire safety codes. are not planning on adding anoth- Gary Reed, director for facili- er means of escape because it would ties planning and management, said be too expensive. He said a staircase

world Meteorite strikes Peru Fiery ball crashes near But a team of doctors who reached the isolated site said Wednesday they Bolivian border, fumes found no evidence the meteorite had possibly sicken 200 sickened people. Doctors told an Associated Press Television News cameraman at the site The Associated Press that they had found no sign of radio- get fuzzy | by darby conley active contamination among families LIMA, Peru — A fiery meteor- living nearby. But they said they had ite crashed into southern Peru over taken samples of blood, urine and hair the weekend, experts confirmed on to analyze. Wednesday. But they were still puz- Peasants living near the crater said zled over claims that it gave off fumes they had smelled a sulfurous odor for that sickened 200 people. at least an hour after the meteorite Local residents told reporters struck and that it had provoked upset that a fiery ball fell from the sky and stomachs and headaches. smashed into the desolate Andean But Jose Isisuka, a geologist for the plain near the Bolivian border Satur- institute who was studying the crater, day morning. said he doubted the reports of a sulfu- Jose Mechare, a scientist with Peru’s rous smell. Geological, Mining and Metallurgi- Modesto Montoya, a member cal Institute, said a geologist had con- of the medical team, was quoted by firmed that it was a “rocky meteorite,” Lima daily El Comercio as saying fear based on the fragments analyzed. may have provoked psychosomatic ail- Edited by Will Shortz No. 0809 He said water in the meteorite’s ments. Across 36 President with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 muddy crater boiled for maybe 10 “When a meteorite falls, it produc- a bridge in minutes from the heat and could have es horrid sounds when it makes con- 1 Moon and Starr, for short Montreal named 14 15 16 given off a vapor that sickened people, tact with the atmosphere,” he told the after him 4 and scientists were taking water sam- paper. “It is as if a giant rock is being Where Home 42 Consumer’s 17 18 19 Depot was enticement ples. sanded. 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The Associated Press ton 5-4 in 10 innings. Soriano hit a leadoff homer in ST. LOUIS — Philadelphia the first, then kept the score 2-all couldn’t make it two extra-inning with his play in the eighth. Brandon wins in a row. Phillips hit a sharp single to left field Yadier Molina singled home the that Soriano fielded, and his throw winning run with two outs in the cut down the speedy Norris Hopper 10th inning for a 2-1 St. Louis win. at the plate. St. Louis stopped Philadelphia’s six- game winning streak and dropped Bears release Johnson after the Phillies 2 1/2 games back of the 1 game, sign Jimoh NL East-leading Mets. LAKE FOREST — The Chicago Coming off a tense 7-4, 14- Bears terminated punter Dirk John- inning victory Tuesday night, the son’s contract and re-signed corner- Phillies went ahead on Pat Burrell’s back Ade Jimoh on Wednesday. RBI double in the sixth only to have The Bears signed Johnson before pitcher Adam Wainwright tie the last week’s game against the Kan- score for St. Louis with a run-scor- sas City Chiefs, with Brad May- ing single in the bottom half. nard sidelined by a groin injury that Brett Myers (4-7) gave up the sin- ended his string of 161 consecutive gle to Molina, scoring Miguel Cairo. games. The Bears signed Jimoh on Sept. CHRIS LEE | MCT Cubs take division lead, 11 and cut him before the Kansas Philadelphia’s Jayson Werth scores ahead of the tag by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Kelly Stinnett in the sixth in- Brewers lose at Houston City game. He had 65 special teams ning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday. The Cardinals won 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday night. CHICAGO — Alfonso Soria- tackles and 28 on defense over four no homered and made a great throw, strange, go-ahead run in the eighth injured to beat the Cincinnati Reds The Cubs moved one game ahead seasons with the Washington Red- and the Chicago Cubs scored a inning after Ken Griffey Jr. was 3-2 Wednesday night. of Milwaukee, which lost at Hous- skins. Schreiber helps with blocking Second season with starting Coach, FROM PAGE 12 Mercer. She earned team captain hon- “Blocking is so important,” Ben- ors all three years and, in 2000, recorded nett said. “She has been helping our a program-best 58 service aces. quarterback position changed middle hitters and she does a good “I played as a middle hitter, dANIELS, FROM PAGE 12 This switch is obviously up for strong an arm as Stinson. job at it because that’s the position and I was a captain, and being a cap- debate. Stinson has completed 60 He doesn’t have all the prototyp- she used to play.” tain was cool for me,” Schreiber said. percent of his passes (45-of-75 for ical physical attributes most quarter- Schreiber graduated from the Indi- “Since I was young I knew I want- The 6-foot, 203-pound Reeder 561 yards, three touchdowns and no backs have in 2007. ana-Purdue-Indianapolis School of Pub- ed to coach. On and off the floor, I found out on Sunday he’d be start- interceptions). Just on paper, those He’s going to face adversity again lic and Environmental Affairs in 2003. was directed towards coaching. Then ing after offensive coordinator Jorge are impressive statistics. this season even if he does keep the She was played for the 1997 I coached high school and club and Munoz had his positions meeting Reeder is 12-of-16 for 94 yards starting quarterback job. IUPUI volleyball team before she (then) I knew I wanted to advance with the quarterbacks. this season. Again, impressive statis- But he understands his new role. transferred to play her three seasons at to the college level.” It’s now his job to lose, Eastern tics but in a more limited role than Five days after he walked slow- head coach Bob Spoo said. Stinson. ly out of Eastern’s locker room to “I think we have to give him an Stinson hasn’t hurt the team with go meet his family, he sat down on Hansen posts fourth shutout opportunity,” he said. “He’s only his play either, Munoz said. a bench at O’Brien Stadium in his really played less than half a game so But his inability to complete sweat-soaked red practice jersey. Home, FROM PAGE 12 sively,” Hansen said. “It was good for I don’t want to pull him too soon. I some easier throws has puzzled the He had just finished working for the team. We got a shutout.” want to give him the same opportu- Eastern coaching staff. 10 minutes after practice on receiv- “The ball hung up in the air and IUPUI tried to cut the lead of the nities we gave Cole. Who knows? In “(He was) missing some bub- ing snaps from center Drew Cairo- gave the goalie problems.” Panthers down in the second half, three or four games down the road, ble screens and some deep outs that Gross. Eastern threatened early in the but were unsuccessful. there might be another switch but I he’s capable of doing,” Munoz said. Three hours prior, he conducted game with two shots by junior for- A header by Jaguar freshman hope that doesn’t happen.” “Two straight weeks of that, and the interviews with two television crews ward Brad Peters in the 28th minute midfielder Tyler Brumbaugh trav- Last season, the Panthers also week of practice in between, he was and then took the majority of snaps and in the 16th minute that nearly eled just over the crossbar in the made a quarterback switch during still missing some of those throws.” with the first team in practice. put the Panthers on board. 63rd minute. the season. Stinson replaced incum- Spoo likened bringing in Reeder But Reeder understands he’ll take The Panthers struggled last Friday IUPUI was also unsuccessful in a bent starter Mike Donato after five to a relief pitcher in baseball. away more from Saturday’s game against Dayton allowing two goals, free kick from the box as senior mid- games. “You can go to your reliever and against Illinois State than his lost but played much better in the vic- fielder Adrian Conrad’s kick traveled While Stinson led Eastern to a 6- hope he can provide a little bit of a fumble. tory Wednesday against the Jaguars. well over the goal. 2 record in the Panthers’ final eight spark,” he said. “And I think Bod- “I’m the starter but there’s a hell The Panthers limited the Jaguars’ Eastern head coach Adam How- games last year, there was a layer of ie did that extremely well. It’s been of a lot of ways to get better,” he shots and set the tempo for most of arth was very pleased by his team’s tension that seemed to permeate last something that’s been going on for a said. “I don’t want to be a guy where the game. victory. year’s squad. while and I just thought it was the guys are thinking ‘Man, it’s the sec- Junior goalkeeper Mark Hansen “Our passing was good,” How- It’s not evident, at least to an out- appropriate time to do that.” ond-string quarterback out there was happy with how the defense per- arth said. “Our service was better, side observer of the team, and Reeder Reeder hasn’t started a game since playing.’ I want to be the guy out formed. our movement was better, and we said both him and Stinson are treat- his senior year of high school, almost there thinking this is the best guy for “We haven’t played well defen- played a lot sharper.” ing it with a business-like approach. three years ago. 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TOP CAT | Kathleen Hayes CAPTAIN SCORES LONE GOAL thought I had a shot, so I just shot it and it went in … the wind helped a little, I’m sure,” Hayes said. “But it was nice to score.” Hayes spent much of last season sidelined with an injury. “Last year, I was injured for a good amount of time, and I haven’t scored in a while, so it just feels extremely good to help your team Editor’s note: Top Cat is a weekly fea- out and help contribute to the win,” ture piece which displays one of the top Hayes said. athletes from the past week and gives a Hayes’ score came in the 10th profile of the player and moments from minute of the match. the sporting event. The Panthers were able to keep Ball State scoreless throughout the By Tyler Smith remainder of the match. Staff Reporter Nowak said Hayes is known for her leadership in the team. Although senior Kathleen Hayes “Kathleen is a definite leader on was known as a strong leader for her the field,” Nowak said. “She’s one of team, she had not scored a goal since our tri-captains, and she’s definitely her sophomore season. one of the engines on the field for us That streak came to an end Fri- … she commands a lot of her respect day. Hayes found the back of the net from her teammates. She holds them in the 10th minute to provide the accountable for how they perform winning goal in Eastern’s 1-0 victo- and how we perform as a team. ry over Ball State last Friday. (She’s) someone who goes out there “It had been a while (since her and does all the little things.” last goal),” Eastern head coach Tim Ryon said Hayes’ relation- Nowak said. “Some of it, maybe, is ship with her off the field is equal- the nature of the responsibilities that ly strong. we give her on the field. She certain- “(Kathleen and I) have a really ly, day-in and day-out in practice, good relationship. I feel like some- can score goals. We’ve worked on times we’re even like sisters,” Ryon her ability to score in different ways, said. and she saw the fruits of her labor That type of friendship has trans- this weekend.” lated onto the field as well. “I think her teammates were pret- “It helps us trust each other on ty happy for her because she does a the field … and our friendship helps lot of work for her teammates, and us build that trust with each oth- her getting that goal was a definite er … and with everybody’s relation- plus for her,” Nowak said. ship,” Ryon said. “We try to make Teammate and close friend our team really close, like family.” Meghan Ryon said Hayes “looked Hayes has contributed to devel- like she was going to pass it,” Ryon oping the family idea within the said. “Then she cut it in,” Ryon said. Panthers squad. “It was kind of windy and it just cut Her teammates excitement for right in … it was an awesome goal.” her after the goal reflected the hard Hayes said the team knew before work and leadership qualities Hayes going into the Ball State match it AMIR PRELLBERG| THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS has shown her team over the years. Senior midfielder Kathleen Hayes scored Eastern’s lone goal last week. The Park Ridge native was named to the would not be a finesse competition. Nowak feels there is more to 2005 Ohio Valley Conference All-Tournament Team. “We knew coming into the game come. that we were going to have to be “I hope it’s not her last goal of very physical,” Hayes said. “It wasn’t came out with the win, and I think that’s all you can ask for.” go-ahead goal. the year,” Nowak said. “And I don’t the prettiest game of soccer, but we everyone gave 100 percent. And The midfielder talked about her “I got a good first touch and think it will be.”

Club Spotlight | PAINTBALL Team takes home national championship Paintball club captures Gary said. “That’s how it is scored the national tournament in both A title in the spring throughout the tournament, and and AA divisions. The tournaments that’s how wins are determined.” were held in Texas. By Tyler Smith Gary also explained tournament Figliulo talked about the physical Staff Reporter play. and mental challenges faced by his “We play in different tourna- team. A national championship in an ments in different colleges through- “Some teams roster 20 play- athletic event is rarely overlooked. out the entire United States,” Gary ers; we went down with 10,” Figliu- But many students are unaware said. “Our big rivals are some of the lo said. “So not only are we running that Eastern’s paintball team brought in-state schools, like Illinois State short-handed with short funding, home the championship trophy this and U of I. They are two of our big (but) we’re playing three 30-minute past spring. rivals.” matches in a single game.” Eastern defeated Kansas State in Gary and club president Josh Between games, players are two of three games in the finals of Norman are in charge of deal- allowed a two-minute break to the Class AA National Collegiate ing mostly with team organization, reload and clean off their equipment Paintball Association Championship while captain August Figliulo han- before they are required to be back in April. dles coaching and practicing with on the field for play. It was the first year of existence the team. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY PAINTBALL CLUB Figliulo said while they were in for Eastern’s paintball club. “(Josh and I) check with the Eastern’s paintball club won the class AA national championship in the Texas, the heat was in the 90s for the Conrad Gary, the club’s vice NCPA to get the dates of the tour- spring. The team will play a tournament at Illinois State in the fall. entire trip. president, explained the method naments, how much they’re going to Eastern was ousted in the A tour- by which competitive paintball is cost and so forth, while August helps ing for us to go through two cases as you’ve got five guys.” nament by eventual champion Uni- played. schedule practice and deals more per game … and that’s not includ- Figliulo said A play is invite-only. versity of Connecticut before com- “We play a different style,” Gary with coaching and improving the ing driving to and from the tourna- Eastern played AA last year. peting in the AA tournament later said. “It’s tournament paintball. team,” Gary said. ments.” Eastern received a bid from the that weekend. They came away with It’s not like running around in the The team is self-funded. Tourna- The club captain also spoke about NCPA president during the middle the national championship.They will woods, which is more of a war style ments, equipment and travel are all the structure of the league. of the season to compete in A com- compete in their first tournament of … it’s more competitive.” paid for completely out-of-pocket. “Much like other college sports, petition. the season Sept. 29 at Illinois State. Gary said the style is usually Because competitive paintball is (paintball) has two divisions: A and “That is the first time that has hap- “This year, our aim is the A and played in an open field with blow- not recognized by the NCAA, East- AA. AA is the ‘everybody can play pened,” Figliulo said. “Not only (that AA conference title and nationals,” up air bumpers. ern cannot fund the team. (event),’” Figliulo said. “There are it happened) in the middle of the sea- Figliulo said. “Last year, it was ambi- “It’s a faster style of play. It’s a “We pay $30 for a case of 2,000 events all over the country. You can son, but in (the team’s) first season.” tious to think we would win these small field and you play for points,” paintballs,” Figliulo said. “It’s noth- play any event, at any time, as long Eastern went on to compete in tournaments, and we did.” Top cat Women’s soccer player Kathleen Hayes talks about her first goal of the season. See page 11

SPORTS EDITOR the DAILY EASTERN NEWS Adam Tedder WWW.DENNEWS.COM [email protected] THURSDAY | 9.20.07 SPORTS sportsschedule Volleyball Friday vs. Tennessee Martin| 2 0 EastERn iuPUI 7 p.m. Lantz Arena Men’s soccer women’s soccer Friday at Western Illinois| 5 p.m. Lakeside Field Men’s Soccer Friday at Kentucky| Panthers win home opener 6 p.m. Kentucky Soccer Complex Gartner’s two assists Women’s rugby help Eastern keep its Friday at Indiana| 4:40 p.m. North Fee Lane Field hot start going men’s cross-country By Dan Cusack Saturday at Saluki Invitational | Staff Reporter 10 a.m. Carbondale, Ill. women’s cross-country Junior midfielder Adam Gartner’s Saturday at Saluki Invitational | two assists on corner kicks proved 10 a.m. Carbondale Ill. to be the difference as Eastern Illi- nois defeated Indiana-Purdue-Indi- Football anapolis University 2-0 Wednesday Saturday at Indiana State | at Lakeside Field in the teams home 5 p.m. Memorial Stadium opener. “The ball felt great off my foot on both assists,” Gartner said. The first goal came in the 33rd minute of the first half. Senior midfielder Brad Earl beat his defender and shot a header to the right side of the net for his first goal of the season. “There was nothing too special MATT DANIELS to the play,” Earl said. “I cheated up because there was space by the near post. “I knew I could get a goal if I beat Time to my defender.” Gartner saw Earl beat his man on the play. “We wanted to line up back on move on the peak A spot,” Gartner said. “I Bodie Reeder walked slowly, saw both Mick (Galeski) and Brad with his head down, late last Sat- beat their men, but Brad got there urday night. first.” Dressed in jeans, with a navy Eastern (5-1-1) controlled the blue T-shirt and cowboy boots, game shooting a season high 24 the shaggy-haired Reeder took shots and recording its fourth shut- AMIR PRELLBERG | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS his time. out of the season. Senior midfielder Brad Earl cuts to his left in the goal box vs. IUPUI at Lakeside Field Wednesday evening. The Eastern’s backup quarterback, IUPUI (1-5-1) was limited to sev- Panthers defeated the Jaguars 2-0 with Earl scoring his first goal of the season in the 33rd minute. who was content before the sea- en shots, with only one shot on goal. son started to bide his time while IUPUI head coach Steve Frank- Cole Stinson led the Panthers’ lin was disappointed with his teams ern well; unfortunately, we did not was dropped by the IUPUI goal- “The second assist I just wanted offense this year, brought his play. execute on the free kicks.” keeper Peter Brasovan and kicked in to kick deep,” Gartner said. head up, bit his lip and spoke. “We were not organized,” Frank- The Panthers second goal was off by freshman forward Alex Harrison “I fumbled the snap,” he said. lin said. “We matched up with East- another Gartner free kick as the ball in the 61st minute. See HOME, Page 10 “There’s no blame other than mine. I just flat-out didn’t get the job done.” vOLLEYBALL | coach spotlight Accountability is not seen much from athletes in today’s society. But here was a college kid taking full responsibility for what had just happened 30 min- Former player turned coach utes ago. A half hour prior to this, Reeder was on the cusp of actual- New assistant coach ly living a fairy tale. “The level of play at Eastern is a He had just driven the Pan- is working to improve lot stronger than from where I was thers offense 55 yards down to blocking for Panthers coming from [previously]. The style Illinois State’s 20 and Eastern was of play here is different, and we trailing 24-21 with 32.6 seconds play a different and more effective to play. By Ross Meister offense here. [The offense] is a bit His throws were on-target Staff Reporter quicker [here].” to his receivers and all his man- The Eastern players have been nerisms indicated he would lead The volleyball team added a happy with Bennett’s decision to Eastern into the end zone. new face to their team this past sea- hire Schreiber. Then the forgettable part of son with a goal in mind – improve- “I think the general consensus an otherwise perfect second half defense. is that the team is happy with what for Reeder happened. Head coach Lori Bennett hired Schreiber has brought to the team,” Call it a fumble; call it mis- Amy Schreiber last May as her new senior outside hitter Eliza Zwet- communication or a botched assistant coach. tler said. snap. Call it whatever. Schreiber previously worked at Zwettler said her new assistant It doesn’t matter at this point the University of Maine as an assis- coach has already brought more to and won’t do Reeder any good to tant coach and recruiting coordi- ERIC HILTNER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS the table. think about the final play against nator. Assistant head coach Amy Schreiber talks to her team during practice at “She has helped us in many areas, Illinois State when he makes his She also coached at other small- Lantz Arena. but especially with blocking,” Zwet- first career college start this Sat- er programs from different colleges, tler said. urday at Indiana State. clubs and high schools before com- play in the Ohio Valley Conference “From the level of play, the OVC ing to Eastern this spring. is different than she was ever used to is a lot stronger than the Ameri- See dANIELS, Page 10 She admitted that the level of at other schools. ca East conference,” Schreiber said. See COACH, Page 10