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Daily Egyptianwww.siude.com VOL. 92, NO. 82, 16 PAGES S OUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY JANUARY 19, 2007 Wall and Grand rent CITY ELECTIONS may increase The race is on Board of Trustees to Four in running for Carbondale mayor post make decision in March Andrea Zimmermann march toward the general election on April 17, when DAILY EGYPTIAN Carbondale residents will cast their votes for mayor Sarah Lohman and three city council members. DAILY EGYPTIAN ampaigns for Carbondale mayor and city • For City Council Voters will either select to retain council are in full swing. candidates, their mayor or choose someone Wall and Grand residents may soon have C Expect to see campaign signs until well see page 3 else to take over the office in to give up a little bit more to continue living into next month for the primary election on Feb. 27. City Hall, and City Council will in their long-awaited apartments. Then, mayoral candidates will be whittled from four to welcome three new members or possibly some incum- University Housing has recommend- two and city council from seven to six. bents. ed a rent increase for Wall and Grand After the primaries, the city should prepare for the Here’s an overview of who’s running. Apartments, the new university-owned apartment complex. Brad Cole, 35 Jessica Davis, 38 If approved, the increase would take Occupation: Mayor Occupation: Director of Law Student effect for the fall 2007 to spring 2008 Cole, who is using the campaign slogan Development at the SIU School of Law contracts, Director of Housing Julie Payne “A Solid Record, a Clear Vision,” has spent the Davis, a Baltimore native, moved to Kirchmeier said. past four years as Carbondale’s mayor. An Carbondale in 2004 to work at the law school She said a recommendation to increase SIUC alumnus who recently added a master’s and also teaches in the College of Liberal rent has been sent to the Board of Trustees of legal studies to his resume, Cole also served Arts. Davis, who calls herself “The Mayor for and would be voted on at its March meet- on the City Council before being elected All People,” is a supporter of the Smoke Free ing. mayor. Carbondale initiative. Among her various Factors for the increase include rising City issues: “We have to keep moving forward with economic degrees, Davis received her master’s degree of divinity from the electricity and utility costs and the sched- development as well as continue growing the community,” Cole Boston University’s School of Theology. uled increase of minimum wage by $1 in said. “We have serious unfunded mandates from the state of Illinois City issues: Davis has formed seven major areas for her platform July, Kirchmeier said. that are costing us hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.” that range from healthcare to a community-centered justice system. “We have to pay all of the bills,” University-city relationship: Cole said the relationship is University-city relationship: “I think it’s a positive Kirchmeier said. great and works with people at all levels of the university every relationship, but there is more that we can do. I believe there are If passed, the recommendation will day. presently missed opportunities.” increase rent of two-bedroom apartments Skill and talents: “I have four years of experience as mayor and I Skill and talents: “My passion is community development and from $510 to $536 and rent of four-bedroom believe in making decisions, standing by them and with clear goals so over the last few years in talking to the citizens and leadership, I apartments from $620 to $651, according to and objectives that can be achieved and being accountable for all have been able to make an assessment of what the needs are and the SIUC University Housing Web site. of that.” what we need to do to ensure a more vibrant future for the city.” The Web site also states that rent prices are all-inclusive and that no hidden costs or Pepper Holder, 57 Sheila Simon, 45 surprise bills will be issued due to fluctuating Occupation: Unemployed Occupation: Associate professor at the energy costs or extra use of a utility during A former local radio personality for five SIU School of Law the term of a contract. years, Holder is the only Carbondale native Simon has spent four years as a mem- Kyle Hogendorp, a junior from Arlington running for mayor. Using the motto “People ber of City Council and is running for mayor Heights studying photography, said he First,” he said he has a unique view for the city under the slogan, “Integrity, Responsibility and thought that living in a brand new apart- because he knows the people’s needs after Opportunity.” She is also the daughter of the ment was worth the price, but wasn’t sure it growing up in town. late Sen. Paul Simon, a Democrat who repre- would be reasonable in later years. City issues: Holder said the city’s popula- sented southern Illinois in Congress and ran for “I think if prices stay this high for a while tion is a big concern for him and he would like Carbondale to president unsuccessfully in 1988. it will turn students away,” Hogendorp said. become friendlier to attract more people. He also said good, afford- City issues: “I think one of the most critical issues is responsible The new price will also apply to Buildings able housing for students and residents needs to be addressed as spending and along with that goes environmental responsibility.” II and III, which are scheduled to open well as reversing a 20-year negative trend that he believes hurts Another big issue is full citizen participation in city government, she August 2007. Kirchmeier said 343 applica- the city. said. tions have been received for the 256 spaces University-city relationship: “I think that the mayor can University-city relationship: “The relationship is a good available in Buildings II and III. influence the university as well as other parts of the community to one that can be even better. I would like to take an active role in She said the buildings should be finished make this a more friendly place.” working with President Poshard to get adequate funding for SIU.” earlier, but time will be taken for the con- Skill and talents: Holder said his knowledge of the city and She said she would like to work with the university to improve off- tractors to “work out any bugs.” southern Illinois’ history is one of his biggest assets. From moving campus housing for students. Housing officials said they were con- SIUC office furniture with his father during the Delyte Morris era to his Skill and talents: Simon described herself as patient and good fident that delays were not going to be an many friendships in town, Holder said he loves meeting new people listener. “I have some training in those skills as a lawyer, trained issue affecting the openings of Buildings II and knows to rely on others if he does not know the answer. mediator and as a mom.” and III. Kirchmeier said major construction

See RENT, Page 8 Best of both worlds Chicago Underground set to re-open as Glassy Junction, adding Indian cuisine to menu

Brandon Augsburg Chicago Underground tastes. He tion of the restaurant today. He said DAILY EGYPTIAN said he planned on opening the he hopes to hold a grand opening restaurant Tuesday, but had to wait soon. A little piece of India is set to for the Carbondale Liquor Control Dhillon said the basement bar open in downtown Carbondale. Commission to approve the trans- would keep the same food and drink The former Chicago fer of the liquor menus as Chicago Underground, Underground, located at 717 S. • For a closer license. but would add Indian dishes as University Ave., has new owners look at the new The commis- appetizers and entrees. who hope to re-open the restaurant restaurant, sion approved “We’re going to be the same DAN CELVI ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN today as the Glassy Junction. visit www. the transfer of atmosphere as it was when it was Kristen Bosco, a graduate student in philosophy, mops the floor of Rupinder Dhillon, one of the glassyjunction.us. the license at its Chicago Underground,” he said. the former Chicago Underground before it re-opens with new owners new owners, said the restaurant Tuesday meet- “We’re just adding to the variety.” as Glassy Junction. The restaurant will include Indian cuisine along would be a fusion of traditional ing, and Dhillon said the owners with the Chicago-style menu choices. Indian cuisine with the classic plan to open the underground sec- See RESTAURANT, Page 8 2 Friday, January 19, 2007 DAILY EGYPTIAN News CALENDAR NEWS BRIEFS LSAT preparation Metro East physician surrenders medical license ALTONALTON — AAnn AAltonlton pphysicianhysician aandnd ssurgeonurgeon ddescribedescribed bbyy rregulatorsegulators aass ““anan iimme-mme- program diate danger to the public” for allegedly prescribing drugs improperly and having • 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 and 28, Feb. sex with two patients has agreed to surrender his medical license indefinitely. 3 and 4 Charles Earnshaw, 59, may appeal in the future to get his license back, under the • Cost for this program is $325, and all consent order he signed Dec. 19 with the state materials are included By law, Earnshaw’s medical privileges are essentially revoked, including his abil- • For more information, contact the SIUC- ity to prescribe drugs. Division of Continuing Education at (618) In filings with the state, Earnshaw has denied many of the allegations. Earnshaw’s 536-7751 attorney, Edward Bruno of Chicago, declined to comment Thursday. Daniel Bluthardt, chief of the Division of Professional Regulation, temporarily suspended Earnshaw’s license on Dec. 4 on the recommendation of the depart- Women’s basketball ment’s medical prosecutions chief, who accused Earnshaw of prescribing drugs vs. Drake without physically examining three patients, including two with whom he allegedly • 2:05 p.m. Saturday at the SIU Arena was involved sexually. • Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for fac- Earnshaw’s troubles date to at least January of last year, when police in nearby ulty, staff, seniors and children, SIU student Bethalto arrested him for allegedly driving drunk with a loaded semiautomatic pistol admission free with a valid student ID in his boot and an empty vodka bottle in his pocket. Police also said he showed them • Tickets are available for purchase at SIU a bogus badge and claimed to be a sheriff’s deputy. Ticket Office in Lingle Hall from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and at the SIU Arena ticket booth one hour before Sioux demand return of Chief Illiniwek costume tip-off CHAMPAIGN — The Oglala Sioux Tribe demanded Thursday that the University • Contact Julie Beck at (618) 453-5153 for of Illinois return the regalia worn by the school’s Chief Illiniwek mascot, including information on group discounts the eagle feathers that were once part of the costume. The resolution was submitted to the university’s board of trustees ahead of its Thursday meeting in Chicago. It called the use of Chief Illiniwek “a degrading racial Historical narrative stereotype.” • 7 p.m. Saturday at the Douglas School Tom Hardy, a spokesman for the board of trustees, said the board wouldn’t yet Art Place in Murphysboro respond to the resolution. • Recent photographic media works by The university bought the costume, including a headdress with eagle feathers, in Chrystal Nause and Stephanie Schorfheide 1982 from Sioux Chief Frank Fools Crow, whose wife made it. including silver gelatin prints, tintypes, The eagle feathers since have been replaced by turkey feathers. ambrotypes and Polaroid lifts According to the resolution, Fools Crow was long disappointed in the way the • Contact Stephanie at 628-303-5125 or regalia was used to portray Chief Illiniwek. Chrystal at 618-319-0050 for more infor- University officials weren’t sure Thursday night whether the school still has the mation eagle feathers, Associate Chancellor Robin Kaler said. The chief mascot has been a source of turmoil for years. Many American Indians complain it demeans them, while supporters argue that Student Alumni it honors American Indian contributions to Illinois. In 2005, the NCAA decided that Illiniwek and his dance are “hostile and abusive” Council meeting toward American Indians, and barred Illinois from hosting postseason sports. • 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Student Center, Kaskaskia room • Update on upcoming events POLICE REPORTS A theft from a motor vehicle of an SIUC parking decal occurred at noon Tuesday. National Association of There are no suspects at this time. Black Journalists • 6 p.m. Monday at the Communications CORRECTIONS Building, Room 1244 If you spot an error, please contact the DAILY EGYPTIAN accuracy desk at 536-3311, • First general meeting of the year ext. 253. • Contact Gina Ford at 773-793-8976 for more information

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Sean McGahan DAILY EGYPTIAN “I think the more compe- As students returned to tent students can get in classes this week, many received the usual warnings against com- writing, the less likely mitting plagiarism. they are to plagiarize and “They just said ‘don’t do it,’” Shamike Jenkins, an unde- they’re also more likely to cided freshman from Chicago, gain confidence. described. “They’re like, ‘you — Jane Cogie already know the typical director of the Writing Center rules.’” Those rules may change by The Student Conduct Code the next time Jenkins hears the defines plagiarism as “represent- spiel, depending on the deci- ing the work of another as one’s sion of a committee that held own work.” The SIUC Employee’s its first meeting during winter Handbook defines it as “a repre- break. sentation of another’s work as one’s The group — a nine-mem- own.” ANTHONY SOUFFLE ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN ber task force assembled in The committee is scheduled to Isiac Sullivan, a junior from Chicago studying information system technologies, works to convert December to address intellec- submit its report to the BOT by textbooks to electronic files Thursday afternoon at the Disabled Student Services office in Woody Hall. tual dishonesty and plagiarism the end of the semester, Adkins policies throughout the univer- said. sity system — is still in the early Writing Center Director Jane stages of discussion, Chairman Cogie said she thinks the discus- Lain Adkins said. sion about plagiarism is one that Brainwaves in action “We’re in the first grade needs to take place. right now,” said Adkins, direc- She said workers at the cen- Joe Crawford our processes,” Womick said. accessible, so I came here knowing tor of the University Press. “It is ter have witnessed a number of DAILY EGYPTIAN He said students enrolled in DSS that they had great services, and now a very complicated subject.” instances of plagiarism and are often need extra time taking tests I’m still here,” Stocking said. Adkins said the committee engaged in discussions about find- NASA-developed brainwave tech- or need extra copies of information She attributed much of her suc- is developing a working defini- ing different ways to deal with the nology is set to read minds at SIUC passed out in class. cess at SIUC to the help she received tion of plagiarism for the SIU problem. next week. T.J. Zweidinger, a junior from at DSS. system. “I wouldn’t be able to tell the Disability Support Services will Palatine studying political science, is “They’ve pretty much gotten me “We can’t study it until we percentage or proportion, but hold presentations featuring brainwave one such student. through my five years here,” Stocking define it,” he said. there’s certainly enough that that’s equipment and other new technology Zweidinger has cerebral palsy, said. SIU President Glenn one of the roles that the tutors can used to assist disabled students, said which impairs his vision and limits Interim Chancellor John Dunn Poshard formed the commit- play is that if they recognize that Jerimiah Womick, a graduate assistant the use of his arms and legs. He said said SIUC has long been ahead of its tee after announcing plans to there’s something that sounds like in the department. he uses the screen-reading program time in providing services for disabled address intellectual dishonesty someone else’s, then we can talk it Womick said the equipment mea- ReadPlease to complete his school- students. after the chancellors of both over with them and help inform sures a user’s brainwaves and makes work. “We were one of the first insti- SIUC and SIU-Edwardsville them,” Cogie said. the signal readable for a computer. DSS helps students attain a digital tutions in the United States, your were accused of plagiarism. She said while it’s hard to The goal is to allow copy of a textbook university, to say that a student with a Adkins said it is not the determine the writer’s intent, she people who can’t physi- For more information from a publisher disability — someone who’s blind or committee’s job to deal with assumes many writers plagiarize cally operate a computer Equipment presentations or scan indi- has some kind of ability impairment any specific charges of plagia- because of a lack of confidence to control one with their are scheduled for 5 p.m. to vidual pages into — they too could be successful in a rism. in writing. She suggested making thoughts, he said. 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday ReadPlease. The university setting, “ Dunn said. “I’m sure they’ll come up writing an emphasis throughout “But that’s pretty far off. and Thursday in the Student program then reads Womick said employers often in discussion, but our job is to curriculums as a way to curb the Health Center Auditorium. There’s a lot of work to be the text aloud. underestimate the knowledge they review policy and make recom- problem. done,” Womick said. Zweidinger said can gain from people with disabili- mendations to the system,” he “I think the more competent The presentations, which will focus he was drawn to SIUC because of the ties. said. students can get in writing, the on technology that assists students university’s reputation for accommo- “I think that they are narrow- Adkins said the group would less likely they are to plagiarize with disabilities, are scheduled for 5 dating disabled students. minded about students that have not make changes to existing and they’re also more likely to gain p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday “There is a DSS on every univer- disabilities and they don’t look to that university policies on plagia- confidence,” she said. and Thursday in the Student Health sity campus, but some don’t have the direction immediately,” Womick said. rism, only recommend to the Center Auditorium. technology, the resources,” he said. “We’re just trying to open everybody’s Board of Trustees whether [email protected] Womick said it is important for Courtney Stocking, a graduate stu- minds about this stuff and let them changes should be made. 536-3311 ext. 254 the faculty to be familiar with services dent from Arlington Heights studying know that there’s a lot of cutting edge available to disabled students. educational psychology, said she trans- out there that can make things just as “We’ve had problems in the ferred from Illinois State University easy for everyone.” past where the line of communi- because it did not accommodate dis- www. cation has been cut because they abled students. [email protected] siuDE.com didn’t know; they were ignorant of “I started off at ISU and it wasn’t 536-3311 ext. 259 4 Friday, January 19, 2007 WORLD & NATION News WIRE REPORTS I RAN House passes energy bill, finishes Iran takes tough stand on nuclear row TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad lashed back over the U.S. mil- ‘100 hour’ legislative marathon itary buildup in the Gulf, saying Thursday that Iran is ready for any possibility in the standoff over its nuclear program. Jim Kuhnhenn The president made clear he was not THE ASSOCIATED PRESS backing down in his tough rhetoric toward the United States, despite criticism at WASHINGTON — The home. Conservatives and reformists alike House wrapped up the Democrats’ have openly challenged Ahmadinejad’s “100 Hours” legislative sprint nuclear diplomacy tactics, many saying his Thursday with time to spare, voting Speaker of fiery anti-Western remarks are doing more to recoup billions of dollars in lost the House harm than good. royalties from oil and gas companies Nancy and roll back industry tax breaks. Pelosi, I SRAEL The energy bill capped a two- D-CA, Israel releasing $100 week drumbeat of votes on legisla- speaks tion that, while popular with voters during a million to Abbas last fall, awaits a sketchy fate in the news confer- JERUSALEM — Israel said Thursday it Senate. ence at the would free $100 million in frozen tax funds The House bill, approved 264- Capitol on to boost moderate Palestinian President 123, sets a conservation fee on oil and Thursday in Mahmoud Abbas — the first Israeli pay- gas from the Gulf of Mexico, attempts Washington, ment since the militant Hamas group won to recoup royalties lost because of a D.C. Palestinian legislative elections and took government error in drilling leases in CHUCK KENNEDY office last year. the late 1990s, and rolls back several The move came two days before MCCLATCHEY oil industry tax breaks. TRIBUNE Abbas heads to Syria for talks with the top “In the November election, the Hamas leader to forge a unity government American people signaled their wish established themselves as the van- denied amendments on the legisla- tion to extract a promise from Senate aimed at ending a punishing international for change — a wish for our coun- guard for the Democratic agenda. tion, an echo of Democratic com- Democratic leader Harry Reid of aid boycott. The talks have sputtered for months amid deadly clashes between forc- try to go in a new direction,” said But internal friction within both par- plaints during the 12 years of Nevada that the Senate would get a es loyal to the two sides, killing 35 people. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D- ties, the potential for partisan grid- Republican dominance. vote on legislation to give the presi- But Abbas’ scheduled meeting with Khaled Calif. “Democrats promised that we lock in the Senate and confrontation “We are short-circuiting democ- dent authority to challenge individual Mashaal of Hamas might be a sign that an would, and these past two weeks, we with the White House over the war racy here, and I think my colleagues spending items for elimination. agreement was finally at hand, though key have delivered on our promise.” in Iraq signal less, not more, legisla- on both sides of the aisle understand Republicans also insisted on obstacles remained. Democrats accomplished their tive production in the weeks ahead. it,” said House Republican leader attaching $8.3 billion in small busi- The $100 million is part of the tax early legislative goals in 87 hours, In the Senate, Democrats and John Boehner, R-Ohio. “I’m here ness tax breaks to a Senate version of money Israel collects for the Palestinian adopting new ethics rules and pass- Republicans on Thursday struggled today to ask my colleagues on the minimum wage legislation. The leg- Authority under partial peace accords, ing bills raising the minimum wage, to untangle a partisan knot that other side of the aisle to live up to the islation was written jointly by Finance including customs and value-added tax. expanding taxpayer financed research threatened to sink ethics legisla- promises that were made, to live up Committee Chairman Max Baucus, Israel halted transfer of the funds when into embryonic stem cells, forcing tion. The episode illustrated how to the desire to be treated fairly.” D-Mont., and the committee’s rank- Hamas won control of the parliament and more homeland security measures, hampered Senate Democrats are to For all its speed, the House leg- ing Republican, Charles Grassley. set up its Cabinet in March 2006. directing the federal government to impose their will with their razor- islation now enters the quicksands Reid has said he would support the negotiate for cheaper Medicare pre- thin majority. of the Senate, where Republicans tax breaks to pass the new wage N EW YORK scription drugs and lowering interest The past two weeks also took the already are displaying their ability to floor. But House Democrats have rates on subsidized student loans. glow off the cooperative tone both alter or slow down the Democratic objected, noting that tax legislation Jerry Seinfeld owes Democrats pushed the legislation parties set in the opening day of the agenda. must originate in the House, with $100,000, judge says through swiftly, denying Republicans new Congress. House Republicans Senate Republicans, for instance, the tax-writing Ways and Means NEW YORK — Jerry Seinfeld’s high- any opportunity to amend bills, and complained bitterly about being were trying to use the ethics legisla- Committee. priced Manhattan home is going to cost him more than he thought, about $100,000 more. A Manhattan judge has ruled the 52- Man pleads not guilty to year-old comedian owes about that much Oil prices fall amid as a commission to the broker who helped him find a town house on the Upper West Side that he and wife Jessica bought for kidnapping charges as large crude inventories $3.95 million in February 2005. Seinfeld had argued that the broker, Oil prices briefly inventories are above the upper end of Tamara Cohen, didn’t deserve the commis- parents suspect abuse the average range for this time of year. sion because she failed to show the West Gasoline inventories, meanwhile, 82nd Street brownstone on the Jewish drop below $50 Cheryl Wittenauer discuss details of his abduction and rose by 3.5 million barrels to 216.8 Sabbath, the day the Seinfelds wanted to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS see it. the subsequent 51 months he spent per barrel in U.S. million, above analysts’ expectations The Seinfelds looked at the house and living with Devlin. Winfrey said of a 2.6 million barrel rise. Distillate made a deal to buy it without Cohen after UNION, Mo. — The par- the boy told her off-camera that he THE ASSOCIATED PRESS fuel inventories, which include heat- they were unable to reach her and she ents of a Missouri teen told Oprah was “terrified” to contact his parents ing oil, rose by 900,000 barrels to failed to return their calls. Winfrey Thursday that their son during the last four years. N E W YO R K — Oil prices 141.9 million barrels, compared with The judge ordered a trial to determine hasn’t told them directly, but they The boy’s parents told Winfrey briefly fell below $50 per barrel analysts’ expectations of a 1.3 million how much Cohen should get. At 5 per- believe he was sexually abused dur- they have not asked their son what Thursday for the first time since barrel rise. cent, the total fee would be $197,500 and ing the more than four years he was happened on the advice of child May 25, 2005, after the govern- The EIA said inventories for both Seinfeld would owe Cohen $98,750; at 6 missing. advocacy experts, but are convinced ment reported larger-than-expect- gasoline and distillate fuels are at or percent, the fee would be $237,000 and “OK, I’m going to go there and their son did not contact them out ed jumps in crude oil and gasoline above the upper end of the average Cohen’s cut would be $118,500. ask you, what do you think hap- of fear for his life, theirs or other inventories. range for this time of year. pened? Do you think he was sexu- members of their family. Oil has dropped 17 percent Earlier in the day, prices were buf- L ONDON ally abused?” Winfrey asked Craig “There has to have been some- since the end of 2006 amid weeks feted by a recent cold spell in the and Pam Akers, parents of 15-year- thing held over his head,” Craig of mild winter weather in the U.S. Northeast region and forecasts of slow Heavy rain,winds hit old Shawn Hornbeck. Akers said. “There’s no way in the Northeast, a key consumer of demand growth from the International northern Europe Both nodded and said, “Yes.” world that if he was able to do heating fuels, and growing energy Energy Agency. LONDON — Hurricane-force winds and The comments were broadcast whatever he wanted to do ... there’s stockpiles. In lowering expectations for this heavy downpours hammered northern the day pizzeria worker Michael no doubt in my mind he would have The price for a barrel of light, year as well revising last year’s figures Europe on Thursday, killing 18 people and Devlin pleaded not guilty to charges (come home).” sweet crude for February delivery downward, the Paris-based IEA cited disrupting travel for tens of thousands — of kidnapping another boy, Ben Devlin also is under investiga- fell as low as $49.90 on the New mild winter weather that has crimped including Secretary of State Condoleezza Ownby, 13, who was found last tion in the 1991 disappearance York Mercantile Exchange but energy demand and weaker expecta- Rice, whose plane was forced to circle for week in Devlin’s apartment with of another Missouri boy who has spent only a moment below the tions for U.S. economic growth. 15 minutes before landing amid winds Shawn, who was on the show not been found, The Associated $50 threshold. It settled at $50.48, In its closely watched monthly gusting to 77 mph. Thursday with his parents. Press has learned. Devlin is the down $1.76 from Wednesday’s oil market report, the energy watch- The storms were among the fiercest Devlin’s attorney, Michael Kielty, “most viable lead” in the case of settlement price. dog forecast global oil demand to batter northern Europe in years, rip- declined to respond to the claim of Charles Arlin Henderson, who Jim Ritterbusch, president of growth this year of 85.77 million ping off part of the roof at Lord’s Cricket sexual abuse, saying he hasn’t seen was 11 when he disappeared in Ritterbusch & Associates, said barrels a day, down 160,000 barrels a Ground in London, toppling a crane in evidence in the case. “The only 1991 and has never been found, prices could continue to fall toward day. And it said oil demand growth the Netherlands and suspending travel on thing I have is an allegation,” he Lincoln County sheriff ’s depu- $47 in the next two weeks, unless last year was 120,000 barrels a day the Eurostar, the train service connecting said. ties said. the Organization of the Petroleum lower. Britain with continental Europe. Authorities have said that Devlin Investigators began re-exam- Exporting Countries calls for a Saudi Arabia oil minister Ali By early evening, weather-related acci- confessed to kidnapping Ben, but ining the 1991 case after Devlin’s meeting. Naimi, who earlier this week said dents had killed 18 people, including a 2-year-old boy hit by falling brick from a Kielty would not discuss that. arrest. Detective Chris Bartlett U.S. crude oil stocks rose by 6.8 he opposed calls from other OPEC toppled wall in London. Pam Akers said she did not said a witness saw a man snap- million barrels to 321.5 million, members for new cuts in produc- German meteorologists recorded know when Winfrey asked if her ping photos of Arlin before the according to a report by the Energy tion, announced Thursday his coun- gusts up to 118 mph, forcing dozens of son was tortured, but her husband, Moscow Mills boy vanished. Information Administration. try planned to increase its crude oil flight cancelations, prompting the national Shawn’s stepfather, stressed that Lincoln County deputies have Analysts had been expecting production capacity nearly 40 per- railroad to suspend services across a swath something happened to dramati- sent their leads to the Franklin an increase of just 325,000 bar- cent by 2009 and double its refining of the country and shutting schools. cally change the boy. County task force that spear- rels, according to a Dow Jones size over the next five years to keep Shawn said he was not ready to headed the hunt for Ben. Newswires survey. The EIA said pace with growing global demand. News Friday, January 19, 2007 CITY ELECTIONS 5 Seven vie for three City Council seats Alicia Wade on a whole would help accomplish Skills and talents Steven Haynes, 42 and the university if the two begin DAILY EGYPTIAN this goal. Pohlmann believes her strong Occupation: working cooperatively. “We need to academic background will help her Retail store management work at making Carbondale family Joseph Moore, 21 University-city relationship research issues presented to the and student friendly,” Lewin said. Occupation: Student at SIUC He said the city and school council, as well as her understanding City issues “Many see it as one or the other.” have established a good framework of finance and advance planning. “It’s Haynes said his main concern City issues to build on, but the relationship important to do advance planning to for the city was continuing financial Skills and talents “Carbondale needs to work on needs to continue to move forward. see where you’re going and how to stability. He said several stores and Lewin said her experience work- economic development,” Moore said, Communication between the city get to your goals,” she said. businesses that have been established ing in finance, public service and suggesting the city should encourage and school administration is the key, in Carbondale are a move in the right as an alderman is what she could people to frequent local businesses. he said. “We do a good job at reach- direction. “We need to keep pro- bring to the role. “Carbondale is He also sees working on long-term ing out to prospective students, but Paulette Sherwood, 62 moting positive economic growth,” my home, where I was born and planning, especially in terms of the we can do better.” Occupation: Executive pastor Haynes said. raised,” she said. She added that city budget, as well as making the at New Birth Kingdom Church would help her understand what city more pedestrian and recycling- Skills and talents International University-city relationship the city needs. friendly. “I bring a realistic and common “It’s better than it has been sense approach to city government,” City issues because of all involved, but there’s University-city relationship Jack said. He cited his experience “I’m concerned about the devel- always room to grow,” Haynes said. Name: Luanne J. Brown, age n/a “The city could do a lot more on the city council, his past student opment and image of Carbondale,” He said he hopes to see more student Occupation: Director of safety and to incorporate students into city status at SIU, as well as his involve- Sherwood said. “We should devel- involvement in city council meetings security at Carbondale High School government,” Moore said. He said ment in small business as giving him op the downtown area and make it and wants to see both the city and the city offering internships to SIU insight into the lives of many groups more inviting.” Sherwood said the the university grow and prosper. City issues students would be one way to help of people in Carbondale. northeast area of town is also not “My areas of primary interest are students have a vested interest in the given enough concern or consider- Skills and talents planning and zoning,” Brown said. community and help the city save ation. She also supports Smoke Free Haynes said as a life-long resident “If you take a map of Carbondale money. Mary Pohlmann, 62 Carbondale and has concerns about of Carbondale and student at SIU, and color code all of the zones, it Occupation: Retired physician how the city handles finances. he has the ability to see what is best starts to look like a patchwork quilt.” Skills and talents for the city. “I’m an individual who She also said coordinating the city’s Moore said his four-year experi- City issues University-city relationship has always been open and honest and youth activities and cleaning up litter ence in state government as well as “First of all, I believe the gov- Sherwood suggested there should there to listen to every concern.” to make the city more attractive are working in policy research would ernment needs to be responsive,” be a team of students from the uni- also concerns. be helpful in the position. He also Pohlmann said. She said her work versity working with the city council. stressed the importance of being well with Smoke Free Carbondale “There has to be a face to face inter- Elizabeth Lewin, age N/A University-city relationship informed on the issues. “You need showed people wanted such an ini- face between the city and the stu- Occupation: Retired, now a clinical Brown said the relationship is to be proactive and research things,” tiative passed, but the council was dents,” Sherwood said. “But we need assistant professor at SIU a strained one, and often both stu- Moore said. “I know some members non-responsive. She also said the to not let the university overwhelm dents and residents of Carbondale [of the city council] vote after hear- city needed to promote public health the city.” City issues don’t feel like they have a forum to ing the synopsis 2 minutes before.” and safety and establish a community Lewin said she feels the city voice concerns. “I wish it were much development plan. Skills and talents needs to protect residential housing healthier,” she said. “If you’re ever going to look through zoning and city planning. Lance D. Jack, 36 University-city relationship where you’re going, you’ve got to She also said economic growth is a Skills and talents Occupation: Entrepreneur “SIU plays a vital part in the look back at where you’ve been,” major issue. “The city needs to work “From a personal aspect I’m lev- vitality of the city of Carbondale,” Sherwood said. She cited her history on acquiring and retaining businesses elheaded, grounded and practical,” City issues Pohlmann said. She said she would with Carbondale as a place where for jobs,” she said. Brown said. “Having a cool head “Overall, I think it’s making like to see the city model after the she was born, grew up and attended with heated issues is an asset.” She Carbondale a more livable city,” Jack smoke-free environment of the uni- school as a main asset. Her work as University-city relationship also said her attention to issues such said. He said improving bus routes, versity and would like to see a stu- an educator and minister also helped A win/win situation is what she as a drop in both the high school bike routes and trails and recreation dent on the city council. broaden her perspective, she said. said could happen between the city and SIU enrollment is a strength. D AILY EGYPTIAN EDITORIAL BOARD DAILY EGYPTIAN Mark Edmondson Brandon Weisenberger Danielle Dalo EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR VOICES EDITOR

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OUR WORD Let’s get the facts straight — Part 2 The Daily Egyptian has full exclusivity on campus and related to the e-mail sent by received yet another response allowed the reporters, photog- a former USG senator, but from previous USG senator, raphers, designers and ad rep- in the email, Paulin attached Prescott Paulin. On Dec. 21, resentatives to obtain college all USG senators’ names as if 2006, Paulin sent a campus- credit. This is incorrect. The they agreed with these state- wide e-mail with incorrect student workers at the DE ments. Mustapha said USG statements that need to be receive no college credit for members were not informed addressed. their work. of Paulin’s actions, and that The issue stems from a Paulin also said, “Ad rev- Paulin acted alone. USG meeting held Dec. 6, enue simply becomes more In mid-November 2006, 2006. Paulin led the meeting valuable when you have Mustapha discussed with our with a resolution requesting exclusive access to 20,000 stu- editor about applying to be a a half page of space in the dents.” This newspaper is not columnist as a representative DE. With no hesitation, USG exclusive to this campus. Our for USG. The purpose of his President Akeem Mustapha job is to report the campus column was solely to inform exercised his first veto of the and city news to the student and report to the student body school year. body. of any important USG issues. Paulin did own up to his Unfortunately, Paulin will Mustapha followed the DE’s inaccuracies about the DE, not be able to read this hard request by applying for a col- including incorrect state- copy of the DE today because umnist position. ments such as how the student he has left SIUC and is With open arms, we accept newspaper is solely supported attending Babson College in Mustapha as a USG colum- by student fees. But he made Boston, N.Y. Over the winter nist for this newspaper with another incorrect statement break, Paulin sent his e-mail his purpose. Mustapha will in his email by saying, “The and ran off to Boston with make a great asset for the DE is directly supported by no interest in our response. newspaper. This new column advertising revenue that nears We are not responding for will inform the student body $1 million, but I argue that his sake, however. We are about important USG issues these are, in essence, indirect responding to get the facts that they need to know. We student fees.” Paulin con- straight. look forward to the USG tinued that because of this, Mustapha said he and communications featured in students have given the paper the senators of USG are not Mustapha’s column. ALEX AYALA ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN

STUDENT COLUMNIST Viewing the world behind bars for the fi rst time waited to walk through the first of ent section of the prison, some cells the maximum-security system three fourteen different religions. They COLLEEN LINDSAY many metal gates into the interior had bunk beds. I am assuming you guards are allotted to one inmate even have a medicine man come celind@ siu.edu of the prison. While waiting for don’t get to pick your roommate. to move him anywhere, even a few in. What surprised me the most the tour to begin, I examined the It sounds worse than taking your feet. The last two cells were called was the extent to which different piece of paper I filled out in order chances on a dorm roommate. the boxcars. Those who are unco- religions are honored. One cell was to be accepted into the prison. On The cafeteria looked similar to operative in the cells farther up are painted black to honor the occu- Have you ever been in prison the list of non-acceptable items any other. There were metal bars, isolated in the boxcars. The guards pant’s Wiccan religious beliefs. before? I have — last Saturday. I was food, medication, knives and, which formed a knee-high fence, give the prisoner food without ever I toured the various shop areas stood inside a cell and viewed the incredibly enough, explosives, metal to make sure the inmates stayed having contact. These prisoners where prisoners are allowed to world from within concrete walls. cutters and weapons. I guess they in line as they get their food. The do not have plastic trays; their food work. Starting wages were 12 cents Fortunately, the guards let me have to cover all their bases. If they tables remind me of an outdoor was given to them on Styrofoam per hour. Top wages that could be walk in and out, without bother- didn’t list it, someone would show picnic table, with everything ones. With plastic tray shards they earned were 40 cents per hour, and ing to lock me in. Less than four up with it. secured to the concrete floor. The could fashion knives. that was after several raises. hours later, I returned to society a The first part of the tour cov- food is arranged on a central bar, In contrast to the maximum- Even though I enjoyed the tour free person because, last Saturday, ered regular cells. The contents of with items like fried chicken at a security cells, the chapel is reserved and learned a lot, I prefer freedom, I went on a tour of the Marion the cell included one toilet, sink, separate spot in the back. Inmates for prisoners who have proven wide open spaces, choosing my Federal Prison. bed and an approximately four by are offered a chance to get a special not to be troublemakers. It had roommate, Mom’s cooking and It was very cold. The fog of yet four mirror. In the maximum- diet, such as kosher, to honor their tall, thin, stained-glass windows minimum wage. But, for those of another rainy day lay over the con- security system, which Marion religious beliefs. which reached up as far as I could you who are hunting for a room, I crete house and hundreds of rolls prison just came from, only one One of the last places I visited see. The room was tiny compared know where you can get a concrete of barbed wire that marked the inmate was allowed per cell. Now, was the maximum-security area. to most church sanctuaries, with space for nearly nothing. I can’t building as a prison. Once inside, the prison is changing to medium These cells are reserved for inmates probably forty chairs in the circular put in a guarantee on the neighbor- there was a long line of visitors that security. Because of this, in a differ- that are especially dangerous. In area. The prison recognizes around hood, though.

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“Susan“ and John have both been very kind in basically helping

us get off our feet, because our success is their success. — Rupinder Dhillon one of the new owners of Glassy Junction

of both worlds down here,” Susan RESTAURANT Karayanis said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Dhillon plans to serve strictly The name Glassy Junction derived Indian cuisine on the second floor of from his desire to create a warm and the restaurant, which he said should friendly atmosphere, Dhillon said. open in four to six weeks. Glassy comes from a Punjabi word for A second kitchen is under con- a small beverage glass and a junction is struction on the second level, and the a meeting place. Dhillon said he hopes dining area will be decorated in tradi- customers will come to know his new tional Indian style. restaurant as a place to meet friends for He also said he hopes to open a a relaxing meal and drink. third floor study lounge eventually, Dhillon, along with his father and but no time has been set for that area brother, purchased the restaurant and to open. building in December from Chicago Dhillon, 25, who graduated Underground owners Susan and John from the Saba University School of Karayanis, who ran the business for Medicine in the Netherlands-Antilles eight years. Dhillon said the Karayanis’ in August, said he hopes to retain have been vital in helping get the res- similar university — and business-type taurant up and running. clientele in the underground of the “Susan and John have both been restaurant. MELISSA BARR ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN very kind in basically helping us get Michael Batinski, interim director Phillip Garcia, a senior studying creative writing, history and science from Chicago, skate- off our feet, because our success is their of SIUC’s Department of History, boards Thursday afternoon by New Kahala on Illinois Avenue. Garcia has been skateboarding for success,” he said. said he has known John Karayanis for 10 years. Though Susan Karayanis retains many years and used to frequent the no stake in the restaurant she co- Chicago Underground to meet friends owned, she remains close to the busi- or chat with the owners. ness as a consultant for Dhillon, who “I stopped by there probably once has no restaurant experience. or twice a week after work and there RENT Karayanis said she would show was usually a lot of good people there,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “ We have every confidence it’s going to be fine by August. Dhillon how to run a restaurant and Batinski said. “ — Julie Payne Kirchmeier help prevent some of the early mis- He said he hasn’t found any place has been completed on the build- director of housing takes she made. After the restaurant with the same type of atmosphere ings and work has moved primar- opens, she said she would help plan since Chicago Underground closed ily indoors so weather and delay of the menus and compose the wine list, two months ago, but he said he would structural parts won’t be as big of $500 prepayment to their regular as material deliveries and weather including a sweet, white Indian wine probably try out Glassy Junction a factor. Bursar account. delayed the building’s opening, he that accompanies spicy food. because the underground would see “We have every confidence Twenty-four students can- said. She said the mix of traditional little change. it’s going to be fine by August,” celled their contracts during the “(The contractor’s) early pro- Indian food and American food in Dhillon said he also hopes to attract Kirchmeier said. delays, four of which graduated in jections indicated completion on the underground part of the restaurant other types of customers — such as Delays in Building I kept some December, Kirchmeier said. schedule,” Weber said. “However, should appeal to many tastes. students — by adding plasma screen contracted students from living University engineer Scott Weber due to events beyond their control, “The idea being that if somebody televisions and offering live music. in Wall and Grand because they said the delays to Building I were project schedules were adjusted.” really wants Indian food, but the per- graduated prior to its opening. typical construction delays, and that son they’re with can’t stand Indian [email protected] According to Kirchmeier, students he could not cite any specific issues. [email protected] food, then they can still have the best 536-3311 ext. 262 who graduated were credited their Typical construction issues such 536-3311 ext. 255 Gloria Bode says I guess I’ll DAILY EGYPTIAN have to get an iPhone now. ulse Features PAGE · RIDAY ANUARY P 9 F , J 19, 2007 www.siude.com/pulse Veronicolumn sion of a culture. It discusses the VERONICA HILBRING Caravan community and raises the level of plays a consciousness among its listeners. veronica_hilbring@ Originators of Hip-hop were Public show at Tres dailyegyptian.com Enemy, Grandmaster Flash and the Hombres Furious Five. in what Hip-hop today is Common, Mos used to be Yes, you have read correctly. This is Def and Dead Prez. Although they their weekly a column about everything entertain- are very talented lyricists, many young performance. ment. Discussing probably everything people of today probably have never The band that you hate but everything that I love even heard of them. is currently about music, movies, theater and real- Rap today is the formulaic substi- trying to ity TV. So for the rest of the semester, I tute that many of us buy and hear on determine will be living out my Carrie Bradshaw the radio. Even the rap music of the when they will (Sex and the City) dream of telling all past was more like hip-hop. Back in play again. of SIUC how I feel. the day rap artists were Kurtis Blow, My first column leads me to dis- the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff and DAILY EGYPTIAN FILE PHOTO cuss one of my first loves: rap music. Run DMC. That rap was about danc- Rap has long been a part of my life. ing, fun and having a good time. From listening to my brother blast Too much of our music is made Caravan wanders with no home N.W.A, to when I bought my first just to make money and lacks the pas- rap tape (yes, a cassette) Tupac’s “Me sion and originality from which the Band’s future larly, jazz fans could see Caravan to performing somewhere else against the World” and recently when genre was created. perform weekly. because nothing is set in stone I purchased Jay-Z’s comeback album Our rap music is the overexposed remains uncertain Matt Longville, booking man- yet,” he said. “Kingdom Come.” 50 Cent, the too-hyped Dipset crew ager for Tres Hombres, said the Caravan began its tenure at Tres Rap has grown from being con- and everyone’s new favorite rapper, Veronica Hilbring crowd began dwindling over time. Hombres in 2000. Although the sidered a fad into probably the most Lil Wayne. DAILY EGYPTIAN The result was less income, which lineup of the band has changed, hated, imitated and duplicated genre. Most of us are used to hearing made it difficult for Tres Hombres one thing that remains constant is So I ask: Is hip-hop dead? the worst of hip-hop: the old, tired, One of Carbondale’s only jazz to host the band’s performances. Goodwin. He is accompanied by One of rap’s greatest, Nas, has just played-out, regurgitating sounds of acts is roaming with no place to “If the bar is not making any Kuypers, who joined three years released his controversial new CD some broke rapper trying to convince go. A situation fitting for a band money, then we can’t pay them. ago, and Andy Novara, guitarist, “Hip-Hop Is Dead.” Nas has been us that he’s got six cars sittin’ on 26’s, named Caravan. You can’t expect good musicians to who joined last year. getting a lot of flak from other rappers surrounded by hoes with four gold Caravan, which formed in play for nothing,” he said. Goodwin said the band was in the game with this proclamation. chains on his neck. Carbondale, is a band that fuses As of now, the future of created after a friend approached If rappers were to actually take a Although I love to hear something jazz and funk together. They Caravan at Tres Hombres remains him about getting a group togeth- history lesson on the subject of rap and that makes me think while I’m at home held their last performance in up in the air. er and seeing if they attract an hip-hop, they would know that Nas listening to my stereo, I know that November and are working with Caravan and Tres Hombres are audience on a Monday night. might actually have a point. when I go to the party this weekend, Tres Hombres in an attempt to in talks about bringing jazz back “If you have something going For those of you who don’t know, I will probably be dancing and shakin’ bring jazz back to Carbondale. to Monday nights, though noth- on, people will show up. Make it hip-hop was founded during the disco to some of the most ludicrous and Tres Hombres was the location ing has been decided. Caravan a good product and they’ll keep age of the late 70’s in the south Bronx. offensive music in the world. But when for Caravan’s music each Monday. hopes to play on Wednesdays but coming back,” Goodwin said. The four main elements of hip-hop you’re at a party, who’s actually trying to With their combination of classic have yet to discuss details with While Tres Hombres was are MCing, DJing, graffiti and break hear a message? jazz and funk, Caravan’s drum- Tres Hombres managers. the only place where audiences dancing. Much of today’s popular rap I recognize that rap is a viable way mer, Wayne Goodwin said that Kuypers said that SIUC just could catch Caravan, band mem- music only incorporates one maybe for many people to express themselves Caravan’s music is not the jazz isn’t the party school it used to be bers can still be found showcas- two of those principles. and to obtain better opportunities in heard on the Weather Channel. and the bar and music scene has ing their skills in other bands in The Sugarhill Gang created the life. But there are ways to express your- The sound relates more to John suffered as a result. He said that Carbondale. name hip-hop in the classic song self without looking and sounding like Coltrane than Kenny G, he said. the jazz scene in Carbondale is Still the ever-functioning musi- “Rapper’s Delight”. It starts with “da a disrespectful clown. Nick Kuypers, bassist for dying. cians, Goodwin can be heard in the hip da hop, da hippity da hip hip hop But when asking yourself if hip- Caravan, said Monday is consid- Goodwin said the band is will- Ivas John Band, a blues band, and and you don’t stop….” hop is dead, remember what one of ered a “dead night” for seeing ing to find additional places to Kuypers is involved in different Many people confuse rap with hip- the true legends of hip-hop KRS-One live shows and while other jazz perform. projects, such as the Rumrunners, hop. says: “Rap is something you do, hip- ensemble acts performed irregu- “The possibility is always open a reggae band. To me, hip-hop is the true expres- hop is something you live.” Apple introduces long-awaited iPhone Constance Loizos iTV, what he described as a new way MCCLATCHEY-TRIBUNE to enjoy media on a big-screen TV. But the new phone was the star SAN FRANCISCO — of the show. Jobs started off by talk- Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the ing about how Apple was going to long-rumored Apple phone describ- reinvent the phone, and showed the ing it as a “revolutionary” product that crowd an iPod with a rotary phone combines a widescreen iPod with dial, which drew a laugh from the touch controls, a mobile phone and an crowd of faithful. Internet communications device. He then talked about what he Saying it was a “day I’ve been described as the problems of current looking forward to for two and a smartphones, including their keypads half years,” Jobs framed the phone and fixed control buttons, which limit — dubbed the iPhone — as the latest their flexibility. in a string of world-changing products The iPhone avoids that, he said, from Apple like the Macintosh and with a patented control surface that is the iPod. operated by a user’s fingers _ “the best The phone, he said, would use a pointing device in the world.” new interface that would avoid the The phone will have a 3.5-inch buttons on smartphones like the Treo screen and just one button on front. and be operated through a touch Jobs said that at 11.6 millimeters it is screen. the thinnest phone on the market. It The phone would also run on OS will have a 2-megapixel camera, and X, the Macintosh operating system, will work on the Cingular network. which would give the new device the A 4-gigabyte version will sell for flexibility and sophistication of Apple’s $499, while an 8-gigabyte model will signature desktop software. cost $599. Speaking at the annual Macworld The phones will ship in June conference in San Francisco, Jobs also and be sold at Apple and Cingular

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The Duplex by Glenn McCoy

Girls and Sports by Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein

By Linda Black Today’s Birthday (01-19-07). More money’s coming in this Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) - Today is a 7 - Conditions are chang- year, so figure out where to put it. Hiding it away is good; your ing in your favor, slowly. Continue to listen to what others want mattress is not recommended. and take notes, so you don’t forget. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21 - Today is a 6 - You’ve acquired day, 0 the most challenging. an abundance of data, but don’t rush to any conclusions. Cool, Aries (March 21-April 19) - Today is a 5 - Don’t argue with a objective analysis is your next assignment. person who has more experience than you. Not only is it disre- Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Your idea of spectful to do that, it’s also pretty stupid. who you are is changing. This is a natural thing. Don’t jump to Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 5 - Step up to the chal- a hasty conclusion. Maintain objectivity, and wait to see what lenge and admit the others rely on you. Steer them in the right develops. direction so they don’t waste your money. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 9 - Your full attention “The Daily Egyptian is the Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 6 - As you clean up is still required to get things flowing correctly. From then on, it your workspace, you’ll be amazed. New opportunities will beck- looks like the process is mostly mechanical. The money flows into key to any great civilization!” on from several new directions. Begin new investigations. your pocket. Cancer (June 22-July 22) - Today is a 7 - Your emissary is Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - Today is a 6 - Consult your most — Gusimus Maximus moving into a good position to lend you assistance. Your efforts revered advisors and your most well trusted friends. Since they’re have not been in vain. You’re getting help from the other side. probably the same people, a relaxed environment will be fine. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is an 8 - Your fierce determina- Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is an 8 - It’s not only what tion makes the most of these conditions. Continue to push your- you know, it’s also who you know, of course. In this case, who self now and you’ll be amazed at what you accomplish. you know really appreciate you, for what you know and who you Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 9 - Technical issues are. demand your attention and yes, you will have to fix things. Take it one step at a time, have patience and read the manual. (c) 2007, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME by Henri Arnold and Mike Argirion

Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words. Sudoku By Michael Mepham TABLO

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(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles:Jumbles: TANGYHEDGE WEARYMUSIC KOWTOWJOYFUL BRAZENALPACA Yesterday’sYesterday’s Answer:Answer: AHow good he place paid for theboaters freezer to take— a nap — Sudoku on your cell phone. Enter 783658.com in your mobile Web browser. Get a free game! 12/16/06 A“COLD” “NO WAKE” CASH ZONE © 2006 Michael Mepham. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. 14 Friday, January 19, 2007 DAILY EGYPTIAN Sports Track hopes to get boosted into season

Jim Nelson but the coach said it was more of an men’s side. DAILY EGYPTIAN exhibition for the coaches and athletes Saluki thrower Brenton Siemons, to gauge progress. a junior from Pittsfield, Ill., will be For the first time this calendar year Price-Smith said the Saluki Booster throwing in the weight and shot put Saluki runners, jumpers and throwers is where their season really begins. It is events. He said he wants to use this will be competing for SIU. also good, she said, because it makes meet to build upon in the future. The SIU Student Recreation the athletes work hard over break. “I enjoy doing this,” Siemons said. “ Center is host to the annual Saluki “The break was good,” Andrea Right now my goal is use this to help Booster indoor track and field meet Norris, a junior from Lisle, Ill., said. me do well at the conference meet.” Friday and Saturday. University of “But it’s harder to stay conditioned to At the Fast Start Invitational Arkansas-Little Rock, Arkansas State get ready for what’s next.” Siemons threw a personal best in both University, Murray State University, Norris, a sprinter, earned a personal the weight and shot put events. His Southeast Missouri State University best time of 7.61 seconds and second shot throw of fifty-seven feet, five and and Tennessee State University will place in the 60-meter dash at the Fast a half inches. His weight throw was have squads competing with SIU. Start Invitational. She sprinted to a 62-09.50. “Different schools will bring differ- time of 25.03 in the 200-meter. Price-Smith’s distance runners are ent talents,” SIU track and field head Norris will again compete in the lead by Saluki cross-country standouts coach Connie Price-Smith said. 60- and 200-meter dash’s as well as Mohamed Mohamed, a sophomore Among the teams in attendance, the 4x400-meter run at this weekend’s from Carol Stream, Ill., Kyle Monroe, Price-Smith figures Murray State will meet. a senior from Springfield, Ill., and Jeff bring a good throwing squad, Southeast Her goal is to break records this Schirmer, a freshman from Troy, Ill., Missouri State, a balanced squad – and year in the 60 and 200. Kyle Monroe leads a pack of solid Tennessee State with speed. She’ll have plenty of competition. distance runners, said Price-Smith. She This is the first meet of the com- This year 68 women from the six expects a strong showing from each. petitive season for SIU. schools in attendance, including SIU, They participated in the Fast Start will be running in the women’s 200m. [email protected] Invitational on Dec. 8, in Carbondale, Fifty-four will run the race on the 536-3311 ext. 282

the Salukis hoisted 28 three-point “They really tried to will us to a BLUEJAY attempts, hitting eight of them victory,” Lowery said, “but we really CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 — four by Tatum. The Purple Aces had to have other guys step up.” Senior guard Jamaal Tatum, who also shot 59.4 percent from the field After losing a game that SIU is averaging a team high of 14.7 and 63.6 percent for their threes. let slip out of its reach, Tatum said points per game, said in a postgame “You can’t win at home when the best thing to do is to move radio interview Wednesday that he you let people do that, let alone, you forward. and senior guard Tony Young talked go on the road in somebody else’s “We’re going to forget about with their teammates about playing building,” Lowery said. it and leave everything here in on the road. Tatum notched 29 points and Evansville and get ready to go play “We told everybody that it’s a lot five assists in the losing effort at Creighton,” Tatum said. different on the road,” Tatum said. Evansville and Young chipped in “Road wins are hard to come by.” with 11 points and a couple key [email protected]. In Wednesday’s loss to Evansville, three-pointers. 536-3311 ext. 269

GAMER S. ILLINOIS 63, CREIGHTON, 43 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 Thursday at SIU Arena SIU (10-8) 27 36 — 63 A 49-37 deficit was as close as Creighton (5-12) 26 17 — 43 Creighton got to the Salukis. SIU Individual stats With 8:23 left in the game, SIU was Top scorer: Jayme Sweere 6-14 17 pts. already in double bonus. Smith’s steal Top rebounder: Erica Smith 10 and transition basket at 6:51 drove the dagger through Creighton. Head coach Dana Eikenberg said Creighton Individual stats Top scorer: Megan Neuvirth 4-6 10 pts. the execution and focus was much better Top rebounder: Sara Cain 9 in the second half. “We made adjustments to No. 1, our TEAM STATS SIU Creighton Field goal % 41 30 energy, No. 2, addressing the rebound- 3-Point % 26.7 28.6 ing situation,” Eikenberg said. “We Free throw % 50 60 forced them to hit shots that they were Field goals-attempts 25-61 15-50 not ready to hit.” Rebounds (O-D-Total) 19-25-44 13-32-36 Steals 10 6 Turnovers 14 19 [email protected] 536-3311 ext. 238 Sports DAILY EGYPTIAN Friday, January 19, 2007 15 STATS OF THE 7 Saluki IInsidernsider STATS/ OFMEN THE’S BASKETBALL 7

The NFL conference round is on top this weekend. Who is heading to Miami for Super / OOTBALL 3 In theSIU SIU men’sF basketball Bowl XLI?  team’s 14 wins, the Salukis are

“It is hard to pick against the year Sean 3 36 

 Craig Coffin Payton and Co. have had in New Orleans. I averaging 66.9 points per game.

36 In SIU’sSaluki five kicker losses, Craig the Coffinteam looks

think we will find out that former Arizona 

JIM NELSON 17 Cardinals head coach Dennis Green was right ” toscores add twoan average more records of 55 points to his ever-

17 per game. when he said “The Bears are who we thought 43 growing list of accomplishments in ”

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they were!”. Tom Brady in the playoffs? That’s 8 Saturday’s 6 p.m. home game versus ’

dailyegyptian.com 43 all you need to know. Saints 27, Bears 18; . Indiana State. 8 Patriots 24, Colts 21.” ’ Coffin needs six points to pass former Saluki running back Tom 08 16

“The AFC has me torn — the Colts have . Koutsos’ school record of 307 points.

08 16 Koutsos played for SIU from 1999

Vinatieri instead of Vanderjagt, who missed 06 . numerous clutch field goals for the Colts, SCOTT MIESZALA . to 2003. 06 36

. If Coffin makes two field goals, including one in last year’s AFC Championship : that would’ve tied the game in the final min- he can also pass Ron Miller’s school scott_mieszala@ 36 utes. I could go on and on, but I’m running out dailyegyptian.com : record of 40 field goals. Miller, who

of room. I pick the Colts…but wouldn’t put 333 5 played from 1983 to 1986, was .

money on it.” 0 a member of SIU’s 1983 national 333 5

. championship team. 0 “In the NFC, I have to go with my home- MATT HARTWIG town team, Da Bears… However, this game will be a total disaster if Grossman chokes. Besides, Do you have questions for matt_harwig@ if the Saints win, the NFL has to be fixed, right? the Saluki Banter that you dailyegyptian.com In the AFC, Peyton Manning will continue to be one of the greatest chokers of all time in their want answered? loss to the Patriots.” E-mail [email protected]

SPORT BRIEFS MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Wichita State falls to Northern Iowa Jan. 20 Creighton 7:05 p.m. Jan. 23 Northern Iowa 8:05 p.m. WICHITA, Kan. — Perhaps it’s time for Wichita State fans to move Northern Iowa to the top of their list of most hated basketball opponent. The Panthers are making Jan. 27 Illinois State 2:05 p.m. Creighton look cuddly by comparison. Northern Iowa won for the third straight time Jan. 31 Indiana State 7:05 p.m. at Koch Arena on Saturday night, a 63-59 victory that also sent No. 16 WSU to its third straight loss. Feb. 3 Wichita State 1:05 p.m. That is a bad position for any team to be in. It gets worse when the next opponent is Feb. 7 Bradley 7:35 p.m. Southern Illinois. WSU (9-3, 0-1 Missouri Valley Conference) plays there Monday, a place the Shockers haven’t won in eight games. Feb. 10 Creighton 5:05 p.m. “We’re not getting any better,” WSU coach Mark Turgeon said. “We’re staying the same. I don’t think we’ve lost confidence — obviously losing three in a row is no fun.” Feb. 13 Missouri State 7:05 p.m. To avoid four in a row, the Shockers need to find some offense. Northern Iowa (11-2, Feb. 17 ESPN Bracket Busters TBA 2-0) made WSU forward Kyle Wilson work hard for shots. He scored 18 points and took 16 shots. The Panthers blanketed guard Sean Ogirri and he scored eight points on six Feb. 21 Indiana State 7:05 p.m. shots. Feb. 24 Evansville TBA The rest of the Shockers, save forward Phil Thomasson, didn’t do enough. “We just didn’t make plays down the stretch,” WSU guard Matt Braeuer said. “We had an eight-point lead early in the second half, and the next thing you know we’re down two or three.” WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Braeuer scored 10 points on 3-of-11 shooting. P.J. Couisnard, saddled with foul Jan. 20 Drake 2:05 p.m. problems, scored seven points. Ryan Martin added four. Guards Karon Bradley, Gal Mekel and Wendell Preadom combined to go 0 for 6 off the bench. Jan. 27 Evansville 2:00 p.m. “They had a great game plan,” Turgeon said. “They made certain guys try to beat them, and our certain guys couldn’t do it.” Feb. 2 Indiana State 7:00 p.m. The Panthers, down 34-26 early in the second half, slowly took control with their Feb. 4 Illinois State 1:05 p.m. defense. They led 62-57 with 43 seconds to play. The Shockers made one final run that came up short. Feb. 9 Bradley 7:05 p.m. Feb. 11 UNI 2:05 p.m. USSF referee clinic being held January 20-21 Feb. 16 Drake 7:05 p.m. For those wishing to become soccer referees, the Illinois Youth Soccer Association is Feb. 18 Creighton 3:05 p.m. hosting a USSF referee clinic Jan. 20-21. Feb. 25 Evansville 2:05 p..m. An entry level clinic will be in room 221 of Lawson Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. A recertification clinic will be in room 231 of Lawson Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mar. 1 Missouri State 7:05 p.m. both days. Those attending to recertify may attend either day. Mar. 3 Wichita State 2:05 p.m. Pre-registration can be done on-line at [email protected]. If you would like further information, call 559-9719.

Government could get involved in steroids probe PHOENIX — Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell warned baseball owners that a lack of cooperation with his investigation into steroid use will “signifi- cantly increase” the chances of government involvement. Speaking to owners at baseball’s quarterly meetings, Mitchell said he intends to interview active players and raised the possibility that Congress or other government authorities could compel testimony. “I believe it will be in your best interests, and the best interests of baseball, if I can report that I have received full cooperation from your organizations, and from others, in conducting this investigation,” Mitchell said in remarks that were released to reporters. Mitchell cited last week’s Hall of Fame vote to underscore the importance of his investigation. Mark McGwire was picked on 23.5 percent of ballots — far below the necessary 75 percent needed for induction. The vote was viewed by many as the first referendum on how history will judge an age when bulked-up players came under suspicion of using performance-enhancing drugs. Baseball didn’t ban steroids until after the 2002 season. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a series of hearings on steroids and pro sports in 2005 and 2006. Keith Ausbrook, Republican general counsel for the committee, said he’s almost certain Mitchell has not been in contact with the panel recently about this issue. “We’ve certainly been very interested in his investigation and what the results are going to be,” Ausbrook said. “If he’s not getting anywhere, we’ll certainly consider whether to re-engage in it.” DAILY EGYPTIAN Superbowl predictions: Check out Saluki Insider for Super Bowl XLI predictions, page 15

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WOMENS’S BASKETBALL Positive Energy

JIM NELSON

jim_nelson@ dailyegyptian.com

ecause of its national promi- nence and five straight NCAA Btournament teams, most people think of the men’s team when talking about Saluki basketball. Well, there is another team on campus that isn’t too shabby itself. Carlai Moore Three years ago, not many people dribbles past would believe that Saluki women’s bas- Creighton ketball would be where it is today. defense The last time the Saluki women Thursday eve- had a winning record was the 1995- ning at the SIU 1996 season, which they finished with a Arena. The record of 18-10. Since then, SIU aver- Salukis defeated aged only 7.6 wins per season before Head Coach Dana Eikenberg’s arrival. the Bluejays Only once did they finish higher than 63-43. eighth in the MVC. MELISSA BARR DAILY EGYPTIAN But, if you sit and talk to Eikenberg in her office, today’s record probably wouldn’t surprise you. Sitting down with the coach the day before her team played in front of a record crowd at SIU arena versus Missouri, I noticed something: This coach emits more Defense keys SIU win positive energy than any other coach I have met. Erika Smith’s double The defense coupled with strong After the Dana Eikenberg offensive play from sophomores Erica “ 2004-2005 sea- double key to victory Smith and Jayme Sweere led SIU to “My focus is just getting to the board and giving us son, her first at demolish the Blue Jays in the second SIU, Eikenberg second chances. Matt Hartwig half. — Erica Smith had a 3-24 record DAILY EGYPTIAN Smith said the team tried to set a sophmore guard/forward at the school, and tone within the first four minutes of paint by gaining a handful of second rebounding in the second half, too.” had lost 18 of her Junior guard Erin Pauk came off the second half. “Our focus from the chance baskets. SIU stifled Creighton’s offense last 19 games. • 3rd year at SIUC the bench Thursday night and deliv- get-go was defensive pressure.” Smith Smith led the second half charge in the second half, allowing only Now, appro- • Has tied last ered a three-pointer to give SIU a said. “My focus is just getting to the with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the four points during the first 9.5 aching the mid- season’s win total critical lead going into halftime, pav- board and giving us second chances.” game, while Sweere added 17 points minutes. way point of the with 10 wins ing the way for a 63-43 win over The Salukis outscored the Blue and seven rebounds. With just under 10 minutes to conference season, Creighton University. Jays 36-17 in the second half and four Sweere said the second half effort go in the game, Blue Jay guard Ally her team is one After visiting Creighton shot a players placed in double figures. was big after a rough first half. Thrall’s basket pulled Creighton game out of first place in the always- modest 36 percent in the first half, Utilizing the cross play in the sec- “We didn’t have as many shots within 12 points of the Salukis. tough Missouri Valley Conference, and the Salukis held the Blue Jays to 24 ond half, the Salukis shot 45.2 percent outside as we did in the first half,” is still alive for a regular-season confer- percent in the second. from the field and dominated the Sweere said. “We got better with See Gamer, Page 17 ence championship. There is still work to be done for the Saluki women, but they are on MENS’S BASKETBALL the right track. They are on the way to ending the program’s streak of nine consecutive losing seasons. They have already tied last years Salukis look to knock Bluejays from perch win total of 10. All of this is possible because of SIU has won last in which it closed the score to 64-63 Eikenberg’s positive energy. with 1 minute, 20 seconds to go The positive energy has resulted six vs. Creighton in the game. The Salukis had their in the teams’ play, which in turn has opportunities to cut the University resulted in more people paying atten- of Evansville’s late lead but instead tion to this team. People notice what Scott Mieszala lost, 75-68. is going on here, and they notice it’s DAILY EGYPTIAN Although Creighton (11-6, 5- something special. 2) sits in a tie atop the MVC, and This Saluki team, which last night After failing to escape Evansville the Bluejays own a 41-33 all-time beat Creighton 63-43, moved to 10-8 with a win, the SIU men’s basketball series advantage against SIU, the overall and 6-1 in MVC play. They team has a chance to regain the con- Salukis have won the last six contests are on a four game conference-winning ference lead against a longtime foe. between the two teams. streak. Their only conference loss is to The Salukis look to get back on SIU’s last loss to Creighton came first-place Illinois State. track Saturday when they travel to in the 2003 MVC Tournament. The Eikenberg’s positive energy is rub- play Creighton for a 7:05 p.m. tip last time the Salukis lost to Creighton bing off on her team. This is some- off. The game against the Bluejays is on the road was earlier that season. thing special and the more people to the last of a two-game road swing for This season, Creighton has two witness it, the better. SIU, and its fifth game in 10 days. scorers in the top 10 in the MVC — The students at SIU get free admis- “As a player you want to play seniors Nate Funk, with 16.4 points sion to all home games. There is a game games,” head coach Chris Lowery per game, and Anthony Tolliver, at tomorrow at 2 p.m. vs. Drake. The DAN CELVI ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN said in a radio interview after 14.1 ppg. SIU guard Wesley Clemmons takes a shot while being guarded by Drake afternoon time is great for families. It is Wednesday’s loss to the University Creighton lost Monday against Bulldogs’ guard Josh Young during Monday night’s basketball game the last home game until Feb. 9 for the of Evansville, “so you’ll get no com- Wichita State University, 62-59. Saluki women. The students are back plaints from our guys.” Funk, a guard, scored 16 points on 2-6 in conference play. last away win was against Drake on campus. Go out to the game. SIU (14-5, 5-3 MVC) is in 6-of-16 shooting and the center Creighton, however, is 7-0 University Jan. 4. You never know, that positive ener- third place in the Missouri Valley Tolliver scored nine points. The loss at home, and SIU has lost three gy might rub off on you too. Conference, coming off a painful loss dropped the Bluejays’ road record to straight road games. The Salukis’ See BLUEJAY, Page 14