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Eastern contin· ues search for new technology administrator

Jason Langenbahn Administration Editor A screening committee is in the process of choosing a new administrator to oversee Eastem's technology based systems. The Assistant Vice President for information technol­ ogy services is the general manag­ er of all informatioR technologies on campus including: computers, the campus computer networking infrastructure and computer labs. The committee began a search to 6.11 the void left by Bill Whitsman, the former assistant vice president for information technology services, who retired June, 14. "After a national search, everyone on the committee came up with eight names. The com­ mittee members summarized appropriate candidates and com­ pleted phone interviews for them," Kim Furumo, director of budget office, said. The screening commit­ tee, chaired by Furumo, then nar­ Photo by Geoff Wagner/ Photo editor rowed the group of applicants to five. Participants in the Illinois Girl State conference held a candlelight ceremony in the South Quad Friday night officially bringing to a close their week The group of five long activities. The ceremony followed a farewell assembly which took place earlier that evening in Dvorak Hall. include: M .K. Chatterji, the pre­ sent chief information officer for Ivy Tech State College in Indianapolis Indiana, who got his masters in electronics and com­ puter technology from Indiana Girls State closes week-long program State University. Anna Peralta Hines has By Felicia Martinez State voulanteer from Springfield, Lawrenceville High School said she Lt. Govenor, Vincent Razionale worked as the chief information Campus/Activities editor said the show is advertised to the is thinking about becoming a both spoke at the girls closing officer for the University of Texas citizens of Illinois to come watch. lawyer after being elected State's assembly. in El Paso from 1990-2002, and Dvorak Concert hall was filled Girls come to the event general­ Attorney during the Girls State Kevin Maleczewski, the gover­ she has a masters in sociology with applause and shouts from the ly not knowing anyone, but the week. "It was really exciting," she nor elected last year, made an from the University ofTexas in El Girl's State final assembly and tal­ events help them to know everyone said. apperance because he was unable to paso. ent show Friday night which ended by the closing ceremony. When the week begins, the girls speak at last years assembly. Richard Kogut, current the weeklong program. "I still talk co my roommate and are divided up into groups repre­ All of the boys were made hon­ chief information technology The assembly began at 7 p.m. she's from Rockford. So don't say senting themselves as mock cities. orary members of girls state during architect for Georgetown with staff members speaking to the friends aren't made," Ramona The girls for city positions the assembly. University in Washington D.C, girls aboutleadership.and the expe­ Hendricks, who participated in ranging from mayor to police chie£ High school girls were selected has a masters in computer meth­ rience they had together. Several 1972 Girls State, said to the audi­ "I had a blast. Our cities bonded throughout Illinois to come to ods from Brown University, sea.ff members said their farewells to ence who immediatley broke out and we learned a lot about leader­ Eastern to participate in the Providence Rhode Island. the girls with tears in their eyes. into loud applause. ship and the government." American Legion Auxiliary spon­ Gerald Kozak, the pre­ Following the assembly the girls, The program is designed to teach Elizabeth Cuda from McHenry sored, "Girls State." The American sent director and program manag­ whose auditions merited them a the girls about government, leader­ High School, said. "Mostly, we Legion Auxiliary has more than 30 er for the defense program at the place on stage, put on a talent show ship, and patriotism through learn how to make friends." volunteers to help with the week­ Ohio Supercomputer Center, has for the audience. assemblies and mock-elections. David Weist, the boys state gov­ long summer program. a masters in information manage Dianna Umdenstock, a Girls Brittany Lockhart from ernor elected during this year and See TECH Page 3 Campus housing to undergo renovation, repairs Plans include painting, elevator repairs, sprinkler systems By Felicia Martinez AllylastemNews ...... Elltern News· Ann Landers was popular for tack­ Campus The Dally Eastern News II published dally, forecast Monday through Friday, in Char1eston, Ill, ling serious issues in a fresh way· during fall and spring semesten and twice -kly during the aulM\lf tenn uc.pt dur- today ing school VIClllona or f"'J.II(' AGO (AP) - Ann Lander.; Howard will be distributed Howard said. "She wa" able to ~ exemlnltlona, by the atu· change with lbe times. There was i!iiJ;Q':vffa. dents of Eastem llllnols resonated wilh readers for nearly Monday. Lcdcrer's syndicator. University. Sublcrtptlon five Jecades because ~he evolved Creators Syndicate of Los Angeles. nothing dated about her opinions. price: S38 per semester, S16 for summer w1lh lhe ti.mes, wrote about topics said in a statement Sunday. She just made it her business to stay only, $63 all year. The Daily Eastem News 11 a member of The Associated Presa, which 11 lh:ll olbers shied away from and Ann Landers columns that current." entitled to exclusive use of 111 artl· ® never let her advice get stale, her Lederer had already completed will Lederer. who was known as cles appearing In thl1 paper. The Eppie. wrote about homosexuality, editorials on Page 4 reprtMnt the daughter said Sunday. run through July 27. "That will be majority opinion ol lh• editorial While Eslher Lederer won a the lac;t column with Ann Landers' abortion and AIDS in lhc column board; all other opinion pieces are signed contest to become lhe second Ann byline," said Richard S. she started writing in 1955 in the The Dally Eaatem Ntw1 editorial and butl· Tuesda nesa offices are located In Buzzard Hall. I Landers after lhe column's creator Newcombe. president of Creators Sun-Times. She switched Eastern llllnols Unlvt11ity. • I . died, it will not be carried on by Syndicate. syndication companies in 1987 and Periodical postage paid at Char1eston, It another v.riter after Lederer's death Creators will provide two new the column moved to the Chicago 81920. on Saturday. advice columns, one written by Tribune. ISSN 0894-1599. • I "She owned the copyright and Howard, .,.. ho has been writing the "Her warmth, wisdom and com­ Printed by Eastern lffinola Univt11ity, Challeston, IL 61920. she did not wish for the name to column Dear Prudence for the mon sense infonned and controlled I continue." Margo Howard said of online magazine Slate, the compa­ generations of Americans.'' said Postmastw: Send addresa changes to Thi Dally Eamm .._ her mother. "She felt it was very ny said. Peter Rowe, president of the Buzzard Hall National Society of Newspaper Eastern Rllnols Unlvenlty much associated wilh her." Howard, of Cambridge. Mac;s .. Charltlton, IL 61920. Instead a new column called said her mother's columns resonat­ Columnist'>. which ended its 25th Wednesday Ann's Mailbox wiU be written by ed with readers because she tackled annual meeting in Pittsburgh News Staff Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, tough topics and kept up with Saturday. Summer longtime editors of Ann Landen>. trends. Lederer·s twin sister. Pauline Editor in c:htel .. • ... _.. ,_,_Berlamtn TIA!y" News edaor...... • _ Enca Foltz Lederer died at the age of 83 "She was very brave about what Esther "PoPo" Phillips. al<>o known AclmlliStnltlon editor ..-Jason Laogenbalvl from multiple myeloma. less than she chose to get behind and she as Abigail Van Buren, follo\\ed her Photo editor ...... Geoll W&fTt8' caumpus ed tor ...... FefJcia Martilez two weeks before her July 4 birth­ went public about some issues lhat into the profession ar; writer of the Spons editor • .. • • .... • • . . • .. Erik Han day. A farewell column written by other people wouldn't have,'' Dear Abby column. Verge editor...... Matt Remels I Asst. design & giaptucs ...... open Sales manager ...... Kyle P&rry Promotions manager ...... open Business manager ...... Betsy ~elloft Bush plan for Palestinian statehood questioned Assistanl business manager ...... Amsnda Payne Student business manaoer ...... Luke Kramer Ed1tonal adviser and Publications adviser ...... John OaVld Reed Press SupeMSOr - ... • .... •.. -. Johnny Bough as president seeks opening for speech Subscliptlons manager Valene Jany WASHINGTON (AP) Palestinian Authority and stem­ peace plan soon. ''The important part of an effort to improve ties and Night staffJsummer Members of Congress and ming terrorism. thing is to have the United States separate young Palestinians from layout chief. • .. • Ben My Palestinian leaders on Sunday ques­ The thorniest issues - such as involved with the international the culture of suicide bombing. tioned President Bush's plan for an final borders, the control of community because we cannot do it ''That's a dicey proposition right imcnm Palestinian state and urged Jerusalem and the return of on our own with the Israelis. We now," said Sen. Richard Shelby, R­ stepped-up U.S. peacemaking refugees - would be left to negoti­ need a third party. and there's no Ala .. <;aid on ABC's "This Week." effom as Bush prepared to ations between Israel and lbe provi­ better than the Americans," he 'aid. of the interim state idea "I don't announce his Mideast blueprint. sional state. "l don't know what a provision­ know how you can create a Spo'1s layool. ·-- . Bush and his advisers talked Bush delayed an announcement al state means," said Sen. Joe Palestinian state at the moment over the n eekend about the details la'it week after cwo suicide bomb­ Liebennan, D-Conn .. on CBS·s with all of the violence lhat's going and timing of a long-awaited ings in Jerusalem that killed 26 "Face lhe Nation." "Either you're a on, all of lhe terrorist attacks.'' Photo n91t editor ·----- GeoH Wagner speech outlining his ideas. White Israelis and the Israeli army began state or not a state." Israeli Defense Minister House officials said they tentatively seizing Palestinian territory in the What's needed is a pennanent Benjamin Ben-Eliezer said "the planned the address for Monday West Bank. Palestinian state, Lieberman said, offer of President Bush will be wel· Copy editors ...... - ...... Ben Tully afternoon, but said they were wait­ Ahead of the official announce­ and the way to start is for Bush to comed if this will be under the feel­ ...... open ing for Bush to make a final deci­ ment, the administration's proposal send Secretary of State Colin ing !hat all of the terror activities is sion, and lhey cautioned that events was challenged by influential law­ Powell back to lhe region and have somehow calmed, or at least some­ Sports COl7t edrtor ...... Enk Hall on the ground could force a change makers and a Palestinian official. him bring the parties together one (does) something in order to again. Palestinian Cabinet Minister around the plan offered by Saudi bring it lower than it is right now." A senior White House official Nabil Shaath said his people would Arabia -Arab peace with Israel in Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon News night editor ...... Erica Fol!z reaffirmed Sunday that Bush will greet Bush's proposal for interim exchange for a Palestinian state on Peres said he wouJd embrace an outline a step-by-step proposal for status "positively," but he was land Israel won in 1967. interim state proposal. "I think the establishment of a Palestinian state skeptical about its central provi­ "It's important that the president whole region is awaiting the speech To reach us contingent on democratic reforms. sion. get back on the field here," he said. of lhe president As a matter of fact, By foot: The Daily Eastern News It would create a Palestinian state ''There is no such a thing as a "'The problem here is that this is things are being hold up because is located In the south end of within provisional borders late this provisional state," he said on "Fox going nowhere." Lieberman pro­ there is this expectation for the Buzzard Hall, which is at year or early next year. provided News Sunday.'' posed substantial U.S. economic announcement by the president," Seventh Street and Garfield !hat enough measurable progress Still, Shaath said he was eager aid to Palestinians and said he Peres said. Avenue next to the Tarble Arts has been made in refonning the for the United States to lay out a wouJd allow more into America as Center and across the street from the Life Science Building. By phone: (217) 581-2812 Methodical anthrax investigation isn't pro­ By fax: (217) 581-2923 By mail: ducing results quickly enough for everyone The Daily Eastern News Buzzard Hall WASHINGTON (AP) - The widen the pool of potential sus­ "This hits home in my heart," more, gives credence to che theory Eastern Illinois University anthrax investigation is producing a pects. she said on CNN's "Lale Edition." that the mailer had links to a micro­ Charleston, IL 61920 body of knowledge about the dead­ "Eventually we will know these In a swipe at the effort being biology laboratory and casts doubl By e-mail: ly genn but it has not led to an things," said House Majority poured into creating a Homeland on the idea that the attacker tapped arrest. and that is drawing a hint of Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas. "But Security Department, she said offi­ a limited supply of an old lab sam­ Editor In chief Ben Tully frustration in the capital. we must be diligent, thorough, per­ [email protected] cials should spend less time reorga­ ple. 'That anthrax killer is out sistent and patient." nizing themselves and more on Republican Sen. Richard Shelby News editor Erica Foltz [email protected] there," Democratic Sen. Barbara Eight months after the attacks by going after the bottom line: crush­ of Alabama, appearing with Campus editor Felicia Martinez Boxer of California said Sunday. mail killed five people, standard ing al-Qaida and finding the Graham on ABC's 'This Week." [email protected] "We need to nab this person." investigative techniques have not anthrax killer. said the attacker "could be someone Admin. editor Jason Langenbahn The hunt involves highly com­ cracked the case. special genetic 'These are things we must do," working in a lab even today" who is ~edu plex science and results should not fingerprinting did not yield resuJts she said. "I have to say we just need capable of getting or making more. Verge editor Matt Rennels be expected quickly. other lawmak­ and other scientific melhods are a renewed effort to keep our eye on Authorities have said the mailer JUSla [email protected] ers said. ''It's just a very tough being explored. both of these things.'' is probably a male loner, wilh sci­ case," said Democratic Sen. Bob The office of Senate Majority _ Scientists now have concluded entific knowledge, a grudge against Graham of Florida, chairman of the Leader Tom Daschle, where an that the anthrax sent through the society and a familiarity with the Senate Intelligence Committee. anthrax-laced letter was found. mail was less than two years old. Trenton, N.J., area, where the let· He said investigators have shares a ventilation system with The New York Tunes reported ten> were postmarked. They do llOI learned "anthrax. is not as difficuJt Boxer's quarters and members of Sunday. know whether he is American. to construct or compound as we had her staff were put on an antibiotic The finding indicates that who­ thought it to be," a finding bound to for 60 days as a precaution. ever sent the germs could make Monday, June 24, 2002 3 Tech From page I program at the Ohio 3upen.. omputcr Center. has a mas­ rer!> in infonnation management trom Marymount University In Arlington. Virginia Robert Teague. the current asso­ ciate \'ice prcsidcm for inforrnauon technology at Salt Lake Community College, Sale Lake City. Utah. hold~ a masters degree in coruoutcr methods from rhe Univer!>lty of California. Las Angeles. The candidates will face day-long interview process· including meetings with Jeff Cooley, vice president for business affairs. the business affairs council. deans and directors. and the infor­ mation technology services staff. Each candidate's day of inter­ views will close with a half hour meeting with the screening com­ mittee. Intel'\ iews started June, 20 and are expected to conclude July. 2. The committee will examine each applicants strengths and weaknesses after the day long interview process and should make a decision by July 9. The comriii.ttee will give their Photo by GeoffWagner/phoro edior recommendation to Cooley who will make the final decision. Calving a great time It is not known at the present Casey Coon, a junior physical education major, enjoys a work out at the Student Recreational Center. The rec is offering a number of different activites time how soon a l-bosen applicant for students to participate in the this summer including aerobics, step class, and various intramural team sports to begin during the second four week ses­ may be able to start sion. Allegations against Daniels complicate Illinois GOP troubles

SPRINGFIELD, ill. (AP) - not really following the rules," said at Ryan's secretary of state office But internal House GOP docu­ animal," Saviano said. Republican candidates already Chris Mooney, political science were illegally helping the House ments, first reported by Crain's 'The rules have been pretty loose faced the daunting task of running professor at the University of GOP on state time in 1996. Another Chicago Business magazine, sug­ in both parties for some time," said for office while a cloud of scandal illinois at Springfield "Once you included bribery charges against a gest the staffers did not make all Sen. Dave Syverson of Rockford, a surrounded their governor. Now get that image, it's hard to get rid of direct mail consultant who often those visits. member of the GOP central com­ they face the same problem with that and it's easy for their oppo­ worked for the House GOP. The expense report might show mittee. their party chairman. nents to play off of it" Rep. Angelo "Skip" Saviano, a a staffer at Mokena while the inter­ Syverson noted House Speaker State Republican Chairman Lee Jim Ryan's Democratic opponent member of the Republican State nal documents showed the staffer Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, Daniels, who is also the GOP leader already is trying to make political Central Committee, acknowledged visiting nearby Tmley Park, where gave many of his legislative in the illinois House, faces allega­ points off the issue. the party's problem. there was no incumbent lawmaker employees big bonuses shortly tions that his staff did campaign Rod Blagojevich has challenged '1t certainly doesn't help from a but there was a Republican legisla­ before they left the state payroll to work on state time and filed false Ryan to return campaign donations perception standpoint with the tive candidate. Or staffers might do political work. reports to cover their activity. he has accepted from Daniels and to cloud we have over our head right report visiting Rockford while the Daniels has asked Attorney "cut his ties to ... ringleaders of the now," said Saviano, R-Elmwood internal list showed them staying at General Jim Ryan the latest allegations of illegal, unethi­ Park. the Chicago office. He warned Democrats against start­ Republican nominee for governor cal behavior." The allegations involve the state Daniels said he would not con­ ing a "game of who is more of a - to investigate. Blagojevich had been running employees Daniels controls in his done any of his employees doing crook than the other person. I don't So at the very time Ryan is try­ campaigns showing Jim Ryan side position as House minority leader. political work on state time or think the public wants that." ing to distance himself from Gov. by side with George Ryan. Last These employees usually work claiming expense money under Daniels also said Republicans George Ryan's corruption prob­ week, his Web site began showing in Springfield and Chicago and are false pretenses. But he said he can­ will be aggressive on the issue of lems, he is pulled into a debate on Jim Ryan and Lee Daniels side by supposed to do legislative work, not not control everything his employ­ ethics. "We're not going to sit there the party chairman's conduct. side. political. But they made hundreds ees do. and take unfounded comments or Republican legislative candi­ The federal investigation of of visits to politically vital legisla­ Other lawmakers acknowledged allegations," he said. dates might face questions about George Ryan and his aides also has tive districts during the spring and political work by legislative The Republican State Central Daniels and whether they have touched on House Republican cam­ summer of 2000. employees is a fact of life in Committee is creating a committee accepted improper political assis­ paigns, although Daniels and his For instance, nine staffers Springfield. to look at possible changes in state tance from state employees. staff have not been accused of claimed to visit Mokena, where "From a perception standpoint, ethics laws, as well as a "truth 'The Republican Party is start­ wrongdoing. Rep. Renee Kosel faced a tight we've got to work on educating the squad" to respond to Democrats. ing to get that image in this state of One indictment said employees race, a total of more than 300 times. public that it's just the nature of the Make your business soar Advertise in The Daily Eastern News The Daily Eastern News Arts Channel: a programming hell • • Why must we be subjected After viewing The Arts «Why must we to watching endless hours of Channel this weekend, I have this dribble? be subjected to Op1n1on come to the conclusion that The arts channel has so something at that station needs to watching endless much potential to be some­ be changed hours of this thing spectacular, but fails to The programming selected for live up to even the lowest this station is rather bizarre in its dribble?" expactations. page format. My solution to the problem The station has these weird would be to change the pro­ Monday, June 24, 2002 programs on it from the 1920s, Guest columnist gramming format to strictly 1930s and these foreign shows 1950s and 1960s beach movies. that never make any sense or don't If they must play Page 4 really have a place on any TV station's schedule. something old, The Arts Channel should play non-stop Almost every show is in black and white, of poor quality movies that immortalize screen and musical ledgends such as and/or requires a translator in order to view. Elvis Presley, Fabian, Annette Funicello, and Frankie Avalon. I don't think any of these shows or clips were mildly Who wouldn't want to have endless summer nights all interesting even when they were new. year round? Speedy trial Also, just what is thier progranuning schedule, ifthere is We should try and make this world a happier and kinder one? Do they just pick the wacked out programming at ran­ world by spreading the pop culture of the 1950s and 1960s. dom? The beach movie is the perfect antithesis to the drab Let's say I did want to see an opera singer from the 1970s world of avante garde, claymation disasters featured on The needed for all wailing away in a haze of poor sound quality and grainy film. Arts Channel I still wouldn't have any idea what time it was on, because Ifany program directors from The Arts Channel are lis­ there is no rhyme or reason to the time and day the clips or tening, please, liven up the summer by putting on the good Editors Note: This editorial qriginally ran on April 8, 2002. programs on the station are aired. old programs including a schedule ofwhen they will be I don't know who watches this channel regularly, but I aired. The murder trial of Anthony B. Mertz has once again would suspect the station is losing money every day. been delayed. For the second time, the case that has caught The Arts Channel must be the bargain basement of all television stations. the attention of the entire community has been pushed Why must we be short changed in our television pro­ back, this time, again, because the defense is not prepared gramming? We pay our cable bill for these programs and to go to trial. K.> ,..... should demand only the best quality from them. And, for a second tlme, the community will wait for Does anyone actually sit on their couch all day waiting for • Chris Christianson is a theater major and a guest columnist for some kind of closure. Coles County Circuit Judge Dale thier favorite little clips to randomly be aired. The Daily Eastern News. His e-mail address Columns are the Cini granted the continuance on April 2, and he expressed Most of the movies or shows are creepy-starring long dead opinion of the author. displeasure in doing so. or half-dead actors. The trial was supposed to begin on April 15. The begin­ ning trial date, before the fust continuance was granted in December, was Jan. 22. Cini said he granted the second Seperation of church and hate continuance to avoid a due process violation. It is very important that no such violations occur, and This column was originally published in ------foreign policy, the vast that the trial is handled properly, to ensure the most accu­ the Daily fffini Mon April, 27, 2002 majority of Muslims sur- rate verdict. Mertz deserves a fair trial, as do all American The Other Perspective veyed, 6 percent, told a citizens. ------recent Gallup poll they Also, the community, the family and friends of Shannon saw this first hand following the recent believe the attacks against the World Trade McNamara should demand a fair trial, in order to ensure By Bill Cleeland murder of Daniel Pearl in Pakistan. Center and Pentagon were "morally unjus­ thatjusticeisserved. I logged onto America Online and went tified." But, for both groups, a speedy trial also should be a goal Guest Columnist to a message board to see what people's Muslim leaders also have voiced their Mertz is guaranteed one by law, and the community desires reactions were to the journalist's gruesome disgust at anti-American terrorism, insisting one for the sake of closure. death. It violates Islamic law. The murder occurred almost nine months ago. Any fur­ Last Wednesday, a Palestinian woman What I read was both surprising and Saudi Arabia's top cleric, Sheikh Saleh set off a bomb at an Israeli checkpoint, disgusting. ther delays will just prolong the pain for McNamara's fami­ al-l.ahidan, said: "Killing a person who has blowing herself up and injuring five others. One guy, who called himself Large not committed a crime is one of the major ly and friends. Also, ifMertz is found to be not guilty, an Israel responded by attacking a Palestinian Larry, posted the subject heading, sins and terrible crimes ... What happened innocent man will have sat in a jail cell for almost a year. refugee camp, killing 12 and wounding "Muslims suck! Kill one for Daniell" in America is ... undoubtedly a grave crimi­ And, if this trial doesn't result in a guilty verdict, there dozens more. He went on to say "Kill every last one! nal act, which Islam does not approve of may be no leads to follow after a year-long trial. It was just another typical day in the And show no dam (sic) tolerance for Islam and no one should applaud.· For the sake of the community, family and friends of Middle East, where suicide bombings and or Muslims. And I mean worldwide!" Today there are two billion Christians, Shannon McNamara, and for Mertz, a speedy trial must military incursions are becoming a way of Another poster wrote: "The U.S. gov't one billion Muslims and 15 million in take place. No further delays should happen. If the current life. should give all Muslims in this country a the world. defense is incapable of handling the workload they have Also on Wednesday, in nearby Pakistan, choice: Get out and stay out or face the rrs ironic that these three faiths - the been given, then new representation should be sought, and 11 Shi'ite Muslim worshippers were same execution as Pearl." ones that seem to be the most at odds - provided, to get this trial underway. gunned down in a mosque. It was the sec­ There were probably dozens of mes­ are also the ones who are the most similar sages similar to these on the board. I'm There is no reason that anyone should have to wait any ond attack on Shi'ltes in the predominantly to each other. Sunni nation in the past week. sure most were from a handful of crack­ All three believe in a single God; all longer. Across the border in India, Wednesday pots who just wanted to cause trouble. three have similar religious practices, and saw 58 Hindu nationalists burned to death And, of course, many outraged AOLers all three trace their roots back to the Old • The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily on a train by a mob of Muslim militants. wrote messages condemning these opin­ Testamenfs Abraham. Yet, just as three · Eastern News. Angry Hindus responded by setting fire to ions. But it made me question how tolerant squabbling siblings, we can't seem to rise Muslim homes, killing 38 people. America actually is. above our differences to appreciate what Communal violence killed more than lrs often said that more wars have we share. 300 people of both faiths in the ensuing been fought over religion than any other Everybody has prejudices Today's quotes days. reason. I don't necessarily buy Unfortunately, thafs part of what makes us Not exactly a blue ribbon day for reli­ that. lrs not the religions that are the prob­ human. gious tolerance, was it? lem; it's the extremists who twist their faiths But when we let them consume us and It might be tempting for some of us in into becoming vehicles of hatred against start believing other religions (or races or the United States to roll our eyes and say other beliefs. cultures) are inferior, it dehumanizes peo­ we're "above" such religious conflict or that Take the crusades of the Middle Ages, ple who are different than us. Freedom of speech and freedom of action are it's too bad "they" couldn't be more like "us." perhaps Christianity's darkest hour. And that leads to whars going on in the meaningless without freedom to think. And there But that would be ignoring the thousands The European monarchs who led the Middle East and India and even right here is no freedom of thought without doubt. of hate crimes perpetrated against non­ charge against Muslims in the Holy Land in the United States. Christians in the United States every year. obviously hadn't been reading their Bibles. In the days immediately following Sept. If they had, they would have discovered It Bergen Evans 1904-1978 11, Arab-American groups reported more urges Christians to peacefully "go and than 350 cases of violence against make disciples of all nations; not to "go out Muslims. and butcher everyone who doesn't agree Anti-Muslim agitation in the United with you.• States tends to increase following interna­ Likewise with Islam. Despite the Arab tional events involving the Islamic world. I world's clear dissatisfaction with America's EDITORIAL BOARD LmERS TO THE EDITOR- The Daily Eastern to edit your letter. so keep it as concise as pos.sihlc. News accepts letters to the editor addres.sing local, Letters can be sent to Thi! Daily Emtern Ntws at The Dally BENJAMIN TULLY Editor in chief state, national and international issues. Ther 1811 Buzzard Hall,Otarleston IL 61920; faxed to ERICA FOCTZ News editor should be I~ than 250 words and include the 217-581-2923; ore-mailed to JASON LAGENBAHN Administration editor author's name, telephone number and address. [email protected]. astern News Students should indicate their year in school and EDITORIALS - The Daily &wern Nc11~ prints FELICIA ~TINEZ Campus editor , ··Tell the truth and don't be afraid." major. 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Inside Braves have little trouble with Sox. Page 7 Castillo stopped at 35 games. Page 7 8 Men's Basketball adds Wunder gains three new recruits needed depth CHARLESTON - Eastern definitely be a plus," Wunder said. One transfer athlete and two from high school to join the Illinois University women's basket­ Diener, a Jong-range sharp· ball coach Linda Wunder signed shooter, broke several Fond du Lac Samuels Squad after signing letter of intent to EIU two additional recruits for the High School records on her way to CHARLESTON - Eastern Illinois University Team All-State, two time Arlington Heights Daily upcoming 2002-2003 season. earning First Team All-Wisconsin Head Basketball Coach Rick Samuel~ has announced Herald All-Area and will compete in the summer Brigid Barrett, a transfer from the honors her senior year. The two­ the signing of three basketball recruits. IBCA All-Star game. College of DuPage, and Rachel time First Team All-Fox Valley Two of the recruits, David Roos, 6-5 junior forward, "Joe has excellent size for a point guard. He sees the Diener will play for the Panthers Conference pick was also named and freshman Joey Cortez, 6-4 point guard, are eligible court extremely well. His open court passing and vision next year. all-state her sophomore (fourth immediately of the court is as good as any high school point guard Barrett, a 5-4 point guard, team) and junior (third team} years. Emanuel Dildy, 6-0 junior point guard, is transfer- I've seen ... and he's going to be physical enough to take helped DuPage capture the 2002 Wunder said having another ring from New Mexico State. Due to the NCAA people to the basket," Samuels said. JUCO Division Ill national cham­ three-point threat with the gradua· Division I transfer rule, he will have two years eligibil- "He's also really creates problems defensively with pionship. She was named the Most tion of~lichelle Lewis. Right now ity beginning in 2003-2004. his arm wing span. Joe hits the perimeter shot from the Valuable Player at nationals as top­ one of her biggest strengths is being A fourth recruit, Josh Gomes of Frankfort Christian key very well but we hope to improve his overall seeded DuPage finished the season such a good long-range shooter," High School, who signed last fall, led hi!> team to the perimeter shooting skills." 27-4. said Wunder. "We feel fortunate to national championship for Christian high schools this In two years at New Mexico State, Dildy started 12 During her sophomore year, get someone ..,vith Rachel's abilities spring with a 25-7 record. of 43 games averaging 3.7 ppg. His freshman year he Barrett averaged 6.0 points, 4.6 at this point of the signing season. "We believe these signees filled our talent needs in averaged 9.8 ppg and 3.5 assists. At Notre Dame prep assists, and 3.4 steals per game. She She comes from a basketball fami· critical areas," said Samuels, who enters his 23rd year at school in Fitchburg, MA, he averaged over 13 ppg in joins an eastern squad that battled ly, her brother starts at Marquette Eastern. 2000. through most oflast season without and two cousins play basketball at Roos was named to the Collegiate Conference of He played his first three years of prep basketball at a true point guard. Wunder said DePaul and Saint Louis." Central Illinois all-league team this season, and last Chicago Mt. Carmel before finishing at King High signing a point guard was high on Barrett and Diener ;om year was chosen the CCCI 'Freshman of the Year.' School. As a senior he led King to the city champi­ their list. Mattoon native Megan Sparks and He scored 12.3 ppg with 6.3 rebounds, both second onship, participated in the 'Top 20' All-Star game and "We thought signing a point Lauren Sims who signed with best on a 29-8 team that placed fifth in the nation was nominated for McDonald's High school All- guard was very important. Ashley Eastern during the fall period. among Division II junior colleges. American. (Kearney) got some experience but Wunder sees a little bit of every· Roos walso was a two time Seu 1nd Team All- "Emanuel comes from a great basketball family. His she played in just three games thing in her third recruiting class. MidState Six Conference selection at r.uent rich Peoria father, Garland, coaches at Kennedy-King Junior before injuring her back, forcing "I really like our class coming in, Manual. College and his uncle, Tracy, played at Illinois-Chicago Lauren Dailey into that role. She there's a little bit of everything. In "Roos can shoot the three with great proficiency. and coached there as well as at DePaul," Samuels said. handled it well but that's not her Lauren, we get a forward that can He's s\tilled off the dribble. We hope to have the luxu- "Emanuel brings maturity and great leadership to natural position," said Wunder, score facing the basket. Brigid is a ry of playing him at both power and small forward," our program. He is very competitive and will fit into entering her fourth year as Eastem's true point guard while Rachel and said Samuels our system at either point or 'two' guard. Consequently, head coach. "Brigid is experienced Megan are both scorers with differ· "He will present some real defensive problems for he gives us great versatility because in one package we playing the point so we won't run ent strengths. \Ve should be better opponents because he is quick and can extend the are getting a playmaker and a scorer/shooter." into that situation again." not only athletically but also bas­ defense at the '4' position ... at the '3', he's hopefully Samuels said, "Even next year 1 expect him to have Wunder thinks Barrett's post­ ketball wise. this is probably the more powerful than players he's matched up against an influence on our team due to his leadership skills in season experience will be another deepest we've been since I took David is a perfect fit for our style of play and our needs practice. We definitely look forward to him helping us plus for an up and coming Panther over," said Wunder. "I feel we met for next year." two years down the road." squad. our needs for next year. Even Cortez set a Lisle career scoring record with 1,538 Gomes set a school record averaging 29.9 points "I think that title game experi­ though we still have many new points as a four year starter. He averaged 18.9 ppg this this year. He also set school records for most points in ence is really important. Even faces, the freshmen this year gained year and 18.1 as a junior. He shot 57 percent from the a game (41 on three occasions) and field goal percent­ though Brigid is new to our pro­ valuable experience. I think this field, and averaged 7.1 rebound, 4.5 assists and 2.8 age (68 percent). gram, to start on a national cham­ year that can happen again with steals. He was a McDonald's All-American nominee and pionship team then bring that this class and make us a better He was named IBCA Second Team All-State, chosen to the national All-Tournament team. experience to Eastern - in addition team." Chicago Sun-Times All-State, Third to her leadership qualities - will Loss of Kile too much for Cardinals CHICAGO (AP) - On a night when and we got beat. Jason Simontacchi (5-1) took the mound, siastic because all of our feelings were go· Darryl Kile was supposed to be on the "It is very possible that everyone has a trying to become the first St. Louis rookie out to the Cardinals family." mound, the St. Louis Cardinals mourned place for Darryl and can still concentrate on starter since Allen \Vatson in 1993 to win his Gonzalez had a solo shot in the s their lost teammate and honored him at the competing and winning the game," he :;aid. first six decisions. He lasted only four innings, and Alou hit a two-run homer in the same time just by taking the field. "I thought we did it.... He was a team­ while the Cubs got strong pitching from Fred McGriff added a sacrifice fly and "It was tough. Darryl is such a big part. mate. He's going to be missed every day, Kerry Wood (7-5) and homers from Alex single for the Cubs. When he doesn't play, he is on the bench," probably for the rest of our live:.." Gonzalez and Moises Alou. Wood (7-5) allowed just five hits Cardinals manager said. Kile, just 33, was found dead Saturday "Jason missed a couple of spots and they including Albert Pujols' two-run homer -ia "We missed him. He says things during afternoon in his Chicago hotel room. Dr. hit a couple of home runs and that happens in eight innings to get his first win in more the game. It was very difficult. h's going to be Edmund Donoghue, the Cook County baseball, no matter what the circumstance is," three weeks. His last victory came May 30 difficult. It should be difficult because he was Medical Examiner, said Sunday that initial La Russa said. Pittsburgh. Wood struck out four and wa1kal very special." findings of an autopsy showed he had "80-to- The game had an eerie feel from the out­ three. Kile's familiar No. 57 was everywhere at 90 percent narrowing of two of the three set. Organ music that usually tills the neigh­ Wood admitted that Kile was on · Wrigley Field. On the umps' hats. On the branches of the coronary artery." He $aid the borhood park during batting practice and mind. message board in center field. In the St. Louis blockage was the "likely cause of death." between innings was silent. The only P.A. "In the first inning, it crossed my mind. dugout where two of his jerseys hung by the The loss of Kile, a tough team leader who annoWlcements were to inform the 37,647 was his night to pitch and here I am" · runway door. On the Cardinals· shirt sleeves. never spent a day on the disabled list during a fans oflineups and player changes. Flags were out and picking up the baseball and he's And, most certainh; on his teammates' career that began in 1991, staggered a team at half-staff. with us anymore," Wood said. mind~. Their emotional burden obvious, the already aching from the death last week of "There was a lot of silence out there "It just didn't seem right to have to · Cardinals lacked the concentration Sundar longtime broadcaster Jack Buck. between innings," Gonzalez said. "You could about baseball and go out and play base night that helped them take over first place~ No Cardinals players were available for tell the normal play of the game was a little It's hard to be competitive in a siruation · the NL Central, losing 8-3 to the Chicago comment after Sunday's game. different today." that and stay competitive." Cubs. At a team meeting after Saturday's game Even , who usually incites the ~Otes: A moment of silence was obse The Cardinal:; committed two errors and was postponed, the Cardinals voted unani­ fans by sprinting ro his position in right field before the first pitch.... The seventh-· · appeared to be going through the motions, mously to play Sunday night. TI1ey took the like a runaway halfback before the first pitch, stretch sing-a-long was also canceled one day after Kile's shocking death. field with the support of Kile's 'vidow, who was subdued, jogging to shallow right to start replaced by a more stately organ version "We gave it evel')thing. ... If we hadn't told the team at a memorial service Sunday the game. "Take Me Out to the Ball Grune," altho played, we would have had huge regrets," La that her husband would have wanted them to "Everybody on both sides was thinking some fans still sang the words .... Simontac Russa said. "We came out and tried our best play. about it," Sosa said. "ltwas hard to get enthu- allowed four runs and seven hits.