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♦ Thursday, October 2, 1997 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT EDWARDSVILLE Vol. 50 No. 21
Growing pains SIUE resident population soars
■ BY ZHANDA JOHNSON first one,” said Dr. Narbeth of housing. “Another residence residence hall was felt when it He said that the first phase NEWS REPORTER Emmanuel, vice chancellor for hall will add another 500 stu was announced that there was will be completed next sum student affairs. “The only dif dents to the campus.” limited availability of single mer. The second and third This year, SIUE’s freshman ference is the size of the multi Schultz said another resi bedrooms in Tower Lake. phases will be completed later class is the biggest in 19 years. purpose room.” dence hall will have a positive Deluxe single bedrooms were next year. While renovations In 1978, there were 2,322 on Narbeth said the multipur impact on campus life as well completely eliminated. Schultz are being made, some students campus; now, there are 2,722. pose room in Residence Hall II as in the community. There will said that more single bed living in Tower Lake will be The increase of freshmen will be a lot smaller than the be more students taking rooms and deluxe bedrooms shifted to one of the residence has prompted construction to one in Residence Hall I. advantage of the University will be available in fall 1999. halls. begin on a new Residence The idea for a second resi Center and community busi Along with the new resi SIUE has been considered Hall. Residence Hall II is dence hall was brought up in nesses, such as grocery stores, dence hall comes continua a commuter college since it expected to open fall 1998. It early 1996. The first residence department stores and the tions and renovations of Tower was first built. With more stu will be located just south of hall opened in fall 1994. Cotton Wood Movie Theatre. Lake apartments. dents now living on campus Residence Hall I. “The first residence hall had This year Residence Hall I “The renovations to Tower rather than off campus, some “It will look exactly like the a major impact on campus,” and Tower Lake apartments Lake will be in three phases,” said Michael Schultz, director are full. The need for another Emmanuel said. see GROWING, on page 5 Student arrested in Tower Lake rape ■ B Y D A N IE L L E B E LT O N two counts of criminal sexual been out with a group of After this the alleged attack year. The last one reported was NEWS EDITOR assault, which is a Class 1 friends Saturday night in took place. in 1995. felony. Edwardsville, possibly cele According to the Alton According to the SIUE A senior at SIUE was “She allowed him in and the brating a friend’s birthday. Telegraph, the woman was Student Conduct and Student arrested in his Alton home alleged attack occurred.” said Conroy said that it was not taken to a local hospital to be Grievances handbook, if Greg Conroy, SIUE known whether or not the vic Monday for the alleged rape of examined. Scheub is seen as a threat an 18-year-old female student spokesman. tim and Scheub had known Scheub was held in Madison toward other students by on campus. According to Conroy, the each other before then. Both County Jail on a $75,000 bond. SIUE officials, he could be dis assault took place at 4 a.m. had been drinking. Daniel J. Scheub, 23, who He posted 10 percent of that lives in the 1000 block of Sunday after the victim per Later they returned to the missed from the university, ($7,500) and was released. Washington Avenue in Alton mitted Scheub to come in and woman’s apartment in Tower pending the outcome of the This was the first alleged and is an art education major use her bathroom. Lake where she allowed investigation. rape reported at SIUE this here at SIUE was charged with Scheub and the victim had Scheub to use her bathroom. Health Services helps Decapitated bear causes stir in fight flu for SIUE, staff to Tower Lake for residence assistant receive free vaccine ■ BY LEAH roommates had HOLBROOK decided to leave the ■ B Y Z H A N D A JO H N SO N NEWS REPORTER bear on the balcony F lu s h o t s NEWS STRINGER until Tolbert returned For information about get SIUE police have to the apartment. ting a flu vaccination from been investigating a Tolbert’s first com Imagine waking up with a the University Health “college prank.” ment was, “This is cough, a fever, chills, a Center, call 659-2842. The Timothy Tolbert, going to wind up in headache, muscle aches and a resident assistant at the Alestle,” he said. sore throat. You probably cost for student vaccina Tower Lake Tolbert said it have influenza (the flu) which tions are $8.25. Apartments, returned was not clear who the may have been avoided by a can receive free flu vaccina home from a date on “prank” was meant vaccine. tions from health services. Sept. 11 at 11:45 p.m. for, but since he is an “The vaccine prevents ill “Last year we had 710 peo to find a bound and RA and has busted ness in about 70 percent of ple receive the vaccine,” decapitated teddy several drug parties healthy people,” said Claretha Bryant said. bear on his balcony. recently, he and his Bryant, director of SIUE University Police Bryant said that out of the “As I glanced out roommates felt it Health Services. This bear was found on RA Timothy 710 people, 150 were students. to my balcony, I saw a might be a threat to This is the fourth year that Tolber’s balcony Sept. 11 in Tower Lake. A majority of the people who white, rather large him. health services has offered the got the vaccine were SIUE fac teddy bear with its the missing head. He said his “ I didn’t know vaccination. Health services is ulty and staff because they head cut off,” Tolbert said. roommates had seen the bear what to think at first,” Tolbert a selected site of the Illinois received the vaccine for free. Tolbert said the arms and the head lying on the said. Department of Central were tied with a scarf above balcony at about 11 p.m. The Management Services. This see BEAR, on page 3 means that all state employees see FLU, on page 5 ♦ Page 2 The Alestle Thursday, October 2, 1997 ♦
Health and fitness for your life Edwardsville Health Center provides fitness for patients ■ BY BOB FEHRENGER years ago, we had 11 patients, here,” she said. “We’re like one ble. It gives me a reason to get individuals with emphysema, NEWS REPORTER one walking track and one big happy family. We cheer out of the house. It’s just good cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, bicycle station.” each other up and offer for me.” bronchitis, asthma, or restric A white-haired woman Today the program has encouragement.” A physician’s referral is tive lung disease.” walks briskly around a track in more than 100 participants a Chloe McIntyre has used required to participate in the Candidates for the cardiac the gym as a portly man rides a week. The facilities consist of a the Edwardsville center since program. Once a person is rehabilitation program include stationary bicycle. Next to the large walking track, nine tread it opened last year and thinks admitted into the program, a those who have recovered bike rider, a grandmother jogs mills, 15 stationary bicycles, the biggest benefit of the pro personalized exercise program from myocardial infarction, to an imaginary location on a weights and rowing machines. gram is the people reacting is prescribed based on the those who are post-cardiac treadmill. The staff includes nurses with each other at difficult results of a risk assessment test surgery or post-angioplastic Why are these people walk specially trained as exercise times after major surgery or and an exercise test. patients, those with stable angi ing, riding and half-jogging to specialists by the American heart attacks. Morning and afternoon na pectoris or those who have nowhere? To stay alive. They College of Sports Medicine. A “I had a heart attack last exercise sessions are held on suffered congestive heart fail are taking part in a cardiopul respiratory technician rounds April and I have severe asth Mondays, Wednesdays and ure. monary rehabilitation program out the medical team. ma, which keeps me from exer Fridays. As they exercise, par “Medicare and most major a St. Elizabeth Medical Center - “It's like a health club,” said cising outdoors,” she said. “My ticipants have their heart rates insurance cover at least 80 per in Granite City and at the rela Dave Sheppard, respiratory heart has been doing great and rhythms monitored, their cent of the program costs,” tively new Edwardsville technician. The main differ because of the program. I’m a blood pressure checked and Motil said. Health Center, a satellite of St. ence is that here we have med firm believer that one needs to their oxygen level measured. The cardiopulmonary pro Elizabeth’s, which celebrated ical personnel watching the keep moving and exercising.” “Most patients with pul gram is only one of the many its one-year anniversary this members as they exercise. It McIntyre also enjoys the. monary disease maintain their services offered by the past June. gives them a sense of security.” family-like atmosphere. “Last usual level of activity if appro Edwardsville Health Center. “The program has been in Heart surgery patient year we had a Christmas party priate health care measures For more information on this existence at St. Elizabeth’s for Charlie Logan had to be recon with a band and were treated are followed,” Motil said. or any of the other services 17 years,” program director ditioned after her heart to two Cardinal games,” she “Pulmonary rehabilitation offered by the Edwardsville Bev Motil said. “When I began surgery a year ago and uses the said. “I try to come here five provides supervised exercise Health Center, call Bev Motil, working with the program 14 center weekly. “I just love it days a week whenever possi and educational program for RN, at (618) 798-3659.
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GROWING------THE MOST FUN from page 1 YOU’LL feel it is becoming more of a year, there are 11,207 students while remaining committed to pliment each other. The large GET OUT OF residential university. In fall living on campus and 10,951 commuters,” said Emmanuel. number of on-campus students THEDMV. 1994, there were 10,945 stu living off campus. He said that the mix of resi will create more for com dents living on campus and “1 think SIU E is becoming muters. Unlicensed riders are overrepre dential students versus non- sented in fatal crashes. So get to 10,529 living off campus. This more of residential university residential students will com the DMV. Because having a motor cycle operator license is \ i . / something you can live w ith .yiV FLU------HOTOKCTCLl U flT T fW HM TIO rSi from page 1
This year health services ple include anyone over 65 in basis from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 and Fridays. will offer flu vaccinations years old and residents of long p.m. every Friday in the month In East St. Louis, they will through Nov. 26. term care facilities. It also of October. The price for the be given Oct. 14 and 15 only. “Since we have always had includes anyone who has a vaccine is $8. Children age 13 The Sam ’s Club, located in 0 a good response, we were able o I serious long-term problem, and under and pregnant O’Fallon, will also administer to order the flu vaccinations early and receive a large who has to see a doctor regu women will be referred to their vaccines from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. amount so we could keep the larly or been admitted to a hos doctors. on Oct. 25. cost down,” Bryant said. pital, people who are less able One reason many people do The Madison County U û ï 5 31 The hours for flu vaccina to fight infections, children and not receive a flu vaccine is Health Department warns of a n tions are Monday through teen-agers six months to 18 because of the idea of being small risk of complications Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 years old, women who will be stuck by a needle. This year after taking the vaccine, as with p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to more than three months preg there is a way to receive a vac any medicine. However, the noon. The cost for student vac nant during flu season and any cine without receiving a shot. risk of complications from the AMERICAN (REW cinations are $8.25. For an vaccine are much smaller than appointment, call 659-2842. one who has close contact with The Visiting Nurses Association is offering needle- the risks of getting the flu with It takes about two weeks people who are at risk of get Register to free flu vaccinations through out the vaccine. A great num after receiving the vaccine ting a serious cases of the flu. their Flu Stop program. The ber of people who receive the win a Gift Box before a person is considered In other words, everyone. new immunization technique vaccine have no serious prob to be immune from the flu. Although a person may not by Crew or lems from it. Usually if mild The vaccination protects you be in one of these risk groups it pushes the vaccine through the pores of the skin with a quick problems occur, they begin for one flu season, which usual is also good to receive the vac cool t-shirts cination in order to reduce the burst of air. This needle-free soon after the vaccination and ly begins in December and registration ends October 15,1997 system will be available at may last up to one to two days. ends in March. chance of catching the flu and prevent outbreaks in such metroeast locations through Mild problems include irrita Bryant urges people who places as schools and colleges. October. The locations include tion of skin where the shot was catch colds easily to receive a "We would like for our stu Schnucks, Target, Sam's Club given, a fever and body aches. flu vaccine. There are also a dents at SIUE to remain and Shop’n Save. The cost for If problems persist or develop number of people who are at healthy so they are able to go the vaccination is $10. Most into more serious ones, a per risk for getting a serious case to class,” Bryant said. immunizations will be given son should contact his or her of the flu or complications who Vaccinations are also avail from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on doctor immediately. health workers recommend able at Madison County Tuesdays and Wednesdays and receive the vaccine. These peo- Health Department on a walk- from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays
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On Sept. 25 at 3 a.m., a student reported someone broke into his car, which was parked in Join the latest Click . . . Tower Lake Lot 5C. and stole a radar detector valued at $429 and an ignition ring. There were no signs of forced entry. Police are continuing their investigation http://www.siue.edu/ALESTLE/Alest1e.html DUI A RR EST
On Sept. 23 at 2:56 a.m., police stopped a car driven by Thomas Airola, 20, of Edwardsville Do you need experience working with consumers who for following too closely. Upon speaking to the driver, police realized he was intoxicated. are Ml or DD? Airola was arrested for following too closely, DUI and DUI over .08. Airola posted $100 cash bond and his driver’s license and he was released. Human Support Services is hiring in their Community Support Network Residential program. We need patient, THEFT UND ER $300 caring, hardworking and open minded workers. We require driver’s license, and 21 years of age. Must have On Sept. 17 at 5:43 p.m., a male student approached an officer to file a police report. The vic experience in this field of work or a B.A. degree. tim stated that someone stole his Ameritech cellular phone. The replacement value of the phone was estimated at $25. Police are continuing their investigation. Practicum students of Sociology and Psychology wel come to apply. On Sept. 17 at 10:31 a.m., officers took a phone report in reference to a theft. A female stu dent reported that someone stole her pager, valued at $150. Police are continuing their inves We have full and par time positions open for evening, tigation. weekends. Starting salary is according to experience. On Sept. 23 at 1:21 p.m., a student reported that someone stole her Tower Lake parking Send resume or pick up application. EOE M/F / D/V sticker off of her car. She didn’t realize that it was missing till she received a parking ticket. There are no suspects or witnesses. ATTN Tammy Wayland Human Support Services On Sept. 22 at 2:15 p.m., a student reported she parked her teal Magna mountain bike in a 988 N. Market St. PO BOX 146 bike rack at the Student Fitness Center, and when she returned, the bike was gone. The bike Waterloo, IL 62298-0146 was not locked. The student reported the value of the bike at $150. There are no suspects or witnesses. e d i t o r i a l ♦ Thursday, October 2, 1997 The Alesile Page 7 ♦
Student Editorial Q & A ______How do you feel about MCT and Bl-State service?
“I feel it could be “I don’t appreciate having to improved if they could con wait two hours for a bus, and tinue to drive all the way then when one does come, I down (Tower Lake 500 side don’t appreciate having to route) instead of just in the stand up.” evening time.” Mo, senior Joceyln Jackson, I I senior
“It’s really crowded, but “Some bus drivers are better it’s cool because the other than others. Sometimes the school I went to didn’t have buses don’t arrive when they’re a shuttle. supposed to, and then they’re overcrowded. But otherwise, Darelle Simmons, they’re fine.” sophomore Dana Stone, freshman
C o m m e n t a r y ------SIUE busing sometimes leaves little to be desired As a student at SIU E and already running late from adjust. At times the driver had some time. We even told what I always do, hold on to resident of Tower Lake, I working at the Alestle for pulls off almost immediately the driver that he was there. the rail and hope I don’t fall. often use MCT and Bi-State seven hours straight or longer as the last student’s foot I believe we could all ben Enjoy the ride. as my way to and from the the night before. The bus enters the door and the doors efit from more “student main campus. And as a stu merely aids in my tardiness, as close. I often find myself walk friendly” buses and drivers, Danielle Belton dent with no car still relying if it needed help. ing to a seat and about to fall but I doubt any big changes Alestle News Editor on her parents for income, I Also, I’d appreciate it if over in the middle of it will occur soon. I’ll just do use the shuttles all the time. I the bus wasn’t so crowded, so because it isn’t seen as impor am thankful for the service. often. Because it is late, and tant to wait a few seconds for Without it, I would be taking a some of the buses are much everyone to sit down or 15-minute hike to class every too small to pick up students become situated. morning. I’m sure that would from the 400 side as well as Riding the buses can also do wonders for my figure, but the 500, the buses become be an unfriendly experience I prefer to take the bus. But extremely overcrowded to the when coming in contact with since my parents’ money is point of passengers occupying the Bi-State drivers in particu going into this service it would the doorways, and standing lar. The majority of the Bi- be nice if the buses were a lit way past the white line we’re State drivers won’t even look tle more convenient. all supposed to be standing in your direction after they’ve I’d like it if once in a behind. closed the doors. One Bi-State while, I didn’t have to wait 15 I’d like it if the bus hap bus I was on sped off as a stu minutes or more on Tuesday pens to be crowded, or even dent ran along beside it. We and Thursday mornings when it’s not, the driver could all had seen him coming Mike PemickaM/esf/e because the bus is often late. wait a few seconds before he toward the bus as we boarded. A familiar sight: an overcrowded MCT bus in front of the Normally on those days, I’m pulls off so everyone can I guess he assumed that he Peck Building last Friday afternoon.
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There’s nothing like fingers through my hair to get me excit ed ...Oh, that’s probably too much information for most (and most probably don’t care what gets me excited). But, there’s just something about touch, contact with another human, that is very enticing to me. Sure, there’s sex, but I’m not necessarily talking about that. I’m talking about simple Student sees brighter future touch. Holding a hand, squeezing a shoulder, pinching a nipple. for on-campus accessibility Small gestures like that can give someone the wrong idea, the ■ BY CHRISTIAN HAINDS a.m. every weekday. Thomas doesn’t have to right idea, or land some poor bas LIFESTYLE REPORTER imagine. His father helps him shower and get tard like me in court. dressed early every morning. He lives in I like touch, most of the time. You may have seen him on campus going Alton, so he has to catch the ACT bus (the When I’m in a very pissy mood, to classes or even coming out of the Disabled busing system the majority of disabled stu the worst thing someone can do Student Services office in the Peck Building. dents here use) by 6:45 a.m. is ruffle my hair. That can get me His name is Marlin Thomas, he is a junior at After arriving on campus, he heads direct into a rage. SIUE and he has muscular dystrophy. ly to the Disabled Student Services office Other people demand personal Thomas was diagnosed in 1981 after his where he volunteers. In the morning, Thomas space, or a bubble if you will. I grade school gym teacher noticed that he was helps to open the office at 8 a.m. One of his have a friend who freaks out if slower and weaker than the rest of the chil duties involves being the president of the someone touches him. I can only dren. He was tested, and the disease was dis group New Horizons. remember two or three times Bob Fehringer/A/esi/e covered. Muscular dystrophy involves the “I want people by next semester to know when we have actually touched. Far above: Marlin Thomas is presi New Horizons, and (I want) to show people And I have known him for 13 chemical dystrophin, which is usually found that even though the university is making dent of New Horizons. years! in the human body. It helps to build muscles things accessible on campus, there’s still a Above: Thomas chats with Tracy I don’t see the big deal. after they are stressed. People with muscular long way to go. Accessibility is not just open Mueller on his way to class. Human contact is natural, and it dystrophy lack dystrophin, and their muscles ing up buildings, but accessibility is making doesn’t have to be sensual. I find deteriorate after time. accessible,” Thomas said. The new renova Some students might think they have it people aware,” he said. it heartening when two male tions are the ramps in the front and back of bad if they have to get out of bed for a 8 a.m. Thomas is trying to involve the organiza friends can get up the courage to the Peck Building and the braille and large- class, but imagine having to get up at 4:30 tion in more campus-related events, like the hug. Women do it all the time, print material available on campus. upcoming Tons of Fun. but men usually only give a Working in DSS makes Thomas a very “I’m just waiting for handshake. What’s that, anyway? visible individual, and sometimes he has to students to come to me Just another chance for someone explain his disability to co-workers and stu with concerns ... I’m to receive mixed signals. I like to dents. “People are kind of scared to ask me, just getting the word mess with people’s minds and and I understand that,” Thomas said. “I don’t out,” Thomas said. tickle their hands when I shake mind talking about it at all.” “I’m glad to see them. Of course, that’s one of the After a long day of classes, Thomas stays the renovations to reasons people are often scared on campus to return to the DSS office and of me. make the campus more volunteer again. On a normal day, he won’t I guess a lot of misunderstand get home until 4:30 or 5 p.m. Then, he starts ings get started that way. Bob Fehringer/Alestle in on homework, which probably includes a Speaking of misunderstandings, I great deal of writing. Marlin wants to teach was able to clear up the mess Lauri Martin talks with my co-worker I had thought with Marlin English. First and foremost, Thomas is a student, was betraying me. Turns out, Thomas as he we’re both just insane. This illus and he doesn’t let the disability get in the works on a com way of his accomplishments. He continues to trates what I always like to stress: puter at Disabled Communication is OK! be an inspiration and a teacher for all who are Student Services. willing to learn. ♦ Page 1 2 The Alestle Thursday, October 2, 1997 ♦
Wlfo® w ill I® @ raw!®$ HOMECOMING 1997 Say What?!? Find out at the Coronation BY MIKE PERNICKA Ceremony and Dance Marathon Friday, October 3 Is electing homecoming 9:30 pm -12:30 am Meridian Ballroom royalty a necessity or Dance the night away! Entrance with valid SIUE student ID just another excuse for a popularity contest? ©Si®®? ®l SI® ©©lias's “It's for those who don’t have t o enough self confidence to Homecoming Soccer Games: stand on their own. It’s nec SIUE vs. UMSL essary to be told they are beautiful by everyone else.” Saturday, October 4 2:00 pm (W), 4:00 pm (M) — Tawn Biele, junior, biolo gy, anthropology Athletic Field
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“In high school, it was a Bike SIUE smaller fishbowl, if you will, and you knew the people... Sunday, October 5 Hell, I don’t know half the 10:00 am -5:00 pm people (running for SIUE homecoming royalty) ... I Morris Quadrangle have no idea what they look for more information call 692-2760 like ... I mean, I see a poster, yeah sure, but who is it?”
— Paul Holloway, sopho more, TV/radio
“I think it’s kind of a popu larity contest. It’s just a bunch of people trying to show who knows more peo ple. I don’t think it has any educational value.”
— Dorothy Johnson, junior, mass communica tions
“I think it’s a good tradition Students, because I think it gives a chance for students to partici pate in voting. It gives them a Staff & Faculty chance to choose the repre sentation of the school.” As of October l, 1997 — Surylla Carr, sopho The Cost for more, chemistry Identification Cards will be as follows “I don’t think it’s terrible. I just think that it’s limited to a • $10.00 For The Initial Card certain amount of people. Mainly just the people who • $15.00 For Replacement Card live up here, and that are involved in fraternities and sororities.”
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KMFDM Looking for employment? releases Need summer or co-op contacts? Want more information on career options? oddly titled, Would Love to volunteer, but don't know where to begin? torturous recordings ^ ° V ■ BY SASHA MASTROIANNI Album cover art by Brute! FOR THE ALESTLE well that Lords of Acid fans will German rockers KMFDM appreciate. Konietzko has FEST* returns with a disco/industrial ° described it as “ultra heavy beat.” rock release that questions the Some fans will be unable to existence of God while claiming O . 0 : understand “Leid and Elend,” divine relations with Him. The which is sung entirely in German. name of the album has been With a driving beat that is sure to described as “Bang Death Bomb get people moving, “Stray Spin Splat,” as the title itself is a Bullet” is likely to be a hit. In the series of symbols that cannot be song, the following claim is reproduced on the keyboard. made: “I am the illegitimate son The new album contains many of God.” bouncy, danceable tunes such as “Torture” conjures up images the first track, “Megalomaniac,” And Volunteer Fair of Trent Reznor, the poor tortured which has already been played by soul himself. Weighing in as the The Point. Although the intro is longest song on the album, at just spoken in German by En Esch, over seven minutes, it’s one that Wednesday, October 15,1997 the song quickly changes to will convince the listener to turn English. Vocalist Sascha 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. up the stereo. “Anarchy” contains Konietzko continues with the distorted vocals that again give it University Center rebellious song, which sounds a that tortured feel. bit like Ministry. Release number nine for the Comparisons to such bands as band proves to be a good one. Network Your Way to Success Nine Inch Nails and Ministry may be made about KMFDM’s Although they have not managed music, which is a definite plus. to gain a huge following, I predict Sponsored by: Don’t be fooled, though, they’ve that this album will gain them Career Development Center, Student Leadership Development Program, National been around since 1984, long more exposure. Look for Association of Black Accountants, Society for Human Resource Management, Student before it was cool to dig NIN. KMFDM to tour the states in Government, McKendree college, and Principia College The band has a techno side as November. sports
♦ Page 1 4 T h e Alesile Thursday, October 2 1997 ♦ Peterson finishes first in Miner Invitational Women’s ■ BY BRETT LICATA by over eight minutes. “These women are in great The men’s squad finished in SPORTS REPORTER “Christine ran a smart, consis shape,” Frerker said. “This is a third behind host Missouri-Rolla tent race,” Frerker said. “She veteran team, which is focused and Harding. soccer A first-place finish in the maintained a strong run after on refining their skills. They “This was a strong team Washington University meet was passing the two-mile mark.” work really hard, and I know that effort,” Frerker said. “We seem to just the beginning. Collinsville’s Sophomore Lisa Ribes fin they’ll be ready for this week be getting more competitive as beats Christine Peterson followed up ished seventh with a run of end.” the season goes on. With such a that race with another top finish 19:51.2, and Kendra Newell also The SIUE men’s cross country young squad, it’s important to grabbed a top-10 finish with a team had five of its members fin North last weekend in the Miner work on the general aspects of Invitational at Missouri-Rolla. time of 19:59.8. ish in the top 20. racing.” The hopes were high for the “Lisa and Kendra have trained Jason Holroyd of Mascoutah Both cross country teams will SIUE women’s cross country well together,” Frerker said. led the team with an 11th place Florida return home to compete in the team after taking first in its own “Kendra is a fast starter and Lisa finish in a time of 27:58.1. Cougar Classic on Friday. The Twilight meet and finishing sec likes to set a pace for herself, but “Jason is developing a consis ■ BRETT LICATA meet will include Indianapolis, ond at the Washington University both do a good job with their tency in his running,” Frerker SPORTS REPORTER meet. Head coach Darryl Frerker styles.” said. “He adds experience to our Maryville, Webster, and Illinois had his team primed to capture Carisa Antone and Bridget young team.” College. The women’s race starts There was a shootout in the the Miner Invitational. Fitzpatrick both ran solid races Joshua Bird came in 12th with at 10 a.m., and the men begin at Sunshine State as the SIUE Peterson’s personal best of 19 and finished in the top 25. a time of 28.09.8 in his first race 10:30. women’s soccer team held on to minutes, 16.5 seconds was good SIUE claimed the top spot in of the season. Paul Parson ran a Frerker said, “I’d like to see us beat regionally ranked North enough to top the rest of the field the team competition beating out 28:23.5, which was good enough do well on our home course.” Florida, 5-4. six other schools. for a 14th. The Cougars jumped to a quick lead in Friday’s game Sixth-ranked men’s against the region’s third-ranked school, but had to hang on to a one-goal lead in the closing sec soccer takes on UMSL onds. North Florida had a lead 8:53 in Powerade Challenge into the contest on a penalty kick goal, but the momentum quickly ■ BY BRETT LICATA Huneke said. “This will help in shifted to the Cougars. promoting the athletic teams SPORTS REPORTER Michelle Montgomery of from both schools. Every year we’ll have to be ready for this Granite City put SIUE on the It should be one of the most scoreboard with her fourth tally exciting games that SIUE has special contest.” of the season in the 15th minute had for a homecoming game. Also on the line is the Local bragging rights and an Cougars’ 16-game home winning to tie the game 1 -1. undefeated record will be on the streak. Kristi Stedman put the line as the men’s soccer team “It is nice to be at home, but Cougars on top 2-1 with a goal takes on Missouri-St. Louis at there is no guarantee of victory,” from Karin Tighe. Huneke said. “Since UMSL is so Guelker Field at 4 p.m. Saturday. It was 3-1 when St. Louis close, it is not really a road game The Cougars will bring their native Janece Friederich found No. 6 national ranking in against for them.” Andy Korbesmeyer will start the back of the net in the 37th an UMSL team, which has won minute from junior Tori Mrakava. the last four meetings between in net after coming off two Springfield’s Megan Beagles also the schools. SIUE claims the shutout victories last weekend on series lead at 14-9-2. his way to conference co-player added her third and fourth goals Another incentive will be of the week honors. He leads the of the year to put SIUE up 5-2. added for this weekend’s contest. conference with a 0.66 goals- The game seemed to be in With the help of Coca-Cola, the against average. hand, but North Florida still had “Andy is such a steady part of two schools have announced the some fight left in them. They formation of the Powerade our defense,” Huneke said. “Despite all of his great saves, his scored in the 78th minute and in Challenge Cup. the 91 st minute to close the gap to The Powerade Challenge Cup leadership is what makes him 5-4 before the Cougars held on is based on head-to-head match such a great asset to us.” for the victory. ups in the eight intercollegiate A spirit contest will be held sports between the two schools. during the game with prizes “We were easily the better The school with the most victo being given to students showing Mike PemickaM/esi/e team,” head coach Brian ries in the Powerade Cup series their support for a Cougars vic Corey the Cougar, SIUE campus mascot, visited Korbesmeyer said. “In the last 15 over the course of the athletic tory LeClaire Elementary School on Tuesday as part of minutes I wanted to rest our year will win a traveling trophy. Junior Todd Hunter returns Cougar Kids Club. The event included a demonstra starters, and we lost the edge. We “It’s a good way to enhance to his high-scoring role. tion by the women’s volleyball team. were hanging on for dear life.” this game,” head coach Ed Story on Page 15. SIUE also faced Lynn University, the No. 2-ranked team in the nation on Sunday in Boca Missouri option game concerns Iowa State Raton, but the Cougars failed to get their offense to click in a 3-0 AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Missouri quarterback Corby Tigers with 348 yards rushing playmaker. In the first quarter loss. and much of the first half, he was State is running out of options in Jones does. and he averages 5.4 yards a carry. The Cougars will take on its effort to defend Missouri’s “Yesterday’s practice we used Three other backs have run for at really, really hurting Ohio State’s Missouri-St. Louis on Saturday. option. about five different kids back least 212 yards. offense with the option play.” “They’re an excellent team The Cyclones’ defense is there,” coach Dan McCarney Even in the Tigers’ 31-10 loss That’s why McCarney is con despite a 5-6 record,” spending most of its time in prac said Tuesday. “None of them to Ohio State last week, they ran cerned. Korbesmeyer said. “They have a tice working against the option looked like Corby Jones, I for 226 yards. That’s almost dou “We’ve got to get as good a strong All-American forward plays they expect to see in promise you. Before the week’s ble Iowa State’s rushing yardage look as we can, as accurate a look named Beth Ernst and a team full Saturday’s game at Missouri. The out, I might give it a shot.” for the season. as we can to make sure we’re of skilled ball controllers.” problem is that no one on the Missouri is eighth in the coun “Corby Jones is just so talent option sound with every defen The next chapter in this long- scout team comes close to run try in rushing with an average of ed,” McCarney said. “He’s sive call that we make,” he said. ning those plays as well as 288 yards a game. Jones leads the strong and he’s fast and he’s a ♦ Thursday, October 2, 1997 The Alestle Page 15 ♦
Hunter becoming key component of Cougar soccer team
■ BRETT LICATA “As a coach you don’t want a ship offer. defense has played solid, and our SPORTS REPORTER noticeable let down after a substi "The initial reason I chose midfielders have really done a tution, but in Todd’s case, he SIUE was because it was close to great job. I definitely see us An injury plagued career at makes a positive impact off the home,” Hunter said. “Ed seemed going to the national tourna SIUE hasn’t kept junior Todd bench.” like a really nice guy to play for, ment.” Hunter from becoming a key Hunter has seen success so it made for an easy decision.” SIUE will take on Missouri- component of the Cougar offen throughout his soccer career. At Hunter started the first eight St. Louis on Saturday in the sive attack. DeSmet High School, he helped games of his freshman season homecoming game. The game The St. Peter’s, Mo., native his team to a Missouri state before an injury put him out for starts at 4 p.m. at Bob Guelker returned from an early season championship in his junior year. the remainder of the year. Field. ankle injury to help the SIUE “I played with a lot of experi “I was real disappointed,” “Our defense will contain men’s soccer team to an unde enced and talented guys up Hunter said. “It wasn’t nearly their offense and, our offense is feated record and a No. 1 region front,” Hunter said. how I expected my first colle too much for them to handle,” al ranking. As a high school senior, giate soccer year to turn out.” Hunter said. Hunter missed the first game Hunter was named team captain. In the summer of 1996, Hunter Todd Hunter of the season and was used spar Although there were hopes of a added another championship to ingly in the next six games in an repeat performance, DeSmet fell his credit. He was a member of BUILDING SERVICES ASSISTANT attempt to heal the injury. Despite short of the state title. the under-19 Scott Gallagher club Part-time Positions taking on a substitute role, “I hoped that we could have team that claimed a national title. Hunter has made the most of his won it my senior year,” Hunter Sophomore year brought a Local Edwardsville employer currently hiring for playing time. He is second on the said. “Winning the state title real healthy Hunter to the field as he team in scoring with five goals ly helps in getting recruited. I played and started in all of 20 Building Services Assistant. Two positions-Qualified and five assists for 15 points. was happy to play a role in help games, but Hunter admits that candidates need to be available M-F, 1:00 am - 5:00 pm “I enjoy coming off the ing out those seniors the year we this year’s squad is the best he’s or 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with extra hours available. won it.” seen at SIUE. bench,” Hunter said. ‘‘It doesn’t Limited benefits available: Paid time off, Life insur bother me because it gives the Huneke was one of many col “This team clicks extremely ance, and 401 K. other guys a chance to start.” lege coaches to recognize well,” Hunter said. “We’ve had a Head coach Ed Huneke said, Hunter’s ability with a scholar- great team effort this season. The Duties: General office maintenance and cleaning, grounds maintenance, deliver supplies and use of hand Florida matchups in eight intercollegiate tools. from page 14 sports between the two schools Know your Please contact: Tina Paschedag during the school year. 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