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Correction A headline in Thursday’s edition of The Daily Eastern News incorrectly stated a sexual assault complaint was filed against Doug DiBianco, professor of fine arts. The complaint is in regard to sexual harassment. The News regrets the error. Student senate asks Hansen to step down
By Chris Sievers Student government editor Hansen may Student vice president for financial affairs Mike Hansen has been asked to resign by the senior members of the Legislative Leaders face removal Committee of the Student Senate. Senate members presented a letter to Hansen following Wednesday’s Student in senate trial Senate meeting outlining the reason the Legislative Leaders believed Hansen should By Chris Sievers resign from the senate. Student government editor The letter claims Hansen’s recent conduct has damaged the integrity of Student Student Vice President for Government at Eastern. Financial Affairs Mike Hansen may The letter also stated since Hansen is an be brought to trial by the Student elected official he is held at a higher standard Senate for his “recent actions.” of conduct than other students. Speaker of the Senate Bill Gruen Members of the Legislative Leaders said if Hansen refuses to resign from Committee, which is the committee of the his office, it could force the senate to speaker of the senate and is responsible for “look into other options.” Deanna McIntyre / Photo editor approving all legislation that appears on the The senate’s bylaws state the sen- Valerie Woods, a sophomore music education major, practices the piano Thursday evening outside senate’s agendas, voiced concern in the letter ate will have to hold a trial in order to the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Woods is practicing for an upcom- that Hansen has not kept the Student remove Hansen from office if he ing musical, “God Spell.” Government informed regarding this matter. refuses to retire. The committee consists of senate mem- Gruen said before the removal of bers Justin Brinkmeyer, Bob Kman, Amanda any executive member the student Furlan, Kana Gorossi, Matt Layette, Melissa senate must present a petition to the New president acquaints Girten, Kim Wise and Ryan Cohenour. speaker of the senate with at least five “You have shown an inability to recognize signatures that state they want a sen- the impact that your personal actions would ate member to be removed from have on the group and a lack of faith in office. herself with Charleston Student Government members to understand After a petition is signed, the and assist you,” the letter stated. speaker of the senate must deliver the By Meghan McMahon She said she is hoping to get to know the Hansen appeared in court Monday facing letter to the person in question to Administration editor students better and would like to attend meet- the possibility of five years or more in jail on inform them of the senate’s intention. ings around campus. a Class II felony charge of aggravated battery, If the senate chooses to put Eastern’s incoming president Carol Surles “I want to find some time to get to know the a Class A misdemeanor resisting/obstructing Hansen on trial, the bylaws state it said she is looking forward to beginning her students better and I am certainly open to invi- a peace officer and minor consumption of must be the first order of business at a term at Eastern and getting to know the various tations occasionally,” Surles said. “I will spend alcohol. regularly scheduled senate meeting groups on campus. a great deal of time with all of our con- The charge of aggravated battery, which is and the speaker of the senate will Surles said one of her first priorities upon stituents.” a Class III felony punishable by two to five serve as the mediator. arriving at Eastern will be to learn more about The academic mission is the most impor- years in jail and fines of up to $25,000, was Senate members will have the the university and its priorities. tant part of the university and she said she will reduced to battery, a Class A misdemeanor. opportunity to call witnesses and the “I think the first thing is to ensure I have a work hard to make sure that is understood. The offense carries a maximun punishment defense (Hansen) will have the same shared sense of priorities with (Eastern’s “The academic mission of the university of one year in jail and up to $2,000 in fines. opportunity. Board of Trustees) and the President’s drives everything,” Surles said. “I will work The charge of resisting a peace officer, a The senate bylaws state that senate Council,” Surles said. very closely with the deans, the vice president Class A misdemeanor was dropped. Hansen members shall consider the removal Surles officially begins her term Monday. for academic affairs and the faculty to get a pleaded guilty to the charge of unlawful con- of the individual according to the She said it is important to spend time with sense of how I might contribute to the viabili- sumption of alcohol, which is a Class C mis- rules governing debate outlined in the different groups on campus to see what the ty of our academic programs.” demeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail “Robert’s Rules of Order.” campus is involved in. She said while there are many differences and $1,500 in fines. After both sides give their debate, “I am going to spend a great deal of time between Eastern and TWU, she will be able to Hansen was elected in April to the posi- the senate will take a roll call vote on with all of our constituencies in the first sever- adjust to the Eastern community. tion of student vice president for financial the removal of the individual, the al months,” she said. “I am sure we will have Some of the major differences between affairs. His duties include, but are not limited bylaws state. many forums.” Eastern and TWU are Eastern’s clear dedica- to, serving as the chief fiscal officer of the stu- Gruen said he does not want the Surles said in her tenure as president of tion to a co-educational learning experience dent body, chair of the Apportionment Board, senate viewed as a body that allows Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas, and Eastern has only one campus while TWU assisting the student body president in deter- this type of conduct. she held office hours to allow people to come has four campuses. mining the general policy of financial affairs “We can’t be seen as an assembly to her with constructive comments. “Having a university with four campuses and consulting with others when drawing up that condones Hansen’s behavior,” he Surles said she would like to have a similar always places the chief executive in a position itemized budgets for the next fiscal year. said. practice at Eastern but not right away because of having to balance time to a greater extent,” Student Government executive board Gruen said there is a possibility she first wants to familiarize herself with the she said. members are granted tuition waivers as com- charges also will be brought against campus. Surles said she has already begun to famil- pensation for their work during the one-year Hansen from the Judicial Board. “I anticipate that there will be times when I iarize herself with the campus. terms. If the Judicial Board puts Hansen will schedule open-door meetings,” Surles said. “I drove through the campus several times at Hansen will appear in court at a compli- on probation then he will automati- “I want those sessions to be constructive.” night,” she said. “I wanted to get a sense of how ance hearing at 9 a.m. Feb. 21, 2000. cally be removed from office. Surles said she does not want the open-door long it would take to get from one place to Hansen was arrested Dec. 23 after sessions to be used as a time for people to another.” allegedly shoving Charleston Police Officer See REMOVAL Page 2A come to her with complaints the vice presi- dents would normally hear. See PRESIDENT Page 2A See STEP DOWN Page 2A 2A Friday, February 26, 1999 The Daily Eastern News The Daily was a conscious decision to return cited at 12:45 a.m. on Saturday to this region and the climate is a in the 400 block of Fourth Street President big part of this region.” Eastern from Page 1A police on various charges, police report Surles said she moved to said. Ball was cited for zero tol- Charleston by herself because her erance, illegal consumption of She said while she officially two children live in other regions of News alcohol by a minor, possession of begins her term as president the country. blotter drug paraphernalia and disobey- The Daily Eastern News is published daily, Monday, it will take her awhile to Her son is a high school junior at Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- ing a stop sign and Sherwood become situated in Charleston so a boarding school in Michigan and ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly Clerk reports two was cited for illegal transporta- during the summer term except during school her first few days she will be in and her daughter is married and lives in vacations or examinations, by tion of alcohol, the report said. PRINTED WITH out of the office. Virginia, Surles said. forged checks SOYINK the students of Eastern Illinois TM University. Subscription price: “I have tried to stay as focused She said her son will be visiting ■ Diana D. Pepperdine, chief $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all as possible,” she said. “Once I start her in Charleston over his spring clerk at the check cashing office Alcohol violations year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of to work it will be total immersion.” break and her daughter will visit The Associated Press, which is entitled to in the Martin Luther King Jr. ■ Travis L. Foster, 19, of 1020 After living in Texas, Surles said once she gets more adjusted to life exclusive use of all articles appearing University Union, reported to the Greek Court, was cited at 2:08 in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 she will not have trouble adjusting in Charleston. represent the majority opinion of the University Police Depart-ment a.m. on Feb. 25 in the 1400 block to Illinois winters because she used “My daughter wants to be here editorial board; all other opinion pieces Monday at 2:30 p.m. in reference of Sixth Street, on charges of are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial to live in Michigan. to help me unpack, but I talked her to two forged checks, a police purchase and/or acceptance of and business offices are located in Buzzard “I am adaptable,” she said. “It out of it,” she said. Hall, Eastern Illinois University. report said. The two checks, both alcohol by a minor and posses- Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920. written for $100, were reported sion of another’s identification, a ISSN 0894-1599. stolen in police offense reports. police report said. Printed by Eastern Illinois University, will force us to very seriously con- The checks belonged to Jessica ■ Sean M. King, 22, of 1801 Charleston, IL 61920. sider bringing a petition for your N. Intihar and Heather J. Adams, Ninth St., was cited at 12:15 a.m. Postmaster: Send address changes to Step down removal before the Student Senate,” the report said. on Sunday in the 1400 block of The Daily Eastern News from Page 1A the letter stated. Buzzard Hall Sixth Street on charges of public Eastern Illinois University Speaker of the Student Senate possession of alcohol, a police Charleston, IL 61920. Richard Giordano and leaving and Bill Gruen said the letter was “pret- DUI report said. striking him on the chest. Hansen ty straight forward.” ■ Jason Lewis Eskew, 22, of ■ Eric A. Guitierrez, 21, of 2219 then fled the scene and was appre- “(The result of the letter is) the 2012 11th St., was cited at 2:18 hended after being chased for about senior members of senate telling the Ninth St., was cited at 1:32 a.m. Daily Eastern News staff a.m. on Feb. 25 at 1405 Fourth on Sunday in the 1400 block of one block, when Hansen admitted vice president (Hansen) what they St., on charges of driving while Editor in chief ...... Deana Poole* to underage drinking. think should happen now,” he said. Sixth St., on charges of public Managing editor ...... Heather Cygan* under the influence of alcohol, The charges of aggravated Gruen said Hansen seemed to be possession of alcohol, a police News editor...... Justin Kmitch* driving with a blood alcohol con- report said. Associate news editor ...... Tammie Sloup* assault against Hansen were really calm and composed after Editorial page editor...... Amy Thon* centration of .10 percent or more, Activities editor ...... Dan Ochwat reduced to battery after a plea agree- receiving the letter. operation of an uninsured motor Administration editor...... Meghan McMahon ment. Hansen declined comment. vehicle, not wearing a seat belt Petit theft Campus editor...... Laura Irvine The letter stated if Hansen If Hansen chooses not to step City editor...... Christy Kilgore and driving the wrong way down ■ Jamie R. Baker, 19, of 366 refused the member’s request to down from his position, the Student Student government editor...... Chris Sievers a one-way street, a police report Carman Hall, was cited at 12:30 Senior reporter...... Joe Sanner resign, the Student Senate will have Senate could possibly look at said. a.m. on Sunday at Third Street Features editor...... Nicole Meinheit to look at other options. removing him with a two-thirds Photo editor...... Deanna McIntyre and Buchanan Avenue, on “If you refuse this request you vote of the senate. Associate photo editor...... Lacey Buidosik charges of petit theft, a police Sports editor ...... Chad Merda Zero tolerance Associate sports editor ...... Kyle Bauer report said. Verge editor...... Jessica Sedgwick guilt or is found guilty by the board ■ Michael L. Jones-Aken, 19, of Associate Verge editors...... Alice Hosty 1016 Colony Lane, Shaumberg, Art director ...... Andrew Klemens Removal he will be removed from his posi- Park signs stolen Online editor...... Dan Skrezyna tion because he would have violat- was cited at 2:32 a.m. on Feb. 19 Advertising manager ...... Thad Harned from Page 1A in the 1800 block of Ninth Street ■ Larry Endsley, maintenance Design & graphics manager ...... Jennifer Evans ed the student conduct code. Sales manager...... Angela Devore The University Disciplinary on charges of zero tolerance, ille- supervisor of Kiwanis Park and Promotions manager ...... Karen Whitlock Eastern’s Judicial Officer, Keith probation code says “A student on gal consumption of alcohol, pos- Reasor Park, reported at 10:20 Business manager...... Betsy Jewell Student business manager ...... Cindy Mott Kohanzo, said students who face university disciplinary probation session of false evidence of age a.m. on Monday that between 5 General manager...... Glenn Robinson the Judicial Board have the option may not serve on any student-facul- and improper lane usage, a p.m. on Friday and 10:20 a.m. on Editorial adviser...... John Ryan of pleading guilty to the charge ty boards or university governance police report said. Monday, someone stole two signs Publications adviser...... David Reed ■ Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough against them or taking a trial by the committee, as an officer of the stu- Jason A. Ball, 20, of 2500 from the parks, a police report Subscriptions manager...... Ami Head Judicial Board. dent body or as a member of the Nantucket St., and Matthew D. said. The two 1-by-2 signs read “No Dog Waste” and were valued * Editorial board members If Hansen appears before the Student Senate or University Sherwood, 25, of 2277 Judicial Affairs Board and admits Board. . .” Christopher Dr., Galesburg, were at $20 each, the report said. Night staff
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Charleston, IL 61920 By e-mail: Editor in chief Deana Poole [email protected] Managing editor Heather Cygan “Charleston’s Favorite Restaurant” [email protected] News editor Justin Kmitch [email protected] SLEEP IN, EAT OUT Associate news editor Tammie Sloup [email protected] Editorial page editor Amy Thon Serving Breakfast [email protected] Sports editor Chad Merda [email protected] Saturday and Sunday Verge editor Jessica Sedgwick [email protected] Photo editor Deanna McIntyre until 2 p.m. [email protected] 7th & Madison 1 block North of the Courthouse 345-7427 The Daily Eastern News Friday, February 26, 1999 3A Eastern students compete in pageant By Laura Irvine will rate the contestants on the four speech communications major, said Campus editor categories. her platform is promoting sex educa- The winner of the pageant will tion in schools. FridaFriday:y: 44 O’cO’cloclockk ClubClub Five Eastern students and two stu- receive a $500 scholarship, the first “It’s important because some kids 00 dents from the University of Illinois runner-up will receive $200 and the don’t have parents who are around or 2.2. FishFish will be competing this weekend in the second runner-up will receive $100. who are comfortable enough to talk to 1.1.00BurBurggererss Miss Eastern Illinois Scholarship Coffey said there is also a people’s their kids about STDs and AIDS,” 50 Pageant. choice award, which will give mem- Raab said. 3.3. LiteLite PitcPitcherherss The pageant begins at 8 p.m. bers of the audience a chance to vote Senior French major Megan Saturday in Buzzard Hall’s auditori- on their favorite contestant. Hansen competed two years ago and Saturday: $1.50 16 oz. Lite Bottles um. He said the contestants’ pho- said the pageant is a good way to earn Saturday: $1.50 16 oz. Lite Bottles The winner of the pageant will tographs will be set up and jars will be a scholarship. Her platform is interna- compete in the Miss Illinois Pageant under the photos. Whoever collects tional cultural language and aware- SSpprriinngg BBrreeaakk CCoouunnttddoowwnn and then go on to compete in the Miss the largest amount of money in their ness. America Pageant. jar will win the people’s choice award. “I want to promote awareness of CCoonnttiinnuueess Ryan Coffey, a senior political sci- Coffey said he encourages stu- different cultures,” she said. ence and international studies major dents and members of the community Sally Wunderle, a junior speech RReeggiisstteerr ffoorr $$550000 and member of the Delta Chi fraterni- to attend the pageant. communications major, said compet- ty, said anyone can participate in the “The Miss America Organization ing in the pageant is a great opportu- GGrraanndd PPrriizzee!! pageant. The Delta Chi fraternity is is the largest scholarship organization nity to get involved with the campus sponsoring the pageant. in America,” he said. “It’s good to and the community. The contestants will be judged in have support from the school and the Her platform is mentoring. four different categories based on a community.” “I’ve been a mentor for five years percentage system; 40 percent talent, The five Eastern students compet- and have also had one, so it’s some- 30 percent interview, 15 percent ing in the pageant all have a platform thing in which I strongly believe in,” evening gown and 15 percent swim they are focusing on to increase she said. ¨ suit. awareness on a number of topics. Sophomore theater major America's Best Dressed Sandwich “We also ask that the young Jill Schroeder, a sophomore Elisabeth Hartrich said her platform women work on a platform,” Coffey speech communications major, said is the support of art education. Any 1 foot long after said. her platform is the parental role in “Schools are taking away funding 5 Coffey said a platform is a specific education. for art and I want people to realize focus each contestant should have an “I chose it because it hits home,” how art affects everyone,” Hartrich w/ 22oz. drink & chips interest in. she said. “My mother is a teacher and said. 5 Five pageant judges, Dorothy my parents always thought education The cost to attend the pageant is good thru 3/12 Not good on delivery Chamness, Bob Foote, Brad was very important.” $7. All of the money collected will go Brakhane, Jack Scott and Jeff Cozzo, Stephanie Raab, a sophomore toward the scholarship fund. drink specials Brad Wright Memorial Scholarship recognized all night By Lauren McLaughlin bers decided to draft a “letter” to not in favor of this new fee increase. 9-1 Staff writer request University Housing put Also, the members of RHA and WEEKEND soap dispensers in all residence hall the National Residence Hall Residence Hall Association bathrooms. Honorary will have their first annu- $ 25 members Thursday tabled a motion This will take place at 4 p.m. al retreat from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in 2 captain mixers to include the Brad Wright Sunday in the Weller Hall lobby. the Thomas Hall basement. $ 50 Memorial Foundation as part of the Student Senate member Amy RHA members distributed infor- 1 bottles McKinney and Enochs Wessling addressed RHA members mation regarding the upcoming $ 00 Scholarships. saying that as of Monday, back- Little People’s Weekend to all of the 1 shot RHA president Colette Guerdet packs will be allowed in all dining different resident halls. specials said. “This means that the residence halls. RHA will now have an award for hall that donates the most money to She also asked RHA members the RHA member of the week. these three separate scholarships how they felt about the increase in Nominations will be given and they will win an award.” the shuttle bus fee. will be voted on by members of come in early & avoid the line In other business, RHA mem- Several members said they were RHA. These folks just got Phillips 66 Gas & done advertising with the DAILY Convenient Store EASTERN NEWS... 1002 East Lincoln New Hours Sunday 7a.m. - 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. just look how elated they Friday & Saturday are. Wouldn’t you like to 6 a.m. - 12 midnight feel that way? Open Wed.-Sun 5pm-1am Nightly Drink Specials Stages Come check us out!! 345-2875 ClClubub 5757 Lots of Dancin’ and Weekend Specials Lots of Drinkin’ Friday- $3.00 - Shish Kabob Rt. 16 to I57 S to exit 184 (5 minute drive) .99 - Chicago Style Hot Dog .99 - Basket of Fries $1.50 - 16 oz. 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They star of the 24-year-old film- he or she would made people sit in their homes and debate films in the same reviewing show “Siskel and most likely say page Ebert.” Siskel was, without a Jessica Sedgwick argumentative manner. doubt, a movie icon – a part of Verge editor Siskel and Ebert.” Such national credibility an argumentative, film-obsessed attached to the two names came Friday, February 26, 1999 partnership (along with Chicago from the successful chemistry Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert), Siskel and Ebert shared on the who over the past two decades has become a household show. If Siskel disagreed with one of Ebert’s comments, he Page 4 name among moviegoers around the country. Therefore, I was never afraid to fight back with flourishing, biting sar- don’t see how his death can be dismissed from our minds casm that was usually amusing and rather witty. They were and our hearts without recognizing his success as being one constantly trying to one-up each other. This usually involved of the most recognized film critics of all time. Gene Siskel trying to prove something is horrible when the other feels made America love films. it’s outstanding. Siskel and Ebert may have not been the best movie crit- That’s right. Gene Siskel didn’t sugar coat anything. In ics. Out of the more than 200 film critics of large-size news- fact, a recent Chicago Sun-Times story quoted Oprah Technological papers and magazine publications, there are many that are Winphrey as saying her favorite memory of Siskel was considered just as good at critically analyzing film – such as “when Gene told me I was not going to win the Oscar and Peter Travers of the Rolling Stones or Janet Maslin of the told me to bronze the biscuit (at the Oscar nominees lun- New York Times. cheon).” But if you asked the average person to name a film crit- Will the balcony be closed forever? Though no advancement ic, he or she would most likely say Siskel and Ebert – even announcement has been made as to what Ebert will do with though they are two different people. Their trademark the show, I have a hard time believing such a chemistry will astern’s industrial technology department thumbs up and thumbs down became a benchmark for the be easy to find. “Siskel and Ebert” is one of the few shows, has proved it generates a superb educa- movie industry. People look for the thumbs up – they trust along with Sesame Street and various soap operas, that have tion to its students. the duo about whether to spend their hard earned dollars at been on the airwaves as long as college students have been on this earth. I remember at the age of 4, watching two The department recently experienced the movies. Families for the past 24 years have watched E “Siskel and Ebert” during dinner on Friday nights to decide grouchy men arguing over what, at the time, seemed like a 100 percent pass rate on the November Certified which movie should be the family entertainment for the nothing. But now, of course, what was nothing, sure is Manufacturing Technologist exam, which was the evening. something. So in memory of Gene Siskel – let’s all go to the first time a complete pass rate has ever been The same attitude is taken when searching for a movie at movies. achieved. Previously, the highest pass rate was the video store to rent that you and the person next to you ■ Jessica Sedgwick is a senior journalism major and a monthly between 75 percent to 80 percent. can actually agree on. I think most people can admit that the big bold face print that says “Siskel and Ebert give it two columnist for The Daily Eastern News. Her e-mail address is The exam is general and may cover any topic, but thumbs up, way up!” will mean more to a person than “An [email protected]. Columns are the opinion of the author. may only be taken twice. It may be comprised of electronics, machine design, plant layout, manufac- turing, chemistry, physics, machines and computer aided designs, which are the basics of engineering. “The test is very Exam general. They have Congratulations to Eastern’s absolutely no idea what School of Technology for their is going to be there,” recent 100 percent pass rate on the Certified Manufacturing said Mori Toosi, profes- Technologist exam. sor in the School of Technology and certified manufacturing engineer. Toosi said there may be a few contributing factors as to why a 100 percent pass rate was achieved. The department has added some new tactics to its teaching, such as plant tours and increased technical speakers. The test time can also be chosen by the student, so he/she can pick their best performance time. A study guide and the option to consult reference materials is also available. Another reason the test scores were so high may be because most of the students who took the exam were seniors. But above all, these tests will help students get jobs in the future. When the student becomes a certi- fied engineer, employers are more likely to hire delving into the realm of alternative them. You r t u r n Viewpoint medicines, including weakly supported This is not only beneficial to the student, but the Letters to the editor arguments that eating fish diminishes university as well. The more students hired out of the the risk of heard disease and a paper AMA justified in firing by an 11-year-old girl writing off the industrial technology department, the more students effectiveness of therapeutic touch. will be enticed to enter Eastern’s industrial technolo- After publishing a controversial Stevenson Hall resident report in the Journal of the American While the paper may carry weight gy program. Medical Association, Dr. George D. for its news value, Lundberg wasn’t The 100 percent pass rate is just another example complains about heat Lundberg was fired as the editor of publishing the report in a political forum and shouldn’t have allowed his of the fine education students receive at Eastern. Along with most of the residents of JAMA by Dr. E. Ratcliffe Anderson, executive vice president of the AMA. personal or political opinions to appear Congratulations to the students and the successful Stevenson Hall, I enjoy sleeping with in a factual medical journal. School of Technology. my long underwear and socks. Really, Lundberg was fired on the ground that he rushed through a paper which The relevance of the surfacing and I do! Gloves and hats are next if the subsequent publication of the essay ■ The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily temperature keeps falling. Currently, it included an 8-year-old survey of 599 college students asking whether they and survey was justified, accounting to Eastern News. is 64 degrees in our room. We have felt oral sex was considered “having the author of the paper, Dr. June been told that no action will be taken Machover Reinisch, who said it would until it is below 60! I must say thank sex” to influence President Clinton’s impeachment trial. have been irresponsible not to publish you to the housing department for the data she accumulated due o the Today’s quote being so understanding. I realize this Anderson said he had dismissed “ Lundberg because the publication of length of the Clinton sex scandal. letter may seem like a way to vent; Lundberg, along with many however, I would like to remind you the paper threatened the tradition and integrity of the JAMA by “inappropri- Americans, became caught up in the The secret of success is constancy of purpose. that housing surveys are coming out most important political decision of the soon. Before you decide to live on ately and inexcusable” vaulting JAMA Benjamin Disraeli decade. Unfortunately, Lundberg campus, please remember that the into a political debate which has noth- First Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804-1881 allowed the scandal to influence his housing department cares about you. ing to do with science or medicine. In Lundberg’s 17 years as editor, livelihood. Christine Dunne the journal has strongly positioned ■ Editorial from Western Courier printed senior early and themselves on violence as a public Jan. 27 and reprinted with the permission elementary education major threat and the dangers of tobacco while of the newspaper. Send” letters to the editor via e-mail to [email protected] The Daily Eastern News Friday, February 26, 1999 5A Writing portfolio may replace writing exam By Meghan McMahon to submit four writing samples to are submitting to their portfolios In other business, CAA Chair Administration editor their portfolio during their time at because it will be used to assess Bill Addison read a statement to Eastern, Calendrillo said. their abilities. the council commending Eastern The Council on Academic If implemented, the writing “It seems to me that before a President David Jorns on the work Affairs Thursday received a report portfolio would replace the student puts a piece of writing into he has done during his tenure at on the possibility of using a stu- Writing Competency Exam, this portfolio, the student is going the university. dent writing portfolio instead of which is currently used to assess to want it to be as good as possi- The statement reads: “The the Writing Competency Exam to students’ writing abilities, she ble,” Calendrillo said. “I suspect Council on Academic Affairs assess students’ writing abilities. said. the writings in the portfolio will would like to acknowledge and Linda Calendrillo, director of “What we are really looking for be to the bar if not better than thank Dr. David Jorns for his ded- writing across the curriculum, pre- is a collection of student writing,” that.” icated service as president of sented the report to the CAA and Calendrillo said. “Student com- CAA member Frank Eastern Illinois University from said campus groups have been try- pletion of the portfolio would give McCormick said he thinks the 1993-1999. In particular, the ing to change the writing assess- the student the right to graduate.” writing portfolio will make stu- council would like to recognize ment plan for several years now. Calendrillo said she thinks the dents spend more time with their Dr. Jorns for his efforts in address- “This proposal or idea actually writing portfolio could be flexible writing. ing the academic standards of the stretches back to ideas we had in enough to include writing samples “My sense of the overall effect university and enhancing the acad- 1996,” Calendrillo said. from foreign language courses and of student writing on this campus emic reputation of the institution. The writing portfolio would be fiction writing classes. … is that overall students would Eastern Illinois University is a bet- used to assess students’ writing She said she thinks students have more time invested in their ter place for his service as presi- abilities and students would have will work hard on the pieces they writing,” McCormick said. dent.” AB receives Dramatic Performances budget Joe Pople needed, and that was nice,” Hansen said. the spring. Staff writer The 1999-2000 budget was a $226 increase More money is needed in the fall because the from last year. The Dramatic Performances board majority of the performances are in the fall, Ash The Dramatic Performances board Thursday currently employs seven student employees, and said. presented its 1999-2000 academic year budget its payroll accounts for $6,606 of the budget. In other business, Mori Toosi, professor of request of $11,606 to the Apportionment Board. The remaining $5,000 goes to operating taxes, technology and member of Faculty Senate, was The budget would include student payroll and licenses and fees as well as advertising and pro- appointed as a new member. operating taxes, licenses and fees. motions. Toosi is a voting member of the AB and said Apportionment Board Chair Mike Hansen Phil Ash, Dramatic Performances Board he hopes to make some changes. said the budget was “cut and dried,” because the member, said the advertising helps increase “There were a lot of judgment calls on the only differences from last year’s budget were stu- awareness. budgets, at least last year. I need to pay close dent payroll and taxes and license fees. “Posters pull awareness into our shows,” Ash attention to being a liaison between the Faculty Hansen also said the Dramatic Performances said. Senate and the AB,” Toosi said after the meeting. board presented its budget well. Sixty percent of the Dramatic Performances “Then we may get support from the (Faculty) “You guys came in and asked for what you board budget is used in the fall and 40 percent in Senate to the benefit of the students.”
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We accept Master Card & Visa 6A February 26, 1999 The Daily Eastern News Men still have one more chance Several individuals travel to Iowa St.to qualify for NCAA’s FRI. 2/26 SAT. 2/27 By David Pump meter dash, the 3000-meter run, along with Good times & Staff writer Men’s needs to run Ryan Boyles. great music BLUES JAM track & field a 6.62 to High jumper Justin Young earned in the Dungeon For a few members of Eastern’s automati- a trip to Ames after winning the con- the ACOUST’ CATS OPEN MIC - hosted by men’s track and field team this cally qualify. Earlier this season the ference meet, clearing 6 feet 11 the weekend at Iowa State will be an senior ran a 7.82 to provisionally inches. FREE SHOW! Reverend Robert opportunity to qualify for the NCAA qualify him. Men’s coach Tom Akers said Starts at 10:00 Blues Band indoor national meet. White, ranked 22nd in the 400- Young’s performance last weekend *individuals & bands welcome Seniors Cameron Mabry and meter dash, needs to improve by .46 was the deciding factor to bring him KITCHEN HOURS Chad White along with junior hur- seconds to achieve the automatic along on the trip. Mon-Thurs 7pm-11pm *doors open at 9:00 dler Gabe Spezia have provisionally bid. School record holder in the pole Fri & Sat 5pm-11pm *must be 21 to enter qualified for the national meet, but The senior’s fastest mark this sea- vault, Tom Marchese will compete 509 Van Buren 345-2380 only the top 16 qualifiers make the son was a 47.18, but he needs to this weekend in hopes of taking the field in each event. move up five spots to earn an next step – a trip to nationals. Spezia is the highest ranked entrance into the meet. Marchese also recorded an OVC SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT Panther nationally, 12th in the 60- Freshman Jarrod Macklin may Championship victory clearing 16 Semester-long counseling group meeting meter hurdles. The junior needs a also be given a chance to qualify in feet 2.75 inches. 7.74 performance to automatically the 400 after finishing third last Sprinters Aundra Williams and every Monday @ 1:00-2:30. Begins March make the field. weekend at the Ohio Valley Jacob Hunt will compete with White 1st. Co-sponsored by the Counseling Center Last weekend in Lantz Championships. and Macklin in the 4x400 meter Fieldhouse, Spezia ran a 7.82 to fin- The Ohio Valley Indoor Male relay. These four won the conference and the Sexual Assault Counseling and ish second in the Ohio Valley Athlete of the Meet, Panther dis- meet last weekend and are close to Information Service. Conference Indoor Championships. tance runner Jason Bialka will be provisionally qualifying for the Mabry, ranked 34th in the 60- given an opportunity to compete in NCAA indoor championship. If interested, please call the Counseling Center (3413) ASAP That move just doesn’t make from their mistakes. Anybody is an sense. improvement over Scott Servais. Merda At 34 years old, the Cubs think However, if the postseason is to be from Page 7A he’s the answer to a catching posi- a possibility, it seems like too tion that has been problematic much of a risk with Santiago. Gaetti this year like ‘Andro’ did since Joe Girardi left after a car After all, the club should have for McGwire last season. accident 14 months ago that nearly learned from the Jose Guzman The concept of signing some- killed him. fiasco years ago. To say the least, body to a huge contract after one Santiago only played in 15 it wasn’t a success. career year didn’t work last season games with Toronto last season. But then again, where the Cubs with Jeff Blauser. The year before, he struggled to a are concerned, success is measured The $4 million man went from .243 average for the Blue Jays. differently. As long as the effort is hitting .308 in 1997 with the It makes perfect sense to give a there, even if the result isn’t, the Braves to a lowly .219 in 119 $2 million contract to someone task at hand can be considered a games with the Cubs. The veteran who hasn’t played in a year, had a success. says he’ll rebound. If he doesn’t, at series of injuries and played poorly As a Cub fan, I follow that phi- least Benito Santiago will be the in his last full season. losophy. bigger bust this year. If only the Cubs could learn The same goes for this column. Write sports for the Daily Eastern News...
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Chad Merda Sports editor email: [email protected] Keep them happy and just fake it nusual statements from a quiet man. Cubs manager Jim U Riggleman, who has been put in the same category as vanilla ice cream thanks to his soft demeanor, refuses to publicly look down the road at where his team will finish after its wild-card season last year. He says he just doesn’t want to get into all that. But somebody else does – File photo pitching coach Marty DeMerritt Eastern’s David Stone slides home last season against Murray State. The Panthers open the season today against No. 19 Arkansas, and play the Razorbacks three already has the Cubs projected as times this weekend. the National League’s World Series representative. At least the tradition of an Baseball team travels to No. 19 Arkansas for weekend series empty promise has been kept alive. Jay Munson HR and 65 RBI’s, agrees that final- second base, and senior Ryan Another wild card appearance staff writer ly getting outside will be a nice Bridgewater behind the plate. Probable starters does seem possible. change of pace. Lyons will lead the way in the But the World Series? The Panther baseball team will “We’re all pumped up to get outfield and will make a transition Eastern at Arkansas Only if Ronnie “Woo” comes see its first action of the season this down there and play,” Marzec from the lead off spot, where he hit out of the bleachers to shore up weekend as they travel to said. “We loved going there last .374, to the second slot. Tripleheader the bullpen. He already dons a Fayateville, Arkansas to face the year. It was a great time.” “This should help Sean out a lot Today 4 p.m. complete uniform at every game, University of Ark. who is currently Along with Marzec, Eastern because he should see a lot more Saturday,1 p.m. although the die-hard fan might ranked 19th in the preseason poll. returns three other all-conference fast balls in this spot and he is a Sunday, 1 p.m. have to update it from the 1970s Eastern is set to play three picks from last year, including, notorious fast ball hitter,” games in three consecutive days, seniors Sean Lyons, Mark Tomse, Buczkowski said. version he currently wears. SS David Mikes Not only has the empty and according to assistant coach and Jeremy Sanders. Rounding out the outfield corps Matt Buczkowski are expecting to Slated to pitch the first game is will be senior right-fielder Brian promise tradition survived, but CF Sean Lyons apparently, so has another. This win two of the three. junior right-hander Matt Gage. Hantosh and sophomore left- one surrounds something the Cubs “We expect to compete with Buczkowski has a lot of confidence fielder Keith Laski. 3RD BASE Matt Marzec do better than losing – that is poor Arkansas,” Buczkowski said. “We in Gage’s abilities. Sophomores Adam Buhot and personnel decisions. feel like we have a good chance to “He’s definitely our No.1 guy in Chris Martin will switch off as des- RF Brian Hantosh In the past, the Cubs just con- win a few games.” the rotation,” Buczkowski said. ignated hitters. centrated on trading their After a long winter of practicing “He’s a stud pitcher.” Buhot, being a left-handed hit- 1ST BASE Mark Tomse prospects before they mature. The mostly indoors, Buczkowski feels Following Gage in the rotation ter, will face the right-handed prosecution calls Joe Clark and like this weekend will give the will be sophomore right-hander pitchers, while Martin, a right- LF Keith Laski Rafael Palmiero to the stand. team a chance to see some live Mike Ziroli and junior left-hander handed hitter, will face the lefties. When there’s no prospects to pitching and take some live ground Joe Giarrante. Marzec believes playing a good C Ryan Bridgewater trade away, then it seems as balls. Senior right-hander Jeremy team like Arkansas early in the though the attention is shifted to “The guys want to get outside Sanders and junior right-hander schedule will help his team later in DH Adam Bahot signing former major league stars. and get some games under their John Larson will be the go-to guys the season. Next witnesses: Howard Johnson belt,” Buczkowski said. out of the bullpen. “Our schedule gets tougher 2ND BASE Josh Landon and Goose Gossage. Granted, the “We’ve only been able to get “Sanders will be our middle to later in the year, so playing a team team got lucky last year with Gary outside and scrimmage three or late-inning reliever and Larson will like Arkansas early will prepare us Starting pitchers Gaetti. four times.” be our closer,” Buczkowski said . to win games later in the schedule,” However, one can only wonder Last year’s Ohio Valley The infield will consist of Marzec said. Today – Matt Gage Conference player of the year, Marzec at third base, Tomse at first The games are scheduled for 4 if Geritol can do miracles for Saturday – Mike Ziroli junior third baseman Matt Marzec, base, junior David Mikes at short- p.m. today and 1 p.m. Saturday and See MERDA Page 6A who hit a team high .378 with 17 stop, sophomore Josh Landon at Sunday. Sunday – Joe Giarrante He said it ... Three matches await men’s tennis team By Gabe Rosen us all to return sharp and serve sharp contributions during the season and in However, starting off on the right Staff writer and hopefully our play this weekend this weekend’s season-opening track will be no easy task this week- The“ only will carry over into the conference matches. end when Eastern takes on Memphis. The men’s tennis team will begin season,” Reid said. “I know they have high expectations “It’s going to be very tough com- consolation its season this weekend in St. Louis She said the team has improved for themselves,” Reid said of the pair. petition,” Reid said. “That’s going to to this is with a Friday match against the since last year and is continuing to Reid is also expecting contribu- be a tough match to play going into University of Memphis and two move in a positive direction. tions from several talented freshman. the first match of the season. But it fourth place matches on Saturday, including a “We have more talent than we did Chris Huse is starting to come on and will let the guys gauge what they is better than morning bout with Southwest last year. They will be stronger,” Reid play well, according to Reid. need to work on and where they need fifth. Missouri State and an afternoon one said. “The only thing that we lack The coach also has high hopes for to be as far as the Ohio Valley against St. Louis University. right now is experience.” Huse’s freshman counterpart Andy Conference.” Women’s track & field coach Eastern head coach Marla Reid is Although the team as a whole Baker. Last year, Memphis handed John Craft comments on his team’s counting on her team to be ready to may be a little short on experience, “He is another very talented Eastern a very decisive defeat, but finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships. go this weekend. Reid can count on two seniors to pick freshman,” Reid said. “We need to get with Eastern’s new influx of talent “I think the men are very excited up the slack. Brad Cook and Sargy him together and keep him focused in ,things could very well turn out dif- ” to get outdoors and compete. I expect Letuchi are expected to make big a positive direction.” ferent this year. MAGAZINE
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Mar. 4 Friends & Co free 345-2380 4b friday.2.26.1999 On the Verge of the Weekend Students showcase best art Sorority hosts mix of by anish gauri awards. staff writer The show, which is co-spon- international cultures sored by the art department, is Student artists will show off the only opportunity, on campus, their photographs, graphic where students can win money, by james langton designs, sculptures and more in and more importantly, recogni- staff writer the annual all student art show tion. Suzan Braun, chair of the A mixer to open doors for The participating Alpha beginning Saturday. Art Department Student Affairs social interaction between Sigma Tau sorority members Each year the Tarble Arts Committee, said many students native students and interna- will talk about the sorority and Center hosts a competitive exhi- in previous years have taken tional students will begin at 5 give international students an bition that gives students an advantage of the all student p.m. today in the Alpha Sigma understanding about the activi- opportunity to show off their show. Tau house in Greek Court. ties Alpha Sigma Tau members work and win money. “Last year, 283 entries by 91 International students will are involved in. The idea for the Ryan Guimond, a sophomore students were turned in. Of that, share with students about mixer began with Lauren graphic design major, said this is 79 entries by 46 students were their culture, and all students Erickson, an Alpha Sigma Tau a great way to get his artwork accepted into the exhibit,” Braun will participate in a little art member, who will be studying into the public eye. said. “This is a great experience photo by Deanna McIntyre festival. Alpha Sigma Tau is abroad in Hasselt, Belgium, this “With the student art show because anybody in art is going Senior art major Naomi Sugino’s art will hosting the first international fall. She contacted study abroad coming up, I can put my works to want to enter shows eventual- be on display at Tarble until March 21. mixer at Eastern, in adviser Jim Brosam to find out on display, and maybe get noticed ly.” coordination with International what her sorority could do to by someone,” Guimond said. award is given to the senior who Erin Downs, a sophomore Programs. interact with the international “Winning some money wouldn’t has “demonstrated exceptional graphic design major, said win- “This is a chance for people students at Eastern. be so bad either.” abilities as a visual artist.” ning an award is not on her to realize that every student is Erickson worked with The contest is open to any The showcased pieces are mind. unique,” said graduate student members of her sorority to undergraduate student enrolled selected by a three member jury “I don’t really care about the Kelly Gallery said, also an plan the event and Jim in at least one Eastern studio art from outside Eastern’s art awards,” Downs said. “I just want intern with International Brosam helped coordinated course on or after June 1, 1998. department faculty who are also to get showcased, and maybe Programs. with the international stu- Merit awards of $50 may be responsible for choosing the have someone compliment me.” “It is an opportunity for stu- dents given in each of the following cat- “best of show” and merit award The opening reception, which dents to realize how much we Gallery said that this event egories: drawing, printmaking, winners. The jurors for this takes place in conjunction with can learn from each other and is the first of its kind at painting, graphic design, crafts, year’s show are Jodie Bowen, a the awards presentation, will be how much fun we can have Eastern. sculpture, photography, and professor of drawing and print- held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, with meeting new people,” Gallery “We’re hoping to turn this design (2D and 3D). The winner making at Parkland College, awards being given out at 2:30 said. into a series and work with of the “best of show” award will Robin Douglas, who teaches p.m. Each of the nine internation- more student organizations,” receive $200. weaving at the University of All the works chosen will be al students attending will speak Gallery said. Along with the awards select- Illinois-Champaign/Urbana and on display from 10 a.m. to 5 for about five minutes about Other student organiza- ed by a three member jury, six John Walker, an independent p.m. Saturday, March 21 in the their native countries, how tions can get involved with awards selected by art depart- graphic designer. Tarble Arts Building. their previous educational international programs by ment faculty members will be Although four of the faculty The Tarble Arts Building is open experiences differ and why contacting Jim Brosam at given out. Of the six, the chair- awards are only open to seniors, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday they chose to study at Eastern. 581-7487. man’s award offers the highest sophomores and juniors have the through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m., monetary value of $300. This chance to take home two of the on Sundays.
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Cans Friday, March 19thth On the Verge of the Weekend friday.2.26.1999 5b Students take on roles of famous women p.m. Sunday in the Coleman Hall auditorium. bout with spinal meningitis. while she was portraying Victoria Woodhall, by gabe rosen The performance will be free According to Eardley, this will be a good the first women to ever run for president Staff writer and open to the public. chance for elementary students to learn and a successful stockbroker in the 1800’s, Eastern will celebrate Women’s History Sunday’s performance things about women that they otherwise the students began to wonder why she was and Awareness month by sending several will be a “dress probably wouldn’t be still alive and walking around and talking. students to local elementary schools with rehearsal” and the taught. Senior English major Molly Stewardson the intention of teaching local students public will have the “I do it because I will be portraying Myra Bradwell. Bradwell about the accomplishments and contribu- opportunity to view don’t remember decided to become a lawyer after establish- tions of women throughout history. each student’s presen- learning about ing the “Chicago Legal News” in 1868. The Eastern students will be going to dif- tation. women in my third Bradwell was initially denied certification by ferent area grade schools and giving presen- Ellen Eardley, a grade history class,” the Illinois Supreme Court because she was tations on four influential women in history senior English major, Eardley said. “It’s a a married woman. Nevertheless, she perse- by dressing up in costumes and portraying will be playing the way for history to vered and in 1890 she was granted a license the famous women. part of Kitty O’Neill. come alive and to practice law. Jan Marquardt-Cherry, the director of O’Neill was a for us to interact Bradwell also wants to enlighten children Eastern’s Living History Program, said the Hollywood stunt with the students on the subject of women’s history. performances will expand students’ educa- woman in the 1970’s, and it’s also very “I care about educating children and I tional horizons. often doubling for photos courtesy of rewarding to me, want to help teach kids that there are “If you ask anyone to name 10 famous Linda Carter in the www.annefrank.com, in terms of doing women who did great things,” Bradwell said. www.bsg/archives, women, they’d be hard pressed to get past popular series www.jonimitchell.com the research Anne Frank will be portrayed by Florence Nightengale, Betsy Ross and Helen “Wonder Woman.” and interacting sophomore social science major Amanda Keller,” said Marquardt-Cherry. “Our inten- O’Neill is per- Clockwise from top: Anne Frank, with the stu- Barron. tion is to broaden minds and introduce haps best known Helen Keller, Joni Mitchell. dents.” “It’s very important that we teach our people to characters they may never have for being the fastest Eardley said it’s important for students to children what it was like to be Jewish heard of before.” woman on earth, holding records for speed be able to see a different side of history and during World War II,” Barron said. “I The program, now in its eleventh year, both in water skiing and running. O’Neill know that women were involved. She also want to try and make them understand will also feature an on-campus “Living overcame many other obstacles in her life as said students have been perceptive and that it’s wrong and it’s bad to treat peo- History” performance, which will begin at 2 well – she was deaf and once had a near fatal inquisitive in the past. Eardley said last year ple differently.” “Beneath The Underdog” kicks off weekend Eastern alumni returns to preview his movie production and entertain students of all origins “The party is for white people and sexy at the same time and will by jessica sedgwick black people to mix on this campus,” said appeal to all kinds of people,” and alice hosty senior history major Les Sattlewhite, the Sattlewhite said. Verge editors co-coordinator of the event. “Because “I see people are complaining there’s not much of of that on this cam- about the lack of cultural diversi- Bored with the tired weekend scene? pus.” ty and nice things to do on cam- Eastern alumni Keith Weatherspoon has Weatherspoon, who graduated from pus, so we’ve killed two birds returned to put a little “oomph” back into Eastern in 1995 with a degree in jour- with one stone,” Sattlewhite said. Friday night so that students “of all colors nalism and founder of the Chicago pro- “No jeans or gym shoes allowed and interests can come together and take duction company the Muri Mustapha in the premiere party.” it to another level.” Experience, said he expects around 200 “It’s something different than When Weatherspoon was a student at people to attend the event. the bump and grind of the bar Eastern the weekend of the Miss Black “The movie is really aimed at college scene,” said Weatherspoon. “Put EIU Pageant was always lively and full of students,” Weatherspoon said. “I really on some decent clothes and things to do. After hearing that this year’s want it to be an interactive experience come on out – it’ll be a whole Pageant weekend activities included slim and have the crowd jump up and say new experience.” to none in their description, he set the ‘whoa’ when they get excited.” After the film, DJ Emmaculate works in motion for something to cele- “Beneath the Underdog,” will be filling the hotel air until 12 brate the big event. Weatherspoon’s version of the “Rocky a.m. with smooth sounds of Weatherspoon will begin the multi-cul- Horror Picture Show,” is a cartoon dance, hip-hop, R&B and House tural evening – complete with drinks and adventure set to a “slick, smooth” back- photo courtesy of Keith Weatherspoon music. hors d’oeurves – with a preview of his drop and alternative, hip-hop and jazz “Beneath The Underdog” offers interactive entertainment with “Patrons will have the opportuni the smooth backdrop of hip-hop music. upcoming movie release “Beneath the music. ty to win CDs by their favorite Underdog,” followed by a night of dancing “The movie is set to the ‘60s style of Weatherspoon said. “The soundtrack is a artists as well as home movies through at 8 p.m. Friday at the Best Western music with the smooth ambiance of mod- real intrical part of it.” raffles and giveaways,” Sattlewhite said. 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SECONDARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS. The Department of Secondary Education and Foundations is now accepting applications for three scholarships. The Thomas R. Drury Scholarship is available to graduate stu- dents pursuing a career in education. The Secondary Education Telefund Scholarship is available to undergradu- ate students seeking teacher certification with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and graduate students seeking teacher certifica- tion with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Errett and Mazie Warner Secondary Education Award is available to graduate or undergraduate students pursuing a career in Secondary Education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. All recipients must EC/ELE/MLE SCHOLARSHIPS. 2171 Buzzard for $8. Juniors and seniors should sign up be Eastern students at the time that awards are issued. Fifteen scholarships are to be awarded to Early Childhood, early since they are the first to register. All upper division If you qualify, please see Sherry Unkraut, Buzzard Hall Elementary, and Middle Level majors this spring. Most of EC/ELE/MLE classes will be waitlisted. Please do an 2147 to request an application. Deadline for application is the scholarships will provide money to be issued in the fall inquiry with touchtone registration (581-6640) in early sum- April 2, 1999. of 1999. The amounts range from $150 to $1,600. Five of mer to verify summer and fall schedules. —Sherry Unkraut, Secretary, SED/EDF the scholarships are designated to be awarded to residents —Dr. Carol Helwig, Chair EC/ELE/MLE of the following areas: Coles or Douglas County, Casey or UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION the Cumberland High School District, Crawford County, and CDS ADVISEMENT & INFORMATION. MEETING. a graduate of Charleston High School. The criteria for each The Department of Communication Disorders and Students must attend a meeting to formally apply for of the scholarships are listed on the scholarship application Sciences will hold a Career Information and Group University Admission to Teacher Education and to initiate form. The forms are located in the Elementary Education Advisement Session on March 4 in Room 201/202 of the the selection process. The College of Education and Office, Buzzard Hall, Room 2171, and will be available Clinical Services Building. Freshmen and sophomore CDS Professional Studies schedules meetings each semester. beginning February 22. The deadline for submitting com- majors and pre-majors and students interested in a CDS The required formal application form is distributed and col- pleted scholarship application form is Wednesday, March major should attend the 5:30 p.m. group meeting. Junior lected at the meetings and rules and regulations concerning 24. and senior majors should attend the 6:30 p.m. group meet- selection and admission to and retention in teacher educa- —Dr. Carol Helwig, Chair EC/ELE/MLE ing. Individual advisement sessions will follow each group tion are explained. Students who have not previously meeting. Students interested in CDS may call 581-2712 for applied must attend a meeting. The following meetings are EC/ELE/MLE ADVISEMENT. more information. available Spring Semester 1999 to initiate the selection Students who have been assigned an advisor in the —Mary Anne Hanner, CDS Acting Chair process: Saturday, March 6, 1 to 1:50 p.m.; Tuesday, April EC/ELE/MLE Department at Buzzard Hall should sign up for 6, 2 to 2:50 p.m.; and Thursday, April 22, 6 to 6:50 p.m. All appointments with their advisors on sheets outside Buzzard SUMMER FINAL EXAM INFORMATION. meetings are held in 1501 Buzzard Hall Auditorium. The 2220. No telephone calls, please. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Please be aware that the Final Exam Schedule for SUM- next opportunity to initiate the Selection Process and apply Coffey will begin advisement 2/22. Sign-up sheets for other MER 1999 is published on page 2 of the SUMMER SEMES- for University Admission to Teacher Education will be during advisors will be posted March 3 (after registration bulletins TER 1999 Class Schedule. Class schedules are available the Fall Semester 1999. are in The Daily Eastern News ); they will begin advisement on the shelf outside Registration Office, basement of —Dr. Douglas Bower, Associate Dean, College of Education Monday, March 8. Students are to bring their portfolios McAfee southeast entrance. and Professional Studies when meeting with their advisors. Portfolios are available in —Dr. Frank Hohengarten, Dean Enrollment Management 8b friday.2.26.1999 On the Verge of the Weekend Murray finally has worthy role “Rushmore” gives Murray opportunity for comic genius, with help from newcomer Schwartz
by sean stangland Murray wants us to do. His Staff writer character is good at heart, and he’s got a lot going for him, but Bill Murray has been under- he’s just so unhappy. But appreciated for years. No one through the help of Max in the realm of so-called film Fischer, Herman Blume is able experts has given him any to find a way to inject happi- respect for his comedic work ness back into his life. through the years, even though One of the film’s best scenes he has entertained countless is near the end, when both people and headlined block- Max and Herman have put busters like “Ghostbusters” aside their differences and have and “Groundhog Day.” Much of both met an impasse in their that changed in late 1998 when lives. In an attempt to cheer Wes Anderson’s “Rushmore” his friend up, Max offers him (rated R for vulgarity and brief his choice of Rushmore nudity) lit up the independent Academy pins to wear on his film scene. lapel. Blume chooses the “Rushmore” just recently hit award for punctuality, leaving the mainstream theater circuit, Max his award for perfect and what a treat it is for the attendance. In any other audiences who will be seeing movie, this scene would be it. The Academy of Motion overplayed and ripe for mock- Picture Arts and Sciences ery. Here, in a scene played to passed over Bill Murray’s per- perfection by both actors, we formance for Oscar considera- can feel Blume’s true apprecia- tion, but I really can’t see how. tion for what Max has done. In Here, as frustrated business- the world of two desperate man Herman Blume, Murray men, sometimes even the shines like never before. smallest of gifts can mean a “Rushmore,” which was whole lot. written by Anderson (“Bottle photo courtesy of www.lawnwranglers.com/rushmore Admittedly, “Rushmore” is Rocket”) and his friend Owen Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman star in “Rushmore.” not the watershed, landmark Wilson (who appeared in comedy that a lot of critics have “Armageddon,”) is the story of and annoying all of his teachers. impersonation. to benefit the film’s success as led people to believe, but it is the most intriguing and mystify- He is failing all of his classes, The lives of both men a comedy. The various plot worlds better than the Adam ing high school student since but somehow manages to be change when they meet twists and strange situations Sandler vehicles that everyone Ferris Bueller. As Max Fischer, the big man on campus. Rosemary Cross (Olivia that occur won’t be expected has been eating up lately. newcomer Jason Schwartzman Max’s life takes a turn when Williams of “The Postman”), a by much of the audience. Anderson and Wilson likely have gives us a true original. Max he meets Blume, a Rushmore first grade teacher at While the screenplay is, a great career ahead of them isn’t the best student at the alumnus who generally despises Rushmore who somehow man- indeed,wonderful, writing comedies, and this one is high-class Rushmore Academy, everyone and everything ages to win the hearts of both “Rushmore’s” success can a great major studio debut. And but he’s certainly the most except Max. Blume takes a lik- men. Max, of course, is much almost totally be attributed to isn’t it time Bill Murray had notorious. ing to Max’s defiance of author- too young, and Blume carries the actors. Schwartzman, who something better to do than When he’s not participating ity and his penchant for the the baggage of a wife, two kids, hasn’t been in a major movie “Larger Than Life” or “The Man in one of the seemingly endless unusual. One of Max’s more and a multi-million dollar cor- until now, is a natural, and Who Knew Too Little?” extracurricular activities he is a successful ventures is his stage poration. Murray is excellent. His charac- part of, Max is busy wheeling adaptation of the ‘70s cop flick And so ensues a grand war ter has moments of pathetic “Rushmore” and dealing with the school’s “Serpico,” complete with a between the two men for desperation, but for some rea- Touchstone Pictures headmaster, Dr. Guggenheim New York City backdrop and a Rosemary’s love, the details of son we can’t help but laugh at (Brian Cox of “The Boxer,”) kid doing a bad Al Pacino which will not be divulged here him, and I think that’s what ★★★★
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