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MONDAY | 08.27.07 VOL. 94 | ISSUE 6 NEW STATE BUDGET brings $906,400 to EASTERN Gov. Blagojevich’s approval of the $59.5 billion state budget on Friday will provide nearly a million dollars for instructional purposes
By Stephen Di Benedetto Gov. Rod Blagojevich approved the long overdue Staff Reporter state budget Thursday, which the General Assembly passed August 10. EASTERN’s President William Perry has nothing to complain Eastern will see an increase of $906,400 from the SHARE about after hearing Eastern is set to receive a 1.9 per- 2007 fiscal year to the 2008 fiscal year. In 2007, East- 2007 fiscal year cent increase in appropriations from the state of Illi- ern received about $48.2 million from the state. For • $48.2 million nois for the 2008 fiscal year. 2008, the total is projected to be around $49.2 mil- “We’ve got some numbers now that we can work lion. 2008 fiscal year with planning this year and executing the programs • $49.2 million that we need to do and want to do,” Perry said. SEE BUDGET, PAGE 5
GREEK LIFE RUNNERS CONTRIBUTE TO RED CROSS FUND Spiking for a good cause
Greek Barbeque ST. JUDE CHILDREN’s volleyball RESEARCH HOSPITAL FACTS • The Volleyball tournament’s entry tournament raises fees went into a donation for St. Jude money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. • St. Jude is a research hospital located in Memphis, Tenn., dedicated to find- By Colleen Kitka ing cures to catastrophic diseases that Staff Reporter affect children.
On Sunday afternoon students • The hospital is the only pediat- enjoyed the sun and blue skies at the ric clinic in the country that does not Greek Barbeque at Carman Hall, an charge for treatment from its patients eight-year tradition. without insurance. The Greek Life along with support- ing organizations such as Panhellenic • Much of the funding, $1.3 mil- Council, National Pan-Hellenic Coun- lion per day, is brought in by charita- cil and Interfraternity Council arranged ble fund raisers such as the Greek Bar- the event. beque on Sunday. A number of Gamma Chi mem- bers, a branch of the Panhellenic Coun- • Majority of all costs at St. Jude have cil that recruits members in an unbiased gone to program expenses and patient way, were also present. care. A little under half have gone to New to this tradition were a volley- research. ball and four square tournament. Senior and Gamma Chi member, For more information, visit: Heather Mitchell said 12 volleyball www.stjude.org teams had signed up to play in the sin- gle elimination tournament. Many of ternity or sorority to see what it was all the teams signed up by residence hall about in a casual atmosphere. floors at their first floor meetings, after Amanda Raz, a senior special edu- paying a $5 entry fee that went to for cation and art education major, said St. Jude Children’s Research Hospi- that 40 to 50 members of the PHC and tal. No teams signed up for four-square Gamma Chi were out to show their tournaments. support. Along with watching the games, Nate Matthies, a senior and vice spectators could participate in one of president of recruitment for Sigma Phi three bag games, a pick-up game on the Epsilon, came out to just watch the AMIR PRELLBERG | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Freshman physical education major Mallor Mihalov finishes the “Run for a Reason” on the empty four-square court, toss around games. He said it was “a great way to Panther Trail Sunday evening. The benefit was organized to raise money for the disaster flying discs or watch the games and lis- meet people.” relief fund in Coles County. Each contributor had to pay $25 to participate in the run, but ten to music put on by a DJ. Freshman Alex Migit played on the could have donated more if they wanted to. Go to www.dennews.com to view a slideshow. There was a turnout by the Greek Taylor North B-team. community as the event also acted as a way for those interested in joining a fra- SEE BARBEQUE, PAGE 2 2 news www.dennews.com | the daily eastern news | MONday 8.27.07
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Volleyball tournament highlights picnic Barbeque, FROM Page 1 men, except for sophomore Lindsay councils to serve a buffet of ham- Woods whose original teammates burgers, hot dogs, chips, vegetables THERE’S NO “It’s kinda fun once you get into did not show up. and brownies. it,” he said. As the afternoon continued the fi- The students who attended the He was recruited to play by his nal match came to a match between event had good weather, warm and RA. the Carman Hall South fifth floor sunny, to play in. Migit also said he was happy to team and the Andrews Hall eighth Billy Flowers, a graduate student play for a really good cause. floor blue team. and the assistant residence director Only a few of the teams were The Andrews Hall team took the of Greek Court was glad to see the SUCH THING coed. win after a best of three games. event to be such a success. The one formed by the Steven- The winners walked away with a “People really got into it, helped AS A son and Douglas Halls resident as- free pizza party. to raise funds for St. Jude, and sistants was coed and the Andrews Following the tournament Car- helped increase interest in Greek Hall eighth floor blue team was all man Hall dining agreed with the Life,” he said. BUM STEER MULTIMEDIA THEY ALL WORK www.dennews.com VERY HARD AT BEING DELICIOUS
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Registered nurses look to enhance their careers Volunteer Fair to offer Fourteen students diverse opportunities grounds,” said Dianne Nelson, direc- “It’s gone just as well as I of the nursing students are working comprise program’s tor of the nursing program. could possibly hope.” on-campus at Eastern’s Health Ser- The Office of Orientation and first-ever semester This program is for students who vice. Other students work at Sarah the Student Volunteer Center are are already registered nurses. Most Bush Lincoln Health Center and joining to present a Volunteer Fair students have a bachelor’s degree in — Dianne Nelson Decatur Memorial Hospital. today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in By Sara Cuadrado other areas such as theatre arts or Director of the Nursing Program Matlock said she chose this pro- the South Quad. University Reporter English. The program is designed for gram because of the convenience. The fair will feature a wide range students transferring from another Wednesday nights this fall and full- She added this program because she of volunteer opportunities for When Christine Matlock goes to college or community college. and part-time options are available. was allowed to transfer more credits attendees. work, she is also going to school. The students are all from towns The program lasts two years. than the other programs she looked 22 local volunteer groups and That’s because Matlock works at in the surrounding area. Nelson said Most of the courses are in the at. organizations will be meeting with Decatur Memorial Hospital and is the students have a lot to contribute evening because the students are The program was in the works for those interested and handing out one of 14 students that make up the to class discussions. older and work in the daytime, Nel- a year and Nelson said she is now volunteer information. first group of students in Eastern’s She said the different students son said. working on more recruiting. They For more information on this new nursing program. are looking to work in areas as wide- Nursing students need to take have 10 signed up for the spring se- event, contact the Student The 36-year-old registered nurse ranging as pediatrics and home two courses each semester of nurs- mester. Volunteer Center at 348-0188. from Shelbyville is one example health. ing. The courses range from topics of Nelson said the program has had of the range of students in the first The program was designed for research to clinical health. a smooth transition. Dreamweaver workshop class. people who are already working. Most of the program’s students “It’s gone just as well as I could “They’re from a diversity of back- Courses are offered Monday and are already working in the field. Two possibly hope,” said Nelson. today in McAfee The Center for Academic Technology Support (CATS) will greek life be hosting a free workshop today for faculty, staff and graduate assistants on how to build a simple Web site using the program Dreamweaver. The workshop will be in the CATS Training Lab in Room 1214 of McAfee Gymnasium from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. For more information, call 581- 8397.
Sessions offered for studying abroad Study Abroad will be offering free information sessions on a weekly basis to inform students about studying abroad from Eastern. This week’s session will today be from 4 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in Room 1207 Blair Hall. For more information, call 581- 7267.
Anniversary reception to take place at Tarble The Tarble Arts Center Advisory Board will be having its 25th Anniversary Gala reception tonight. The event will be held at Tarble from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. and is for members only. Black tie is optional. A brief history of Tarble will be presented and an exhibition of Tarble’s collections will be shown. Paul Johnston will provide his pianist talents. DIXIE SEXTON | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Admission is $25, and all Members of the Pan Hellenic Council dine with Vice President of Student Affairs Dan Nadler at the St. Jude barbecue hosted at Carman Hall on Sunday. proceeds will support Tarble Arts Center. Barbecue raises funds for St. Jude – Hayley Clark, News Editor
Greek event also “The event has been successful in the past and we alter 2000 school year, it only hosted an collects donations for open house. the event each year to keep it fresh.” In the past, in return for the blotter injured biker Greek community’s donations, St. — Bob Dudolski Jude invites Eastern students to visit Anthony Lee Daley, 23, of Dalton By Jane Ruppert Director of Greek Life the research and treatment center in City was charged with driving Staff Reporter Memphis, Tenn. under the influence after an Aug. cause, he decided to include it in the ing in the tournament and find out St. Jude Children’s Research Hos- 19 traffic stop at 10th Street and Bob Dudolski received the call. annual Greek Barbeque. The event more information about St. Jude pital is the single-largest research Garfield Avenue. A Sigma Pi member called the was held at Carman Hall on Sunday Children’s Research Hospital. All the and treatment center in the United Director of Greek Life when he saw and was hosted by Greek Life. A jar money raised from the tournament States. a jar at the BP gas station in Charles- was set out for donations to help the will go to the hospital. They research ways to cure pedi- ton. Haynes family. It was one of several The Greek community has been atric cancer and other childhood dis- Comments, Corrections, OR The jar was collecting money to new additions to this year’s picnic. giving to St. Jude for 8 years. eases. events help Jimmy Haynes, a father of three “The event has been successful in Katie Pankov, vice president of During their visit, Greek students To report any errors, local events and brother of an Eastern student. the past and we alter the event each Greek recruitment and retirement, learn about the hospital and are able or general suggestions for future Haynes had been paralyzed in a year to keep it fresh,” Dudolski said. said the Greek councils chose St. to see firsthand how the contribu- editions please contact our news motorcycle accident in June. The event began at 3 p.m. with a Jude because a friend of a Greek tions are helping the children at St. editor, Hayley Clark, via: He is currently being treated at sand volleyball tournament in which council member was directly affected Jude. Phone | 581-7942 the Saint Francis Medical Center in students donated $5 per team to en- by the hospital. The plan is to set up a jar to help E-mail | DENnewsdesk@gmail. Peoria. ter. Students also had the chance to When the Greek community cre- the Haynes family at future Greek com When Dudolski heard about the donate money without participat- ated the fundraiser during the 1999- events. Office visit | 1811 Buzzard Hall OPINIONS EDITOR Nicole Milstead the DAILY EASTERN NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM [email protected] 4 VIEWS MONDAY | 08.27.07 DRAWN FROM THE NEWS | BEN ABERLE COLUMN | the DAILY KATIE’S KALEIDOSCOPE EASTERN NEWS “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” I’m not an EDITORIAL BOARD American, I Opinions Editor Nicole Milstead just live here Editor in Chief Sports Editor Marco Santana Adam Tedder
Managing Editor Photo Editor Juliette Beaulieu Eric Hiltner
News Editor Online Editor Hayley Clark Scott Richey KATIE ANDERSON LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Last semester, I studied abroad at the University of Winchester in England WHO IS THIS? and during this time I spent a month backpacking through most of Western STAFF EDITORIAL Europe. In my traveling party there were I saw an ad for a blood drive. It three other women. raised some questions for me. One is, One night at dinner we talked about how does a building, like the union, our families and lives back home. sponsor an event? I am a fourth-generation American. Another one is, why does the EIU reads, but what My great-grandparents were farmers collecting group not identify itself? from Norway and an area of what is now What is the secret? Austria. They immigrated to the Chicago Why should we not know? area at the turn of the last century. if they don’t want to? I expected similar stories out of my Bryan Miller, companions. However, I learned that Biological Sciences Professor although all four of us were born in America, only three of us considered he Daily Eastern News believes EDITORIAL POLICY ourselves American. the EIU Reads program is pos- The editorial is the majority opinion of The fourth girl in our party has first generation citizens for parents – they hail itive for incoming freshmen. the DEN editorial board. Reach the Letters to the editor can be sub- from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. However, the program could opinions editor at: She has two first languages and speaks mitted at any time on any topic to [email protected] improve by having clear consequences for only Farsi in her home and was raised the Opinions Editor to be published T according to Muslim law and her family is students who do not read the assigned book. in The Daily Eastern News. The very close. As far as we know, no freshman was in- were told to attend the one mandatory meet- Daily Eastern News’ policy is to run She does not consider herself an formed that if they did not read the book ing, which was set up like a class. American first – as she and her family only all letters that are not libelous or po- they would be punished. The students were given seven questions live in America because they were forced tentially harmful. They must be less to leave their former homes due to war The program is positive because it gives to answer ahead of time to turn in to the dis- than 250 words. and a poor economy. She told me she and a shared academic experience for the fresh- cussion leaders, who are mainly library staff Letters to the editor can be her family feel sad about the migration men. It gives students a chance to learn how members. and now live in America only because it is brought in with identification to the to properly read and analyze a text before After that they were told they might use safer and they can afford a better life. DEN at 1811 Buzzard Hall or sub- This summer when I returned from my they need to do it for class. the book in their English class, but that was mitted electronically from the au- trip, I worked at carnivals around the state. This instruction should benefit all stu- up to the instructor. While there I learned that some of my thor’s EIU e-mail address to dents in their mandatory general education The reading circles were designed to give fellow “carnies” were born in America, but [email protected]. do not consider themselves American. English classes. Plus, the students get a free students a class-setting feeling. These might Although they were born, live and book. give shy students a jumpstart or the cour- work in America as I do, they consider The book “A Hope in the Unseen” is age to participate in class discussion because themselves the nationality of their illegal a good choice because it follows one boy class participation is often such a large part of immigrant parents. Financial and educational reasons had COLUMNISTS AND through the college application process and some course grades and is usually included in motivated their family’s relocation and beginning of college experience. every level. all said they would rather be back home, CARTOONISTS ARE The EIU Reads committee chose the However, the DEN believes that they Nicaragua and Mexico. I often wonder if book mainly for its subject matter. Students should go a step further in preparing fresh- the “I just live here” attitude would have WELCOME shown through in conversations with who are coming in should be able to relate men for classes by also setting an example people like my great-grandparents. to the boy and some of his trials. that consequences exist. The last “great wave of immigration” I The Daily Eastern News has a The students will benefit from the inter- Whether it be a credit towards a grade or remember from my history books seemed weekly spot open on Wednesdays for different. The majority of immigrants anyone in the Eastern community action with new people in reading groups as a check toward graduation such as the Elec- during that wave carried people from to submit a column. These columns a way to make new friends when they get to tronic Writing Portfolio, some credit needs to second and first world countries to can be submtted from Eastern e-mail Eastern. The book itself is a good read and be given. America – the land of opportunity, to addresses and can cover any topics. could give some a good introduction to col- Just because this reading experience is settle and become part of the melting pot. The columns can be up to 500 words The United States Census Bureau in a and are subject to editing. lege class discussion. truly beneficial to students it does not mean 2006 press release stated the majority of Cartoons by Eastern artists on When the students came to Eastern, they they will do it just to better themselves. immigrants now are coming from third political or campus happenings can world countries. be submitted to 1811 Buzzard Hall From what I have observed in my for a chance at publication. relationships, the initial motives are not For more information contact “LET’S GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT” “to become an American.” Nicole Milstead, the Opinions I do not mean to say all immigrants to Editor, at 581-7942 or at the United States in this recent wave have [email protected]. come with no dream of assimilation. Why should Eastern students participate in politics And having not lived through the last “Great Wave,” I can not directly compare. while in college? How will this benefit them? I can only offer my observations in isolated cases and wonder at what kind of population this situation will create. To submit your opinion on this week’s topic, bring it in with identification to the DEN at A generation of people, born in 1811 Buzzard Hall or submit it electronically from the author’s EIU e-mail address to DENo- America, who live with the attitude “I just [email protected] by 4 p.m. on Thursday. live here.” www.dennews.com | the daily eastern news | MONday 8.27.07 news 5 State JUMPING FOR JOY Learn how to learn
Students not well Next IBHE Meeting prepared for college, • Where: Southern Illinois says board University – Carbondale • When: October 2 By Ashley Ruefff Senior Reporter education institutions will address with IBHE. The Illinois Board of Higher Ed- Also at the meeting, IBHE dis- ucation discussed its concern about cussed a statewide plan for higher preparing students for higher edu- education in Illinois, Cross said. cation at its Aug. 14 meeting at the “The board feels it’s been quite Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, a while since attention was paid to said Jeff Cross, associate vice pres- a comprehensive statewide plan,” ident for academic affairs. Cross said. “They expect to do “The board feels there’s too some things on that this coming much remediation that’s required year.” when students get to college,” Mention was also made of a Cross said. statewide security task force, Cross He represented Eastern at the said, with a possibility of all hazards meeting, as President Bill Perry and training exercises on Illinois univer- Provost Blair Lord were both un- sity and college campuses this year. able to attend. “I think a lot of the heightened A presentation was given at the interest and concern in these areas meeting about how prepared stu- has been brought on by the tragedy dents are for higher education af- that occurred at Virginia Tech last ter leaving the K-12 system in Il- spring,” Cross said. linois. IBHE plans to address the Also, some agenda items were issue in the coming year in hopes postponed at the meeting because of increasing student readiness for the state budget had not been fi- higher education, Cross said. nalized at the time of the meet- Eastern currently offers non- ing, Cross said. Grant recommen- credit courses designed to prepare dations could not be made to the students for college-level work. board. Plans for further action after AMIR PRELLBERG | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Cross said student preparedness the postponement were not made, Dalton Fugate from Mattoon attempts to ollie down seven concrete steps behind Buzzard Hall Sunday. is an issue that all Illinois higher Cross said. Additional state funds will be spent on instructional purposes
BUDGET, fROM PAGE 1 potential pandemic flu. He also cut Jeff Cooley, vice president for would be if we had the state fund- get, which would result in creating a funds for the developmentally dis- business affairs, said Eastern used ing,” Cooley said before Blagojevich new state budget. “We are pleased that the state has abled and elderly veterans. money left over from the July tem- approved the budget. But Senate President Emil Jones increased our appropriations,” Perry The 2008 fiscal year began July porary budget to pay the payroll for Eastern will not have to resort to (D-Chicago) said he would block said. 1, but Blagojevich and the General the first half of August. using tuition funds to make payroll any effort the Senate will try to over- The state budget totaled around Assembly could not agree on a state Eastern would have started using after Blagojevich approved the state ride Blagojevich’s cuts to the budget, $59 billion after Blagojevich cut budget. tuition funds to pay the payroll for budget Thursday. as reported by The Chicago Sun- $463 million, which he plans to use A month-long temporary budget the second half of August if Blago- Cooley said the 1.9 percent in- Times. As for the increase in money to expand health care programs. was approved for July, but the stale- jevich did not approve the General crease in state funding, and tuition Eastern is set to receive, Perry could Among the cuts, Blagojevich mate between the two parties lasted Assembly’s state budget, he said. fees, goes to Eastern’s instruction not be any happier. sliced funds to grants, which would well into the month of August. This “With the tuition payments, we purposes. The House of Represen- “The bottom line is the state has go to researching the prevention of resulted in a non-existent budget for think we can meet our obligations, tatives and the Senate can override given us more money, and we are autism, HIV, Alzheimer’s disease and Illinois beginning August 1. but it won’t be as much fun as it Blagojevich’s vetoes to the state bud- grateful for that,” Perry said.
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Advertise Today 581-2816 NEWS EDITOR Hayley Clark the DAILY EASTERN NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM [email protected] 6 STATE MONDAY | 8.27.07 state briefs Mob diminished, but still in business The Associated Press ISU business students to ‘Family Secrets’ trial and a wheelchair – the testimony seems more a throwback to the days “They’re still there, there’s still young dress ‘business casual’ defendants seniors, but of Al Capone than it does any rep- NORMAL – Sweat pants, flip-flops mob still alive in Chicago resentation of the mob today. guys coming up. And they’re still powerful and wrinkles are out. Khakis, loafers Experts insist that isn’t the case. enough to kill guys.” and sharp creases are in at the Even if the Outfit isn’t what it was —Jack O’Rourke Illinois State University College of in decades past, it isn’t six feet under Retired FBI agent Business. CHICAGO – Robberies are either, they say. ISU officials have instituted a “scores,” criminal charges “beefs” “People say, ‘Look at how old “business casual” dress code for and getting sent to prison “going these guys are on trial, it’s a geriat- amid concerns about mob ties in trol,” said James Wagner, the head hundreds of students, starting this away” in the language of witnesses ric organization,’” said John Binder, the village. And in the late 1990s, of the Chicago Crime Commission, semester. testifying at Chicago’s biggest mob author of “The Chicago Outfit.” one of the nation’s largest unions, who investigated the mob for years Tim Longfellow, the school’s trial in years. “What you’re seeing is just part of Laborers International, public- when he was an FBI agent. marketing department chairman, Jurors in the “Family Secrets” the organization,” he said. “They’re ly launched an effort to drive orga- Some say it’s naive to suggest said the decision was made by trial have heard testimony about a still doing gambling, they’ve still got nized crime from its Chicago Dis- that because so many of the reputed faculty last January to “enhance kiss like the one Michael gave his some labor racketeering, they’ve got trict Council. mobsters, including those on trial, the overall professionalism” at the brother Fredo in “The Godfather.” their hooks into some unions (and) In fact, the trial itself has served are old, that the Outfit doesn’t have school. About mob wannabes initiated as they’re still doing juice lending.” as a reminder that it’s not necessary people ready to step in and take The dress code applies to about full-fledged “made guys” by cutting The charges against the five men to watch “The Untouchables” for over for the old mobsters, referred 750 students while they are their fingers and burning holy pic- include gambling and loan shark- examples of the mob’s reach. to as “Mustache Petes.” attending their marketing and tures in their bare hands in secret ing along with 18 long-unsolved Jurors heard one of the men on “They’re still there, there’s still business teacher education courses basement ceremonies. And about murders. While the allegations date trial, Frank Calabrese Sr., talking young guys coming up,” said Jack – although students in introduction how those who crossed the “Chica- mostly to the 1970s and 1980s, about collecting “recipes” – code for O’Rourke, a retired FBI agent who to marketing management get a go Outfit” sometimes ended up in Binder notes that the mob’s influ- payoffs – in the late 1990s while he also spent years investigating the pass. the trunk of a car. ence still lingers. was behind bars. Chicago mob. “And they’re still Yet with five men in their 60s A few years ago, for example, “What the trial has made clear is powerful enough to kill guys.” and 70s as prosecutors’ targets – one plans for a casino in the Chicago even when they are in prison they Binder compared the mob to a Governor’s cuts raise of whom alternates between a cane suburb of Rosemont were derailed continue to exert influence and con- major company. questions about motives SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Rod Blagojevich apparently wants to repair half a bridge. Blagojevich’s cuts to the state Teen rejects reoffered ROTC scholarship budget include at least two cases where he rejected a request for half the money for a bridge-repair Navy took back become a military physician, had upon a physical. Four months later, a letter from project but approved another scholarship due to turned down scholarships from sev- “We regret the timing. It placed the Department of Defense said she request for the other half of the eral schools, including a full ride to a fair amount of stress on the fam- was not fit for duty because of her money. teen’s back injury play basketball at the University of ily,” Navy spokesman Captain Jack herniated disc and a “weak or pain- That wasn’t the only odd result of Minnesota. Hanzlik said Sunday. “We truly are ful back. “ The family protested, and his budget decisions. The Navy offered the scholarship sorry ... All along, we had wanted to her orthopedist sent more medical The Democratic governor also again to Littrell on Thursday and she try and find a way to make this work records to the Navy to help her case. cut the money to add 80 beds at CHICAGO – The Navy offered declined it Saturday, according to out. “ But the military stuck by its decision a veterans retirement home in the scholarship, then rescinded the Lori Littrell, speaking on her daugh- The ROTC program lets a stu- in a letter in late July. LaSalle. Last year, he praised that money, then offered it again last ter’s behalf from the family’s home dent chose a college. In exchange “Danielle’s feeling for the military same project and said “we owe it” to week. in Farmington, Mo. for four years of tuition, the student is not a positive one. I don’t know Illinois veterans. But family members said Sun- “At this time, we are concerned serves four years in the military as an she would ever trust what the Navy The budget cuts he announced day that a Loyola University fresh- that the reversal of the decision to officer. would say to her,” Lori Littrell said. this week also spared most of the man no longer wants the Navy’s full physically not qualify Danielle is If Littrell had qualified for medi- “She had a lot of concern she would spending requested by members college scholarship to enlist in its simply a ploy on the Navy’s part to cal school after college, as she hoped be singled out. She doesn’t know of a legislative committee with ROTC program. dismiss the negative attention that to do, the Navy would pay for that how she would be treated.” the power to block the health care The Navy awarded 18-year-old the Navy is currently receiving,” the too, in exchange for additional ser- In order to pay for Loyola Uni- programs he hopes to launch soon. Danielle Littrell up to $180,000 in family wrote in a letter to the Navy. vice. versity on her own, Danielle Lit- And, despite his emphasis on scholarship money last fall because Lori Littrell said her daughter, Littrell got the back injury in the trell has applied for loans and taken creating new health programs, she was an “exceptional candidate” whose room is covered in Navy rega- summer of 2005 when she was “dog- a 20-hour-a-week job managing the Blagojevich cut tens of millions of as a class valedictorian, star basket- lia, never hid her back injury and the piled” during a basketball game, her women’s basketball team. dollars from a long list of current ball player and black belt in karate. Navy should have acted sooner. mother said. Lori Littrell said her daughter health services. But the Navy rescinded the offer last Navy officials have said there was On March 16, Littrell had a Navy should be compensated by the Navy Legislators said Friday that month because officials said a herni- no unusual delay in alerting the stu- medical examination and told the for what she calls “blunder after Blagojevich is obviously punishing ated disc from 2005 disqualified her. dent of the rejection and that all doctor about the old basketball inju- blunder.” No lawsuit has been filed, his enemies and rewarding his By then, Littrell’s family said applicants sign paperwork that says ry, but said she had no pain and had but the mother said it might be a friends, or potential friends. the teenager, whose dream it was to the scholarship money is contingent been rehabilitated, her mother said. possibility.
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EIU Pinks! NEWS EDITOR the DAILY EASTERN NEWS Hayley Clark WWW.DENNEWS.COM [email protected] MONDAY | 8.27.07 NATION 7 NATION BRIEFS OHIO The Associated Press Cleanup of ‘devastating’ storm begins Big Easy musicians FEMA officials walk 80-mile line in the state, destroying march for better wages at least 250 homes and businesses in NEW ORLEANS — Musicians, through Ohio village Fenton. instruments strapped to their “Fenton sustained the greatest backs and signs in hand, marched and assess damage amount of damage where the tor- to the French Quarter on Sunday, nado path widened to approximate- demanding better wages and ly one-quarter mile - including the asking tourists, music lovers and The Associated Press snapping and uprooting of hundreds political leaders not to take them of trees,” the weather service said in for granted. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio a statement. “It ain’t easy to be in the Big residents removed piles of water- Emergency shelters shut down Easy,” Deacon John Moore, the logged carpet, couches and upended Sunday because almost all Fen- president of the local musicians refrigerators from their homes Sun- ton residents whose houses were union, told onlookers after the day as they began the cleanup from destroyed or damaged apparent- low-key march through the rain recent flooding that Gov. Ted Strick- ly found shelter with relatives, said from Louis Armstrong Park. “Our land called “devastating.” Dick Beauchamp, damage assess- musicians are suffering. We hate Strickland and Federal Emergen- ment officer for the Genesee-Lapeer to come out here and beg, but cy Management Agency officials sur- Chapter of the American Red Cross. we have no alternative at this veyed damage in the heavily flooded “Last night there was nobody in point.” northwest Ohio village of Ottawa, the shelter. Everybody apparently Many musicians, like other where he walked through the mud- had someplace to go,” Beauchamp New Orleanians, are struggling dy streets. said. “Pretty much everybody is with life since Hurricane Katrina “It’s difficult to exaggerate or insured so I doubt we’ll have any cli- struck nearly two years ago. Many embellish upon what’s happened ent casework to do.” venues that offered live music here. It’s absolutely devastating,” President Bush on Sunday issued have not reopened or offer the Strickland said in a telephone inter- a disaster declaration Sunday in five stage as often. view. ROMAIN BLANQUART | MCT southwestern Wisconsin counties That’s creating a “cutthroat The governor wants the -feder Fenton, Mich., resident Ross Pitcole checks on the damage to his car after a Federal Emergency Manage- mentality” among the working al government to declare a major Saturday after storms moved through the area on Friday. ment Agency assessment a day ear- musicians in town, Moore said. disaster in the parts of north-central lier. While the union has a minimum Ohio inundated by the past week’s of southwest San Diego County. power Sunday afternoon. The disaster declaration means scale wage, not all members are powerful storms and record floods Motorists were stranded in flood- In southern Michigan, utility residents can apply for assistance, adhering to it, Moore said. that were blamed for at least 18 ed washes alongside a road in the crews had restored power to all but including grants for temporary Some are working on the streets deaths in the Midwest. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, 26,000 of 427,000 homes and busi- housing and home repairs and low- for tips from tourists and other Meanwhile, the remnants of and lightning-struck power lines left nesses left without power two days cost loans to cover uninsured prop- passers-by, cheapening the value what was once Hurricane Dean 14,300 customers without power earlier. erty losses. of what they’re producing, he soaked Southern California on Sun- for almost five hours, a spokeswom- The National Weather Service Strickland said a similar declara- said. day afternoon, with as much as three an for San Diego Gas & Electric confirmed that tornadoes touched tion in Ohio could come late Sun- inches of rain falling on the deserts said. About 1,800 remained without down in six areas Friday along an day or early Monday. Firefighters face strong winds that aid wildfire UTAH BOISE, Idaho — Firefighters on Sunday braced for a second day of wind that has stoked a wildfire and forced more than 1,000 Search continues for missing miners homes to be evacuated. The blaze near the town of Mine’s owner says hope efforts to find the men. South Florida, said her camera’s abil- collapse killed three rescuers and Ketchum in central Idaho surged not completely gone in The camera is similar to one used ity to obtain images in the mine was injured six others Aug. 16. on Saturday, when wind also trying to find six men to search within the wreckage of the a long shot. She said it was not clear Sunday’s announcement came grounded firefighting aircraft, but World Trade Center after the Sept. whether the camera would fit all a day after crews penetrated the Sunday officials said no buildings 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It can the way down the hole and into the mine with a sixth borehole, finding had been lost and no one had take images in the darkened cavern mine, and that debris in the shaft a debris-filled area too small for the been seriously injured. The Associated Press from about 50 feet away with the could obscure any images. men to survive, officials said. The lightning-caused fire had help of a 200-watt light, can travel “There’s mud, there’s rocks, “There could be no sign of life in spread across 40 square miles. HUNTINGTON, Utah — 1,000 feet from the end of the test there’s things that make it unfavor- such a condition,” mine co-owner The main concern Sunday was Despite three weeks of drilling and hole and has some ability to move able,” Murphy said. Bob Murray said Sunday. wind-blown embers that can digging that have revealed no signs around the rubble, officials said. The Crandall Canyon min- Murray said the seventh hole start new fires ahead of the of life from six men trapped inside “We’re very excited about it. The ers were last heard from about 3 would be drilled into the kitchen main blaze, said Julie Thomas, a collapsed coal mine, officials said families are thrilled to hear this,” a.m. Aug. 6, just before a thunder- area of the mine, an area where min- fire information officer for the Sunday the search was continuing. said Colin King, a lawyer for the ous shudder inside the mountain ers are trained to flee in case of col- Sawtooth National Forest. She Federal and mine company offi- miners’ families. cracked the ribs of the mine and lapse. “We haven’t given up hope,” said crews stationed in residential cials said a seventh borehole was Images from the camera were not filled passageways with debris, cut- he said. areas had put out such fires being punched into the Crandall expected until Monday. ting off an exit route. It’s never been Murray had previously said the within 200 yards of buildings. Canyon mine and that a special Robin Murphy, director of the clear if they survived the cave-in. sixth borehole, drilled more than “Today is a critical day for the robotic camera was being lowered Institute for Safety Security Res- Digging through the rubble-filed 1,700 feet deep, would be the last fire,” said Thomas. into a hole drilled during previous cue Technology at the University of mine shaft was halted after a second before sealing the mine. Everything Free University Union Bowling Lanes Sanctioned League at Gandolfi Chiropractic Tuesday Night 7pm (4 per team) Starts Sept 45th Welcome Back! Wednesday Night 7pm (5 per team) Starts Sept. 56th To welcome you back for another great year, we are offering to perform our services on your first visit absolutely free with this certificate Youth Sat. 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The U.S. said eight office. www.dennews.com | the daily eastern news | monday 8.27.07 Sports 9 Thomas adapts to Eastern, college game Thomas, from page 12 the game and his understanding of the quarterback will throw. teammates to make more plays. Thomas Away from the But he hadn’t yet learned East- the opponent is superior. Senior Anthony Rubican, a three- If Thomas does have anoth- football field ern’s defensive scheme well enough “He picks up when he knows year starter at right tackle for the er breakout year, expect him to be a during his first two years where he coach is going to call a cover- Panthers, said blocking a linebacker serious contender for another OVC • Favorite Movie: Heat. could fully showcase his skills, Bel- age before he even calls it because like Thomas is a tough task for any Defensive Player of the Year and sev- “It’s better than Scarface,” Thom- lantoni said. he’s been in the system so long,” offensive linemen. eral All-American teams. Thomas as said. “I love Al Pacino and Robert “He’s got unbelievable instincts,” Sams said. “He knows if an offense “Their game speed is a lot faster,” needs 138 tackles to break into East- DeNiro. I think those guys are phe- Bellantoni said. “Like a screen pass is going to run on first down, or if Rubican said. “They read stuff fast- ern’s top five in terms of career tack- nomenal actors.” for example. He’ll be blitzing the they’re going to try to pass in certain er than normal linebackers so you’ve les. And he’s already left a lasting quarterback, read a screen pass and situations. got to be more on your game, just impression on Tennessee Tech first- • Career plans: break up the pass. Some type of run- Sams said Thomas has told him to get off the ball faster, get to your year head coach Watson Brown and “I definitely want to go into law ning play that we haven’t seen all to be aware of certain movements his spots faster than they can.” what he’s seen of Thomas on film. enforcement,” Thomas said. “I can’t go week that they put in special for us, opponents make, like how the quar- Thomas said he think he’ll be “He’s kind of the epitome of a into the armed services and fight in a he sees it.” terback looks at the defense whether more of a distraction this year linebacker,” Brown said. “You better war against terrorism, so I figure I can Junior strong safety Ke’Andre he’ll audible out of the play, or how because teams will focus their block- know where he is. He’s going to be help clean up the streets in the states.” Sams said Thomas’ knowledge about he stands as keys to what type of pass ing efforts on him, freeing up his around the ball.”
National Sports | Roundup pearls before swine | by stephan pastis Roethlisberger leads Steelers to victory The Associated Press ed States clinched the top spot in its group by beating Bra- PITTSBURGH –– Ben zil 113-76 Sunday night in the Roethlisberger’s numbers FIBA Americas tournament. looked exceptional for an exhi- Carmelo Anthony also had bition game, especially for only 21 for the Americans (4-0), a half. He knows how much who for the second straight better he and the Pittsburgh game pulled away by holding Steelers could have played. their opponent without a field get fuzzy | by darby conley Roethlisberger, effective for goal for more than 6 minutes in only one drive previously in this the second quarter. preseason, passed for 247 yards The Americans improved before halftime to lead three to 30-0 in Olympic qualify- Pittsburgh scoring drives and ing games and will open sec- the Steelers shook off numer- ond-round play Monday night ous mistakes to defeat the cross- against Mexico, the fourth- state Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 place finisher in Group A, in Sunday night. a matchup of former coaching Roethlisberger didn’t pass rivals: Nolan Richardson beat for a score, but spread the ball Mike Krzyzewski for the 1994 among seven receivers and six NCAA title when Arkansas caught at least one pass of 18 edged Duke. yards or longer. Bryant led the defensive Running back Najeh Dav- effort that held Barbosa to just enport had two long receptions four points on 1-of-7 shooting totaling 58 yards and tight before a Thomas & Mack Cen- end Heath Miller, often absent ter crowd that included former in the offense, had two for 50 UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian yards. and NBA Hall of Famer Bill Crossword Edited by Will Shortz No. 0716 Pro Bowl running back Wil- Russell. Injured U.S. star Dwy- Across 34 First responder, 59 Saint ___, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 lie Parker, limited to four car- ane Wade watched from the 1 Cutlass or 88, in say: Abbr. Caribbean ries before now because of a bench for the second straight the auto world 35 ESE’s reverse nation 14 15 16 5 63 Range maker sore knee that sidelined him day. Result of a 36 Spoke roughly 17 18 19 serious head 65 *Beehive for two weeks of training camp, Barbosa entered averaging a 39 Former coin ran 18 yards for a score follow- tournament-best 27 points after injury contents 20 21 22 23 9 in the Trevi ing Roethlisberger’s 22-yard scoring 36 Saturday in a 93- Refrigerates Fountain 68 Put back to 14 Hilarious 0000, say 24 25 26 27 28 completion to Santonio Hol- 89 victory over the U.S. Virgin 41 Barely chewable happening 69 Preppy shirt 29 30 31 32 33 mes during a 13-point second Islands. 15 Not new 43 “It is so” label 44 quarter for Pittsburgh. Parker But the Phoenix guard and 16 Big foil maker California city on 70 Jai ___ 34 35 36 37 38 also caught three passes for 40 NBA’s top sixth man never got 17 *It rolls across a bay, slangily 71 Birch and larch yards. into this game and was on the the Plains 46 Shooters’ org. 72 Politicos with a 39 40 41 42 43 It could have been a lot bet- bench in foul trouble when the 19 Poverty-stricken 47 donkey symbol Coach 44 45 46 47 ter for the Steelers, too, even Americans broke open the game 20 Church music Parseghian 73 Barber’s call during their best preseason per- late in the second quarter. maker 48 Edith who sang 48 49 50 51 formance since Roethlisberger 21 Bean from “La Vie en Down 52 53 54 55 which sauce is Rose” 1 drove them 80 yards in six plays Ochoa claims third made Roughly 49 Responsible for, 2 to score on their opening drive straight LPGA title 23 18, e.g., as a False witness 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 as something 3 Rapper Snoop Aug. 5 during a 20-7 win over PORTLAND, Ore., –– Top- minimum for bad voting ___ 63 64 65 66 67 New Orleans. ranked Lorena Ochoa earned 52 24 When repeated, Wife of Marc 4 Really ticks off Roethlisberger hadn’t led a her vacation. Antony 68 69 70 a Hawaiian fish 5 Snarling dog TD drive in seven series since She claimed her third 55 27 Kevin of “Field Vivacity 6 The Buckeyes, 71 72 73 then and, on his opening series straight LPGA title with a five- of Dreams” 56 “The Tell-Tale for short Sunday, was intercepted when stroke victory in the Safeway 29 Psychiatrists’ Heart” teller 7 Result of a Puzzle by Elizabeth A. Long he flung the ball out of des- Classic. appointments 57 1967 Montreal ransacking 26 ___ way, shape 40 Land east of the 54 Green garden peration trying to avoid a sack Ochoa shot a 71 in the final 33 Western Indians attraction 8 Like some or form Urals bug and threw it directly into Trent round for a 12-under 204 at committees 28 Try out 42 Eats 58 Seep ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 9 29 60 Cole’s hands. 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National sPORTS | Roundup Scoreboard Volleyball Friday WOmen’s soccer Eastern 3, McNeese State 0 Saturday 1 2 3 Indiana-Purdue-Indianapolis vs. Eastern McN St...... 17 19 21 IUPUI 2, Eastern 1 Eastern...... 30 30 30 Preseason Match (Eastern 1-0, McNeese St. 1-0) McNeese State Leaders– Kills: Tyler Goals by period 1 2 Tot 7, Jones 6; Digs: Strama 12, Brooks 5, Cartie 5; Assists: Cartie 20 IUPUI 1 1 - 2 Eastern– Kills: Sopcic 12, Zwettler, A., Eastern 1 0 - 1 12; Zwettler, E., 12, Orr, 7; Digs: Boylan 13, Zwettler, E., 12; Assists: Crabtree 40 SCORING SUMMARY: Team Blocks: MNST 2.0, EIU 2.0; Team hitting pct.: BUT .135, EIU .425 First Half Attendance: 147 1. 27:00 EIU Hamilton, Rachel (Somers, Sophie: assist) Saturday Second Half Eastern 3, Western Carolina 0 1. 32:00 IUPUI Levack, Stacy (McMil- 1 2 3 lan, MaryBeth: assist) WC...... 15 26 12 2. 71:00 IUPUI Pilat, Angie (Harrison, EASTERN...... 30 30 30 Megan: assist) E. Jason Wambsgans | MCT (Eastern 2-0, Western Carolina 2-0) Shots: EIU – 16; IUPUI – 9 Boston’s David Ortiz celebrates his two-run home run in the fifth inning against Chicago. The Red Sox defeated Western Carolina Leaders– Kills: Rook the White Sox, 11-1, on Sunday at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. 7, Brooks 6, Harmon 5, Digs: Rodone Fouls: EIU – 15; IUPUI – 8 11, Hennessey 8, McLauchlin 8; Assists: Corner kicks: EIU – 6; IUPUI – 5 Hennessey 17 Eastern– Kills: Zwettler, E., 15, Zwettler, Goalkeeping Stats Red Sox complete sweep A., 9; Digs: Zwettler, A. 10, Boylan 10; As- sists: Crabtree 38 Saves by period The Associated Press Cardinals creep close to .500 Arizona take showdown of Team Blocks: WC 8.0, EIU 6.0 ; Team hit- IUPUI – First half: 3; Second half: 3 ting pct.: WC .074, EIU .324 mark, division lead division leaders Eastern – First half: 1; Second half: 3 CHICAGO –– David Ortiz hit ST. LOUIS –– Adam PHOENIX –– The Arizona Attendance: 112 a two-run homer, and J.D. Drew Wainwright allowed a run in seven Diamondbacks keep steaming Saturday IUPUI and Bobby Kielty ended long sharp innings, Juan Encarnacion along, one nailbiter at a time. homerless droughts to back Julian homered and St. Louis handed Chris Young homered in the Southern Methodist 3, Eastern 2 Farrell, Jamie: 75 min., 1 goal, 5 saves Tavarez’s first win since late June as Atlanta its fifth loss in six games. first and second innings and drove 1 2 3 4 5 Parks, Maeghan 15 min., 0 goal, 1 save the Boston Red Sox finished a four- Yadier Molina and So Taguchi in four runs as the Diamondbacks EASTERN...... 33 30 20 23 8 game sweep of the Chicago White each drove in a run in a three-run defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-4 SMU...... 31 25 30 30 15 Eastern Sox with a 11-1 victory Sunday. fifth off Jo-Jo Reyes (0-2) for the on Sunday to take the three-game (Eastern 2-1, Southern Methodist 3-0) Strangely enough, Drew’s last Cardinals, who took two of three in series between NL division leaders. Williams, Jenny: 45 min., 1 goal, 1 save SMU Leaders– Kills: Guibilato 29, Peters home run was in the same game the series. The Diamondbacks improved to 20, Wilkerson 11 Digs: Davis 26, Wilker- Lorbert, Williams: 45 min., 1 goal, 3 as Tavarez’s last win: June 20 at The defending World Series a major-league best 29-16 in one-run son 16 Assists: Kons 65 saves Atlanta. Kielty homered for the champions are one game below games. They have won 11 of 13 Eastern– Kills: Zwettler, A., 19; Zwettler, Attendance: 112 first time since last Sept. 19, when .500 for the second time during a series since the All-Star break. E., 17; Sopcic 16, Orr, 13 Digs: Boylan 27, Weather: Sunny, damp he was with Oakland. 4-2 homestand. Arizona extended its lead to Crabtree 18, Assists: Crabtree 62 The Red Sox outscored Chicago The Cardinals have not reached three games over San Diego in the Location: Practice fields adjacent to 46-7 in the series, dropping the .500 since they were 6-6 on April NL West on the eve of a four-game Team Blocks: SMU 12.0, EIU 2.0 ; Team O’Brien Stadium hitting pct.: SMU .322, EIU .227 White Sox to 18 games under .500. 16. series with the Padres in Petco Park.
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For more information or questions please contact Brian Check out our newly redesigned Allen @581-5522 or by e-mail at [email protected]. website with slideshows, podcasts, and stories @ dennews.com www.dennews.com | the daily eastern news | MONday 8.27.07 SPORTS 11 vOLLEYBALL | sOUTHERN mETHODIST toURNAMENT Panthers drop final match to Mustangs Eastern started well, overall hitting average of .554 for the two-day tournament. winning first 8 games Sopcic said she gives the credit for her performance to her team- mates. By Adam Tedder “We communicate and play very Sports Editor well as a team,” Sopcic said. Boylan had 27 digs, while Crab- The Panthers had an undefeated tree came close to breaking one of season going into Saturday night’s her own set school records of sets matchup against the Southern with 62, 11 shy of her 73 set record. Methodist Mustangs at the SMU Bennett said the one thing she Tournament. felt changed in the match against The Panthers had swept oppo- SMU was Eastern’s inability to nent McNeese 3-0 on Friday and maintain its high level of play. Western Carolina 3-0 earlier in the “The goal right now is to get to day. a high level of play and stay there,” Eastern won the first two games she said. “For eight out of 11 games, against SMU 33-31 and 30-25, but we did that. In game three, they game three proved to be the turning started to push back at us and we point of the night. got a little bit shaky but that’s be- The Mustangs came back to win cause the season is young and we three games in a row to take the haven’t played that much together match and win their own invita- yet, but we will improve on that as tional 3-2 with victories of 30-20, the season goes.” 30-23 and 15-8. Crabtree said she felt the team Eastern head coach Lori Bennett AMIR PRELLBERG | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS played at a high-level for the major- said she was proud of the overall Head coach Lori Bennett said she was happy with her team’s performance at the Southern Methodist University ity of the tournament. performance of her team. Tournament this past weekend. The Panthers won their first two matches and lost a close third match to SMU, 3-2. “I thought we played strong and “Overall, I was happy with how consistent,” Crabtree said. “Our low we opened the weekend,” Bennett Freshman outside hitter Alex freshmen performances as well and hind them, that other teams will levels were not by any means bad. said. “Our first two matches went Zwettler was one of the examples of credited it to their ability to win “think twice” and “not underes- We never stayed down too long.” very well. For a young team to do the freshmen having a good week- eight games in a row. timate them” because they are a Eastern finished the tournament that well right away, is a good sign.” end as she recorded her first dou- “They did very well,” she said. young team. as runner-up, despite the loss to She said she was impressed with ble-double of her college career as “They were nervous, but they really Some of the returning play- SMU. Bennett said she was excited the play of the freshmen, but she she had 19 kills and 12 digs against stepped up.” ers had standout nights as seniors the way her team played SMU be- was not shocked by their perfor- SMU. She said it was nice to see the Eliza Zwettler, an outside hitter, and cause she said they are a good team mance. Other notable freshmen per- younger Zwettler get named to the Crabtree, sophomore libero Shaina in a good tough conference. “We compete so much in practice formances were by outside hitter All-Tournament Squad, an honor Boylan and Sopcic posted good The Panthers will next play when every day,” Bennett said. “I’ve seen Kelsey Orr, who had her first dou- Sopcic herself also earned this week- numbers. they host the EIU Pepsi Challenge what everyone can do on a daily ba- ble-double of her career with 13 end. The elder Zwettler had two dou- Tournament at Lantz Arena next sis. There is so much pressure on the kills and 15 digs, and Natalie Bar- Senior setter Maren Crabtree ble-doubles on the day. Against the weekend. The first match starts at players every day at practice, but ton with two service aces. said she felt the team had good ball Mustangs, Zwettler had 17 kills and 10 a.m. Friday against Memphis they like it and they thrive on it. It’s Junior middle hitter Lauren Sop- control and now that the freshmen 17 digs. with a later match against Indiana no different with the match.” cic said she was impressed by the have had a few good matches be- Sopcic had 16 kills and had an State at 7 p.m. Panthers finish preseason with no wins Eastern shows Soccer, from Page 12 improvement Tedder, from Page 12 “Her role as a forward is to get the ball and turn and go at people,” Eastern swept Western Carolina Eastern head coach Tim Nowak said. and McNeese State. “I think she did well at times.” The one problem I do see is the Somers’ assist to set up Hamil- way the Panthers lost to SMU. It was ton’s goal almost didn’t happen. in heartbreaking fashion, as Eastern The Heyworth native managed took a two-game lead. Last season, to save the ball from going out of the Panthers would take an early lead bounds when she headed the ball in the series, but then end up falling down and kept it in play. behind and eventually losing. Hamilton and the other Panthers That was all too common for last had other opportunities to score. year’s squad as they ended up finish- Hamilton’s other shot came in ing 3-13 in the Ohio Valley Confer- the second half when Miller set for a ence and 8-19 overall. direct kick that went off Hamilton’s But Saturday’s matchup against foot over the right endline. the Mustangs was incredibly close Hamilton said she hit it wrong and it really could have gone either because the ball came in too fast. way. Hamilton’s last goal of the regular Losing always stings, but there are season came against Wright State last many things to be happy about. season in a 4-2 Panther loss. Senior outside hitter Eliza Zwet- Her first collegiate goal was a tler had two double-doubles on Sat- more memorable one when she urday with 17 kills and 17 digs in scored the game-winning overtime both matchups. goal against Loyola (Chicago) last But one of the most impressive season at Lakeside Field. factors was the play of the freshmen. She played in 19 games and took KAROLINA STRACK | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Kelsey Orr and Alex Zwettler had 10 shots last season. Senior midfielder Kathleen Hayes moves the ball past a Indiana-Purdue-Indianapolis during Saturday’s preseason their first double-doubles of their Senior forward Michelle Stein- match at Lakeside Field. Hayes was named to the 2005 second team Ohio Valley Conference team. brief Eastern careers. Orr had two haus led Eastern with five shots and service aces as well as having 13 kills two shots on goal. “We have a lot of things to work on. I’m IUPUI’s Mary Beth McMillan re- and 15 digs. Zwettler nearly earned The Panthers outshot IUPUI 16- excited to actually start the regular season.” corded the assist. her first double-double on Friday, 9. Seven of Eastern’s shots were on Eastern lost at Butler in its other but did so on Saturday when she had goal. preseason match 1-0. The Panthers 19 kills and 12 digs. “We have a lot of things to work — Sophomore forward Rachel Hamilton finished third in the Ohio Valley Consistency and more play like on,” Hamilton said. “I’m excited to Conference last season and made the this will be key in coming away with actually start the regular season. ” made one save in the first half, and gan Harrison that went to the right conference tournament semfinals. a successful season. Sophomore goalkeeper Jenny Lorbert allowed one goal and made side of the net. The Panthers open up the regular As much as losing to SMU hurt, Williams and freshman goalkeeper three saves in the second half. Their other goal came in the 31st season at 4 p.m. on Aug. 31 at East- it does not feel quite as bad when Kaylin Lorbert split the goalkeeping The Jaguars’ game-winning goal minute when Stacy Levack sent a ern Michigan. you consider the improvement of duties. came in the 71st minute when An- shot that went into the upper right- The Panthers lost to the Eagles 2- play and depth that the Panthers Williams allowed one goal and gie Pilat scored on a cross from Me- hand corner of the net. 0 last year at Lakeside Field. have shown so far this year. Placing Second Eastern women’s volleyball team finished runnerup at the Southern Methodist University Invitational. SEE PAGE 11
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Football | pLAYER sPOTLIGHT triple3 threat Eastern Linebacker – simply the best Thomas uses his knowledge, speed to advantage By Matt Daniels Staff Reporter Tim Nowak Roc Bellantoni doesn’t hesitate Eastern women’s soccer starts when he says it. the regular season on Friday at Eastern’s defensive coordinator Eastern Michigan. Last year, head has coached his share of outstanding coach Tim Nowak (above) led the linebackers during his seven years at Panthers to a third-place finish Eastern. in the Ohio Valley Conference. All-Americans like Fred Miller, Eastern made the semifinals of Nick Ricks, Lucius Seymour and Clint the conference tournament and Sellers come to Bellantoni’s mind. finished the season (8-7-5). But none compare to the current Here are three reasons to get middle linebacker Bellantoni has excited about the soccer season – senior Donald Thomas. featuring the senior class. “I’ll never forget, on his (recruiting) visit, he sat down in my office and I 1. Kellie Floyd –– The 2006 Co-OVC showed him a Nick Ricks highlight player of the year emerged junior year with tape,” Bellantoni said of Thomas. four goals, five assists and 13 points. The “And he said ‘I’m going to be better forward was named to the OVC first-team than Nick Ricks, coach.’ I said ‘Good, and was second on the team with 50 shots Donald, I hope you are. He goes ‘No, last year. She has started 41 consecutive coach, I’m serious. I’m going to be a matches and scored two goals against better football player than Nick Ricks.’ Southeast Missouri last season. He walked out and you think this kid’s 2. Michelle Steinhaus –– The Lemont nuts. He can’t be any Nick Ricks. Nick native scored 10 goals and recorded six Ricks was the best player I’d coached at the assists. She was named the 2004 OVC time.” freshman of the year and made the first- Four years later, Bellantoni said team that year as well. Steinhaus led the Thomas has changed his mind team last year in game-winning goals and about who has been the best Eastern goals. Steinhaus is seventh all time in career linebacker he has coached. goals, fourth in game-winning goals and “He’s the best linebacker we’ve tied for ninth in career points. had in my time here, Fred Miller FILE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 3. The rest –– Midfielder Jenny Bock included, who signed with the Senior linebacker Donald Thomas tackles a Tennessee State player from the 2006 season. Thomas was named the was named to last year’s tournament team, Rams,” Bellantoni said. “He’s playing 2006 Defensive Player of the Year and was named a preseason All-American in 2007. midfielder Kathleen Hayes was named to better than any of them, at this 2005 OVC second-team and defenders point, right now.” Meghan Ryon and Karissa Brenner will The 5-foot-10, 237-pound Before Thursday night’s Donald Thomas’ stat line at Eastern anchor the Eastern backfield. Thomas enters his final year at home opener against Tennessee Year Total Tackles Interceptions Fumble Recoveries Eastern, with what he calls “a big Tech, Thomas has already been 2004 21 0 0 bulls-eye on my chest.” named to various preseason All- And rightly so, especially after last American teams and was named 2005 82 1 2 season. Thomas earned the 2006 Panthers the best linebacker in the Football Ohio Valley Conference Defensive 2006 127 2 4 Championship Subdivision by the Player of the Year, led the Panthers in Sports Network. show signs tackles with 127 and earned second- Career 230 3 6 team All-American honors by the See Thomas, Page 9 of progress Sports Network.
wOMEN’S sOCCER | iNDIANA-pURDUE-iNDIANAPOLIS 2, eASTERN 1 Hamilton scores, Adam Tedder Eastern falters Panthers prepare fields in Eastern’s final preseason It’s too early to be taking for regular season at match. any predictive stances or to be “She put the ball in the middle making any claims, but if the Eastern Michigan of the box,” IUPUI head coach past weekend is any kind of sign Chris Johnson said. “Whenever about the rest of the season, then By Kevin Murphy you can do that on a throw-in, it’s it’s safe to say the volleyball team Associate Sports Editor almost like taking corner kicks. It’s is looking at a better season. definitely a dangerous thing.” Excuse me, I meant to say a Eastern sophomore forward Hamilton scored Eastern’s lone much better season and a bright Rachel Hamilton tried her best on goal of the match when she shot outlook for the future as well. Saturday. on a cross from freshman forward Here’s the thing – yes, Hamilton’s flip throw from the Sophie Somers in the 27th minute. they didn’t win the Southern right sideline landed directly at Hamilton’s goal went into the right Methodist University sophomore midfielder Alexis Miller’s side of the net, and she was kicked in KARLA BROWNING | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Tournament this past weekend, feet. Miller’s shot was stopped by a the process of scoring. Freshman Sophie Somers fights for the ball with Indiana-Purdue-Indianapolis’ but they put up some impressive diving Maeghan Parks who pounced Hamilton said one of the team’s Courtney Rozelle during Saturday’s preseason match on the practice soccer wins and numbers. on the ball with less than 15 minutes mentalities is to sacrifice the body field. Somers recorded an assist in the first half. The Panthers went 2-1, remaining. for a goal. only losing to SMU, through a That was Eastern’s best chance “Her leg went up and as I was “It hurt really bad. I didn’t hear off the field but later returned to the grueling 5-game competition. to score as it lost 2-1 to Indiana- striking the ball as it went forward anything pop or twist or anything.” game. Purdue-Indianapolis at the practice and hit my knee,” Hamilton said. The Springfield native was helped See TEDDER , Page 11 See soccer , Page 11