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Student public - ntucky University S Billings Presidential welcome clerk gets Kustra promises 5-year open-door sentence administration BY Jaarr BUNCH BrUtr* Fox Staff writer Summer Editor An Eastern Kentucky University clerk in the Division of Members of the campus Billings and Collections was sen- and Richmond commu- tenced to five years in prison for nities gathered July 2 to each of seven counts of failure to welcome the Kustras to campus. make required disposition of prop- Robert W. "Bob* Kustra became erty. the ninth president of Eastern Roselinde A. "Rose" Bishop July 1, succeeding Hanly was convicted on May 21 for steal- Funderburk who retired at the ing $115,000 from Eastern in the end of the fourth day of the trial. Her sen- 1997-98 aca- tence is five years for each count demic year. but to be served concurrently. This sentence was recommended Laid-back by the jury and upheld by the folks judge at the formal sentencing. Smiles Bishop's attorney said she will were on be eligible for parole after serving most faces as one year. Bob and George Mitchell/Progress Madison County Circuit Court Kathy Kustra Judge Julia Adams said she made their Eastern's new president Robert W. Kustra laughs as his wife, Kathy, snares a story at a reception July 2. thought it a very fair sentence for way down such a serious offense. the hallway from his office on During the sentencing. Judge his first day at work. The lobby Adams said the jury was very con- of the Coates Administration upcoming Board meetings. find ways to help Eastern and The Kustras received several Richmond grow. cerned and in touch with the com- Building was filled with people other welcome gifts, including a "I'd tike Eastern Kentucky ROBERT W. KUSTRA munity. She commended them for welcoming the new president Kentucky State fishing license University to play a large role in their long hours and hard work. and his wife. for the president, who is an avid attracting jobs," he added. Bob Before the sentencing, howev- This is maybe the most laid- er. Williams argued that Bishop back atmosphere I've seen at bass fisherman. In his formal remarks, Becky Melching, of Kustra also commended thar Polish, mother Irish should receive probation instead Eastern in a long time," Kent of jail time. He said Bishop admit- Clark, Madison County judge Edgewood, Tenn., president of Governor Paul Pal ton and c Catholic Eastern's National Alumni Assn., Kentucky's commitment to ted to what she had done and felt executive, also present- remorse; therefore, should not said in higher education—"commit- Th# Shtwshtnk remarks dur- ed Kustra ment the likes of which you sim- have to spend time in prison. « folks who with EKU's ply don't see in other states." Judge Adams denied any form ing a brief cer- Favor*! if* NOVMMt emony. license plate "We are so fortunate to come of probation and once again said "It was like #0001. to a place like this," Kustra said. I Banks; his she believed tile jury had deliv- I've known "Where I'm "Cfcrtinentel Drift" is ered a good verdict, as well as a them for half coming Faculty and staff Kustras favorite, so for. good sentence. my life," Clark from," said Kustra attributed Eastern's said, describ- Kustra. "I've success to its long commitment "UrKterworW," Don See Guilty/Page 16 Bob Kustra, been having to teaching excellence. ing his first EKU President DaUto's novel chrontcshg meeting with license plate This faculty we have had at this harlot 20th century two," refer- Eastern Kentucky University is ► 555 the Kustras. ■vartfo food: Bar-B-Qued Informal is ring to his the reason we have that," he n recently said. "I have this wonderful ribs or ohioken Campus Briefs 3 the way the ITV Show* Mostly Kustras like it. vacated posi- sense of history and commit- ClMiMede io "We are folks who simply like tion as lieutenant governor of ment in this institution." being around folks," Kustra said. the State of Illinois. "Now I have Kustra commended the hard- tries to catch "Law Movie* s-9 One. I can't wait to tell my working staff at Eastern and and Order- "Well be Kathy and Bob pret- Perspective 2, 3 ty fast," said Kathy. friends ... and the governor," he vowed to make university deci- joked. sions first and foremost with Gen Coin Powel. reared Police Beat 4 'A new day at Eastern' Richmond's Mayor Ann people in mind, not only for the "This is a new day at Eastern Durham presented Kustra with people who work here but "for tunning Sports 14,15 Kentucky University," said the key to the city, saying: "I'm their families, so they can do looking forward to working with well back home, too." Igaaetpa Barbara Ricke, vice chair of the who throw Niter out tie Board of Regents, who present- you to make this a better place." Kustra vowed to view the The first issue of the 1998-99 Eastern Progress will be on news ed Kustra with a gavel for Kustra said he can't wait to See Kustra/Page 18 •vn stands Aug. 27. 2 Perspective Thursday, July 9,1998 The Eastern Progress Perspective Kustra's battle plan should include these high-tech solutions Expectations are riding high on campus that new president Bob Kustra will lead •Set up more computer labs. According to a the charge to bring Eastern's technolo- spring 1998 ACTS survey, there are slightly gy up to date. As lieutenant governor of more than 1,000 computers available to stu- Illinois, Kustra spearheaded efforts to dents in large and small computer labs across improve technology in the schools and was campus. That number is deceiving, though, knowledgeable about and supportive of the as many are located in classrooms that are state's virtual university. We spoke with unavailable during instruction times. Others key members of the faculty, administra- don't work half the time. And those in the tion and staff and have arrived at the central computing lab are simply over- following "wish" list to help bring tine loaded during crunch times, such as finals campus into the 21st Century (or, at and midterms, which result in long lines. the very least, into the 1990s): Some students have expressed a willing- ness to pay a technology fee, if they can •Establish a 24-hour computer depend on access and accountability for lab. On weekdays during the aca- their money. demic year, the central ACTS com- puter lab in Combs is only open 8 •Wire all the residence halls for a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays it's internet access. At this time, only two closed and only open Sundays 3 halls—Palmer and Walters—are fully to 9 p.m. wired. This summer, wiring should be com- etet r /l SL, P' * f° Sullivan, Burnam, Commonwealth •Hire much-needed staff Ak £7*^ and Keene, as well as the 700 and 800 to support existing campus Jjkf Brockton Apartments. But this is 1998 and the technology needs. ACTS staff -TT university needs to step up the wiring program members are stretched to the max so that all residence halls are online. trying to keep up. Academic depart- ments are also in need of technical sup- server is located in Andy Harnack's •Set up "smart" electronic classrooms in port Now, computer maintenance usually falls Case Annex office because, until recently, he every instruction building. While two smart to the departmental faculty or staff person who was the only one offering such courses. This classrooms are planned for this academic year, has the most computer knowledge. But these fall, though, nine courses will be completely that's far below the number needed to enable numerous interruptions make it difficult for internet-based and 25-30 others will have inter- faculty to make use of up-to-date technology in them to i erform the jobs they were hired to do net components. The server needs to be moved the classroom for demonstration and teaching Eastern needs more full-time, well-trained com- to a central computing facility with 24-hour purposes. Smart classrooms not only will pro- puter technicians available campuswide. beeper service to keep down time to a mini- vide projection capabilities from a laptop, but mum. Students and businesses paying for newer ones include infrared signals that will •Provide 24-hour technical support for online courses won't come back for more if allow students and faculty to access the internet the online course server. While online they can't get access to the server when they courses are being offered campuswide, the without plugging into telephone wires. The need it technology is out there, lef s use it! ►Campus Comments; Kustra's highest priority With the new president on board—and many issues long overdue for being addressed—we asked euests at the president's reception on July 2 what they thought should be Kustra's highest priority.
WADE STANFIELD
,_iere needs to be Td like to see an increase I'd like to see a socia- more emphasis on non- ble president on the in resources (for the traditional student issues, information superhigh- campus visiting and such as parking and child things like that way). The virtual univer- care. (Goggins' mother, sity idea is almost unat- Elizabeth, works full-time in tainable with the Somerset and commutes to Position: Senior from resourceswehave. __ Admissions EKU part-time where she's a Data systems engi- counselor. Somerset, 22, neer. Academic Office of yy psychology major junior majoring in children Computing and Admissions and family studies.) Telecommunication Services (ACTS) The Eastern Progress Thursday. July9.1998 PerSpeCtive/NeWS 3 Campus Inaccessible More Tm tired of being late for class' WOII16I1
Is 15 minutes enough time campus: between classes at EKU? Can •ramps used to exit sidewalks you make it if you have to are hardly ever straight across might help change buildings? If you are travel- from one another, ing by wheelchair, the answer, •sidewalks are full of cracks more than likely, is no. and large holes, and politics From the first day I arrived on •the fear of being stuck in one campus, I knew accessibility was a of the out-dated elevators on cam- problem. I left my first class and pus is as common as a story about was lucky enough to attend an inspiring attempted to go from Alumni the Kentucky Wildcats appearing Tevent this June, a "Young Women's JLC a m p a i g n Coliseum to the Wallace Building. on a Lexington television news Training'in I didn't realize that my only option broadcast Washington D.C. for entering Wallace was all the All these things add up to a seri- sponsored by the way across the courtyard on the ous problem for EKU students National Women's side of the building that faces Kit with physical disabilities. Political Caucus. The Carson Drive. I soon discovered But the problem of accessibility Caucus supports that the best way for me to get to also affects members of the cam- women candidates Wallace from Alumni was to enter pus staff and faculty. Try moving a regardless of party the Powell P-iilding on the first TV/VCR cart from the Combs affiliation or level of floor, take the elevator to the base- Building to Keith Hall in 15 min- pursued public ment, exit by the Grill, wheel utes or less. And how many profes- office. across the courtyard, and take the sors have had to change class- Women from both ramp into Wallace. rooms in order to accommodate major political par- GENA LEWIS After entering Wallace, I discov- handicapped students? I'm sure ties came together to Your Turn ered another problem. My class they don't mind, but I know it is work toward a was on the third floor and the ele- inconvenient for them and other shared goal, "to change the face of vator was jammed with perfectly students enrolled in the class. American politics." To reach this goal, they healthy students, who were too To paraphrase an old hosted a one-day workshop to teach young lazy to climb the 13 or so steps to saying,"You can't truly judge a women how to get involved and be suc- the second floor. Eventually, the man until you've walked a day in cessful in political campaigns. elevator cleared and I made it to his shoes." I would like to issue a One of the speakers, Annie Burns, class. I was 10 minutes late to my challenge to everyone reading summed up the event "If we don't get first English class because it took this. Try making it through a day involved in politics, we are allowing some- 25 minutes to simply cross the on this campus without climbing one else to be our voice." road. any steep hills, without using any I share her belief, and was horrified to Just as an experiment, I had a steps, and without getting off a learn that some U.S. elections only get a 10 friend time himself going straight sidewalk except by using a ramp. percent voter turnout I find it humiliating from Alumni Coliseum to my third- In other words, get around that we as Americans are too apathetic to floor classroom in the Wallace using only ramps and elevators. I take five minutes to vote when people in building. It took him eight min- welcome you to walk with me. I other countries die fighting for that right utes. I didn't expect it to be equal, invite President Kustra to join me, Only 11 percent of Congressional repre- but a 17-minute difference is as well. It won't take an entire day sentatives are female, even though women ridiculous. to see my point and to realize the make up 51 percent of the population. The same story exists all over magnitude of the problem. Here in Kentucky the average is slighter Take my challenge and see if better than the national with women hold- you find any answers. I'm open to ing 17 percent of elected offices. But Jay Jones, a junior public suggestions. Don't get discour- Kentucky still ranks 49th in the number of relations major from aged, however, because there is a women elected to the state legislature, even good chance you will be sick of \ Somerset,negotiates a hallway though registered women voters out num- last week in Donovan Annex. being late to class long before the ber male counterparts by over 100,000. George MitchelVProgress end of the day, too. Women ranging from high-school sen- iors to 40-plus professionals came from all over the country. Some of the attendees intend to run for office themselves while others are focused on more effectively sup- porting candidates who share their beliefs. Welcome-back issue A 'graduate' of the training, Cheryl Kagan, is now a member of the Maryland Ea s ter n Progress House of Delegates. She encouraged planned for Aug. 20 women to run for public office, saying, "I 117 Donovan Annex, Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond. Ky 40475-3113 am an agent of change, instead of working E-mail: proffressOac3.eku.edu Website: www.eku.edu/protress The Eastern Progress will tion schedule, Aug. 27. for an agent of change." Phone 606 622-1881 Fax 606 622-2354 once again publish a back-to- Editor Jamie Neat, a sen- The League of Women Voters and the Rita Fox I Summer editor campus and Richmond spe- ior from Lexington, and man- Madison County Democratic Women's cial section for new and aging editor Brian Simms, a Lee Potter & Aryson Asher & Amy Campbell I Advertising Club partly funded my trip. I hope in return returning students. senior from Louisville, will that I can pass on what I learned to other George Mitchell I Summer photo editor It will contain stories and lead the staff. Other staffers interested young women. information about campus include Aryssa Bramlage as Seeing so many determined women Cary Hazelwood, Jenny Bunch, Andrea DeCamp.Angie life and entertainment and a news editor, Rita Fox as fea- from such varied backgrounds cooperating Mullikin.Trey Earnhardt, Jay Jones, Gena Lewis I Contributors guide to the community. tures editor, Don Knight as to reach a shared goal was inspiring. They To place an ad or suggest photo editor and Shane reaffirmed that some people do care about Greg Parr I Stan artist a story, call the Progress at Walters as sports editor. who runs our country and that we do have 1881. Deadline for advertis- Several editorial and a say in how it will be run, if we can make ers is July 16. The tabloid advertising positions are still our voices heard. The Eastern Progress (ISSN 1081-8324) is a member of the Associated issue will be distributed the open. Interested students Gena Lewis is a social work major from Collegiate Press. Kentucky Intercollegiate Press Association and College week residence halls open. should apply in the Progress Lexington. She invites people who want to Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers. Inc. Any false or misleading The Progress will resume advertising should be reported to Adviser/General Manager. Dr. Elizabeth office from 8 am. to 4:30 learn more about women and politics to e- Fraas. its regular Thursday publica- p.m. daily. mail her at [email protected]. Trial set: Ex-students' trial scheduled Sept. 1 Cronise with cut phone wire and April 14, according to the office of When you're so cool, die BY ANDWCA DtCAW attempted to put him into a closet the Commonwealth's Attorney. Summer Staff Writer to aid in their escape, according to Behanan and Williams were Two former Eastern students, Eastern's public safety reports. indicted in May on charges of sun shines on you who allegedly entered aTodd Hall The kidnapping charges were first- and second-degree robbery dorm room in April, assaulted the dropped at their April 21 arraign- and first- and second-degree bur- 24 hours a day. occupant and stole items from the ment, but the two men face glary in the two incidents. room, go on trial.in September. charges from a separate incident. The Madison County trial by Ray Ban ^\ The two men—Damien The pair are charged with rob- jury will start at 9:30 a.m. Sept 1. Behanan, 20, of Georgia, and bery and burglary of another Both Behanan and Williams Serenfeti Robert Williams, 21, of Eastern student at his Madison have withdrawn from Eastern, Radcliffe—allegedly tied Adam Hills Boulevard apartment on university officials said. Oakley Gargoyles ► Police Beat Compiled by Angle Mullikin Swiss Army These reports have been filed June 15 arrested and charged with posses- Notorio with Eastern's division of public Samantba J. Lewis, 23, sion of maijuana. safety. Brockton, was cited on charges of Julyl receiving stolen property. Daniel W. Mathews, Dupree June 3 June 17 Hall, reported several of his items Richmond Mall 623-1882 Donald Witt, Gentry Building, Everrett D. Thomat.33, were stolen from the seventh floor reported a 200 amp breaker box with Richmond, was arrested and charged laundry of Dupree Hall. The clothes r -, breakers, and some wire with outlet with alcohol intoxication. were valued at $680. boxes were stolen from the Alumni June 19 July 2 Coliseum parking lot. Library personnel reported find- Shawn M. Long, 25, Richmond, IHBSR RUN 8TABLB8 Bonnie Watkins, Brockton, ing feces between the movable racks was arrested and charged with oper- reported someone stole a bicycle on the southwest corner of Crabbe ating on a suspended operator's wheel and tire from her son's bicy- Library. license. "Saddle Up cle. There are no suspects at this June 21 time. Homer Strong, Maywoods July 3 Jane 9 Research Area, Crab Orchard, Ronnie A. Rogers Jr., 22, was Matthew Greathouse. repotted the main gate and another arrested and charged with alcohol Georgetown, reported approximate- gate was cut and removed from their intoxication. ly 24 compact disks were stolen hinges. Wallace J. Davis, 23. Easley. Wind Down" from his former room in Dupree Rene Vargas, 33, Richmond, S.C.. was arested and charged with Hall. was arrested and charged with driv- driving under the influence of alco- Jaw IS ing the wrong way on a one way hol. James K. Small wood. 31, street, driving under the influence of London, was arrested and charged alcohol and having no operator's July 5 with driving under the influence of license. Jimmy Smith, Brockton, report- alcohol. June 26 ed his residence was burglarized. Kevin Griffis, Richmond, repli- Mitchell T. Shelton, 20, Sixteen compact disks valued at ed his laundry was stolen from Richmond, was arrested and charged $200 were stolen. Brockton laundromat. Items are val- with driving under the influence of Samuel E. Vaughn, 24, ued at $185. There are no suspects at alcohol, possession of marijuana and Richmond, was arrested and charged this time. possession of alcohol by a minor. with improper turning and operating June 14 June 27 a vehicle under the influence of an Angel M. Boone. 25, Berea, was Paul Wirtz, 52, director of stu- intoxicating beverage. arrested and charged with alcohol dent services in the College of Frank L. Yates, 30, Richmond, Closed Mondays Except Holidays intoxication and disorderly conduct. Education, was arrested and charged was arrested and charged with driv- Christopher K. Chandler. 18. with fourth-degree spouse abuse and ing under the influence of alcohol. Richmond, was arrested and charged aggravated assault following an Charles N. Lynch, 26, (606) 527-6339 with speeding, operating on a sus- argument with his wife in the Combs Richmond, was arrested and charged pended/ revoked operator license Building. with operating on a suspended and possessing a suspended/revoked June 28 license and possession of a suspend- [♦Scenic Trail Rides♦ { license. Shannon Volk. 19. Berea. was ed operator's license. Pony Rides+> Hay Rides &«* Em WMU th«y L+sk THE ♦Horse Novelty Stored fin Ummp SeuuUls PATIO Groups Welcome! 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Monday's meeting of the Council Kustra said Council staff who on Postsecondary Education in asked Eastern "to flesh out some want! Frankfort of the details" of the two pro- ! Pair The CPE tabled proposals for grams. programs of distinction from " I don't think it wil be a major Eastern, Murray and Western at problem," he said. They were Madison its May 18 meeting after concerns seeking embellishment of the jus- were raised about them. tification for the programs and University officials met on wanted more information and OFF $59 campus Tuesday with CPE deputy details." 152 Madison Ave. 623-9720 director Ken Walker to address Vice president Russell Enzie some of the details needed for said the Council presented a list of resubmission of the programs. things they wanted answered We'll be back to campus on August 20. Look for us in all the dorms! President Bob Kustra said that before the proposals are reconsid- the university will resubmit its ered. He hopes to compile the Faster n Progress request for programs of distinc- information so that council mem- 117 Donovan Annex tion in law enforcement and occu- bers can act on the bids Monday. 622-1881 fax 622-2354 What is very lar very round, and by most to be th the universe?
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BY CARY W. HAZELWOOO Truman Show" diffi- Contributing writer cult to watch serious- ly and is the film's Science fiction is back at the box office this only flaw. summer. Ever since Spielberg's Another well-writ- "JurassicPark," studios have realized they ten film is Chris could revitalize an old genre for the block- Carter and Frank buster. Emmerich's "Independence Day" made Spotnitz's The X- sure of science fiction's rebirth albeit one Files: Fight the emphasizing special effects over story or char- Future." Having writ- acters. With so many big choices this summer, ten exclusively for what should one see? the science fiction The best written film this summer is The genre on television, Truman Show." Penned by Andrew Niccol, Carter is a maestro at screenwriter of last year's superb and best sci- injecting the mys- ence fiction film "Gattaca," he has again cap- tique of the supernat- tured the paranoia of our impersonal society. ural and the Niccol creates a compelling story revolving unknown into a story. ©Tbuchstona Picturse and Jerry Bruckheimer, Inc. All RighWI^served around a staged society focusing on Truman Rob Bowman directs Burbank (Jim Carrey), who has had every his first feature film Texas fro... facet of his life broadcast to the world — even leap from directing^^cn television ting Earth his birth. The world it indeed watching series as "Star iTek: The Next wiping Burbank, and when we find ourselves wanting Generation," "MdcGyver," and The life. At to know more about him at the end, we've Adventures orBrisco County, Jr.", Invasion ofthe meteor i become that which Niccol and Weir are mock- and succeeds in carrying over the pumme N« ing. film noirJSok of the show. York!" Director Peter Weir has a knack for person- In Vnear retread of previous shut al, dramatic stories involving convincing char- les of the series, Mulder anc hei acters. His former films, "Witness," "Dead I Duchovny) and Scully Da . Poets Society," and The Mosquito Coast" to jillian Anderson) are investigating (Billy name a few, are about the relentless human4 1MB UUVII IlllljUpr conspiracy in Thornt< spirit In The Truman Show," Weir has fash- bombing a^ederal building in seek out I ioned a mock reality about a mock microcosm Atlanta, lu^Rng to exonerate them- Harry _ where a man, Burbank, is the center of atten- serves^Nulder and Scully take a trip (Bruce ., tion in both worlds. nnemory lane^^WsllqVs dis- to aid in plant- sentient ffiscous ing a nuclear Year's best ending lid, and the shad fig- bomb inside Burbank's life is carefully orchei "ures behind an alien invasio In the the asteroir, Christof (Ed Harris), a so-called artist who pro- end, nothing ia finitely r solved The more recent asteroid disaster film There are two problems for Stamper, i claims that his "creation" of Truman's life is a which should be the goal fi true science Se- "Armageddon" proves to be more than bells One, his daughter Grace (Liv Tyler) masterpiece. The film's conclusion, a montage tion and we are left spec dating about the and whistles, too. Produced by Jerry worker A J. Frost (Ben Affleck) are ... . of man against nature, society, and God, is the events. Bruckheimer, the man behind TJ^Rock," and two, he haa_to take men he knows year's best ending. What works well is th film's look ant ur." and "Crimson Tide," i trusts with him irP" Surprisingly, the performances in "The mood. Bowman and Cart weave a its spTOa^faction and suspension the same intrigue and paranoia aro d a bajt«4cience Truman Show" are good. The most interesting vein as his^tmer productionaTAlthough the _ in different role performance, though, comes from Harris who fiction plot. Duchovny erson have pacing is mania3ta||dconfuj|ng at times prob- ve fine plays his jaded artist with firm resolve, even always sustained an indoi le screen pres- ably caused by the amakaffi of eight screen- Willis, I j li'rNwdJJH'' I' P Perform- after his subject refuses to be a part of the ence with their characters, but the introduction writers the film is a mucnoetter action-disaster ances as the daugnWand-boyfnend-against- work. Carrey's straight-faced and serious act- of Martin Landau as a crack writer is the film's film than Emmerich's "Independence Day." father characters. Thornton's performance, ing works, but it is hard to shake his elastic better performance. "Armageddon" is about the U.S. govern- though, proves to be the most significant. face image. His slapstick baggage makes The Don't expect commercialized cinema here; ment's endeavor to stop an asteroid the size of Thornton plays a convincing humanitarian it's all about suspense and character. Horsing around with the Doctor of comedy ►Coming soon Ellen Degeneres, Genna Elfman, Gary July 24 "Mafia" By Jar Joan Eddie Murphy Shandling, and Albert Brookes add a great Touchstone Pictures takes on Contributing writer stars in a deal of personality to the animals. organized crime In the outrageous movie for al The language is rough if you have young parody style of -Airplane" and Naked Eddie Murphy ("Nutty Professor," kinds of ani- children, so use your own discretion. The Gun." The late Lloyd Bridges stars as "Mulan") stars in this non-musical remake of mal -lovers. story is weak at times, but the laughs are a clutzy godfather. the 1963, Rex Harrison classic, "Doctor non-stop. If you're expecting an Academy Dolittle." Award caliber motion picture, this film won't July 24 "Saving Private Ryan" Murphy plays a doctor and a father of two satisfy you. A World War II drama starring Tom young girls played by former Cosby alum However, if you want 90 minutes of side- Hanks and Matt Damon. Raven Symone and the darling newcomer. O20th Century Fox. AN Rights Reserved. splitting humor and you want to leave the the- Murphy's character has forgotten that he ater with a grin on your face, then "Doctor July 29 "The Parent Trap can communicate with animals until he acci- crazy before he realizes his ability to talk to Dolittle" is probably the summer movie for Walt Disney's remake of the 1961 dentally runs over a dog and is reminded by them is a gift instead of a curse. The story you. The movie is rated PG-13, and it is in classic stars Dennis Quald as tne dad the voice of Saturday Night Live's Norm contains many twists, including a stay at a theaters now nationwide. Treat yourself to and Lindsay Lohan as the twins. Wa McDonald. mental institution for Dr. Dolittle. The voices some laughter. ' adv The voices of the animals almost drive him of such actors and actresses as Chris Rock, Go aee "Doctor Dolittle." MM Thursday, July 9,1996 The Eastern Progress 9 ► Cary's Ratings The Truman Show •**• 1/2 out of 5 Rated PQ, 1:43 We Don't Sell The X-Files: Fight the Future *•*• out of 5 Rated PG-13. 2:01 Bread and Produce! Armageddon ••• 1/2 out of 5 We Just Make Great Pictures. Rated PG-13,2:34 Godzilla Come in and See the Difference. 0 out of 5 Rated PG-13,2:20 Picture Perfect Photo head of NASA, a drastic change from his lead Harper Square, Richmond, 625-007 in "Sling Blade." In an almost stereoptypical perform- ZFAST PHOTO LAB AND STUDIO. ance, Steve Buscemi offers the comic relief of the anti-social, sex-crazed Rockhound who pro- L vides more harm than good to the mission. Were on the north end of town "Armageddon"'s story is nothing original, especially with this year's earlier effort "Deep Impact." 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► News Briefs opment of Eastern's College of dents beginning July 27. Business." Diploma covers will be handed Eyeliner/Eyebrows/Lipliner Business dun hk«d A member of several account- out at the beginning of the recep- ing and finance professional asso- tion lines. Benefits of permanant cosmetic to those Robert Rogow ciations, he serves as chair of the The ceremony will be held in arrives July 27 Investment Committee of the Phi the Fred Darling Auxiliary Gym individuals who have... to become Kappa Phi honor society and is at the same time in case of rain. • An active lifestyle dean of the Receptions will be held at the College of one of two nominees for the soci- • Hay fever & watery eyes ety's national vice president posi- following locations: Allied Health • visual impairment Business. He tion. and Nursing, Room 30, Rowlett succeeds Rogov/s wife Carol has roots Building; Applied Arts and • Little or no brow hair Alfred in Kentucky. Technology, Living Center, • Alopecia Patrick, who Burner Building; Arts and retired June The incoming dean enjoys • Difficulty in makeup application football, basketball, reading and Humanities, Lobby, Campbell • Allergies to conventional 30. Building; Business, Grise Room, Rogow walking. cosmetics Robert Rogow Combs Classroom Building; comes to graduation Education, Lobby, Powell • A desire to always look their best Eastern from set for July 30 Student Center, Health, Physical Tues. & Thurs. Richmond Wed. & Sat. Lexington, Auburn Summer commencement cere- Education, Recreation and University at Montgomery, where Athletics, Weaver Building; Electrology Clinic KY. Dermatology he was an accounting professor monies will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at Van Law Enforcement, Stratton 624-8609 1-800-432-9005 and directed institutional studies. Cafeteria, Stratton Building; After visiting Eastern to meet Peursem Pavilion. Receptions will begin after the Natural and Mathematical On the corner of First with the campus community, ceremony. All graduates are Sciences, Walnut Hall, Keen Rogow said: "I knew that Carol expected to wear cap and gown to Johnson Building; Social and and Water Streets and I could be at home in graduation as well as the recep- Behavioral Sciences, Ballroom, Kentucky and that I could make a Keen Johnson Building. 623-0021 difference in the continuing devel- tions. The EKU Bookstore will have academic apparel for stu- WEDNESDAY NIGHT Beat the fall rash! They're MARGARITAS Get your OK for a custom couple of embroidery Yankees. at &toneworth £>hirt Co. Madison Richmond Mall »• * ■ to Mon. - Sat 10 am. - 9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 623-6852 152 Madison Ave. 623-9720 Everything from A - Z at
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