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2000 Rirlimond Kv Student public.iti.' i Ol Eastern Kentucky Univivsitv V.-l M N. . r\ ' ' . Clay County teacher named Athletics head search underway to Regents BY DAUB. PBBCOPA of the college of justice and safety. Other members Sports editor are Roy Kidd, football coach; Travis Ford, men's PWOOWtSS STAff REPORT basketball coach; Joni Stephens, women's golf On Dec. 8. 2000. Athletics Director Jeff Long coach; Lori Duncan, volleyball coach; Chris Laird, Governor Paul Patton has filled announced his departure for the University of chair of the department of physics and astronomy: an open seat on Eastern's Board of Oklahoma leaving a search this semester for a new Sandra Moore, dean of student develop- Regents. Patton named Maureen athletics director. ment: Jonathan Martin, assistant professor ■Cookie" Henson. 48, of Long, 41, was appointed to the position in the music department; Joan Hopkins, Manchester to the Board. in November of 1998. More adviser of Student Athlete Academic Henson replaces Alice Rhodes, President Robert Kustra started the See how Success; and Dan Lichty, assistant profes- who resigned from the Board last search for a new AD by placing an ad in Long spent sor of exercise and sport science. year. Henson will finish the rest of NCAA News on Jan. 2. On Jan. 4, a search his two years Community and alumni representatives Rhodes' term, which ends June 30, committee was created. atEastom/B7 are Ken Ruhl. Hardy Tribble and John 2004. Beginning next week, the search com- Burford. There are also two people invited Henson is a teacher at Clay mittee will begin reviewing candidates. It to the committee who have not responded. County High School. Faculty will grade the candidates on a variety of This committee will be responsible for Regent Merita Thompson said she criteria and invite the top candidates for personal selecting the candidate they feel is best qualified for knows Henson is a very hard work- interviews before making their decision. the job. er. "We are essentially looking for a clone of Jeff Long," The ad Eastern ran in NCAA News explained Submitted by Eastern's Public Relations Thompson and Henson worked Kustra said. "We really would be lucky to find some- some of the qualifications for the position as having together in the early 1990s. one of Jeff Long's qualifications.'' Jell Long stepped down from the position of athletics director Dec. 8. The committee is chaired by Gary Cordner, dean SeeAD,A2 The university will start reviewing applications for a new AD Jan. 15. Alum tries to 'survive' show, win $1 million
BY Rome* BHAOENBUHO News writer Hank Williams Jr. claims that a country boy can survive, but it won't be until Super Bowl Sunday that the public will get to see if Eastern's own country boy will make the cut. When Rodger Bingham. 53, was chosen for the "Survivor" series, he had to take time to pre- pare himself. He read books con- cerning methods of survival, and his daughter. Angela Hedenberg. and hernusband nad to teach him how to swim. "He has never been one to camp out," Hedenberg said. "He would rather stay at a hotel any Milestone photo day." For the past 14 years, Bingham Bingham graduated from Eastern has taught industrial arts at Grant in 1969 and again in 1970. County High School. In the past, Jamie Gaddis/Progress he has been employed as a loan many dinner conversations. officer at a bank and he used to Before reporting to Australia Photo editor Jamie Gaddis took this picture from about 1,000 feet Since Nov. 2, four pedestrians have been hit in the crosswalk. President own a lumber company and two for the taping. Bingham was told above the Lancaster Crosswalk from a Cessna 172 Skyhawk Jan. 5. The Kustra has asked the State Department of Transportation for help on mobile home parks. to make sure that none of his pilot was Adam Stoughton, an Eastern aviation administration major. deciding what to do to make the crosswalk safer for students and others. Bingham currently lives on a clothes had logos on them. With 90-acre farm in Crittenden and is this in mind, he ripped the label known to keep a low profile, how- Crosswalk concerns ever, he will soon be the topic of See SURVIVOR, A2 Court: seizing lead to higher action KSU yearbook
BY JENNIFER ROGERS she goes to physical therapy twice a week to help her leg, although News editor progress is slow. Schagane said unconstitutional Jennifer Schagane had planned to get some- blood clots in her injured muscle thing to eat after a long day of studying for finals. and a sprained wrist add to her BY DCNA TACKETT view the words and pictures stu- But after she convinced friend Michelle McG-uire injuries. Editor dents use to portray their college to join her. the two never even made it to the park- They started out doing exercises experience, and forcing students ing lot. Instead, a collision with an oncoming car just to get my foot to move," College journalists were guar- to publish a state-sponsored left Schagane unable to walk. Schagane said, adding that the ther- anteed protection of their First script" Schagane. 18. a freshman journalism major, was apy will become more intense after Amendment rights thanks to a The name of the case comes hit by the car just before 9:30 p.m.. Dec. 11, as she she can walk again. She is on landmark ruling of the U.S. Court from the students, Charles was trying to cross Lancaster Avenue to the crutches now. of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Kincaid and Capri Cooper, who Lancaster Parking lot. Schagane suffered a bro- But the wreck had more than Cincinnati Jan. 5. sued Betty Gibson. KSU's vice ken leg, torn jeans and, as she says, "a lot of bruis- just a physical impact on A panel of federal appellate president for student affairs at the es." Schagane. She won't even be able judges ruled 10-3 in the 1995 time, after she confiscated nearly McGuire, 21, suffered a cut on her head. to work during the semester away case Kincaid v. Gibson that 2,000 yearbooks. Collisions at the Lancaster Avenue crosswalk from school. Furthermore, after Kentucky State University violat- Gibson confiscated the year- have left four pedestrians injured in three separate Jamie Gaddis/Progress the accident, Schagane said she ed students' rights by confiscat- books, which have been in stor- ing the school yearbook before age for more than six years, accidents since Nov. 2. President Kustra spoke to the Student Government came back to school and tried to they could be delivered to stu- Like others who have been hit. Schagane says Association Tuesday about solutions tor me crosswalk. finish the last few days of the because she thought they were she was in the crosswalk. semester. However, Schagane says dents. of poor quality and some por- "Confiscation ranks with tions were inappropriate, "There weren't any cars coming when we she had difficulty with her finals forced government speech as stepped into the crosswalk." Schagane said. due to her injuries. according to the court's deci- A police report of the accident states that Lou Rosa of Richmond, Schagane said that even though flashing lights already warn dri- amongst the purest forms of con- sion. who was driving the car, said he didn't see Schagane and McGuire vers at the crosswalk, the heavily-trafficked area still needs improve- tent alteration," wrote Judge R. Gibson objected to the outside Guy Cole, writing for the majori- cover being purple instead of the either. The report also stated Rosa didn't know the crosswalk was ment. ty. "There is little if any differ- there. See KSU, A5 Schagane said she won't be returning to school this semester, and See CROSSWALK, A2 ence between hiding from public
► INSIDE ►WEATHER ACCENT »1 TOP^. AROUND* ABOUT BS "~" Bookstore renovations may end soon ARTS*STUFF BS „. .- ^. BY Rome* BRAHPENBURG Bennett Roop has managed the with computers equipped with and the University of Louisville. bookstore for 29 years. Internet services. The sundry sec- "Once we get this done, no one News writer will need help finding their books," 2S?J5!S a^J Conditions: ^^ "We hoped it was going to be tion will be larger, offering a wider Four weeks after the end of last finished by now. but those things selection, and the new placing of Smith said. SSSRK:::::::fa *-**»* semester, renovation of the cam- are never on time," Roop said bookshelves will end having to leap Purchasing books with scholar- •POUT* SS.7 mt Mosuy Cloudy pus bookstore was well underway. about the renovation. "We really over piles of books on the floor. ship money and financial aid will But, walking into the bookstore be made easier and much less of a WHAT'S ON TAP? B2 BAT: Partly Cloudy today, it is obvious that there is still don't know what the deadline is. The new arrangement of the text- WHO'S THAT? B4 SUN: Scattered Showers We're hoping by the end of books will help students search hassle. The main registers have a tremendous amount of work to been programmed to accept these be done. The sawdust and noise January." with ease. ►REMINDERS The bookstore will have many Brent Smith is an employee forms of payment, therefore the will disappear for two weeks dur- student will not have to wait in a ■ The last day to register or add full-semester classes is ing the spring rush, but the con- new features that will make it more with Wallace's Bookstore, Inc. He like a place to hang out and relax, is the regional manager of the separate line. tomorrow. struction will resume on Jan. 22, so "The registers are going to ■ There are no classes on Monday. that the bookstore will be finished rather than just a place to shop. A Midwest overseeing Eastern along in time for the grand opening. lounge area will be available, along with the University of Kentucky See BOOKSTORE, A5
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one-half inch above the pave- for students who park in the CROSSWALK: ment When pedestrians push a Lancaster lot. What Kustra has button on one side of the road, "We want to make sure it is to say about the lights flash for 30 seconds, absolutely safe for those who Kustra asked making motorists aware of the do." Kustra said. He also told the problem and clues walk senators that the crosswalk can possible solutions gtate for help The system costs around be improved to take away the $7,000. an amount Kustra plans false sense of security it may to ask state officials to pick up if give pedestrians. Lance Watt from The Front Stoplight • they approve the system. "The board and the adminis- Nov. 2 ; "The only thing they can do Similar systems have been tration thought we were doing £8' 2:03 pm it make it so people have to stop installed in Maryland school dis- the right thing, and we still think to senpty MMBlg (here," Schagane said. tricts. we're doing the right thing," to da* Z However, state officials have "I think we have to get per- Kustra said. According to Kuetre the Ijmg been opposed to installing a mission from the Department of Director of Eastern's Public stats rattan to put the stoplight at the parking lot, Transportation to put that in." Safety Tom Lindquist said that ■toptghtbecause H According to Eastern President Kustra said. although pedestrians have con- ■MM beck up traffic Jobert Kustra. That opposition Kustra said the university fidence that motorists will see on Lancaster Avenue Was driven Kustra to look for plans to begin an educational them when they're in the Trida Toriine campaigp that includes crosswalk, they still need to be Nov. 18 other solutions to make the Overpass: (J-osswalk safer for everyone. installing more signs at cautious when crossing the 9:00 pm • Kustra wrote a letter to Eastern's expense. He wiD pre- street •We hevenl completely Department of Transportation sent all his solutions to "Before you get out into the need out the overpass.* crosswalk you want to make Kuetrt teM the owarpaee Secretary James Coded Jan. 15 Department of Transportation would be conetdered » asking for state help in improv- officials, the district engineer sure people see you," Lindquist everything etoe Mto. ing the crosswalk. and Richmond officials at a said. He said pedestrians should He stys an overpeee hes Z Kustra's solutions included meeting this morning. realize that traffic on Lancaster never been high on the gutting more signs in the area to Kustra expects that the state Avenue is faster than other UntvereWee budget ensure motorists are aware of officials will "respond within rea- areas of campus. prtarWes about how many tSte crosswalk. He also wants to son." He said the university's In hopes of preventing another people would actuety uee it. Jennifer Schagane decrease the speed limit on proposals are logical and made accident. Public Saiety has placed Kustra said H would etoo & hancaster Avenue between within reason. an officer and car at the cross- create logistical problems Crabbe Street and Barnes Mill "I think they're going to be walk to help both motorists and on campus end m the Michelle McGwire toad from 35 mph to 25 mph willing to cooperate," Kustra pedestrians in the crosswalk who periling tot. Dec. 11 fid move the telephone pole said. may be jaywalking. Lindquist said 9:30 pm next to the crosswalk so drivers Kustra alto addressed the he thought that Public Safety's dan see pedestrians about to Student Senate Tuesday night presence in the area has already Underpass: asking for their help in educa- prevented accidents. "Tharseven more (Joes the street complicated. ¥au have • Kustra also proposed better tional efforts. He told the sena- "Our intention is certainly a Htte bit more o» a lighting in the area, but said that tors that the Department of to make it safer." Lindquist eecurWy problem.* it he were to rewrite his propos- Transportation "isn't big on said. He said the officer and Kustra said that an als, he would add what he con- crosswalks" due to problems on car have been at the crosswalk underpaee would bring siders a more effective measure: other campuses, like from about 7:30 a.m. until higher costs end more ihstalling a warning light system Transylvania University. around 9 p.m. for about one Mtoty concerns since iji the road. Although not every student week, and they will be there at It would go under the • Kustra said the system con- uses the crosswalk, Kustra said least until the second week of road end require etot sists of yellow lights inserted that something needs to be done classes. ottghtng. Devin Klarer/Progfsss
Pendelton County. said her father replied with, "Here Lies SURVIVE: Bingham spent two Bingham received his bachelor's an Honest Man." AD: Assistant director degree in Industrial Arts and The world will have to wait Vocational Education in 1969 and patiently to find out how long jnonths in outback for show received a master's in the same area Bingham will survive on the show: has applied for post in 1970. however, he has already pleased his From The Front from The Front soon on his way to a two-month sur- Hedenberg describes her father family and friends. vival test in the Australian outback. as being a very honest, caring and off of his John Deere hat and took it Bingham is not only an Eastern "No matter if he gets kicked off a strong commitment to achieving excellence in athletics, anyway as a symbol of good luck. graduate himself, but also has loving person. the first day or stays the whole etc. , "He did it just for the adventure numerous family members that are "He is very gentle and cares about show, we're going to be proud of Kustra said last week the committee had not yet and for the challenge," Hedenberg Eastern alumni. His brother. Barry his family," Hedenberg said. "He is a him no matter what," Hedenberg received any applications or resumes and did not expect said about her father's decision to try Bingham, graduated from Eastern very religious man. He only misses said. any until this week. qut for the show. along with Barry's daughter, Andrea church two or three times a year." If you are a betting person, the Kustra did say that the assistant AD and current acting • In August, Bingham sent in a Bingham. Bingham is an elder at his local powers in I.as Vegas have already AD. Chip Smith, had sent a letter of interest and his three minute video that told a little Rodger Bingham's daughter, church and is known to be a very set the odds for the 16 "Survivor" resume for the job. qjt about himself. A month later, he Angela, received her master's in faithful person. contestants. Smith confirmed that he is interested in the job. had been included in the 800 contes- counseling from Eastern and is During his interview for a possible Bingham is going against the "I've been here long enough to understand the poten- tants that were narrowed down from teaching physical education at spot on the show, he was asked what odds, as his are set at 100-1 for sur- tial for EKIJ athletics," Smith said. 59.000 Americans. Bingham was Northern Elementary School in his tombstone would read. Hedenberg vival. No deadline has been set for the naming of a new AD.
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The Bluegraee Army Depot houses 523 tons of liquid nerve and blister agents contained in over 90,000 different rockets and proiectiles. The Army heard concerns Tuesday about building a chemical weapons disposal. Proposed disposal issue CHECK EXCHANGE concerns local residents VM monln BY ALLISON HALEY AND ing of this gas. We don't want any ROMCA BRANDENBURG "I am strongly residue or anything left," are hotter thai yw think. Mews writers Herndon said. Check out our TO Meetings like Tuesday's are opposed ii Award-Winning Wings • 12 Signature Sauces Water, soil damage and encouraged by the National new profiles page, health hazards were among the Environmental Policy Act who's that, on B4 Full Menu • Big Screens & Satellite TV • NTN Trivia concerns voiced by local resi- (NEPA). The meetings are meant dents at a meeting held by the to allow those affected by pro- where each week Hot Sports Action • 25* Wings on Tuesdays Army on Tuesday in Richmond. posed federal action to express we will show you a The purpose of the meeting, their opinions regarding potential which took place at the Madison environmental, economic and glimpse into social impacts on their communi- County Extension Office, was to n Kentucky someone's life on 23 K. discuss building a chemical ty TapsttJI weapons disposal at the Blue end ki my Representatives from the campus. Grass Army Depot, just south of depot, the U.S. Department of Richmond. Defense and the office of the The depot currently houses Program Manager for Chemical If you know some- 523 tons of liquid nerve and blis- Lois Clefman, Jackson Demilitarization were present to one who should rvchau 12 erf on owadwmng ter agents contained in over County resident answer any questions. i I Mw **ocji ond cj** la 90,000 different rockets and pro- The next step in the process be a who's that ■ *\ | ony oM«< coupon o> jectiles. of constructing the disposal profile, give odor oi o« Inttdoyi Another proposal for ensur- will be the development of an M £»D"«I Jonuory 31, "Cancer rates and acute and 2001 chronic illnesses are directly ing resident safety was submit- Environmental Impact Allison a call at fa ted to officials by Jake Herndon BUFFALO WILD WIM0I related to the thousands of Statement. NEPA requires the 622-1882. [SI • WOW toxic chemicals that are who lives very close to the depot analysis of the statement based tig Kh Rood I released into our environment site. on several criteria including: "We want each and every one N everyday." Jackson County resi- air quality/noise; water/soil Next to Goody's dent Lois Clefman said. of you here today that have white quality and human health and Clefman identified herself as a tags on or have khaki pants on, safety. when this thing is built, we want cancer survivor. you to build a house right around The proposed action is the Clefman, who said she has it; we want you to be mere every total process of building, operat- previous experience working day. not build a house and leave. ing and closing the stockpile with chemical weapons, charged That will answer and take care of facility here in Kentucky, accord- the Army with emitting toxic a lot of our questions," Herndon ing to Greg Mahall. spokesper- JOB OPPORTUNITIES chemicals like dioxins and heavy said. son for the Army and program metals through smoke stacks at "We want to know what is manager for chemical demilita- For students in BUSINESS. ADVERTISING, MEDIA SALES. ENG- disposal sites in Utah and in the going on; we want to know the rization. Pacific. truth. I've been to several of "Alternatives exist The scope LISH. ART, DESIGN. COMPUTER SCIENCE. TECHNOLOGY...! The Army does not monitor these meetings and you beat right now includes the two tech- these chemicals." Clefman said. around the bush. All we're inter- nologies of baseline incineration "For the health and well-being ested in is we want somebody to and a neutralization super-critical of my children, grandchildren come in here and say 'this is water oxidation," Mahall said. Work for your EKU campus newspaper and myself, I am strictly going to be done and this is going "The law requires that we're also opposed to the construction and to be done and this is the result, operation of a reckless and out- Herndon said. doing no action alternative. We dated technology of incinera- Herndon also expressed con- know we need to eliminate the and earn money and experience. tion. I am strongly opposed to it cern about the possibility of risk of the stockpile." being constructed and used chemical weapons from other Destruction of the Blue Grass here in Kentucky and in my areas being brought into stockpile of chemical weapons is I) ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES neighborhood." Kentucky after the stockpile is part of program to destroy all Clefman instead proposed a disposed ot chemical weapons in the U.S. by Student handles advertising for businesses in an technologically advanced system "We want it (the disposal) April 2007, the deadline set by assigned area of Richmond. Student intitiates that has tighter control over its destroyed, taken down, disposed international treaty and congres- sales calls, works with advertiser to set up a byproducts. of just exactly like you are dispos- sional mandate. plan to market their business to EKL students via newspaper advertising in the Progress and in online Web site. Student turns in ad reser- vations sires each Monday and works with Ad Three fires suspected arsons; Design Director to produce ad. Student visits advertiser for feed- back and continued service. public safety investigating Payment is 8 percent commission result of arson. the investigation is not complete," bursed. Average BY JAMIE VINSON The Fire Department makes Lindquist said. "We're still running from $25 to Managing editor the determination (what caused down a couple of leads we have." ..rritorv and Fires are heating up Eastern's the fire)." Lindquist said. There's Public Safety increased securi- BONUS after campus. nothing else to link them to. It ty during finals week. Case Hall Fires were extinguished in was the feeling of the fire depart- also took several safety measures second week if you act today!) Case Hall on Dec. 11. 12 and 13. ment to classify them as arson." to protect residents. The fire on Dec. 11 was caused by Lindquist said there are no "We had a lockdown last 1\ ADVERTISING DESIGN a smoldering table cloth in a trash suspects at this time, but the semester," said Carla Unthank, can on the third floor and the Dec. Division of Public Safety is look- assistant area coordinator in the DIRECTORS 12 fire was caused by an unextin- ing into each incident Division of Student Life. Slixkiu ik-Mjiiis aitd CUWpneu* advttUstag JIMJ tSSlMS "Everyone had to show I.D., guished cigarette in a 55 gallon "We have some people we are uiili archiving *uS mid ad arl I dimlianiN A nli pto- trash can on the second floor. The investigating and some areas even residents. Others (non-resi- Richmond Fire Department we're focusing on," Lindquist said. dents) were only allowed in gram Mali as QUafkXPrett. llluMialor and Mulli-Ad J responded to a fire alarm Dec. 13 Lindquist said this has been a under my approval." Unthank necessity. SiuJiiii thnuld ateo haw kimwk/d£c ol •caa- due to a burning plastic trash can problem in the past. said this was done as an extra BMg tad Hm«ishif livluikjucs Muikiii will have oppurlu- in the bathroom of the second "We've had situations where precaution due to the fact stu- nily lo produce wink lor i-uuics m state ai»d national ail dents were moving out for floor in Case Hall. The exact cause paper has been ignited (in dormi- HfWIililBH Hetvieet workload is Monday and lix-sd.i> of the fire is still unknown. tories) within several days," Christmas break. A similar incident was reported Lindquist said. "Last year there Unthank also said other safety Pay MOtoSSOpat week. at Clay Hall on Dec. 10. The were several instances where measures were taken. All trash Richmond Fire Department paper was ignited on bulletin cans were removed from all 3) PHOTOGRAPHERS, WRIT- responded to a fire alarm that was boards. Two people were arrested floors, an extra night guard was V ERS, ARTISTS caused from a burnt newspaper and and charged with arson last year." on duty and a fire chief was ** Alw ays nettled. a McDonald's bag in a trash chute. A suspected arson at Telford brought in to educate Case Hall According to the police report, the Hall on Nov. 20, caused by ignited residents on fire safety. trash was not burning when it was papers outside a room on the 13th "Resident assistants and staff Please contact Editor Dena Iackett or Advertising Manager Angie removed from the trash chute. floor, resulted in water damage to within Case Hall remained in lock- According to the police several resident's rooms. A reward down and rotated 24 hour-shifts," Brumett or Dr. Libby Iraas. I acuity Adviser report, all of the fires, with the was offered to anyone with infor- Unthank said. "RAs also kept their comfraaste'acs.eku edu or 622-IS80 exception of one, happened mation leading to the arrest or con- doors open." within a close time-frame. The viction of the person or persons Unthank said as far as this Students may apply in Progress office Dec. 10 fire was reported at responsible for the fire. semester goes, RAs are keeping at 117 Donovan Annex. i0:33 p.m.. the Dec. 11 fire at Lindquist said at this point no their eyes open and doing extra 10:01 p.m., Dec. 12 at the 10:34 new information regarding the rounds. p.m. fire and Dec. 13 at 7:39 p.m. fire has developed and there is no Memos were sent out to all Tom Lindquist, director of the information linking the Telford residents Dec. 14 from the office Tfc W\( Eastern Division of Public Safety, said the and Case Hall fires. of student affairs regarding the three fires that occurred in Case According to Lindquist, Public Dec. 13 fire. Public safety is urg- Hall are suspected arsons. There Safety interviewed over 100 resi- ing anyone with information to is no evidence as to whether or dents of Case Hall when the fires contact the Division of Public not the items found burned in the occurred. Safety at 622-2821 and is offering Progress trash chute at Clay Hall were a "We're still talking to people. a $1,000 reward. * N€W8 A4 The Eastern Progress, Thursday. January 11. 2001 ► New* Briefs ► PROGRESS Compiled by Jennifer Rogers Program. The fellowship pays full HELP WANTED: Spring Break Bahamas Party Oneday seminars held Now accepting applications for aft Cruise! 5 days $279! Includes to tuition and fees, monthly stipends positions. Apply in person at meals and free parties! Awesome Feb. 9 and March 30 and the opportunity to work with Camp Director Position. Are you a Madwon Garden. beaches, nightlife! Departs from KPSB by governor a department of energy facility. leader, can you effectively motivate Florida! 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PART-TIME WORK spring 2000 semester and spent related to travel and agency funds Sultana elected as vice six months as a police reporter at will now be handled by the with The Fayetteville Observer in Division of Accounting and president at conference Are You Out Of North Carolina. She was named Financial Services. The staff will Eastern professor Qaisar Shape? LIFE TIME BENEFITS Eastern's Outstanding Graduate be located in Jones 211. Sultana was elected vice presi- in Journalism in 2000. dent/president-elect of the Mid- Personal Training Programs Eastern graduates place South Educational Research designed to meet your TREE TUITION Lecture on retention held Association at the 29th annual third in business contest conference. Sultana has been a individual needs begins Jan. 11 in Keen Johnson member of the association since January 15, 2001. *$ 8000 BONUS A team of three Eastern stu- 1981 and a member of Eastern's M,W, 4VF; 12-1 Eastern's Teaching and dents placed third in the Capstone faculty since 1980. She has served "Officer Programs Learning Center is presenting College Bowl 2000. a national on several association committees For more information please "Faculty Mentoring: A Powerful business simulation contest. The and has served on the executive contact Dr. Major ©8164. Retention Tool," a lecture given contest was the first ever on-line board. by Aaron Thompson, director of business management competi- Department of Exercise and Positions Available the Student Success Institute. tion. The members of the team Thompson's lecture will begin at were Scotty Ham, an accounting Bank contributes money Sport Science Military Police. Intelligence, Aviation Mechanics. 3 p.m., Jan. 11 in the Faculty Club major from Louisville. Bryan Electronics, Special Forces, etc. Lounge of the Keen Johnson Sears, a general business major for tricounty campus Building. The program will cover from Somerset, and Stephen The Cumberland Valley tile development of Eastern's stu- Abney, a computer information National Bank will contribute dent-mentoring program, results systems major from Lexington. All Call 622-1881 with 1 -800-GO-GU ARD from two pilot years of using fac- three graduated after the Fall 2000 $75,000 to support construction any story ideas. ulty and staff mentors and the semester. The trio competed of Eastern's u+county campus at KY NATIONAL GUARD successful mentoring of students against around 50 teams from 35 the Southeast Regional in classes and as an adviser. colleges and universities. Postsecondary Education Center. The donation brings Eastern clos- er to matching a $250,000 chal- Clark appointed director Science fellowship lenge grant for the center from of financial services available to students an anonymous donor. $190,000 has been raised so far. The tri- Fountain Park IH Trinity MUonary Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Baptist Church Harold Clark has been named Students considering a Ph.D. county center will be located on Church of God Sunday Contemporary Worship: director of the Division of in areas related to fusion energy the new Corbin by-pass. 5000 Secretariat Dr. 2300 Lexington Rd. 11 am. Accounting and Financial science are eligible for the Fusion Construction is expected to begin Phone:623-3511 Phone: 624-9436 or 623-6868 Services, formerly the Division of Energy Sciences Fellowship next year. Sun. School: 9:45 ajn. Sun.: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., & 6 p.m. Westside Christian Church Worship Service: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Youth & Prayer 7 p.m. Bcnnington Ct. (across from ► Police Beat: Dec.l-Dec. 31 Sunday Evening: 6 pm Rom-dale Baptist Church Adington) Wednesday Prayer Service: 6 p.m. 411 Westovcr Ave. Phone: 623-0382 Compiled by Ronica Bradenburg Phone:623-1771 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sun. Worship: 10:45 am. & 6 p.m. (PCUSA) Worship Sun.: 10:15 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Worship: 7 pm The following reports have Library. 330 W. Mam St Wed. Prayer Service: 7 p.m. Transportation available been filed with Eastern's Travis Walters, a resident of Phone: 623-5323 Division of Public Safety. Dec. 11 Martin Hall, reported stolen Church School: 9:45 am. First United Methodist Church White Oak Pond Christian William Way reported his cell money. Sun. Worship: 11 a.m. 401 West Main St. Church Dec. 31 phone being stolen from Alumni Phone: 623-3580 (Disciples of Christ) Diana Eldridge, 38, Berea, was Coliseum. Daniel McMahan reported his Wed. Night Supper 6 p.m. (weekly arrested and charged with speed- backpack stolen from the Begley & no charge!) Worship Services: Sunday 8:30 a.m. 1238 Barnes Mill Rd (at Goggins ing, driving without insurance Frank Shaw, an Eastern employ- building. Rap & Snack: Wed. 7:30 p.m. at the & 1050 a.m. Lane) Phone: 623-6515 and operating on a suspended ee, reported vandalism in the EKU Powell Center Student Lounge Sunday School: 9:40 am. Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. & 11 am operator's license. Moore building. Dec. 3 Bill Bailey. Pastor Wed. Night Live: 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. Coffee Fellowship: Sunday 10 a.m. Michael Portman, a resident of Kimberly Secrist Ashby. Associate Coffee House Sal. Night: 5:30 p.m. Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Dec. 10 Keene Hall, reported vandalism Dec. 24 Pastor and Message: 6 p.m. Harold Rose reported vandalism Jay Kronour. a resident of and criminal trespassing. Cary Ashby, Minister For Youth & Victory Christian Center in the Whalin Complex. Commonwealth Hall, reported First Alliance Church (non-denominational charismatic) vandalism and a stolen wallet. Dec. 2 Campus Adopt-A-Student" Program avail- 1405 Barnes Mill Rd. 206 Victory Drive Dec. 23 Matthew Crouch. 21. Louisville, Phone: 624-9878 Margaret Dean reported the van- David Croley. a resident of was arrested and charged with able: Cary will meet students each Phone: 624-3553 Sun. School: 9:30 am. dalism of her car located in the Keene Hall, reported a stolen driving under the influence of Sunday between 10:30 & 1045 a.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sun. Worship Services: 10:45 a.m. & Daniel Boone Parking Lot DVD player. alcohol. at the Powell Center Student Lounge Wednesday: 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. to walk to church together. Services for the hearing impaired Dec. 15 Dec. 9 Mary Beth Meade, a resident of Wednesday Night Youth & Prayer Transportation available An employee in the Stratton James Bates Jr., 57. Richmond, Bum,mi Hall, reported her purse Services. 7 p.m. Richmond Church of Christ Building reported receiving was arrested and charged with no being stolen. For free transportation to Sunday 713 W. Main Street White Hall Baptist Church harassing messages. registration plate, driving without morning services call 624-9878. Phone: 623-8535 3401 Colonel Road insurance, and operating with a Kennith Cosgrave. 21, Phone: 623-5965 suspended license. Cornettesville, was charged with Bible classes: Sunday 9 a.m. James Albert, a resident of Big HI! Avenue Sunday School: 9:30 am Palmer Hall, reported vandalism. possession of marijuana Worship: Sunday 10 am. & 6 p.m. Christian Church Dec. 8 Sun. Worship: 10:45 am. & 6 p.m. Bible Study: Wednesday 7 pm 129 Big Hill Ave. Dec. 14 Delia Reed reported vandalism Meghan Jones, 18, was charged Wednesday Prayer Service: 7 p.m. Colonels for Christ meet the second Phone: 623-1592 (office) A reaident of Dupree Hall to a window at Model School. with possession of marijuana. Monday and Thursday each month, Phone: 623-6600 (answering Rrst Christian Church reported receiving harassing from 12 p.m to I p.m. (Lunch pro- phone calls. Amy Jackson reported vandal- Dec. 1 machine) (Disciples of Christ) ism to her car located on Kit Lagonda Tackett reported van- vided) in the Combs Bldg.. room Sunday School: 9:45 am. Main at Lancaster Ave. 310. Nick Bertram reported vandal- Carson Drive. dalism to her car parked on Morning Worship: Ift45a.m. Phone: 623-4383 ism. University Drive. Evening Worship: 6 p.m. Sunday Early Worship: (informal) Nick Bertram reported vandal- St Stephen Catholic Newman On Wednesday. Big Hill Christian 8:40 a.m. ism of a fire extinguisher. Rebecca Closterman, a resident Dec. 13 Center Student Fellowship meets at 7 p.m.. Sunday School: 9:40 a.m. A resident of McGregor Hall of Walters Hall, reported stolen 405 University Drive Call the church office at one of the reported receiving harassing Dec. 7 items from her room. Sunday Worship: 10:40 am. Phone: 623-9400 numbers listed above for transporta- College Bible Study: Tues., 9 p.m. phone calls. Justin Nagel reported a stolen Sun. Mass: 5 p.m. bank card from the Keene Tommy Dishman, a resident of tion to meetings. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Alan Schick reported stolen text- Johnson Building. Martin Hall, reported vandalism Sunday Supper: 6 p.m. (SI.00) books in the Memorial Science to a window. Inquiry classes for becoming Unitarian Universulist Fellowship Church of Chrtet building. Dec. 5 Catholic: Wednesday 7 p.m. "Where religion and reason meet" 461 Tohiano (in Brookline Sub., off| Brian Kenley. a resident of Clay An Eastern employee reported Newman Night for all students: Wed. 209 St. George Street Goggins Lane - West side 1-75) Kimberly Collins reported Hall, reported three stolen a bomb threat in Alumni 9 p.m. Adult Meeting and Religious Sunday: 9:30 a.m. 10:20 am and assault at Brockton Apartments. DVDs. Coliseum. Education for Children: Sun. 10:45 6 p.m. Madison Hills Chrfetian Church a.m. (For information call: 623- Wednesday: 7 p.m. Alma Cartwell, a resident of Clay Brian Humble, a resident of Dec. 12 960 Red House Rd. 4614.) Lawrence Walls, a resident of Hall, reported stolen clothing. Todd Hall, reported stolen Ride: 624-2218 or 986-8555 Todd Hall, reported stolen text- money. Phone:623-0916 books. Dec. 4 Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. St Thomas Lutheran Church First Baptist Church Christopher Stahl reported a Milton VanWinkle. 39. Worship: 10:45 am. 1285 Barnes Mill Rd. 350 W. Main at Lancaster Ave. Judy Warren reported a stolen vinyl truck bed cover and hub- Richmond, was arrested and Wednesday Wave: 6 p.m. (Labor Phone: 623-7254 Phone: 623-4028 cassette player, cassette and text- caps stolen from his truck in the charged with 4th degree Day-Memorial Day) Sun. Traditional Service: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:40 a.m. book stolen from the Crabbe Brockton Parking Lot assault. h h K h The Eastern Progress. Thursday. January 11.2001 NeWS A5 Ad lnd«x Harry's Books American Passage has just received several hundred B7 BRAND NEW books on everything New Age! Athlatics B3 They are all half-price « Air Forca AS And as always, we carry classics and Cliff Notes. BW3'i A3 Used books are $1.00 for paperbacks, $2.00-4.00 Captain Da B7 for hardbacks! Check Exchange A3 Located next to the railroad tracks, CC8A B4 805 E. Main Street, at the comer of Estill Ave. Daytona Welcome B5 Call before comming, to check store hours: Exarclsa Science A4 859-623-2370 EKU Dining A3 Harry's Books AS KDT A2 Ky National Guard A4 Ky Thoroughblades Dont A Let the O.K. B5 Jamie Gaddis/Progr ess Maria Norman B2 drink & S^Cab get you Mike's Liquor B2 Despite all the construction, students stood in line at the bookstore Tuesday to purchase books for the spring semester. The renovations on the bookstore should be completed by the end of January. Mocha Jo's A3 drive! - - home alive! O.K. Cab AS BOOKSTORE: Ocaan Front B2 624-CABS Picture Perfect BS Lounge area Pizza Hut B2 new feature Pizza Magia B4 LAND WITH Paramount A7 AIR FORCE ROTC From The Front ROTC A7 AND WATCH YOUR make the biggest difference. All CAREER FLY. of the inventory is in the system Student Travel BS and all financial aid, honors awards and scholarships will be Substance Abuse A2 handled through the main regis- Sera-Tech B5 ^^A m.n ^ A» an Air Force ROTC cadet tit*.^^V W you can land yourself in a career ters up front," Smith said. Snappy Tomato B5 ^Aafl ^^*^ with excitement: as a pilot, navigator. The Hargett Corporation, ^^T^P^^ missile olflcer - as an Air Force officer which is the chosen contracting Student Gov A7 ^^ You will gain an education in leadership firm for the renovation, has hired Jamie Gaddis/Progress Sun Shoppe B4 as you work toward your degree You'll learn to separate sets of workers to work A security guard keeps an eye out for the students' backpacks at the command with confidence. You may also qualify for on the painting, fixturing, and front entrance of the campus bookstore to make sure none are stolen. Salon 116 B7 scholarship programs that help pay lor college. When you flooring. The architect in charge Trophy World A6 graduate, you can exchange your tassle and gown for an of the bookstore's new look is use the provided lockers. The still underway, management is Air Force uniform - and watch your career lake off. Johnson Romanowitz. The bookstore contains 24 storage confident that the hard work will UK Research A2 Call Eastern maintenance and custodi- lockers. To open them, you have be rewarding. al staff are also lending a hand by to insert a quarter, and when you "We're very excited," Roop University Dev B4 Captain Shane Prater—(606) 257-7115 E-mail: [email protected] doing odds and ends. are finished, you get the quarter said. "We're going to have a UBS B2 Students will still have to drop back, technically making this a Grand Opening. I think it's going off their backpacks at the front free service. to be a very nice thing for the stu- Wise Auto B7 door, but are being encouraged to Evenbven though the renovation is dents."aenis. door, but are being encouraged to Wallaces B8 SGA passes withdrawal date Leaders!*) Eacefcnce SUrti rfcre x extension to past midterm 4 Tips to Keep our f BY JENNFEH ROGERS News editor The Student Senate passed a proposal Tuesday that would allow students to have a little Crosswalks Safe more time to think it over before withdrawing from a class. The Senate's actions extend When y• re He Pelestrlai... the withdrawal date to one week ■ past midterm. Withdrawal dates currently coincide with midterm. The Senate also wants the 1. Do not jaywalk. Always try to cross a street at a crosswalk university to make more mid- semester classes available to stu- or signaled intersection. dents so that if they withdraw, they can still maintain full-time 2. Do not assume that a green light, a Walk signal, or a status by signing up for more crosswalk means the street is safe to cross. As some classes. Proposal sponsor and anvers may disregard tramc rules, you must be aware Academic Affairs Chair Emily Montgomery said changes in of vehicles even when you have the right-of-way. classes would mostly involve moving half-semester classes 3. Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available. When they from the first to the last half of the semester instead of adding a are not, walk facing traffic as far off the roadway as lot of new classes to accommo- date students. possible. She said that adding the week Jamie Gaddis/Progress would give professors more time Academic Affairs Chair Emily Montgomery read a proposal to extend the 4. Be aware of your limited visibility in rainy conditions, as to give tests and students more time to know how they were withdrawal date by one week at the Student Government meeting Tuesday. well as the extra time and distance it takes vehicles to doing in the class. not want to do their work in hopes "All it will allow for is that you vice president for academic affairs stop. get your midterm grade," and research. that they could withdraw from a Montgomery said. The lone vote opposing the class. Montgomery said final plans proposal came from Beth "It's kind of like you're allow- for half-semester classes would Schmidt, who voiced concerns ing students to do whatever they ye ire tke Driver... come after more meetings with that the proposal would be even want," Schmidt said. "Come on in Michael Marsden, provost and more lenient on students who did and drag your feet." 1. Yield to pedestrians. Do not attempt to pass in front of or around pedestrians while they are in a crosswalk. KSU: High school case doesn't apply 2. Obey the posted speed limit. which said it was legal to censor arguments in the case were heard 3. Do not overcome or pass cars stopped at an intersection or From The Front high school publications because May 30. they are not really intended to be With this decision, the court crosswalk as these cars may be stopped for pedestrians. school's colors of green and gold, a public forum for the exchange threw out Hazelwood's use and its "destination unknown" theme, of ideas. also noted that the Supreme 4 Limit the use of cell phones, radios and lighters while the lack of captions under some of The problem with using that Court has time and again found the pictures, and the inclusion of case, though, was a disclaimer that the "university environment traveling through areas frequently crossed by a current events section. added onto the Hazelwood deci- is the quintessential 'marketplace This ruling comes after two sion stating that, "We need not of ideas' which merits full, or Pedestrians. Distractions cause accidents! prior ones that sided with the uni- now decide whether the same indeed heightened. First CDCs National Center for Injury Prevention & Control (1997) versity. degree of deference is appropri- Amendment protection." In September of 1999, a divid- ate with respect to school-spon- Judge Cole also wrote, "We ed decision by a three-judge panel sored expressive activities at will not sanction a reading of Talk with Senator David Kidwell about of the Sixth Circuit Court of the college and university the First Amendment that per- Appeals found that KSU had not level." mits government officials to this and other issues on SGA's violated the students' First In November of 1999, the censor expression in a limited Amendment rights. public forum in order to coerce "FUEL FOR FIRE." The court used a previous court agreed to throw out its ini- high school case, Hazelwood tial decision and hear the case en speech that pleases the govern- School District v. Kuhlmeier. banc, or with all 13 judges. Oral ment." Monday Nights @ 8:30 PM WXII - Campus Channel 60 ASSOCIATION Call in #622-1885 Like to make money? Sell ads for The Eastern Progress. Call 622-1881. www saa.eku edu T Perspective DenaTackettedtor A6 Thursday. January 11. 2001 The Eastern Progress ►Campus Comments What are your New Year's resolutions Watch your back(pack) for 2001? SAMARA ALL£N To make good grades, lose weight and to drink less pop. Hometown Lexington Philosophy Year Sophomore I didn't make any. I'm perfect Nathan Bullock/Progress Hometown. Lexington Mejor MUSK: education Bookstore, students could help prevent theft at bookstore Yaar Sophomore During finals week in December, have to do is simply put a quarter in the ier to get the backpack returned if it is another student had a backpack slot and their backpacks will be safe stolen. Knowing there is a chance of getting caught may deter anyone stolen from the campus book- until they are finished shopping. When students go to get their backpacks, they intending to steal someone else's back- store. This is far from the first time this pack. has happened on campus. It could be also receive their quarters back, so it is Also, the bookstore could place sen- the last time, though, as there are free of charge. That is about all the stu- sors on its merchandise that would go off Hopefully to lose about 40 numerous things both students and the dents can do, and the rest is up to the if someone tried to leave the store with an bookstore. pounds, to get in shape bookstore could do to keep students' item. That would allow students to carry One suggestion is to create a back- their backpacks through the store. and to not procrastinate backpacks on the right backs. When students enter the campus pack check at the entrance. Students These are simply some suggestions so I can have a happy to make the bookstore more convenient bookstore, they must leave their back- could drop off their backpacks, get a semester. ticket and return the ticket for the pack for everyone. With every choice, there packs at the front entrance. At any time before they leave. will be money involved. But, protecting there are several backpacks simply Mt. Sterling Another idea is to simply put up a students' personal belongings when Major Nursing lying there, waiting to be stolen. security camera at the entrance. It may they have no choice but to leave their Yaar Junior Students could prevent this by using not stop the thief from taking the back- backpacks at the front entrance is some- the lockers at the entrance. All students pack on the spot, but it may make it eas- thing that should be taken seriously. University should protect students against fires The University is making an extra The university should be commend- Safety also made an effort to increase effort to protect students who live in ed for their efforts to protect students security during that week. According to To be more focused and residential halls from fires. and prevent instances such as this from Unthank, the staff in Case Hall is playing manage my time more Fires were extinguished in Case Hall happening again. the situation by ear now and doing extra wisely. on Dec. 11,12 and 13. All three fires Carla Unthank, assistant area coordi- rounds to make sure something similar involved something ignited in a trash can nator in the Division of Student Life, doesn't happen this semester. or a burning trash can. An incident was said several measures were taken dur- The university should consider placing also reported in Clay Hall on Dec. 10. The ing finals week to ensure the safety of cameras at the entrance of each hall and Hometown! residents. Measures included a lock- in trouble areas such as the location of the Richmond Fire Department responded to down in Case Hall in which everyone Morehead a fire alarm that had been activated trash chutes on each floor. Cameras locat- had to show I.D. when they entered the ed at the entrance of each dormitory moni- Journalism because of a burnt newspaper and building, removal of all trash cans from tor people who enter the building, but Yaar Freshman McDonald's bag. each floor and an extra night guard on there's no way of monitoring people within Tom Lindquist, director of the Division duty. die building. of Public Safety, said the fires in Case are According to Unthank, resident These safety measures should be suspected arsons, however there is no evi- assistants rotated 24-hour shifts and enforced at all times to make certain dence of arson in relation to the incident in kept their doors open. A fire chief also students are protected while staying on Clay Hall at this time. The Division of spoke to the residents of Case Hall to campus. Students pay to live in dormito- Public Safety is still investigating the inci- educate them on fire safety. ries, and safety should be included in I indquist said the Division of Public that price. To make better grades dents. and be a better Christian; The Eastern Progress has which will feature the people Jordan, sports writer; Allison make more friends I Progress added a few new faces to the of Eastern. 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January 11.2001 Perspective A7 Trip to foreign country changes student's outlook on life My catnap was interrupted by I could say I truly realized that noticed several meat markets. One the intercom on the tour harsh reality. No running water, no of them displayed a pile of gray- bus. toilets, limited personal freedoms looking ground meat. Not only did "If I could have your attention and never feeling safe when alone the meat appear to be spoiled, but please," the tour guide said. "If you are the first of many it was also covered in flies. look to your right you will see things that come to flolnM Nevertheless, it was pur- fields of sunflowers, and if you look mind. chased. to your left you will begin to see As soon as I human While going through cus- the continent of Africa. stepped off the bus in tialnfl toms. I was hit with the urge RONItA As I sat there looking out the Tangiers, the group • to use the restroom. I walked BRADENBURG window, I found myself naving the and I were immediately llv# ill into a room that contained six •Turn strangest feeling 1 have ever experi- attacked by a gang of »m»|| shower stalls. I was greeted Ronica enced. My body was so over- peddlers and their »litll with a meek looking woman Bradenburg is whelmed with the beauty, excite- products. They were dttions that held a long-handled mop. a junior jour- ment and anticipation of die selling everything from _. As soon as our eyes met, she nalism major moment that all I could do was sit baklava pastries to mar- W«» a looked away. I stepped into from there in awe. ijuana. accepting any slap III the shower stall finding no At that point in my life, 1 had type of currency. I have ^^ toilet but merely a hole in the Lexington. She traveled over a large part of never been subjected uM floor. is also news America, but 1 hadnever left the to such fierce sales- Suddenly, I was hit with writer for the United States. It wasn't until my manship. These guys had a hard the urge to hold it. The lady with Photo submitted Progress. sophomore year in high school time accepting 'No, thank you' for the broom was an employee, and Bradenburg visited Morocco in the summer of 1996. During her visit Bradenburg that I was presented with an an answer. her job was to make sure that all of witnessed the living conditions of the native people in tie city of Tangiers. opportunity to go to Spain and I overheard a man trying to sell the excrement went into the hole Morocco. Little did I know that I a silver bracelet to a fellow tourist. properly. gleamed and sparkled just as those gift. We, as spoiled Americans, would come back to America with She had first refused, which was Seeing poverty and desperation of a fortunate child on Christmas have a tendency to complain when a new set of eyes. I had the same what we all had been prompted to around every corner was not only morning. But the truth is that those our gold does not shine, forgetting eyes, of course, but they subjected do before getting off the bus, but devastating, but disappointing as eyes have never, nor will they ever, all about those who will never me to a whole new way of seeing the man insisted that she try it on. well. It sickens me to think that have a chance to better them- have the opportunity to tarnish. things that will remain alive until As he placed the bracelet around only a few nations on this huge selves. They are being born poor, Even though I was only there the last heap of dirt covers my her wrist, he began squeezing it planet hold the majority of its growing up poor and dying poor. for a short time. 1 saw enough to dead body. tighter and tighter until she literally wealth. Seeing human beings living It was this trip to Morocco that make me change my way of As cliche as the phrase may had to shove him away. Needless in such conditions was a slap in the made me look at flipping burgers thinking. Who cares if the glass sound, it rings of truth: You don't to say. the natives were not remem- face. as a privilege, running water as a is half empty or half full? We know what you have until it's gone. bered for their hospitality. When I looked into the deep blessing, todets as a true porce- should be thankful for any water It wasn't until visiting Morocco that Walking through the town, I brown eyes of the children, they lain god and freedom as a precious at all. ► Letters to the editor First Amendment gets a T Former student voices approximately one half mile stairs to use (not to mention the Last Friday, 10 federal judges sent out [lublications are just that — student pub- concern about crosswalk away. overhead power lines), or a tun- a message to college administrators ications by the students and for those My question is: How can you nel under I^ncaster Avenue everywhere: Don't mess with the who want to know how students view the The ongoing problem with get people to slow down in this (which would be a problem First Amendment The message took the school, community and world. Eastern Kentucky University's area? because of underground utilities form of a 10-3 decision saying that offi- KSU officials clawed and scratched at crosswalk on Lancaster Avenue When school is in session and sewer). the door of censorship and they almost got and students are present cials at Kentucky State University who has many problems. around Model, cars still speed The biggest problem is that confiscated the school's yearbook in 1995 in. But those 10 federal judges decided that President Kustra was right you have a state college was a door that needed to remain closed. by at speeds of 45 mph and violated the students' First Amendment when he said that the crosswalk sometimes even faster. The (Eastern) trying to get help rights. It will be interesting to see how KSU has created a false sense of secu- officials plunge down the loophole they same is true for Eastern's cross- from the City of Richmond for a DENA This landmark decision was not only rity for the students. This is main- walk. If people drive 45 in a problem on a state highway. I TACKETT an important one for college journalists tried to create in the First Amendment ly because anywhere on Eastern's 1 As of April, the university had already posted 35 mph zone, they will simply hope that these three Turn everywhere, but also for each and every campus vehicles are required to continue to drive 45 in a 25 mph college student. Every student on a col- spent in excess of $60,000 on the case. stop for pedestrians in the cross- entities can reach a solution Dena is a Another ironic twist was that these offi- zone. before someone else gets hurt lege campus has the right to know what walk. Students can enter the Posting signs doesn't make senior journal- goes on at that school. If this case would cials were afraid of the yearbook creating crosswalk and cars will stop for or killed. ism major from a negative view of the university, when people drive slower. Richmond have continued at its backwards inertia, them. police and Eastern security must The greatest solution is cour- Virgie She is that right would have been taken away. this case did exactly that. Not so on Lancaster Avenue. I team up and begin citing those tesy and safety. If we all drive as also editor of One argument Kentucky State admin- The students, Charles Kincaid and have noticed many times students who are speeding. if our child may be about to cross the Progress. istrators had for confiscating the year- Capri Coffer, were helped financially by will just walk out in front of vehi- Another problem is the light- at the crosswalk our attitudes book. The Thorobred. was because they various media organizations. Also, nearly cles to cross. However, from a every student publication in the nation ing of the intersection at night. would be very different Speeding felt it was of poor quality. Some com- student's perspective, if they Three out of the four accidents so you can be one car ahead at plaints were that the outside cover was offered encouragement and support for don't step out no one will stop for have happened at night. While purple instead of the school colors of the students and their adviser, Laura the next traffic light only creates them and they will be stranded there is a street light on one side more hazards than it accomplish- green and gold and that the theme of the Cullen, who is now the editor of The on the side of the street for of the street, another streetlight yearbook was "destination unknown," Kentucky Gazette. She also taught a class hours. needs to be placed on the campus es. which they felt cast a negative light on at Eastern last semester. There is a remedy mentioned side to create more light for those the university. Not only 1. but the entire staff of The to lower the speed limit from 35 who are crossing. These judges took a giant step by let- Eastern Progress, would like to congratu- to 25 mph. These are the same Other options are an over- Paul Sowders ting universities know that a student pub- late Kincaid, Coffer and Cullen on this speed limits as in the vicinity of head crosswalk which 1 am not Former Eastern student and lication is not supposed to be a public victory. Thank you for making it safe to Model Laboratory School. sure if students would climb the Richmond native relations tool for that school. Student tell the truth. • Trophies Plaques • Awards Engraving lV*4b*m*§. Proud member of the wvuiMfk^mttm^imtum Colonel Club »..+•* w.n^.«~» ■ ■«■*. ■>•*■! T6% DlS'COVNT WHgN'AC'COSiPANfED WITH STUDENT I.D. we throw all kinds of [obstacles] at you. tuition isn't one of them* Sheer cliffs, rope bridges, final exams. With obstacles like these fo your way. tuition's the last thing you should have to worry about. 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Here are some aspects of Eastern and America that have changed through the years. Stories and illustration by Jessica Turner 1968 2001 3001 The United States' president was Lyndon B. Johnson, The United States' president, George W. Bush, was Can we even begin to predict what will become of a and Americans still had seven years before they would finally announced after more than one month of "hanging world that changes every second? Perhaps some if not all see the Vietnam War's final days. Chad" jokes and election malfunctions, marking the 2000 aspects of the movie 2001 won't be as far-fetched as some Martin lather King Jr. was busy paving the way for fel- presidential election a historical event. people might have thought. low African Americans advocating civil rights before his Technology is more advanced and user-friendly than Laird said that elements of the movie, such as space- assassination in April of that year. ever, allowing nearly everything to be done electronically, ships orbiting Jupiter, are far-fetched predictions any Robert R. Martin was the Eastern president, where including virtual universities, making e-friends and bank- time. The Campus Beautiful was adjusting to the new honor ing via Internet. Doug Rogers, assistant professor in the department of program planned in 1967 for English classes and the Robert Kustra is serving his third year as the president communication, shows "2001" in his film class, cinema Georgian-style mansion, Arlington, a gift from W. Arnold of Eastern, where famous personalities such as Gen. Colin history, part two. Rogers said he thinks it is an important Hanger. Powell and Sen. Joseph Lieberman visited and gave film in cinema history because of the special effects tech- Students were stretching their collegiate "freedom speeches last year. nology used. with outbreaks of university property damage and rebel- Plans for new buildings on campus back in 1968 contin- "2001' was a quantum leap to what could be visualized lious classroom behavior. ue in 2001, the newest being the student services building in the future," Rogers said. "It is important also from the Plans for a non-denominational, student meditation scheduled for groundbreaking in 2002. sociological aspect because it addressed the culture chapel were in the works, and The Aurora, a student liter- The organization that stands out above the others shock that will occur when we humans find out that we're ary publication, was introduced. founded since 1968 is the Eastern robotics team, which not alone." Football Coach Roy Kidd led the Colonels against their sent a robot it invented into space holding an Eastern pen- Laird said that since we haven't even been to Mars yet. biggest rival. Western Kentucky University, which was nant. there's still so much we don't know—so many things that their biggest football win of the year. The Colonels no longer challenge Western in football; can happen when traveling between the stars. He said he "The Graduate." "Funny Girl" and "2001: A Space Coach Kidd is striving for his 300th win. isn't even sure if universities will exist in 3001. Odyssey" were the box office chart topperss. The most recent issue on campus is the ever-increas- "(In 3001) We probably will not do what we can do," Plaid jumpers and bobbed, shorter hairstyles were the ing number of students hit on the Lancaster Crosswalk, Laird said. "We'll be reluctant to spend the money to fashion trend for women, along with Aigner shoes, purses which is is one problem Eastern is still trying to fix. experiment with missions." and wallets. The men were sporting cotton turtleneck The top movies at the box office right now are So will any daring astronaut ever come in contact with shirts and bellbottom slacks. "Castaway," "What Women Want" and Traffic." the mysterious monolith of "2001" a millennium from The most popular foods were hamburgers-fast food or Students today wear virtually anything that looks like now? Will America ever send astronauts to Jupiter? laird home-grilled. the '60s or '70s: bellbottom jeans, A-lined knee-length said that it's risky and uncertain, but nothing's impossible. skirts, turtleneck sweaters and boot-cut pants. Fast food of "People have to learn to accept the risk," Laird said. any kind is the popular buzz word at lunchtime. Progress file photo Progress file photo Progress file photo Missions to Mars and Jupiter might not be impossible in This 1968 picture ot Hanger Stadium shows where the medi- Lance Watt, a Lexington wildlife biology major, was one of 3001, said Chris Laird, physics and astronomy chair. tation chapel was supposed to be located in 1970. tour students hit on the Lancaster Crosswalk last year I ► Tap the "Tap" Have a campus event or activity? 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GRAMMY awards may sound like puts new school icons Beck, Another coveted category, Best Rock Album should also the Hat of contenders for MTVs Eminem and Radiohead up against Record of the Year (which honors prove difficult when it comes to celebrity death match, but mere 70s rock gods Paul Simon and the artists, the producers, record- deciding the winners. Bon Jovi's will be no punches thrown or Steely Dan. This category is one ing engineers, and mixers) puts "Crush and "Mad Season" by blood lost at the 43rd annual of the most interesting this year. popular boy band, N'Sync (for Matchbox 20, will be tough to Beck, nominated for his "Bye Bye Bye") up against rock beat with No Doubt's "Return of GRAMMY awards. Saturn," There is Nothing Left to The nominees for mis year's "Midnight Vultures' album, was giants U2 for the immensely pop- also nominated in 1996 for the ular "Beautiful Day." Also nomi- Lose" by the Foo Fighters, and GRAMMY awards are the best of "The Battle of Los Angeles" by this year's new acts mixed in with highly acclaimed "Odelay," but nated in this category are lost to Celine Dion. When asked Destiny's Child for "Say My Rage Against the Machine. old school artists who have been If it seems some of these albums about his nomination he said this Name," Macy Gray for "I Try" and have been out for a while and winning GRAMMYs for decades. year's GRAMMY should be given Madonna for "Music" Perhaps one of the most excit- shouldn't even be eligible for a to Celine again, even though she GRAMMY this year it is because ing examples of this occurance in wasn't nominated. NIN vs. David Bowl* this year's nominees list is the GRAMMY eligibility doesn't run "It doesn't matter. Just give it The Best Male Rock Vocal from January to December. For pop sensation Britney Spears to her anyway," Beck said on Performance category also fea- this year's nominations, a recording being in the same category as RouingStone.com. ture old and new talents. David must have been released between Madonna. They are nominated in The quip goes to show that Bowie, Bob Dylan and Don Oct 1,1999 and Sept 30 2000 to be two categories together. Best some artists aren't even interest- Henley are up against artists they eligible. Female Pop Performance and ed in who the National Academy have influenced, such as Lenny Hopefully, this year's Best Pop Vocal Album. The origi- of Recording Arts and Sciences Kravitz and Nine Inch Nails. GRAMMYs. held on Feb. 21. nal material girl has been winning (those who decide who will be Though Best Rock Song and won't end up like an episode of nominated) says should win. Best Rock Album don't feature Celebrity Death Match. However, GRAMMYs since the early 80s. Paul Simon, also up for album watching Britney Spears and The Best Male Pop Performance any 70s icons or 60s giants, the of the year for "You're the One" GRAMMY judges will have a hard Madonna have a catfight in the is very similar to the female cate- will be inducted into the Rock and time deciding the winners. middle of the GRAMMYs would gory. New Latin sensation Ricky HM KotorWProgr»»s Roll Hall of Fame this year. "Again," by Lenny Kravitz, "Bent" be so much better than seeing it Martin and Mark Anthony are up "I am both pleased and flat- by Matchbox 20, "Californication" computer animated. Sure there Cross gwifMon pop star Madonna and recant pop sensation Britney against three prestigious mem- tered to be honored in this way," by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, wouldn't be any blood shed, but Spears are nominated for QRAMMYs in the same category. Watch the bers of the old schoo Don Henley, Simon said in a press release. "It "Kryptonite" by 3 Doors Down hair pulling and name calling is ceremony Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. on CBS to see who wins. Sting and Brian McKnight. has been an unbelievably rich and and "With Arms Wide Open" by what a catfight is all about isn't it? Green Day bringing punk rock to Knoxville Coliseum In 1977, Johnny Rotten of major label album, Green Day iridescent blue cassette into my drummer Tre Cool, and bassist few good singles there was the Sex Pistols declared "I want has been proving that loud, old tape deck. Since that time Mike Dimt will be on stage, and nothing on them thai jumped to be Anarchy," and with that three-chord rock is quite possi- my best friend and I (who fell in I will be there to see mem. Of out and made me want to run to simple phrase, he cre- bly one of the world's love with Green Day when I course, the "Dookie" tour is the record store. Sure, the ated punk rock. By best inventions. did) have wanted to see Green long gone and they will be play- Time of Your Life" Track was a the year 2000. when The first time I saw Day in concert more than any- ing songs from the new album classic, but was it worth buying "Longview," Green Day's the whole album, especially now Billie Joe Armstrong thing in the world. "Warning," which is not a bad when you can download it for of Green Day said, "I first video from Unfortunately, 1 live in a thing at all free from Napster? want to be the minori- "Dookie," was a defini- state where Lynyrd Skynyrd is The first time I heard After hearing "Minority," ty," punk rock had tive moment in my life. I more likely to appear than a "Minority," the first single from however, I realized that already come and don't know whether it punk band from California, thus "Warning," was like a flashback "Warning" had the potential to gone, but with these was the catchy bass line making my dream unlikely. For to 1994. When Billie Joe snarled become another Green Day words, he reminded a or just seeing a guy go Christmas this year, however, the lyrics, "I don't need your great. new generation what berserk, cutting up a my afore mentioned best friend, authority/Down with the moral Seeing the band perform this punk is all about. JESSICA GRIFFIN sofa with a bread knife, Katie, gave me something that majority /Cause I want to be the album (and hopefully some of MsritoSuzr Green Day may but whatever the case, will always remain high on my minority," I fell in love with their older songs) will be so many others and I have not have invented a list of favorite Christmas pre- Green Day all over again. cool I don't know if I will be able new genre, like the legendary been hooked on Green Day sents: tickets to see one of the Over the six years between to stand it Since the tickets are Photo Submitted Sex Pistols, but one tiling is cer- ever since. best punk bands ever. "Dookie" and "Warning." Green general admission, and I have tain; they made punk rock what "Dookie" has remained on On Jan. 18, at the Knoxville Day released two albums, floor seating, I will have to stand Grssn Day will take the stage, punk rock it is today. Since the 1994 my top ten list, for better or Civic Auditorium, guitarist and "Insomniac" and "Nimrod." it or else I might be killed in the style at Knoxville Civic Coliseum, Jan. 18 release of "Dookie," their first worse, since I first popped the vocalist Billie Joe Armstrong, Though both albums featured a mosh pit! Earn money and marketing experience! The nation's leader in college marketing is seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial student to promote products and events on campus. * Great earnings m Set your own hours * Part-time * No sales involved * 5-10 hours per week American Passage Media, Inc. 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He even izen rides around town on his calls her Mamma," Chenault said. bicycle with several flags flying on Whirl spent Thanksgiving and the back. Christmas with his grandmother, Frank Mitchell. 27. of Mattie Lee Chenault. 83. of Richmond, better known as Big Richmond, and his uncle. He cur- Whirl, smiles and waves at people rently lives with his grandmother. as they pass by. Some kids crank Whirl moved in with her just after their woofers and tweeters just to see him dance a happy jig on the his high school graduation from comer of the Eastern Bypass. Madison Central in 1992. The folks at the Salvation During high school. Whirl was u Army said Big Whirl is good for involved in the Fellowship of business. For two years, the Christian Athletes and attended Salvation Army has been trying to St Paul Methodist Church. Whirl get Big Whirl to ring beQs to raise said he used to sing in the church money for two years. choir. This year. Whirl agreed to ring "I had my robe and everything. bells, and he raised more money I used to pray a lot There's a lot in one day than most volunteers of good things I used to do," do in a week. Whirl said. They said I'd be a good target Big Whirl is the proud father of two children. Jasmine Spencer, 8 for the community—make people Jamie Gadds'Progress happy. They said it would help and Anthony Mitchell, & The chil- the kids a lot cause everybody Big Whirl and his bicycle are common sights around Richmond. Big Whirl rides his bicycle everywhere, honking dren live with their mother. knows me," Whirl said, with a and waving at passing cars. His bicycle is decorated with a basket numerous, colorful flags and blinking red lights. Sherry Spencer, in Lexington, but bashful smile and a child-like Whirl keeps them every other weekend Whirl and Spencer lived Birthday: Feb. 8,1972 swipe of the foot Winn Dixie. Chenauh, of Richmond, who said dren. She said the kids adored Not only does most everyone Dressed in a Salvation Army that Whirl has always been a peo- him. together while they dated for Hometown: Richmond know him; most everyone likes vest, with jeans and a Santa hat. ple person. There were actually kids wait- nearly four years. him. too. he rang out songs to different "I won't go to the grocery with ing in line for him. It's like he was "I think he met her up at "A lot of people always say I'm beats of the bells as loud as he him," Chenault said. "He has to Eastern," Chenault recalled. could, then he just laughed. stop and talk to 50 thousand peo- like Santa Claus," Chenault said. Did you know: Big the man," Whirl said, laughing Chenault has been divorced Chenault said Big Whirl meets a Customers even stopped and ple before we leave the store!" lot of people around campus, but Whirl has two children, shyly. waited for their turn, just to say Chenault recalled one occa- from her husband, Ronald ages 6 and 8. Whirl said the compliments hello to him and drop some Mitchell, for over 25 years. She most students don't know much make him feel good inside. He sion, several years ago. when she change in the bucket. walked into Steinberg's to find said Big Whirl grew up without a about him. In fact, most don't rang bells for eight hours the Whirl's popularity comes as no father figure. Furthermore, Whirl even know his real name. Saturday before Thanksgiving at surprise to his mother, Stella her son passing out candy to chil- Taste The Magic 236 W. Main Street Now Serving Richmond and E.K.U. Welcomes Back E.K.U. Students 624-0404 TTfc.The l ne Easterneastern WAN 1 kDl Advertising Representatives to help Richmond business- es get their messages to Eastern students. Learn skills for the workplace while making money Call 6221881 TODAY. Or Progress^.^ www.projjress.eku.edu e-mail [email protected]. h Sha Phillips, editor around&about Thursday. January 11. 2t»)l ACCent B5 The dream continues Martin Luther King Jr. Day MLK Day activities Martin Luther King Jr. schedule of events planned in Richmond 1929: Born in Atlanta, Ga. as Michael Luther King Jr.; BTSHAPHLUPS later renamed Richmond: Around&about editor ■ 6 p.m. Recognition service at the Eastern 1948: Graduates from Morebouae ■■ University Chapel It's a tradition that began in 1986 to celebrate the College Approx. 7:30 p.m. The King Legacy: What life of one man who had a dream. Rev. Martin 1951: Graduates from Crozer Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Theological Seminary Happens to a Dream Deferred" lecture by but his ideas continue to live on today. I^Yolanda Pierce at University Chapel Across the country celebrations are planned 1953: Marries Coretta Scott I 7 p.m. on Jan. 16 & 18 video series in every third Monday of January. Eastern's Office of 1954: Moves to Montgomery, Ala. Crabbe Library, room 128 Multicultural Student Services, along with the 1957: Named first president of Association of Black Collegians are sponsoring ■ 6:30 p.m. "Four Steps to Living an Southern Christian activities to honor King's memory. Leadership Conference Unbiased Life," lecture by Aaron The events will begin at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15 in the |.Thompson at Madison Co. Public University Chapel with a recognition service. 1958: First book published, •>-JjjV Library Greg Robinson, president of the Association of "Stride Toward Freedom" Black Collegians, said the service will involve 70 1962: Meets with President John **r' Berea College: individuals from various groups who will tell 70 F. Kennedy about civil ■ y* ■ 10 - 11 a.m. MLK Jr.: Reflections things that affected King or what he has impacted. rights supports V with readings of poetry, speeches Since King would have been 70 years old, the group 1963: Writes "Letter From and works by King at Gray decided to list 70 accomplishments or impacts. "It's something like a kick off for black history Birmingham Jail" after *•§ Auditorium month." Robinson said. demonstrating in opposi- ~~\ 11 a.m. - noon Worship Then guest speaker Yolanda Pierce, associate tion of a court date Service at Danforth Chapel professor of English and African-American studies 1963: "I have a dream" speech at ■ 1-3 p.m. Early History of at die University of Kentucky, will present her lec- Lincoln Memorial .Black Berea/faculty pro- ture The King Legacy: "What Happens to a Dream Deferredr 1964: Wins Nobel Peace Prise ■ jects and exhibits on dis- Steve Edwards, director of the Office of 1968: April 4, assassinated by play at The Commons Multicultural Student Services, said Pierce is well James Earl Ray in ■ 3-4 p.m. MKL Jr. recognized for her area of specialty. These areas Memphis, Tenn. Memorial include 19th century and contemporary African- Convocation with American and American literature, African- American religious history and theater. ing the day by honoring King's dream of freedom D. Gray at Pierce is known for her lectures on slavery, the and equality for everyone through the lecture "Four Phelps-Strokes black religious tradition and black women's writ- Steps to Living an Unbiased Life." Chapel ings. Aaron Thompson, executive director of the ■ 4:30 - 7 p.m. "She'll bring quite an insight to a look at the Student Success Institute and professor at Eastern, impact of Dr. King on our society," Edwards said. will present the interactive workshop at 6:30 p.m. in Beloved Community Pierce has an upcoming book called "Hell the Richmond Mall. Dinner at Berea Without Fires: Religion and the Antebellum Slave As president of the Association of Black \ Dining Services Narratives." Collegians. Robinson said he didn't want people to The celebrations will continue at 7 pjn. Jan. 16 see the day as just a holiday. and 18 with a video series in room 128 of the library. 1 want people to reflect on. as individuals, and as The Madison County Public Library is celebrat- a whole where do we go from here," Robinson said. Thompson stresses importance of faculty mentoring Testing and Developmental Aaron ture. titled "Faculty Mentoring: A faculty involvement you cannot Thompson, BY SHA PWLUPS Powerful Retention Tool." have student success." Education departments. The Around&about editor Thompson will address two basic During his lecture Thompson Institute works with programs executive Getting students to go to col- ideas. will also discuss the evaluation that help students succeed in director of lege is the easy part, getting He will speak about the need for data from the last two years of the every aspect of life. Student them to stay and graduate is more faculty mentoring and the program. The evaluations show The Partnerships Linking Us Success harder. Retaining students at one-on-one benefits for students now mentoring is helpful to stu- to Success Program involves fac- Institute, will Eastern is Aaron Thompson's and faculty. Thompson commented dents. ulty, staff and peers as mentors to lecture on goal. on how advisers have a natural "Students have more of an help retain students at Eastern. faculty men- Thompson, executive director mentoring ability with students, opportunity to stay (in school) if Thompson said a large number of toring. of the Student Success Institute, and through that connection advis- they know they have someone to mentors are faculty. will speak from 3 to 5 p.m. today ers can be more of a mentor. count on." Thompson said. 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January 11, 2001 The Eastern Progress Daniel Prekopa, edHor Eastern Let's Get Ready to RUMBLE may have a OVC fighting Ford's squad faces overview chance State, Austin Peay BY DAHCL PREKOPA This year is the official start of players averaging 10 points or TECH the new millennium, and the way Sports editor more per game. Kevin Samuel Tennessee Tech Golden the previous millennium ended After what Eastern Head averages 13.4, John Gilmore aver- Eagles the Eastern ages 10.5 and Garrett Richardson men's and Coach Travis Ford considered a Cookeville, Tenn. pleasing run during the semester averages 10. The Tigers' leading Men's: (6-5,3-0) Ford women's basket- break, the men's team will begin rebounder is Gilmore who aver- ball teams ages 7.6 rebounds per game. believes they are the best team should be look- its first OVC homestand tonight in the league. against Tennessee State. The two- Despite the loss to Tennessee ing forward to a game stand will conclude State, Ford said he was pleased Women's: (9-4.2-0) new beginning. Saturday night against Austin by his team's performance during Preseason favorite. The men's team Peay. the break. rests their Both games are scheduled to "We're doing better than I hopes under tip off at 7:30 p.m. in McBrayer probably anticipated at this point," new Head Arena. Ford said. Coach Travis DANIEL PREKOPA Ford said the team is focusing Ford while the The Colonels (6-5. 0-1) will AT fUmStml on playing hard and trying to win. I.ady Colonels face their second conference Austin Peay Governors opponent of the season tonight "We are rebuilding." Ford said. Clarksville, Tenn. are hoping that after dropping a 109-85 decision "We have the most new faces of a good mix of young players and Jan 4. at Tennessee Tech. The any team in the conference this Men's: (11-3,2-0) Preseason upperclassmen will land them an loss was only the team's second year, but we don't let that detract favorite. OVC tide. from our playing hard." Despite the optimistic outlook, in a five-game span during the Women's: (fr8.2-1) 2-7 semester break. Despite the loss, In their five games during the record away from Clarksville. do the basketball teams really they finished 3-2 during those break, the Colonels defeated have a chance to win the OVC five games and matched last sea- High Point at home with a 72-68 and play in the NCAA son's total in victories. overtime win. won again at home Tournament in March? The Despite the good start for the against Cal. St.-Fullerton 73-67 answer is yes and no. Colonels, Ford said the two home and defeated American Ford's up-tempo style has res- games they have coming up will University on the road 72-67. urrected the men's team from the be a challenge for the team. Their two losses came at Loyola dead. They already matched last Murray State Racers season's win total before starting "Tennessee State has a very of Chicago 79-72 and at their OVC play. Their 8-5 record good team," Ford said. They cre- Tennessee State. Progress file photo Murray, Ky. is outstanding considering three ate a lot of turnovers which will Ford was impressed by what Men's: (fr6, 1-0) Can never games: Xavier, Ohio State and cause problems for us." he saw of the Golden Eagles last Travis Ford and his Colonels will face Tennessee State tonight in their count them out. Ford said Tennessee State (3- Thursday. He said they possibly lirst home game of OVC competition. They are currently 0-1 in OVC play. Kentucky were pretty much 11, 0-2) leads the league in steals. could be the best team in the Women's: (3-11,1-2) At 3- throwaway games. One of their They come into tonight's game league. points and had eight rebounds in get easier for the Colonels on 11. Racers racing towards base- two losses, to Loyola of Chicago, averaging 10.4 steals per game. "We knew it was going to be 33 minutes of play. Also scoring Saturday when they face Austin ment. was a game they fought hard and However, the Tigers are averag- tough to win," Ford said of the in double figures for the Colonels Peay. The Governors (11-3, 2-0) could have won and the other, to ing only 74.2 points per game game against the Golden Eagles. were John White with 21, Spanky are picked to win the OVC this Tennessee Tech, was against one while allowing their opponents to In the Jan. 4 game, the Golden Parks with 18 and Clinton Sims year. They are averaging 79 of the top teams in the conference score 81.2. Eagles were led by Jason Harrell with 11. points per game while allowing this year. The Tigers are looking to end who scored 27 points in 19 min- Eastern led by 10 points early only 76.2. The real question this season a three-game losing skid, includ- utes of play. Also scoring in dou- in the first half of the game, but a The leading scorer for the is: can the young, upstart Colonels ing two home losses to confer- ble figures for the Golden Eagles 23-2 run by the Golden Eagles Govs is Trenton Hassell, who Eastern Illinois4 Panthers match up for 40 minutes against OVC powerhouses Austin Peay. ence foe Southeast Missouri and were Brent Jolly with 22, Leigh midway through the first period averages 21 points per game. Charleston, III. Southeast Missouri and Murray a heartbreaking one-point loss to Gayden with 20 and Larrie Smith all but put the game away. Ford Also averaging in double fig- Men's: (8-5.1-1) Averaging State? While the team may be 100 Eastern Illinois with 18. said that stretch was the key to ures are Nick Stapleton with 83.2 points per game. percent better than last year's The leading scorer for the Leading the way for Eastern the Eagle's victory as well as the 19.2 and Joe Williams with Women's: (4-7. 0-2) Five- squad, let's not kid ourselves Tigers is Jamie Roberts, who was Lavoris Jerry. The Co-OVC 25 turnovers they forced the 12.6. The leading rebounder game losing streak includes a Ford's team is probably one or averages 14.3 points per game. Player of the Week for the last Colonels to make. is Williams with 7.7 rebounds 35 point loss to Tennessee two more years away from com- The Tigers also have three other week of December scored 24 Ford doesn't expect things to per game. State. peting for the OVC crown. However, their gutsy performance against Kentucky suggests that defensively, they can frustrate anyone in the conference and if Lady Colonels looking to take OVC title the team gets some hot shooting Southeast Missouri Indians in the OVC Tournament, they may be the Cinderella team in 2001. Conference Cape Girardeau, Mo. The best shot for an OVC Men's: (9-5.1-2) Holding crown this year lies in Coach opponents to 67.4 points per I-arry Inman's lady Colonels. play brings game. Picked in the preseason to finish Women's: (7-5.2-0) Looking third in the OVC. the women's new intensity to replace All-OVC guard Paula team can never be counted out as Corder-King. one of the contenders. The team is talented, fun to watch and may BY Roes JORDAN prove once again to be the best in Assistant sports editor the conference. Things could heat up in So, is there a chance one or McBrayer Arena tonight and both of the basketball teams Saturday as the Lady Colonels could be playing in March? face OVC rivals Tennessee State Certainly. However, even if they and Austin Peay. Eastern Colonels don't, both teams should be fun to While opening night may have watch this year and will definitely been back in November, any Richmond, Ky. give a Rood scare to teams in the coach or player will say the most Men's: (6-5, 0-1) Ford fever conference this year. important part of the year doesn't has begun. begin until January, when confer- Women's: Don't count them Thank God ence play begins. out for the OVC crown. Kudos to The Ohio State The Lady Colonels enter the J University for finally giving foot- 2000-2001 season picked to finish rogress file photo ball Head Coach John Cooper the third in the OVC, but Coach Larry The Lady Colonels and Head Coach Larry Joe Inman will try to take their first step on the road to the OVC axe. As an Ohio native, I've Joe Inman and his team have title tonight against Tennessee State The game will be the team's first home game in conference play. watched Cooper's Buckeyes their sights set on the top. enough to know that this was a In order to achieve this goal. move that should have been made Eastern will have to contend with play well every night, but we've open OVC play. The senior trio of guard Krystal years ago. It is fitting that OSU's teams such as Tennessee Tech. got a good basketball team. "So far, we're having a good Stancil and forwards Angela disastrous 24-7 thrashing by Peay and Southeast Missouri. We've got a good program," year." Inman said. "But there are Hassell and Tamara Washington Morehead State Eagles South Carolina in the Outback "When you look around the Inman said. some things we're gonna have to paces them. Saturday finds con- Morehead, Ky. Bowl, and the controversy sur- league, everybody's got a lot of The Lady Colonels begin the improve on to get there. We've ference powerhouse Austin Men's: (6-6,0-1) Averaging rounding it, was the last straw for kids back, with the exception of new semester with a record of 8-4. got to become a better defensive Peay paying the Lady Colonels a only 66.5 points per game. the Buckeye faithful in Columbus. Tech, and they've got the best They split a pair of games at the and rebounding team." visit. Women's: (4-8,0-1) lady Cooper was hired for one rea- kids back," said Lady Colonels University of Cincinnati Bearcat Finley and Sizemore lead the The Lady Govs currently stand Eagles give up almost 80 points son. He led Arizona to a Rose Head Coach Larry Joe lnman. Invitational, los- scoring attack at 68, but have a 2-1 record in con- per game. Bowl victory over Michigan. "Austin Peay brings back a young ing to UNC- with 12.6 and ference play. Cooper's Mission Impossible was team but they had a good recruit- Wilmington 87- V. 10.4 points per Peay returns all five starters to beat Michigan and lead Ohio ing year." 70 and defeating T< State game respec- from last season's 15-15 squad, State to the Rose Bowl. While he However, the cupboard is Radford by 13 tively as the and are lead by a pair of sopho- did Lake OSU to a Rose Bowl vic- hardly bare for the Lady Colonels. with a 92-79 Whan 5:30p.m.. today lady Colonels more guards, Brooke Armistead tory once in his 13 years of coach- Eastern lost AD-OVC guard Maria slate. are averaging a ing the scarlet and gray, his Gearheart but returns three Alumni Coliseum and Paige Smith. Both Armistead Junior blistering 87.2 and Smith were members of the record against Michigan was a starters from last year in Mikki Charlotte points a con- dismal 2-10-1. His record in bowl Bond, Candice Finley and Teresa Sizemore aver- All-OVC freshman team last year. U T Martinw Skyhawks test. The team games wasn't impressive either, McNair. With the start of OVC play. Martin, Tenn. aged 18.5 points v. Austin is averaging The Lady Colonels turn their an ugly 3-8. What didn't help his Junior swingman Charlotte and 4 rebounds Men's: (4-6,0-1) 4-0 at home, case was the fact that four out of Sizemore and senior forward Peay four more focus on the conference crown in the two assists and and automatic bid to the NCAA 0-6 everywhere else. the last five years, the Buckeyes Larrya Wall are also back after games on her WlMNi: 2 p.m., Saturday were ranked as high as number missing most of last season with eight less Tournament. Women's: (64.0-1) Second way to making turnovers than With an 8-3 mark in non-con- best defense in OVC. five in the country, only to fall in injuries. the All- : Alumni Coliseum . the opposition the last few weeks of the season. The Lady Colonels also have Tou rnamen t ference play, expectations are Cooper was not fired simply some experience coming off the per game. high. Inman felt that if the team team as well as Eastern also for loosing 24-7 to South Carolina bench in juniors Zoey Artist and being named could continue to play on a high in the Outback Bowl. No, Cooper Crystal Mason and sophomores has out- level, they stood a good chance OVC Player of The Week. rebounded its foes by an average was fired because there is evi- Tekielia Oden, Jill Perry and Eastern then proceeded to of capturing the conference dence that he is slowly losing con- Lyndsey Warbington. of four rebounds per game. title. win the EKU Comfort Suites Eastern opens the home por- trol of his team. Wide receiver The team also has a stellar Classic, defeating Charlestown "We've done a good job. Reggie Germany was declared class of newcomers this year. Southern 81-64 and Lipscomb tion of its OVC schedule We've had a couple of heart Tennessee State Tigers tonight when Tennessee State breakers, but the bottom line is academically ineligible for the Junior Synisha Smith and by a score of 85-72. Nashville, Tenn. game due to a humiliating GPA, freshmen Katie Kelly, Leigh Sizemore and senior Candice visits McBrayer Arena at 5:30 that if we go out there and take the team captain was being criti- Carr and Lindsay McClellan Finley were both named to the p.m. care of business, and do what Men's: (3-11.0-2) Eastern's cized for showing up late to meet- join the Lady Colonel ranks All-Tournament team. The team The Lady Tigers come into we're capable of doing as a next foe. ings and practices and of course this season. ended the break last Thursday town sporting a 3-9 record and a team, we'll be successful." Women's: (3-9.1-2) First the team's demeanor on the field "I think we can be in the by losing 79-72 to conference 1-2 mark in OVC play under Inman said. season under head coach was embarrassing. hunt. We're going to have to favorite Tennessee Tech to first-year coach Valencia Jordan. Valencia Jordan. h k > 4 The Eastern Progress, Thursday, jammy 11,2001 Sports B7 In search of a new leader AD Jeff Long Assistant AD Chip Smith first leaves Eastern J*>ff Long takes to show interest in AD position off again, this BY DOWEL PBPCOEA . the job. for Oklahoma time to the Sports editor "I like the school and I've enjoyed my BY Row JOHOAH University of time here," Smith said. Assistant sports editor Oklahoma The loss of Athletic Director Jeff Long to Smith's experience in sports goes all the the University of Oklahoma means the way back to his days playing football for the Eastern is on the market (or a new Photo lustration search is on for a new AD for 2001. In the athletics director. Former Athletics University of North Carolina. next few weeks, several candidates will be After spending three years teaching and Director Jeff Long has resigned to chosen by the selection committee to be become senior associate director of ath- coaching high school athletic teams, he interviewed for the job. One interested can- returned to Chapel Hill to earn a masters letics at the University of Oklahoma. didate is Chip Smith, who was the Long had been Eastern's athletic direc- degree in athletic administration. Assistant AD and is now the Acting Previous administrative work for tor since November 1998. Prior to that, AD. he served as associate athletics director Smith includes positions at UNC, According to the 2000-2001 UNC at Charlotte, the Duram Bulls at Virginia Tech. Long became Men's Basketball Media Guide, Eastern's first full-time athletic director Minor League baseball team and Smith has been the Assistant AD at the Virginia Military Institute. He since 1990. when he succeeded Robert Eastern since July of 1999. Baugh. (Communications)," said Karl Park. said. was also Assistant AD at VMI and His areas of responsibility performed many of the duties he Long announced his resignation on Eastern sports information director. In the statement announcing his res- include supervision for 12 of Dec. 8. He assumed his duties at Long also established the new Chad ignation. Long expressed gratitude to has at Eastern. Eastern's 16 sports including foot- However, Smith feels it is his Oklahoma on Jan. 3, the same day the Bratzke Student Athlete Academic all of Eastern's administration for giv- ball, men's and women's basketball Sooners football team won the NCAA Success Center. The center is designed ing him the chance to help mold the experience in the administration at and volleyball. He also oversaw Chip Smith the University of Charlotte that Division I-A football championship. to help provide Eastern athletes with a program. He especially thanked facilities projects such as the con- Long's track record included stops study area, tutoring, a computer lab University President Robert Kustra and will serve as makes him most qualified for the struction and startup of the Kidd the acting AD job as AD. at Rice University, Duke University, and academic advising. the faculty for their support Stadium football video scoreboard and is also Smith said the University of North Carolina State University and "Overall, he's tuned everyone to the "I am very proud of our student and the newly completed Chad Miami of Ohio. He spent almost 10 competing for Charlotte's sports program was just fact that we can be a top-flight organiza- athletes, coaches, and staff whom I Bratzke Student-Athlete Academic getting started when he arrived, and years in various administrative and the position of tion, but it takes hard work," Park said. have had the opportunity to lead Success Center. his department helped the basket- coaching roles at the University of Associate Athletics Director Chip and represent," Long said. His latest project was the coordi- AD. ball team grow strong enough to Michigan. Smith credited Long with establish- Long also expressed pride and admi- nating and renovation of the Alumni While at Eastern, Long's accom- win their conference and make it to ing programs and building a solid ration in the student athletes at Eastern Coliseum basketball courts. He also the NCAA tournament plishments include the installation of foundation for his successor. He also for their hard work and achievements. oversees the fiscal health of the athletics Smith said the two areas he would look the video scoreboard at Roy Kidd noted the hiring of men's basketball He was particularly proud of the OVC department, developing budgets and monitor- to improve if he were the new AD would be Stadium, the first of its kind in coach Travis Ford as a big accom- Academic Achievement Banner that ing finances. fundraising and marketing. He especially Division 1-AA He negotiated the part- plishment. the student athletes won for the 1999- Smith said his desire to continue the pro- wants to improve marketing for Eastern nerships with Daktronics Sports " Now the job is going to be for the 2000 school year. grams established by himself and Long is sports. He wants more students to get Marketing and Host Communications next person to come in and build on the "Their success in OVC athletic the primary reason why he is going for the involved in Eastern athletics, either as par- that resulted in the new scoreboard as foundation and put all these programs competition and in winning the job. ticipants or spectators. well as the electronic message mar- that he started into place, and make OVC Academic Achievement Smith said if he is not picked as the new quee at the entrance to the Alumni "1 feel I've been here long enough to them work efficiently." Smith said. Banner emphasizes those commit- understand the potential for EKU athletics," AD. he would still like to stay at Eastern. Coliseum parking lot. All these Smith noted that there were ments and makes a strong state- Smith said. "I would like to see the pro- He said it would depend on whom the com- endeavors came at no expense of insti- quite a few things that were on ment regarding the priorities of grams and policies (Long and I) have start- mittee will pick because the new AD will tutional funds. Long's agenda but didn't get com- Both EKU and its' student ath- ed to be fulfilled." have the opportunity to pick his own staff. "Jeff was able to turn in the market- pleted. letes," Long said. "The result has Smith also said his love for the school been a high degree of progress and However. Smith is hopeful that he can stay ing agreements, which gave us great Those are the challenges that are and the area is also a reason why he wants at Eastern. credibility with Host going to be in front of us now." Smith success and of that, I am proud." Candice Finley Track team heads for UK Invitational BY ROBB JORDAN University of Alabama and several Invitational was geared more Assistant sports editor other Southeastern Conference towards individual events. He said leading scorer Schools. This will be the first the higher level of competition Eastern's indoor track teams meet since Dec. 8 for the Colonel would force the team to step up a kick off the new year with The runners, and Coach Rick few levels. University of Kentucky Erdmann felt a little concerned Erdmann felt the meet would about his team's chances. for Lady Colonels Invitational Saturday in be a good indicator of how well Lexington. "WeVe got a lot of limitations The Colonels will match up in terms of faculties and weather, the team would do this season. BY Roee JORDAN Finley came to Eastern in 1997, with more than 10 different as well as team limits," Erdmann The Colonel runners will hit Assistant sports editor following a stellar prep career schools, including University of said. "We're going to do as well as the road again, this time heading which saw her help lead Bishop West Virginia, Middle Tennessee we can." to Johnson City. Tennessee for It's about 366 miles from Borgess High School to three State. University of Kentucky, Erdmann noted that the UK the USAir Invitational on Jan.27. Detroit to Richmond, but that has- Michigan Class "C" state titles. n't stopped a number of basket- She earned All-State first team ball players from making the trek and All-Metro honors, and she Progress file photo down 1-75 over the past few sea- was also on the honor roll. Lady Colonels senior forward sons. Finley said she chose Eastern Candice Finley is one of the main Anyone who has watched the because she liked the surround- Sports Briefs leaders on the court. Lady Colonels play over the past ings and the campus. She felt wel- three seasons knows what impact Eastern. Jerry Named OVC She averaged 18.5 points and 4.0 two quarterback sacks and recov- come by the other players and rebounds at the Bearcat ered two fumbles. one of these transplants from the was impressed with the program. The team began its OVC Co-Player of the Week Motor City has had at Eastern. schedule last Thursday in a loss Senior men's basketball guard Invitational in Cincinnati where Combs compiled a 3.43 GPA in Finley names her parents, she earned All-Tournament hon- With the Ohio Valley Howard and Marguerite Finley as to Tennessee Tech, but Finley is Lavoria Jerry was named OVC Co- technology education. Conference schedule in the open- the biggest influences in her life. excited about the team's Player of the Week in the last ors. ing stages, opponents will have "They taught me to always prospects. week of 2000. Jerry's efforts For the week, she shot for 48 Crume, Bannister play percent (12 of 25) from the field, another season of contending strive for the best." Finley said. Finley feels the team's chem- helped the men's team win three Blue-Gray Allstar Game with Candice Finley. Inman is impressed with the istry and experience will be valu- of four games over the holiday 44.4 percent (4 of 9) from behind Two Eastern football players, Finley, a 6-feet-l-inch senior improvement Finley has shown in able assets in the hunt for the break. the three-point arch and 90 per- seniors Alex Bannister and Corey forward-center, led last year's the low post. He noted that she is OVC title. Jerry led the Colonels in scor- cent (9 of 10) of her free throws. Crume, gave a good showing for squad in rebounding with 158 an excellent rebounder and plays "We have to step it up." Finley ing over the four-game span and She also gathered six assists and their school in the Blue-Gray All- said. "If we stick together and total rebounds and finished sec- well with her back to the basket. averaged 23.3 points and 4.3 two steals. Star Game on Christmas Day. ■ ond on the team in scoring at 12.7 He also admires her leadership keep playing great defense, well rebounds. be unstoppable." Bannister, a wide receiver for points per game. skills. Jerry reached a career high 26 Combs selected to the Colonels last season caught Finley notched two double- Inman is impressed with her points in the overtime win against Academic All-Star Team "She just plays so well and so maturity over the past four years. seven passes for 124 yards in lim- doubles and finished second in hard, she hits big free throws High Point and scored 25 points Senior football defensive end blocked shots with 12. She also He particularly noted her growth Shorty Combs was named to the ited action to be one of the stars when we need them," Inman in the win over American of the game. provided strong leadership in the off the court as well as on. University. 2000 Division I-AA Athletics said. "She's displayed a great deal Corey Crume performed well wake of season-ending injuries to Inman feels she has developed Also selected was senior for- Directors Association Academic of leadership and a big heart" good life skills and good abilities despite playing a different posi- Charlotte Sizemore and Larrya Finley said she feels comfort- ward Hayden Prescott from UT All-Star Team. Combs, a 6 feet 1 Wall. to deal with people. He feels she Martin. inch, 250 pound native of Jackson, tion at fullback. Crume plays tail- able in a leadership role. She has done a great job and has a back for the Colonels. "Candice has really improved. prides herself on her ability to was a four-year letterman and She and Larrya Wall are two great great desire to lead the team to Eastern Head Coach Roy Kidd motivate her teammates and her Charlotte Sizemore also three-year starter for Coach Roy team leaders, possibly the finest the OVC title. honored over break Kidd's football team. said Crume's performance was I've had since I've been here at perseverance. "She wants to win a champi- While she did need some time Lady Colonels junior forward Although he missed four good enough for him to receive Eastern," said head coach Larry onship. She wants to wear a ring games due to injuries last season. an invitation last week to play in to adjust to Richmond after com- this year and we've all got to be Charlotte Sizemore was named Joe Inman. 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