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EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Charleston, ILL. Ea s t e r n N e w s DENNEWS.COM Students talk about Women’s basketball Valentine’s Day prepares for face-off Page 3 Page 12
UNIVERSITY LINCOLN’s birthday Service workers spread thin Lincoln lives on in Coles County
By Emily Reid Staff Reporter
Sleeping in or taking a mental break on Lin- coln’s Birthday may be tempting, but taking a trip back in time to one of Charleston’s historic sites will give students a sense of the 16th presi- dent’s connection to the community.
Lincoln Log Cabin The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site al- lows visitors to take a look at rural 19th centu- ry Coles County and see how Lincoln’s family would have lived by interacting with historical in- terpreters at a replica of the Lincoln family’s cab- in and farm. “People can see the extreme contrast of the way we live now and the way people lived in 1845,” said Frank Fraembs, a volunteer at the site. LINCOLN, page 5
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Dave Parks | The Daily Eastern News Senior business major Jalesa Shields and Junior early childhood special education major Ashley Doucette are picking out juicy tomatoes for Basketball team the salad bar in Carmen Dining Hall on Monday afternoon. Both girls are kitchen assitants at Carmen, and they have each worked there for over two years. appeals to Feeding Eastern’s students every- union. “It’s all they can do to keep university struggling to meet its fi- Hiring freeze day is no easy task for a skeleton up with the service demand of the nancial obligations and cutting student senate kitchen staff. students now.” costs wherever it can. affecting food “Right now food services–the Food Services has been unable to A letter sent to state officials services, BSWs cooks and kitchen laborers–they fill vacancies because of a univer- Tuesday, signed by all of the pres- By Jenna Mitchell run pretty much bare bones as far sity-wide hiring freeze, which has idents and chancellors of Illinois’ Staff Reported By Sarah Ruholl as staffing goes,” said Matt Peder- been in place since Jan. 7. public universities–including Pres- Administration Editor son, president of AFSCME Lo- State appropriated funds have ident Bill Perry–said, “Without full The entire men’s basketball team and three cal 981, the campus civil service been slow to come in, leaving the STAFF, page 5 out of four coaches encouraged the student sen- ate members at Wednesday’s meeting to attend the men’s basketball game, at 8 p.m. today in Career network day Lantz Arena. During audience participation, the men’s bas- ketball head coach, Mike Miller, introduced Opportunities abound at career fair himself and the team. Miller told the senate members about the importance of student gov- By James Roedl ernment’s impact on Eastern athletics. Staff Reporter “The time and effort you put in is important,” Miller said. Eastern had some guests over Miller encouraged all of the student senate and they brought gifts for students: members to attend the game, which will air on Employment opportunities. ESPNU. The game is a whiteout; meaning East- Employers at Wednesday’s Ca- ern fans should wear white to the game. reer Network Day, several of which Student senate members had a chance to meet wore the blue alumni ribbon on the entire basketball team and the players were their name tags, were not handing individually introduced. out jobs like candy, but they did “We’d really appreciate it if you guys came have good things to say about East- out (today),” said Shaun Pratl, a freshman for- ern’s students. ward on the team. “We’re looking for local students. Student Body President Michelle Murphy We have offices in Champaign and also emphasized the importance for a strong Springfield and we’re looking for showing of the student senate members at the local professionals to fill positions,” basketball game. said Jessica Millis, an agency re- “I talked a lot of big talk about how student cruiter for Prudential Financial. senate loves sports; it is really important for us Career Services put on the event to go (today),” Murphy said. to bring in employers from almost Amir Prellberg | The Daily Eastern News Panther Nation, the student cheering section every field except education and Economics professor Tim Mason displays a green ball he received at the Career Fair Wednesday afternoon organized by Murphy, will be giving away incen- broadcast media, which have sepa- in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. tives to fans who attend the game. rate job fairs. Career Services Linda Moore said. the easy way.” ing to another career fair, or turn- Prizes will be given away to the biggest fan, a They have been preparing stu- Moore stressed the importance While Moore talked about how ing in a resume,” Cloe said. fan with the best sign and best body paint. The dents all semester with programs of the event. experience talking to recruiters Cloe prepared by wearing a silk students will determine the winners. such as the resume critique blitz, “You’ll spend 10 times the effort is valuable, Hilary Cloe, a senior blouse and black slacks, because she Student senate committee meetings that nor- workshops on how to “work” a ca- with not very good results, com- mathematics major, found out for said they were more professional, mally meet on Thursdays have been set back a reer fair and programs on how to pared to seeing one face to face, herself. and wearing professional clothes is week to allow members to attend the game. network. Moore said. “Work hard, spend a “After I went to the Career Net- important. “Never miss a chance to meet a lot of time and money, or do it the work Day and talk to some employ- As a senior, Cloe is looking for Jenna Mitchell can be reached at recruiter face to face,” Director of easier way. Face to face is definitely ers, I feel more confident about go- CAREER, page 6 581-7492 or [email protected] THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 2 DENNEWS.CO M NO. 9 7, VOLUM E 9 4 WUTH liPI TODA'I' 02.11.10 Thursday
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CAMPUS BRIEFS Dining hours for Holiday weekend The University Food Court, located in the Mar tin Luther King Jr. University Union, wiU be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday. All dining centers, including Taylor, Thorn CHELSEA GRADY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS as, Carman, Tower East, Tower West and the Java Rob Flores, a junior management major and member of Student Veterans of Eastern, sells T-shirts and paper heart Valentines from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at a booth in Coleman Hall's southeast entrance. Proceeds go toward wounded veterans. They will be set up again today from 8 a.m. to 5 B&B wiU be closed Friday. p.m. Taylor Dining to host DENNEWS.COM ., Valentine's Day lunch How romantic are you? .campus.. ------Special I Taylor Dining wiU host a special Valentine's Day event at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. There wiU be a Just in time for Valentine's Day, we have a I e Unlimited Toppings Pizza chocolate buffet to celebrate the holiday. The lunch quiz that will teU you just how romantic you are. costs one meal swipe. Go to DENnews.com to find out for yourself I just how romantic you are. onlySS.SI ~ -Compiled by Associate News Editor Sarah Jean Bresnahan Student or teacher? I CLARIFICATION Carry Out Only Think you can tell the difference between stu In an article in Wednesday's edition of 1he Dai dents and teachers just by looking at them? Take ly Eastern News, Tim Taylor, director of Writing a quiz on DENnews.com to see just how accu Across the Curriculum, proposed a new graduation rate you are. requirement relating to writing-intensive courses. The proposal would establish a minimum level of writing-centered and/or writing-intensive courses Condom bouquet all Eastern students would have to take. The pro posal also states that all new students, including This week Eastern celebrated Sexual Respon transfer students, need to take four writing-cen sibility Week. Among the activities, a condom tered and/or writing-intensive courses beyond the bouquet was raffled off. Listen to all the goings first-year writing sequence-ENG 1001 and 1002. on during the week with a podcast on DEN news.com. 1he DEN regrets the error.
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EVENT Jazz ensemble kicks off 51st annual festival ies program, recommended Wend University Board holt and said he hopes students who are still on campus for the three-day makes it possible weekend come to see the concert. "I hope some will stick around for students to and check this out," Fagaly said. receive free tickets Along with playing with the EIU Jazz Ensemble, Wendholt will also By Sam Bohne be one of the clinicians of the fes Staff Reporter tival. "It's nice to bring these world A concert by the EIU Jazz Ensemble class performers to Charleston to and a guest performer will kick-off the work with them and play with 51st annual EIU Jazz Festival Friday. them," Fagaly said. PHOTO COURTESY OF SAM FAGALY Scott Wendholt, a jazz trumpet Dan Crews, arrangement specialist Members of last years Jazz ensemble, directed by Sam Fagaly, pose for a photo in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. player, will perform with the EIU Jazz and publicity coordinator, said Fag Th e ensemble will play in the 51st annual EIU Jazz Festiva l Friday. Ensemble at 7 p.m. aly brings performers to Eastern be "I never know exactly what to ex cause of their reputation. pect until I practice with the band," "I've seen really great perform piece by Whendholt, "Beyond Thurs Contributions from the University er patrons. Wendholt said. ers come and give their time," Crews day." Board's cultural arts committee have In the past, guest perform During the concert, Wendholt will said. "All of these musicians are re T he first 100 Eastern students to made it possible for students to re ers have included the Yellowjack perform with the EIU Jazz Ensemble ally interested in sharing what they arrive at the Dvorak Concert Hall of ceive the free tickets. ets, Bobby Shew and Gary Foster. and faculty pianist Paul Johnston. know." the Doudna Fine Arts Center that day T ickets to the performance are $3 Sam Fagaly, professor of saxo The concert will feature selections will get to enjoy a night of jazz at no for students who did not receive one Sam Bohne can be reached at phone and director of the jazz stud- by Thad Jones, along with an original cost. of the 100 free tickets, and $5 for oth- 581-7942 or at [email protected].
VALENTINE'S DAY Overrated or precious? students speak
====----. "I guess Valentine's Day's really just a way to "I think Valentine's Day should be spent with Thoughts, opinions show your appreciation for somebody. It's a good someone you love and care about. It's not a big on Valentine's Day holiday, it brings people together and it's for deal; just spend time together. Go out to the everyone. If I could change one thing, I'd probably movies, out to eat, just bond. I'm going to spend time with my boyfriend. I don't know what we're By Erica Whelan change the expectancy of a man to buy jewelry for a woman." doing; it's a surprise." Student Government Editor Favorite love song: "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Favorite love song: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston Whether love-struck, or messed Aerosmith - Elliot Manson, junior business management major -Felicia Green, freshman speech pathology major up, lucky enough to spend Valen tine's Day with your sweetheart, av idly avoiding a psycho ex, or indulg r:-....,_.,-----, "I think Valentine's Day is really an overrated holiday. "If I was in a relationship, I'd probably give that I feel like your boyfriend or girlfriend should treat you person lots of hugs and kisses and love and ing in chocolate you secretly bought like it's Valentine's Day everyday, not just that specific probably chocolate. I would want to spend time for yourself, this Sunday is sure to day." with them." be an attractive wrap-up to a much Favorite love song: "All My Life" by K -Ci and ]o]o Favorite love song: "Anything" by Taylor Swift needed long weekend. -Wenyell McCray, freshman family and consumer -April Hebron, sophomore psychology major Even if the very thought of Feb. sciences major 14 evokes an enamored sigh or a muffled swear, the approaching holi "I think Valentine's Day is pretty much that one day "I think Valentine's Day is a good holiday for day has students sounding off across out of the year that you can find that one person that people that are in a relationship, but for people campus. you really want to spend time with and be genuine that aren't, I feel like they should go out and with, and you can just be yourself no matter what." celebrate by themselves just as much because it's Favorite love song: "Fall for You" by Secondhand about love." Erica Whelan can be reached Serenade Favorite love song: "Then" by Brad Paisley at 581-7942 or -B1i Smcik, freshman special education major -Jessica Pfeiffer, sophomore foreign languages major [email protected].
OLYMPICS Vancouver games kicks off with torch lighting
By Heather Holm D inkins said he is looking for Activities Editor ward to watching Shaun White, a What the Olympics mean to Americans: professional snowboarder, who won When the 2010 Winter Olympics the gold metal in the men's halfpipe Craig Eckert, chair of the sociology department, said Americans can show a sense of self-worth for the United begin on Friday, some Eastern stu during the 2006 Winter Olympics. States by rooting for athletes in any given winter sport. dents will be watching particularly White has won medals in anum close. ber of competitions, including the Eckert said the Olympics are important to Ame ricans because it is about nationa lism and pride. Members of the skiing/snow United States Grand Prix and the "People are interested in seeing their athletes work together and they take pride in the performance of boarding club at Eastern, who reg Winter X Games. Ame rican athletes; Eckert said. "However, nationalism is something that makes the Olympics so appealing to ularly travel across the Midwest to "I think he is one of the best the members of any country:' ski and snowboard, plan on watch United States has lined up for the ing the Olympics and their corre games," D inkins said. Eckert said Americans are also interested in viewing the games since the competitors in the United States usually have a high medal count. sponding sports. "I like to watch him pull off cra In the 2006 Winter Olympics, held in Turin, Italy, the United States had 25 medals, second only to Germany Robert D inkins, president of the zy tricks that not a lot of other peo with 29. skiing/snowboarding club, said he ple can do." likes watching the Olympics be Alex Holden, one of the members cause he feels a connection with of the skiing/snowboard club, likes the athletes representing the Unit to watch the Olympics because they " It doesn't matter to me who ly Crawford, a senior special edu T he opening ceremony for the ed States. are not always on television. wins, though," H olden said. cation major said. "I think Ameri Winter Olympics will air at 7:30 "I like to watch the U.S. (team)," Gwen Little, advisor for the ski Other students at Eastern plan on cans watch them because we want p.m. Friday on NBC. D inkins said. "T he United States is ing/snowboarding club at Eastern, watching as well. to believe we are the best. I person one of the top teams in skiing and enjoys watching the Olympics for 'Til probably watch everything ally watch them to relax and take a Heather Holm can be reached at snowboarding." the skiing and figure skating. from speed skating to curling," Kel- break from school or work." 581-7942 or at [email protected].
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 NEWS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS NO. 97, VO LUME 94 DEN NEWS.COM 5 LINCOLN, from page 1 EVENTS In 1840, Thomas Lincoln, Abra Winfield performs ham Lincoln's father, bought some Facts about Abraham Lincoln land south of Charleston called the Goosenest Prairie Farm. After the Feb. 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln is born in Kentucky as part of Black purchase, Thomas Lincoln and his wife, Sarah Bush Lincoln, built a Abraham Lincoln leaves family to settle in New small two-room cabin on the land, 1831 Salem. which would be the couple's last History Month home. Abraham Lincoln was already 1837 Lincoln family moves to Coles County By Heather Holm time's "Comics without Borders," working as a lawyer in Springfield Activities Editor "Comics Unleashed" and Black Enter when his father built the home and Lincoln travels through Charleston as a lawyer on tainment Television's "ComicView." was not able to visit them often, 1839 8th Judicial Circuit If looks could kill, comedian Mike One of Caponera's favorite parts of though his work frequently brought Winfield will have his audience dying Winfield's act is when he makes fun him to the Coles County Court from laughter. of his big teeth. 4 Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln purchase house in Charleston. 18 0 "He is a funny looking guy, and his "He talks about his girlfriend a lot "Abraham really wanted to get Goosenest Prairie Farm, south of Charleston comedy matches his looks," said Matt and how he has big teeth, so it's hard away from the kind of life his father Caponera, comedy coordinator for for him to close his mouth," Capon lived," Fraembs said. the University Board. era said. Despite his busy schedule, Lin Lincoln gives the fourth debate in the series of The UB teamed up with co-spon Mike Usher, chair for the UB, said coln still found the time to visit his 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates at the Coles County sor The Black Student Union to bring he liked Winfield when he performed parents at the farm every so often. Fairgrounds in Charleston comedian Mike Winfield to cam at the National Association for Cam The original cabin was taken to pus today as part of Black H istory pus Activities because he seemed the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 Month. personable and could relate to the Lincoln makes his final visit to Charleston as the and lost afterward, possibly used 1861 Caponera said the UB picked Win crowd. as firewood. The cabin that now president-elect to say goodbye to his stepmother field because he was able to make fun "You could tell he was well-liked stands on the site is an accurate rep of himself and that his jokes were and had a presence on stage," Usher lica based on the many photographs pretty funny. said. Lincoln is assassinated at Ford's Theatre of the original cabin, complete with Ap rll 14, 1865 Winfield was a semifinalist on Winfield will perform at 9 p.m. to furnishings and other items from the NBC's show "Last Comic Standing," day in the 7th Street Underground. 1840s. and has won a number of other com But what really makes the site May 4, 1865 Lincoln is buried in Springfield. edy competitions. Heather Holm can be reached at spring to life is the historic inter He has also performed on Show- 581-7942 or at [email protected]_ preters who live, speak and work as Sources: www.lincolnlogcabin.org, www.alplm.org if it was 1845. Clad in 19th centu ry clothing, volunteer pioneers tend fourth in the series of seven debates, Bush Lincoln, and visit his father's livestock, wash laundry, churn butter in which Lincoln and Douglas most grave at Shiloh Cemetery before STAFF, from page 1 and spin wool. ly argued the issue of slavery. leaving for Washington, D.C. Fraembs said the interpreters tell The museum features life-sized Diann Graham memorialized funding of our appropriations in a "They're not getting paid, and they stories and answer any questions vis bronze sculptures of Lincoln and Lincoln's final visit by freight train timely manner, we will be forced to can't draw unemployment because itors have about life in 1845, which Douglas, exhibits and interactive with a mural at the corner of Fifth take even more drastic actions." they're considered seasonal," Peder makes the experience much more in displays to teach visitors about the Street and Monroe Avenue, in Perry said those actions may have son said. "For some, it's nine, 10 or teractive and realistic. debate. Visitors can also watch a which the train can be seen moving to be layoffs and furloughs. 11 weeks out of the year. It's a bigger "You would think you were real short film that tells the story of the into Charleston. "We've always said those are our impact on the lower paid employees." ly talking to someone from 1845," Charleston debate. Glen Davies' rendition of Lin last resorts," Perry said. "We've been Pederson said Food Services would Fraembs said. "They are what makes Karen Petersen, Charleston's tour coln's farewell to his mother, Sarah doing everything we can to avoid suffer if positions are not filled and this place different." ism director, said the museum offers Bush Lincoln, can also been seen on that." staff members are laid off. visitors a unique glimpse into a piece a mural at the corner of Fifth Street The building service workers and "Can you imagine three cooks try Lincoln-Douglas of the town's history. and Jackson Avenue. Food Services contract does not have ing to cook for 800 or 900 kids?" Debate Museum "Students can get an appreciation The Lincoln Log Cabin, at 402 furlough provisions. If necessary, Pederson said. "Can you imagine The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Mu of the characters of the past from S. Lincoln Highway Road in Lerna, workers would be subject to layoffs. three kitchen laborers trying to un seum, located on the east side of the town they now live in," Peters and the Lincoln-Douglas Debate "Whether it's furloughs or layoffs, load four semis a day, plus keep up the Coles County Fairgrounds in en said. Museum, at 501 Jackson Ave., will you would use whatever tools you with everything else that goes on with Charleston, was built in 2,000 to both be open Friday from 9 a.m. to have available," Perry said. the kitchens? People are going to be honor the 1858 senatorial debate be Downtown Mural 4p.m. Pederson said Food Services em spread thin." tween Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Abraham Lincoln made his last ployees are already laid off sever Douglas. visit to Charleston in 1861 to say Emily Reid can be reached at al weeks every year because of school Sarah Ruholl can be reached at Charleston was the host of the goodbye to his stepmother, Sarah 581-7942 or at ejreid2@eiu_edu breaks. 581-7942 or at seruholl2@eiu_edu_
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Lounge & Loft 7·1 Wednesday · Saturday (P-J ~~~Pn~~ Parenthood (LO CAREER NETWORK DAY CHEL SEA GRADY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Career Services offers Career Network Day as an opportunity for students to meet employers and make connections. The Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union was filled with booths from a wide range of businesses from all over, from Pepsi and Frito Lay, to the California State Board of Equalization. The event went from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Students seeking jobs, employers show up to help am weather, ambitious Eastern stu on hand looking for ambitious and ism witnessed today was fantastic." dents was not as good and he only col Eager students fill dents and recruiters from dozens goal-oriented students as potential Matt Duren, a college recruiter with lected six resumes. of businesses filled the Grand Ball employees. Impact Networking, said there are "The students I met today present Grand Ballroom room Wednesday for Career Net Evonne Williams was recruiting many qualifications students need in ed themselves in a professional man hoping to have career work Day. for the Illinois State Police. order to be hired. ner, but I wish there would have been The fair, sponsored by Career "The level of professionalism dis "(They) must be someone who can a bigger turnout," Duren said. "I don't questions answered Services, gave students the opportu played by the students impressed take charge while handling pressure, know if it was because the weather or By Ryan Hatfield nity to meet with potential employ numerous employers," Williams along with being able to make deci what." Staff Reporter ers, and the employers the chance to said. "I can't stress enough of how sions quick, yet efficient," Duren said. meet a variety of candidates. important first impressions are. The Duren said, compared to other Ryan Baffield can be reached at Despite the frigid and unpleas- A wide range of employers were level of maturity and professional- schools he visited, the turnout of stu- 581-7942 or at [email protected]. CAREER, from page 1 an internship rather than a job and ers who hired this fall, 90 percent of Moore said. was worried that her math major the people they hired were interns. Moore noted the economy is not would exclude her from many of the Normally, 35 to 50 percent of new ideal for jobs, but she said that last "Some businesses are growing even positions she would like to hold. hires were interns, Moore said. year they had a 77 percent place She reviewed the floor plan of the That being said, not everyone may ment rate for non-education ma in this economy." event, locating the business with jobs have their dream job, but the jobs sru jors. Linda Moore, director of Career Services she was interested in. dents are getting are professional po "Some business are growing even After talking to a handful of com sitions rather than jobs bussing tables in this economy," Moore said. panies she found two that were open or pumping gas. Millis, who is seeking Eastern to be adding managers," Millis said. dress appropriately, research your pro to her major; one had an internship "They just need to get a position to graduates, said that the financial She even talked about the possibil spective company, have good commu she was interested in. get inside a company. When the re services sector is expected to grow ity of a huge expansion by Prudential nication skills and attend job fairs. According to Career Services and bound impacts employment, because 41 percent in the next 10 years. because of demand for services. Moore "internships are critical." it has not, they're actually in the com "While other companies are laying Some common advice that was ]ames Roedl can be reached at She said nationally, of the employ- pany and they can get promoted." off we are going to grow, we're going echoed through the career fair was to 581-7942 or at [email protected]. ~HAT DO YOU REALLY PAY TO LIVE IN YOUR APARTMENT? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Our Competition Campus Pointe TOOTH FAIRY (PG) Rent $385 $415 DAU.Y7:00 SUN2:15 AVATAR(PG13) Electric $150 Included (up to $75) DAU.Y 6:45 SUN 2:00 Water $30 Included SHOWPLACE 10 C"Oo # 1573 Jus o» Rou t 16 E. o ' 1·57 • MATTOON Cable $30 Included ST\JDENT DISCOUNTforchowsafter6pm Internet $30 Included Trash Service including S!.a~~!!4CL !~~!~!!. ~~ $25 (without recycling) Included "NO PASSES OR SUPERSAVER TICKETS recyde valet 'DEAR JOIIX (PG13) 440720FRISAT 10 00SATSUN 130 *FRO:-< PARJS WITH LOVE (R) 5007 40FR1SAT10 10SATSIJN200 Gas to get to class $50 Included in our FREE shuttte serv ice *EDGE OF DARKJ\'ESS (R) 4 207 00 FRISAT940SATSUN 120 *WHEN L"' ROME (PG13) 3 506 40 FR1SAT930SATSUN 100 AN EDUCATION (PG) Ta.nning Bed Package $30 We have a tanning bed in our clubhouse 3 406 20 FR1SAT900SATSUN 110 TOOTH FAIRY (PG) 3 30 6 50 FRI SAT 9 20 SAT SUN 12 50 ALVINA."'DTHECIIIPMIJ:' CAREER NETWORK DAY Getting ahead, job hunting By james Roedl situation employers face when review uates. Staff Reporter ing candidates. "Our jobs for our company will "If you like cake, you will take a pick up in the next year; nothing in While more upper-class students at piece of cake or a piece of cake with ic the immediate future, but we'll get tended the Career Network Day, stu ing. A degree is cake and if you're go around to it," Davis said. dents of every age should be thinking ing in to buy a piece of cake you're go Some employers are looking for ahead ing to buy a piece of cake with icing," candidates with typing or other com "Why not? Because even a freshman Moore said. mon skills, while others look for can can get an internship," Director of Ca She expanded on the topic of intern didates with uncommon skills. reer Services Linda Moore said. ships, which most employers were in Special Agent Matt Boerwinkle, Students with years of schooling agreement with her on. a state trooper who said he left his ahead may not be thinking ofwhat they "They want the degree; they want job as an aviation mechanic for the can do now to get employment, but a the internship experience; they want troopers, cutting his salary in half, little planning can be helpful. proof of leadership and decision-mak said he wants the best and brightest. Going to Career Services, as well as ing," Moore said. He listed some requirements sim understanding what is needed to im While the majority of companies ilar to the other employers, such as press employers, can prepare students at the Career Network Day were good communication skills, which for the job search. looking to hire students for career was a common skill sought, but he CHELSEA GRADY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS "When a freshman or sophomore or minded jobs, Disney representatives also said an applicant needs to want Senior marketing major Morgan Nicol speaks with a Von Marr representa junior goes in and talks to these peo were also present. to be a trooper. tive at the Career Network Day Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom of the ple they'll find out those expectations, Disney offers another opportunity "I look for people who can make Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Nicol spoke to several booths at eye contact, communicate, ask in and they have the time to get that all for internship experience, for student the event in search of an interview and potential future job. done rather than come in for the first recruits to intern at their parks. quisitive questions," Boerwinkle time their senior year and find out they While students may apply to be said. had time over the last three years to do come managers, directors and other Boerwinkle emphasized that com Career Network Day provides tips all that stuff and decided to play Wii," high ranking positions, within an or munication is the most important Moore said. ganization many need to start at the skill for a law enforcement officer By james Roedl Horn said, even though the econ At Career Network Days, more that bottom and work their way up. and that says jobs for new troopers Staff Reporter omy is in a bad state, his company 250 campus RSOs and numerous com John Davis, an Eastern alumnus will be available in the future because needs employees who are positive and munity service opportunities can pro and the manager at the Charleston of the number of retiring officers. Jobs took center stage in the Grand have a good attitude when handling vide students the chance to put that Walgreen's, said promotions come Ballroom as students and employers different situations. something extra on their resumes. from within the company and all his ]ames Roedl can be reached at did the two-step to a three-piece band Some employers were offering in Moore used pastries to describe the assistant managers are Eastern grad- 581-7942 or at [email protected]. of jobs, internships and resumes. ternships as well. Director of Career Services Linda "We do a summer internship," said Moore said Career Network Day is Horn. "It's a paid internship that lets important because it's the third most the employee evaluate us and if they common way college students obtain would like to work for us long term, a job after graduation. it also lets us evaluate if they are in the "It gives good experiences talking right position for us." to recruiters," Moore said. "Just by Horn indicated in the coming year shear number of positions, it's really positions should open up at Wal important." green's, and job seekers should stay Valuable experience can be gained positive. by attending Career Network Day. Moore gave advice for anyone cur "It gives (students) really good ex rently looking for a job. perience talking to a lot of different re "They need to dress professional cruiters; they can learn to be conversa ly, because that's their first mistake; tional, market themselves and not to 'cause if you don't look right no one's be nervous," Moore said. going to listen to what you say when Some recruiters said just being at you open your mouth," Moore said. the event was a plus because it showed While many employers talk ambition and allowed them to evalu ed about students who knew about ate the candidate's communications their company, Moore expanded on skills and other attributes vital to the the need to research information on job. prospective employers. "Your chances of getting an inter "That goes a long way," Moore view are much better if you meet this said. "By just doing a little bit of person face to face," Moore said. homework, you don't look like the Michael H orn, manager of the person in front of you in line." Walgreen's in Effingham, said show CHELSEA GRADY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ing up to Career Network Day with James Roedl can be reached at Erin Supple, a senior Mmarketing major, shakes hands with Mark Ellickson of Impact Networking during theCa a positive attitude was important. 581-7942 or at [email protected]. reer Networking Event Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. @The MOOSE Family Fraternity 615 7th Street Non-members ca n play CALL IOVAY IO CJ-iECK. OUI TONIGHT lUIS AWESOME Lc..9CATLONJJ 7 pm 217-345-2012 U niql..Ie Properties (21 7) 34.5-.5 0 22 VV""\'V"\.V.l..l.IllCll..le-properties .II.et *MUSTBE21* ·' C)fTer only valid Oil. leases sig~1.ecl ii1. 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Junior Cara Huck had a tough day first take on Chicago State on Sat Both Eastern tennis squads look to the Panthers' losing streak this Friday. Head coach John Blackburn said against Saint Louis, losing her match urday and then on Sunday they will bounce back from a tough weekend, in "We are working on being more he thinks consistent play will get his against Hailee Elmore 6-0, 6-0. match up against IUinois-Chicago. which they dropped rwo straight road persistent and handling the differ team back on the winning path. Huck plans on using the loss as a Blackburn said he does not feel like matches. ent types of shots," Race said. "Some "Some players on Friday came out a positive for the upcoming weekend. the team has to change the way they The men will take on Northern opponents hit the ball slower while and started outstanding and didn't fin "We have taken this loss this past practice this week just because they have Illinois on Friday at 5 p.m. and the some hit it really hard, so you have to ish as well as they could. Other players weekend and used it for motivation back-to-hack matches on the road. women will face off against Chicago change the speed of the ball or just at came out slow and picked it up at the for this weekend," Huck said. "I don't think what we do (in prac State on Saturday 3 p.m. and Illinois tack more with your shots." end, but ultimately, we dug a hole too Team spirit seems to still be a big tice) changes based on the fact that we Chicago on Sunday at 10 a.m. Race said he is looking to bounce deep to climb out of," Blackburn said. goal for the Panthers this year. have rwo matches," Blackburn said. "Al After dropping rwo consecutive back from a rough weekend on the The Eastern men will be hit the "Something that we are really fo most every conference weekend, we are road matches to Saint Louis Universi court losing both of his matches, 7-5, road with a 2-3 overall record to cused on is team support," Huck said. playing Saturday and Sunday matches." ty 6-1 and IUinois State 5-2 last week 6-2 to Saint Louis' Chris Eriksson and match up against the 1-6 Huskies Fri "Being loud and cheering for each end, the Eastern men are looking to 6-3, 6-1 to lllinois State's Skip Span. day in Rockford at 5 p.m. other, letting everyone know we are Dane Urban can be reached at improve their game to get their season "I didn't stay in the rallies long Like the men, the Eastern worn- there for them as teammates." 581-7944 or [email protected] Monday Thursday $.50 Boneless $.50 Boneless Regular Miller Lite $2.00 Tall Miller Lite $2.75 Tuesday Captain and Coke $3.00 Sunday $.45 Traditional Wings Well Bloody Marrys $2.25 Tall Coors Light $2.75 Friday Gin and Tonics $2.25 Original Margarita's $2.25 Regular Coors Lighl $2.00 Wednesday Bears Tower Miller Lite $13.50 Leinenkugels $3.00 Saturday Guiness $3.00 Well Long Island $2.25 Attend our recruitment presentation and discover why the Disney College Program is an opportunity you just can't miss! 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Sophomore becomes floor general Granger becoming ter part of the season, Granger gave the Panthers quality minutes off the bench. comfortable in role As a starter this season, Grang er team's offense and is the defensive By Kevin Murphy stopper averaging 10 points, 2.6 re Staff Reporter bounds, 2.8 assists with only 1.6 turn overs per game. Not an extroverted player himself, One aspect of Granger's game sophomore guard Jeremy Granger let - that remains consistent even from junior guard Tyler Laser talk about his high school - is to hit the game-win abilities. ning shot. "His mid-range off-the-dribble pull Granger hit game-winning shots up is pretty much money," Laser said. against Western Michigan last season, "We're always yelling at him for not Olivet Nazarene in exhibition this dunking on people when he drives in season and helped his high school win the lane. He's always doing layups with its regional championship in six years elbow above the rim. He's fast and ath with key late plays. letic. That's hard to guard." "Me and him are always talking Granger has started every game this crap about who's going to hit the big season at the point guard position shot," Laser said. "He's not afraid to running the Eastern men's basketball mess up, and that makes him suc team's offense. ceed." For Granger, he's just trying to go Like his high school days, Grang about his business. er is natural to give up the ball but he "As my teammates will tell you, has asserted himself this season. I really don't talk that much off the A 23-point showing against league floor," Granger said. "I just try to go leading Murray State included hit out and play." ting 8-of-11 field goals and a perfect Granger wants to lead more, pick up 7-of-7 from the free-throw line to fin his dribble and push the ball, but so far ish with 23 points, four rebounds and has found his role. His confidence at three assists. the point has helped the Panthers to a Granger's two-point showing at 12-11 overall record and a 6-7 tally in Jacksonville State was followed by a AMIR PRELL BERG I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS the Ohio Valley Conference. bounce-back game with a 19-point Sophomore guard Jeremy Granger practices with the basketball team on Monday in Lantz Arena. The Elgin native has Granger is trying to help the Pan outing against Southeast Missouri and started in every game this season, averaging 10 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists with only 1.6 turnovers per game. thers push past the 12-win mark for the pulled the Panthers into a tie for fifth first time since the 2002-2003 season. place in the league, and gave the Pan there," Laser said. "You can't real "I didn't get it until we were proba Eastern head coach Mike Miller said. The 6-foot-1 guard out of Elgin thers a breath of fresh air after losing ly play because you're thinking about bly halfway through the (last) season," "When we went through the ear had to take the role after losing senior their six of their last seven games. 'what do I got to do,? What do I got Granger said. "It's been a great experi ly part of practice, it was pretry clear guard Romain Martin to injury and Granger's vertical is the highest on to do?"' ence. It's much easier this season." that he was one of our more improved eventually leaving the team. the team and it helps his athleticism Granger is still working his way Granger defers to his teammates players." Granger's status has changed from running the offense. through the system, trying to get pen and his coaches for his progression his first to his second season. "Especially with the triangle of etration and picking apart holes in this season. 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MyCharlestonDentist.com is sponsoring the "White Out". In fact, they are giving away 300 free white T-shirts to the first 300 anxious fans. So get there early because the teams need you to be there. The first game starts at 5 p.m., which is the women's game pitting the top two teams in the Ohio Valley Conference against each other. AMIR PRELLBERG J THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS If the women's game is anything like the first Freshman forward Sydney Mitchell passes the ball on Monday afternoon in Lantz Arena. Eastern will face Morehead State at 5 p.m. today. time the Panthers and Eagles got together, you will not want to miss it. Then, there is the men's game at 8 p.m. This is the game you get free shirts for. That is already enough reason to come to the game. Second clash of the titans Adding to that, you can see the Panthers try to upset the No. 2 team in the OVC, and a pos EIU-MSU poised Morehead State has tied its pro but thinks the improvements are she does both," Thomas said. "She sible NBA draft pick in Morehead's junior for gram record with a current five not just their opponents'. scores in a lot of different ways so ward Kenneth Faried. for barnburner game win streak. Its last loss was "They are playing at a high lev that's the challenge of guarding All good reasons to come to the game wearing against Eastern. el, but at the end of the day, I think her." white ... Or painted in white. By Alex McNamee Despite already having beaten we are too," Sallee said. The key is to guard Bozeman Plus, ESPNU is televising the men's game and Assistant Sports Editor the Eagles, Eastern is not overlook The Eagles will be a hard team to straight up and be there when she you have to look good for ESPN. ing one of the hottest teams in the play against, Sallee said, especially catches the ball, Thomas said, be It is really cool that Eastern athletics is part Two of the hottest women's bas OVC because it is playing its best with all the weapons they have. cause you can never predict when nering with MyCharlestonDentist.com to put ketball teams in the Ohio Valley basketball right now. Junior guard Chynna Bozeman she will put up a shot. something special together for what should be a Conference, Eastern (16-8, 11 - 1 "They've settled into who they has been scoring at will of late, put Senior guard Dominique Sims special weekend. OVC) and Morehead State (18-7, are as a team and you can see it ting up marks of 30 and 37 points said she knows how Bozeman gets You always see the famous student sections on 11-2 OVC), will face off Thursday with what they are doing defensive in two of her last five games. open and the Panthers' defense can TV going crazy on ESPN, like Wake Forest with at 5 p.m. in Lantz Arena. ly and in the way they are running From past experience against her, not let that happen. their tie-dyed shirts and the Cameron Crazies at The Panthers are currently on offense right now," Eastern head senior guard Ashley Thomas knows "When you get caught up on a Duke. Even about 40 minutes away from Lantz a program record 11 -game win coach Brady Sallee said. that Bozeman is a difficult player to screen and you don't communicate, Arena, University oflllinois has a united student streak, which started on Jan. 2 and Sallee said the Eagles are much defend. that's how you get caught up and section - the Orange Crush. included a two-point win against sharper than they were on Jan. 16, "Some people are three-point she shoots the three," Sims said. We want to make a good impression on ESPN the Eagles. when they last played each other, shooters, some people drive it and TITANS, page 9 and make them want to come back because of our fans and the quality of basketball we play. MEN'S BASKETBALL VS. MOREHEAD STATE, 8 P.M. Our basketball teams are playing good basket ball for the most part. So you can check that off the list. Stopping Faried key for victory If the fans come out and participate in the "White Out" there is the potential to accom plish something that leaves a lasting impression Panthers will upset against Morehead State at 8 ing Faried off the boards. He is a forward Maze Stallworth and ju for many people. p.m. Thursday in Lantz Arena. monster on the glass." nior guard Demonte Harper We cannot appreciate MyCharlestonDentist. need to contain Faried, the Ohio Valley Confer Junior center Matt Dorlack could put the hurt on a defense, com enough for sponsoring Thursday's festivities ence Preseason Player of the Year, knows the challenge of Faried Miller said. and giving us a chance to look good on the na Eagles' forward ripped off 22 points and had 15 that he and teammates Ousmane "They have several weapons tional stage. points in 30 minutes of play during Cisse and Shaun Prad will face coming after you, we just have to I guess the final factor to looking your best is By Bob Bajek the Jan. 16 match-up. during Thursday's contest. build this thing where they have winning games. That is what the men and wom Sports Editor Senior guard Dewayne Wright "In practice, we are doing re to earn some baskets," Miller said. en are trying to do. Jr. said Eastern's defense will fo bounding work and it's always an "At their place, we gave them so Still, our teams need our support and there is During Eastern's 73-51 loss to cus on keeping Faried and the Ea emphasis for our team," Dorlack many easy baskets and then dug no better way to show it than looking like one Morehead State, Eagles' junior for gles (1 7-7, 11 -2 OVC) in check. said. a hole that we tried to get out of united fan base, in all white. ward Kenneth Faried had his way "We've got to lock-in physical Eastern head coach Mike Mill but the deficit stretched out." with scoring and rebounding. ly," Wright said. "They got good er said besides the Eagles' star Last game, Stallworth had 15 Alex McNamee can be reached at The Panthers will try to contain guards that penetrate well and we player, Morehead State has other points, four rebounds and two 581-7944 or [email protected]. Faried as they try and pull off an got to lock in to focus on keep- dangerous players. 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