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By Ashley Holstrom re are many tales Verge Reporter smart sex When it comes to the birds and the bees, the Rubber Lovers educates students of how people first heard about sex, be it through discussan awkward with their - sit-down with the parents or a risky Google search. By Robyn Dexter These days, it is not as common for parents to Campus Editor children what happens when a mommy and daddy love each oth oncepts can mislead them.ucate er very much. forThough sexual healthathletics is important to many students, not This is because most kids are watching their TV shows on their knowing accurate information and c computers, not in the living room with the whole family, where Rubber Lovers was created at Eastern to informion and Coordinator ed moments on sit-coms can bring about conversations about ; vers has sex, according to Misty Baker, a family and consumer - students on condom usage and other aspects of sexual wellness. sciences professor. Jennifer Cannon, the Sexual Health Educat usly called the Misty Rhoads, a health studies professor, agrees pAge 6 for Health Education Resource Center, said Rubber Lo - she said the majority of people tell herS etheyX, nev er even had a sex talk with their parents. 50 been around for several years, but was previo Condom Club. TOTAL UNITS “It was started by Eric Davidson, who is now the As sociate Director of Health Services, to teach students the steps to putting on a condom,” she said. “He firmly believes you can’t just give a student a By Rachel RodgerspAge 4 condom, you have to teach themSMART, the steps.” BREAKING DOWN RECEIVED Administration Editor BLOOD 51 THE NUMBERS Editor’s Note: This is the first in- Donations exceed 40 stallment of a series of articles ad- 2007 (IN MILLIONS) dressing the resolution proposing to original goals BLOOD DRIVE GOAL phase out the appropriated funding the intercollegiate athletics depart- for blood drive 30 ment receives. $96,561 A philosophy professor proposed Total FY07 Appropriation to gradually remove the athletics BY ROBYN DEXTER | CAMPUS EDITOR department’s appropriated funding in order to alleviate academic finan- 20 cial strains like increased class size $1,534 ommunity members donated veterans 40 and decreased faculty members. Athletic department 51 units of blood in honor of a informa- However, according to Eastern Charleston veteran at a service tion about UNITS data, the average class size is at the portion of Appropriations fair on Thursday. t h e p ro - lowest in 10 years, and the faculty- ______CThe Rucksacks to Backpacks ser- gram and 10 student ratio also decreased. 2011 (IN MILLIONS) vice fair brought together many gen- services Grant Sterling, a philosophy erations of veterans of the Martin that could professor, introduced a resolution Luther King Jr. University Union, help them. to the Faculty Senate on March 20 where they could participate in a “I think it’s to phase out the amount the inter- $115,209 blood drive to honor marine veteran, impor tant to have collegiate athletics department re- Total FY11 Appropriation Darrell Eaton. events such as this one ceives from appropriated funds, Veterans came from the Eastern because veterans have a which consist of general revenue community as well as the Charles- lot of transferable skills funding from the state and tuition ton, Effingham and other surround- that they learned while money. $1,612 ing communities. they’re in active duty that He proposes the phasing out to Athletic department JoAnn Heaton, one of the coordi- can transfer over when they occur over the next five years and nators of the fair/blood drive, said 88 come to school,” she said. to reallocate those funds to the Aca- portion of Appropriations people donated and they collected 11 Jeff Duck, the coordinator of demic Affairs Office to increase the units over their goal of 40. elementary education, said his ta- hiring of Unit A full-time faculty average class size in 2011 was 19 “We had to turn people away for ble did not get the traffic he was members. students, which is the lowest in 10 the last hour of the drive because it hoping it would, but that the fair Sterling said a debate on the years. was that successful,” she said. was something important to offer. resolution will occur at 2 p.m. on “The average class size is the low- Amber Scott, the other event coor- “I’m a veteran myself, so I under- Tuesday in Room 4440 of Booth est it has been going back to 2002,” dinator, said she had expected a bet- stand how important fairs like this Library during the Faculty Senate Perry said. “Some departments have ter turnout, but that she was pleased are,” he said. meeting. increased enrollment so class siz- for the most part by how the day “Hopefully other veterans can “What has happened is that es may increase there but decrease went. feel more inclusive within the many departments can’t afford to somewhere else.” “It’s been fairly steady,” she said. EIU community and use the re- replace retired professors, and they Sterling said the amount of ap- Sarah Knapp, a graduate student sources that are here for them.” just have to make due with the pro- propriated funds given to athlet- in the College of Student Affairs, was fessors that they have,” Sterling ics is comparatively small to those at the CSA table to give interested SEE ‘BLOOD DRIVE’ PAGE 5 said. “We still have a lot of small given to academics, but the funds classes taught by really good profes- should be diverted because inter- sors but our ability to do that is be- collegiate athletics does not fit into ing sliced.” Eastern’s academically central mis- President Bill Perry said the fac- sion. ulty-student ratio was 1-15, and the FUNDING, page 5 GRAPHIC BY SHELLEY HOLMGREN | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS

LECTURE Brands: Power of dollar fading

Tim Deters stitution until the Civil War, the fed- bills as legal tender. Staff Reporter eral government issued coins of gold However, many people did not and silver. However, private banks wish to accept this new form of cur- The American dollar has had a printed their own paper money. rency not backed by precious metal, short yet powerful life, but this pow- Money printed by these private Brands said, and some thought it was er may soon fade, said historian banks did not hold their value across unconstitutional. H.W. Brands in his lecture Thursday. the United States and would some- “People would say, ‘This is not Brands, a history professor at the times be rejected, Brands said. worth anything’ and ‘Why should I University of Texas at Austin and au- It was not until the Civil War, be required to take it?’” Brands said. thor of 25 books on history and eco- when the Union began to run out The Supreme Court determined nomics, presented his lecture titled of gold to produce coins to pay its that it was legal, and the practice of “The Past, Present and Future of the debts, that the federal government using paper bills continued, he said. Dollar” in the Lecture Hall of the began to print two forms of paper From this point, Brands explained Doudna Fine Arts Center. money to cover costs, he said. that the creation of the Federal Re- Brands began the lecture by ex- Paper bills printed in white were serve in 1913 allowed the federal SETH SCHROEDER | DAILY EASTERN NEWS plaining how the U.S. did not always backed by gold while green bills, government to exercise greater con- H.W. Brands, a history professor at the University of Texas, holds up a $20 bill dur- have a steady form of currency like known as greenbacks, were backed trol of the nation’s money supply. ing his presentation "The Past, Present and Future of the Dollar" Thursday in the the dollar. by a federal requirement that indi- Doudna Lecture Hall. From ratification of the U.S. Con- viduals and institutions accept these FADING, page 5 Students and instructors debate generational differences in the classroom

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FEATURE EIU weather TODAY SATURDAY Attitudes differ among students, professors Generation business management major, said she feels it is easier for professors “I think it is much easier now differences to bond with students when they are familiar with pop culture re- for students to cut around pointed out in lated issues. Rain Partly Cloudy High: 72° “Most of my professors are all corners in assignments and High: 77° the classroom older, but for the most part they Low: 54° Low: 45° are all easily relatable because find information or even essays For more weather visit castle.eiu.edu/weather. By Kathryn Richter and we both understand our gener- on the Internet.” Avery Drake ations," Malliaras said. "They Stacy Malliaras, freshman business management major City Editor and are different and we accept that Eastern News Staff Reporter which sometimes brings up inter- “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” esting discussion topics." Those from the current gener- Samantha Neal, a graduate stu- for students to cut around cor- a common occurrence 10 to 15 Contact ation have been accused of being dent and teaching assistant, said ners in assignments and find in- years ago. If you have corrections or tips, please call: “lazy,” “dependent” and other un- she feels all professors have dif- formation or even essays on the Fragoso said she feels students 217•581•2812 savory adjectives by older genera- ferent teaching styles, including Internet,” Malliaras said. “I are too dependent on their fami- or fax us at: tions. However, the current gen- how connected they are to their think there is a lack of motiva- lies when facing sticky situations. 217•581•2923 eration has also described the past students' current generation. tion to try because the resources “I feel that students are ex- generations as “rigid” and “close- “Everyone is going to have a we have to do things make it so tremely dependent on their par- Printed by Eastern Illinois University on soy ink and recycled paper. Attention postmaster: Send minded.” mix of professors. There are those easy for us.” ents and others to do everything address changes to: The Daily Eastern News 1802 Students and instructors re- ones that are young and cool and Like students, many professors for them,” Fragoso said. “They Buzzard Hall, Eastern Illinois University Charleston, spond to these stereotypes and want to know what’s going on in are split on their opinions about always expect daddy or mom- IL 61920Attention postmaster: Send address changes to: The Daily Eastern News 1802 Buzzard determine what issues, if any, are your life,” Neal said. “There are these generational issues. my to bail them out of a situa- Hall, Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL 61920 caused by generational differenc- going to be the ones that try too Phil Thompson, a philosophy tion, but that will not always be

Editorial Board es between them. hard to keep up with our genera- instructor, said he has not no- the case.” Editor in Chief...... Shelley Holmgren Jacinto Fragoso, a freshman tion, and then there are the ones ticed a difference in students. Moe Samad, a graduate stu- [email protected] pre-nursing major, said she ex- that don’t know anything about “I haven’t noticed a big differ- dents and resident director for Managing Editor...... Samantha Bilharz [email protected] pects professors to be knowledge- what’s going on, and don’t care ence in participation or lack of Carman Hall, said he sees in- News Editor...... Elizabeth Edwards able about the generation they to try.” participation,” Thompson said. stances of students whose parents [email protected] teach. As a teaching assistant, Neal “All classes are different.” attempt to fight the proverbial Associate News Editor...... Nike Ogunbodede [email protected] “I do have a few older gener- said she noticed how students While Tim Shonk, an associate battle for their children. Opinions Editor...... Dave Balson ation professors," Fragoso said. have become more dependent. professor of English, said the two Samad said he notices many [email protected] Online Editor...... Doug T. Graham "These professors are not quite “I didn’t realize until I start- things he has noticed about the students will vent to their parents [email protected] as understanding, but they do ex- ed teaching just how dependent current generation is the need for and their parents will in turn, News Staff ceed in terms of academia and as- students are. Most students want instant gratification and less pro- take that to another level trying Activities Editor...... Sam McDaniel Administration Editor...... Rachel Rodgers sistance." a hand out describing word for ficient reading standards. to protect their children. Campus Editor...... 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He has also heard in- Avery Drake can “It gives them the ability to re- new technology from our genera- cidents of students' parents get- be reached at 581-2812 Advertising Staff late,” Pearson said. tion has made students lazier. ting involved when a student gets or [email protected] Advertising Manager...... Allison Twaits Stacy Malliaras, a freshman “I think it is much easier now in academic trouble, which was Promotions Manager...... Breanna Blanton Ad Design Manager...... Shannon Ready Faculty Advisers RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION Editorial Adviser...... Lola Burnham Photo Adviser...... Brian Poulter DENNews.com Adviser...... Bryan Murley RHA celebrates Social Justice and Diversity Week Publisher...... John Ryan Business Manager...... Betsy Jewell Press Supervisor...... Tom Roberts students will be able to talk about “Beforehand, (students) can for the NACURH regional board Production Staff By Katie Smith Night Chief...... 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It is published daily Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., of the RHA meeting on Thursday a part of the group that pulls down students to attend their final op- what other events are available for during fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer in Greek Court. the barriers between individuals is portunity to visit the Tunnel of Op- students in early April. term except during university vacations or examinations. One copy per day is free to students and faculty. Additional copies can be obtained Two events remain on the asso- an awesome experience.” pression at 7-9 p.m. today in the McKinney Hall will host an for 50 cents each in the Student Publications Office in Buzzard Hall. ciation’s agenda to celebrate social Although building the wall was basement of Carman Hall, where open mic night on April 10 and The Daily Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is en- justice and diversity. Nees’ favorite event of the week, they will experience oppression Eastern’s 2012 Relay for Life will titled to exclusive use of all articles appearing in this publication. Comments / Tips The Wall of Oppression will be he said he and other members look firsthand. take place on April 13 at the Pan- Contact any of the above staff members if you be- knocked down at 1 p.m. today on forward to knocking it down this RHA members are invited to at- ther Trail. lieve your information is relevant. the North Quad in front of the year. tend the National Association of Corrections The Daily Eastern News is committed to accuracy in its coverage of the Martin Luther King Jr. University He said the event will hit clos- College and University Residence Katie Smith can news. Any factual error the staff finds, or is made aware of by its read- Union. er to home than previous years be- Hall (NACURH) conference on be reached at 581-2812 ers, will be corrected as promptly as possible. 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217-581-2812 News Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Elizabeth Edwards DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 2812 FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 Campus [email protected] N o. 127, VOLUME 96 3 SINGER/SONGWRITER COMPETITION Competition winner follows his passion By Felicia Darnell them,” Kinsella said. “I picked my first Kinsella was music to the judges’ ears. Staff Reporter E chord and it was sublime.” Rikki Wright, a senior journalism Peaceful strumming in the grass is major and a judge of the competition, An Eastern student who aspires to be what Kinsella enjoys. He said he does said she related to what Kinsella said in a professional singer/songwriter got one not expect applause; he just does what his songs. step closer to his dream after winning he loves. “(His music) actually touched me in the University Board sponsored Singer/ “I’m more concerned about what I a special place,” Wright said. “When he Songwriter competition on Wednesday. say in my songs rather than who claps first got on the stage, he just had this Ethan Kinsella, an undecided soph- for me,” Kinsella said. presence.” omore, won two hours of studio time Kinsella said that his process for writ- Khelan Todd, a senior communica- and a photo shoot as his prize for suc- ing songs is not set in stone. tion studies major and the University cessfully serenading the judges in the “Every song is a different experi- Board mainstage coordinator, said he 7th Street Underground in the Martin ence,” Kinsella said. “(It) just kind of was pleased by Kinsella’s skills. Luther King Jr. University Union. happens; it’s not something you think “(Kinsella’s performance) was very It is plain to anyone who hears him about.” soulful and incredibly touching,” Todd playing that Kinsella loves music. During the competition, he picked said. “(Music) is a freedom,” Kinsella said. at his acoustic with his eyes closed, Todd said that he thought the audi- “I feel like I’m debited to the world to which gave the idea that his song was ence enjoyed Kinsella as well. share (music).” coming from the heart. The music that Wright agreed and said she thought Kinsella often plays on the Doudna came from him was mellow but emo- the audience was “really captivated.” steps and his easy-going demeanor en- tional in sound and lyrics, which spoke Kinsella said he hopes to be mak- courages students to come up and join about loneliness, inner peace and peo- ing music as long as he possibly can. him in a jam session. ple moving on. He said that music is a lot of different Some students came in from all di- He crooned to the audience softly, things and he wants to be a part of it for rections ready to sing, strum, shake a but deliberately, which made the atmo- a long time. tambourine or just make noise in any sphere personal for the audience. “It’s a long journey of who I want to way they can. In between his pieces he talked to the be,” Kinsella said. Kinsella himself did not pick up a audience about his process of writing. KIMBERLY FOSTER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS guitar until he was in his second year of He gave them insight into his life; he let Felicia Darnell can Sophomore undecided major Ethan Kinsella won the EIU's Rising Star high school. them into his heart. be reached at 581-2812 singer/songwriter contest Wednesday. “I was never into music before In the end, out of three performers or at [email protected].

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By Kimberly Foster with the American Society for Mi- Attend the event CELEBRATE GREEK WEEK Photo Editor crobiology. “I was telling some colleagues What: brown bag discussion on For instructors, getting students about my experience working to re- transferring knowledge to learn, retain and later apply the vise the national curriculum for mi- information they teach is a difficult crobiology and part of that revision AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD

Where: Arcola-Tuscola Room in AGD task, an issue which will be analyzed is to focus on transferable skills and the Martin Luther King Jr. Univer- by two professors Friday at a panel concepts that endure,” Hung said. sity Union discussion. “That’s how I started learning about “Let’s Talk Teaching—Making it these things that we need to pay at- When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Last: Enduring Concepts and Trans- tention to.” ferable Skills” is the second install- For example, according to Fred- terial as you climb into the higher ment in a series of discussions in- rick, students tend to assume what classes, but [students] don’t always Alpha Gamma Delta tended to facilitate conversation be- they learn in composition cours- learn the material as well as they tween faculty members in order to es cannot be applied to family and need to,” Hung said. exchange effective teaching meth- consumer sciences classes, but that Hung pointed out that he tries to ods. is not the case. make sure his students understand would like to wish The event will take place from “The research out there indicates the interconnectedness of biology, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the that transfer is a very hard thing to chemistry and physics. Arcola-Tuscola Room of the Martin do, so we have to be deliberate in “I think a lot of our majors tend everyone good luck Luther King Jr. University Union. helping students do it,” Fredrick to focus too much on biology and Terri Fredrick, an English profes- said. not see connections like the other sor, and Kai Hung, assistant profes- Because students, for the most sciences,” Hung said. “When I teach with Greek Week! sor of biological sciences, will lead part, will not retain all of the in- biology, whenever I apply a chemis- the brown-bag discussion on the formation a teacher offers, Fredrick try principle, I say ‘This is like what topic of knowledge retention and said the instructor should find the you learned in chemistry. What transfer. most significant points of the course you learnt today, you will definitely Transfer involves helping stu- and make sure those are instilled. need to know in the next class that dents link the information they “One thing I like to ask oth- you take like this.’”

learn in varying types of classes to er faculty is, ‘What is your 20 per- Both Fredrick and Hung indi- AGD better comprehend the new con- cent?’ If students are going to re- cated that 'Let’s Talk Teaching' will AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD AGD tent. tain only that much from the class, only be the beginning of what will Both professors have a back- how do we help them retain the hopefully become a common goal ground in studying the effectiveness most important 20 percent?” Fred- of successful transfer. of such retention. rick said. “It’s a pretty big topic,” Hung “One of my jobs in the English Hung emphasized the importance said. “Obviously we’re not going to program is that I teach in the peda- of transfer not only between differ- solve the problem in an hour and a gogy classes,” Fredrick said. “Part of ent types of classes, but different half, but it’s a good place to start.” my scholarship focus is on this idea levels within the same field of study of transfer to help students make as well. Kimberly Foster can community connections.” “There is discipline-specific be reached at 581-2812 Hung said he learned the impor- transfer such as with introductory or [email protected]. tance of transfer through his work biology; you have to retain that ma- Online: Check out •videos •podcasts •stories dailyeasternnews.com •blogs •sports Opinions Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Dave Balson DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 2812 FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 Opinions [email protected] NO. 127, VOLUME 96 4

STAFF EDITORIAL COLUMN Trayvon Martin case needs reason, not rage OrgSync: The case of the death of Trayvon Martin couple decided to move out of their home at the hands of George Zimmerman is one to avoid any possible harm. that understandably evokes outrage and Given the manner in which so many The $15,000 immense sadness. While the details of the have reacted to Trayvon Martin’s death, the case are still coming to light, the nation- couple’s decision is understandable. Lee al reaction has become an illustrative cross- posted an apology on Wednesday, and it smart phone section of how Americans view such an ep- appears that the erroneous post containing isode. the address has since been removed, but There was a time when Registered Student I would like to state here, before present- Greg Sainer the impact of Lee’s actions reach further. Organizations were managed without the use ing anything further in this column, that I Spike Lee holds a special position as a of such technological wonders as cell phones, join those who are outraged at the death of ed the supposed address of George Zim- celebrity Twitter user, and a mere glance at email, websites or MacBooks. Trayvon Martin and the possible mishan- merman on Twitter. The response was dis- his Twitter feed shows he has been an ac- Somehow, we’re assured, they organized dling of the case by the Sanford, Fla., po- turbing: Angry “retweets” immediately ap- tive advocate for Trayvon Martin and his events, kept track of members, communicat- lice. Death weighs heavily on the heart and peared, spreading the address as the loca- family. While his advocacy is respectable, ed with large groups and even made a differ- mind, regardless of the circumstances or tion of the home of a man who has report- blindly sharing the purported address of a ence along the way. How they found time to do context of surrounding events. edly gone into hiding. man who had already been subjected to nu- all of this stone-cutting is beyond us. Luckily, Because of this, I believe that this case These retweets only added to numerous merous death threats, regardless of how se- the modern RSO can take advantage of the vast and ones similar to it must be taken seri- posts on Twitter of death threats and death rious or severe they are, is dangerous and number of technologies at its disposal that allow ously. However, the treatment of such cas- wishes against Zimmerman, such as “I irresponsible. for instant mass-communication, data organiz- es must stay away from falling into blind swear ill shoot zimmerman myself,” “I want This incident shows the dark side of the ing, itemized budgeting and self-promotion. rage and assumption as much as possible, Zimmerman dead,” and, “I would kill Zim- increased pervasiveness of social media in The best thing about today’s technolo- and I believe it is partially the responsibil- merman if I knew I wouldn’t go to jail…” our public conversations, and how lives can gy is that it is a) free or relatively cheap, and b) ity of the media and influential public fig- as listed in a March 24 post at online news be negatively affected. always improving. There are so many differ- ures to ensure that “innocent until proven website Twitchy.com. It also reflects the need for discernment ent ways to communicate and organize for free, guilty” is maintained until further evidence And, despite the fact that releasing a per- in times of such emotional upheaval in re- sometimes the hardest part is choosing which becomes public in trial. sonal address in the manner that Spike Lee lation to how people conduct themselves in program best suits a groups particular needs. Despite this insistence, it is arguable that did is inherently questionable, it turns out the public square. Which is why we are puzzled that members civil discourse on such controversial top- that he had in fact shared the wrong ad- This incident is far from its resolution, of the Student Organization Cabinet are con- ics has become difficult to maintain when dress with the world. but it is important for all to remember that sidering implementing a web-based manage- it has become easier for people to express According to an article posted Tuesday at civility, not assumptive rage, should rule ment system, called OrgSync, that would cost their feelings in the public square, name- the Orlando Sentinel’s website, the residents the day. $15,000 in the first year alone. ly through social media. Such is the case living at the shared address were actually Ed Hotwagner, student body president, and with Martin’s death and the consideration an elderly couple in their 70s. Due to the Greg Sainer is a senior communication studies Kaci Abolt, student vice president for student of Zimmerman’s role. sudden influx of media requests, hate mail, major. He can be reached at 581-7942 affairs, presented the program to the cabinet on Last Friday, film director Spike Lee post- and expressed concern for their safety, the or [email protected]. Tuesday. They lauded some of its features, such as the ability to send mass text messages, keep FROM THE EASEL track of membership, organize documents and keep a calendar of events. OrgSync looks like a nice management system. It streamlines and centralizes some of the organizational work that members of RSOs already do. But it’s simply not worth the price. Almost every feature of OrgSync can already be achieved with free, readily available technologies. Clearly, any phone can send a mass text (it almost seems a bigger hassle to log into a website than pull out a phone). Google offers almost every service featured by OrgSync—Gmail, calendars, Google docs, etc. Facebook allows a group to publicize itself and promote events. OrgSync might make these tasks a bit easier, and in flush times might be worth looking into. These are not flush times. Everybody is cutting back on unnecessary luxuries and many of us are trying to make do with a bit too little. We were not surprised to learn that members of the student government are pushing OrgSync. When the group was considering cuts to the lavish compensations student executives receive, Hotwagner argued that $2,000 per semester was not fair compensation for his RACHEL RODGERS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS work. Where does Hotwagner propose we get the money to pay for OrgSync? He said Tuesday they might try to form a new student fee. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Student government executives have tried to excuse their ineffectual year by claiming that they needed to spend time restructuring inter- Editorial misconstrued Florida shooting, gun laws nally. They’ve said that streamlining the inner Before I begin, let me first state that the call “threat evaluation.” The death of Trayvon Martin is both sad and workings would help the body serve the student death of Trayvon Martin is unacceptable. Threat evaluation is where a situation is tragic. If his death was murder, then, certainly, his population more efficiently. George Zimmerman should have been examined carefully to determine whether murderer should be tried in a court of law. Apparently, these endeavors haven’t made the arrested immediately—he shot Martin, or not force should be applied. Unfortunately, George Zimmerman has already body sufficiently efficient. But $15,000 might, who was unarmed, in cold blood. Just because someone is wearing a been tried in the court of public opinion, a court so long as we foot the bill. I agree that the situation is bad overall: hoodie and just happens to have the hood where there are no rules of evidence. the legal travesty, the heartbreak of Mar- up at night is no reason to use any type of His guilt has already been decided before all the tin’s family, and the outrage of his friends force, let alone lethal. facts are fully known. The DAILY and fellow students. Furthermore, gun laws—concealed car- A private group has already illegally offered a re- My sympathy and prayers go out to ry in particular—sure as hell do not want ward for Zimmerman, dead or alive. EASTERN NEWS them. to establish a “new Wild West.” Zimmerman deserves to be presumed to be not “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” However, the “stand your ground” law Let’s look at Texas, the state that fierce- guilty, until proved guilty in a court of law, a court does not give someone with a concealed ly holds on to its cowboy image. with rules of evidence. carry permit (which Zimmerman appar- How many gunfights in the streets have News reporters should especially be more re- EDITORIAL BOARD ently had) the right to “shoot first and ask there been under their concealed carry spectful of the Bill of Rights, which provides that Editor in Chief News Editor questions later.” law? Zero. nobody is to be denied life, liberty, or property Based on the findings of the Supreme “License to kill”? Only one person that without due process of law. Shelley Holmgren Elizabeth Edwards Court case Beard vs. US, there must I am aware of has that—and he’s a fiction- Do we believe this, or do we prefer the lynch (and I emphasize must,) be “reasonable al character. mob, a “mobocracy,” the corruption of democracy? Managing Editor Associate News Editor grounds to believe” that some person pos- Samantha Bilharz Nike Ogunbodede es a threat to one’s health and safety. Michael Skasick Leonidas H. Miller This is what we concealed carry people Freshman English major Mattoon Online Editor Opinions Editor Doug T. Graham Dave Balson Letters to the editor can be submitted at any time on any topic to the Opinions Letters to the editor can be brought in with identification toThe DEN at 1811 The daily editorial is the majority opinion Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. Buzzard Hall. of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern The DEN’s policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or potentially harmful. Letters may also be submitted electronically from the author’s EIU e-mail address News. They must be less than 250 words. to [email protected]. FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 NEWS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS N o. 127, VOLUME 96 DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM 5

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The total expenditures from the athletic department total about $10 million to $11 million, and the department receives about 15 percent of this from appropriated funds, Perry said. “The other 85 percent is fund- ed through student fees, ticket sales, donations from individuals who support the program and those who give money for scholarships and equipment,” Perry said. Academic departments receive most of the appropriated funds, which pay all salaries and operations, Perry said. The total appropriated funds for university expenditures was $115,209,400 during fiscal year 2011, which is about a 19.3 percent increase from FY07’s $96,561,800 total. In FY11, the athletics depart- ZACHARY WHITE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ment received $1,612,500 of the to- Matt Hayden of Hayden Wrecking Corp. uses a hose to dowse scrap metal that had been sitting in the sun. The scrap metal was from the deconstruction tal appropriated funds, which is a of the old power plant on campus. 5-percent increase from FY07. “It is not that I have an objection to EIU athletics or to athletics hav- BLOOD, from page 1 ing money to run their programs,” Sterling said. “If the academic side Duck said he completely sup- of the university had enough money ports the program and hopes it is to provide the kind of quality edu- even more successful in the future. cation we want to provide and there “Moving forward from here is was money left over to subsidize in- the most important thing,” he said. tercollegiate athletics, that would be Mike Tozer, a counselor in the great, but academic quality is being Counseling Center, said oftentimes hurt.” people will not seek out counsel- Sterling said some departments ing. have lost faculty members over the “Not everybody knows that our years and they have not been re- counseling center exists on cam- placed, and all of the philosophy pus,” he said. “But as long as we’re department’s face-to-face summer visible and provide access, that’s all classes were canceled because of not we can do.” meeting the required enrollment Shannon O’Connor, the vice mark. president of the Black Orchid So- Perry said hiring faculty members ciety, said the fair was a good way is tied to student enrollment. for the group to put their name “As enrollment moves, faculty out to the community. moves, and when enrollment starts “We want the older veterans to to drop off, we can’t hire as many know that we’re here and we’re here faculty,” Perry said. to support them and their community,” O’Connor said. Rachel Rodgers can O’Connor said the group is try- be reached at 581-2812 ing to get a monetary grant start- ZACHARY WHITE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS or [email protected]. ed to be able to provide textbooks Donald Pannier (right) from Washburn Ill, and a fellow Patriot Guard Rider look upon the Illinois Fallen Heroes to veterans. Traveling Memorial Wall. The wall consists of Illinois military men who fell while supporting Operations Iraqi Services were provided for veter- Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Pannier's son, Phillip Pannier is part of the wall after falling on Jan. ans just out of war as well as veter- 8, 2008. ans dating back to World War II. first event he had been to of this Effingham DAV. Larry Wendt, who is a member kind. “To keep our club alive, we’re Robyn Dexter can of the Disabled American Veter- He said he is almost 62 and is going to have to have some new be reached at 581-2812 ans of Effingham, said this was the the youngest active member of the members,” Wendt said. or [email protected].

FADING, from page 1 This control brought much greater “lynchpin” of the world’s economy be- rency of the United States is going to soon.” strength to the U.S. dollar as the fed- cause of the U.S.’s overall strength in sustain the rest of the world’s economy Jacob Caldwell, a senior political eral government could determine pol- the world, Brands said. is simply a pipedream going forward.” science major, agreed with Brands. icies and practices that benefited the However, this decision was destined Brands said that the it is likely that “I agree with (Brands) 100 per- nation. to erode, he said. the currencies of other nation shall be- cent,” Caldwell said. “I definitely And with the conclusion of World As other nations have risen as eco- gin to gain power and compete with think (the U.S. dollar) is going to de- War II and the growth of the U.S. nomic powerhouses, the dollar has be- the U.S. dollar, and that the U.S. dol- cline.” economy in the 1940s and 1950s, the gun to weaken, Bands said. lar may not come out on top. major nations of the world decided “The rest of the world has caught “The U.S. dollar had a good run,” Tim Deters can be reached 581- that the U.S. dollar would become the up,” he said. “To think that the cur- Brands said. “But that run is ending 2812 or [email protected].

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SOFTBALL Eastern drops series finale against SIU-E

By Erik Jensen Staff Reporter

Eastern’s softball team fell to South- ern Illinois-Edwardsville in the series finale between the in-state conference rivals. SIU-E won two-of-three games they played against Eastern this season. Panther ace Stephanie Maday made the start for Eastern. In her last start against Edwardsville, Maday went nine innings while giving up four runs (two earned) in a losing effort. Aman- da Lambrecht, who beat Maday in their previous contest by pitching a nine inning complete game shutout, would be on the mound once again for the Cou- gars. The first inning proved to be the Panthers downfall in the game as they allowed Edwardsville to score four quick runs, which they would not be able to recover from. Edwardsville’s Lindsey Barron started the bottom half of the first inning with a single. Barron was then able to advance to second on a bunt single by ZACHARY WHITE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Cougar outfielder Jill Rackers. Maday Junior Abby Wood looks to steal third while SIU Edwardsville freshman Rebecca Gray pitches. Eastern won this second game of their double header 4-1 then walked Chelsea Yankolovich to after losing 4-0 in the first game on Wednesday, March 21. load the bases up. At this point, Maday was able to get a ground ball that result- ed the inning. Two more runs would would only be able to score one more Hutchinson was 1-for-2 with a home- get back on the field. ed in a force out at home. She followed end up scoring, putting the Panthers in run in the contest and ended up losing run and three RBIs. Eastern now has an overall record of this up by getting another Cougar play- a 4-0 hole after just one inning. by a final score of 9-4. After the split against Butler on Tues- 13-14, while their conference record er out with an infield fly. Down 5-0 heading into the fourth After having one of her best career day, Eastern head coach Kim Schuette dropped to 3-5. Their next games will This is where things would get inter- inning, the Panthers made one last at- performances in the previous game was very precise about what the teams be this Saturday, as they take on Mur- esting as the Panthers had a chance to tempt to gain some traction in the against Butler, Stephanie Maday will thought process would be for the rest of ray State in a conference doubleheader get out of the inning unscathed. Ma- game. After an Abby Wood walk and likely want to forget about her game the week. at Williams Field, with action kicking day battled Cougar outfielder Brittany an Ally Seplak single, sophomore first against the Cougars. She pitched 5.2 “We will bounce back tomorrow and off at 1 p.m. They will then play the -se Toney, but ended up allowing an RBI baseman Reynae Hutchinson blast- innings in the game and allowed nine keep going,” Schuette said. ries finale Sunday at 12 p.m. single. The next batter reached on an ed her third homerun of the season to runs (six earned) on 13 hits. It looks like that's what that Panthers error by catcher Abby Wood that al- make it a 5-3 game. Junior second baseman Carly Willert will have to continue to do, as they Erik Jensen can be reached at lowed another run to score and extend- Unfortunately for the Panthers, they was 2-for-4 in the game with an RBI. won’t have much of a break before they 581-7942 or [email protected].

TRACK Team set for success

coln College, Marian University and Panthers set Rockford College will take part in to compete in the weekend meet. The Big Blue Classic will begin at Big Blue Classic 2 p.m. on Friday with the men’s and women’s hammer throw signifying the start of the meet. Running events Staff Report will begin at 6 p.m. with several events taking place under the lights Eastern’s men’s and women’s track of O’Brien Field. Saturday’s events teams will compete in the Big Blue will begin at 10 a.m. with finals be- Classic and Neil Moore Multi’s this ginning at 1:30 p.m. weekend at O’Brien Field. The Neil The Panthers are coming off of a Moore Multi’s began on Thursday strong performance in the EIU ICE and will conclude on Friday morn- Dual as they garnered 12 first place ing with the Big Blue Classic begin- finishes. The Panthers also had three ning Friday afternoon. athletes named Ohio Valley Confer- The field consists of these schools: ence Athletes of the Week. Redshirt Illinois State, Indiana State, Chica- junior Sean Wiggan, redshirt soph- go State, Detroit, Bradley, Western omore Mick Viken and freshman Michigan, Notre Dame, Wisconsin Maura Cummins each earned play- Wilwaukee, Lincoln University, Lin- er of the week awards. RICHARDSON, from page 8

David Cason, an assistant will interview at 4 p.m. Wednes- from Vanderbilt, will interview day. Both interviews will take at 4 p.m. Monday, while Doug place in the Lantz Club Room. Novsek, an assistant from Nevada, @DEN_Sports tweet of the day: #EIU women’s soccer signed four new players today.

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BASEBALL Panthers aiming for consistency in series Panthers host SEMO in OVC home opener this weekend

By Jordan Pottorff Assistant Sports Editor

Eastern’s baseball team will look to build on its win against No. 30 Saint Louis when it hosts South- east Missouri this weekend in the Ohio Valley Conference home opener. The Panthers (9-13, 1-2 OVC) are coming off of their best offensive performance of the season and will look to use the weekend series to find consistency at the plate. “As a coach you don’t want to put to much pressure on the guys, but we are at home and coming off DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS of a good win against SLU,” East- Freshman pitcher Andrew Grahn prepares to pitch the ball to Saint Louis University's red-shirt junior outfielder Steve Fernandez during Eastern's 13-6 ern head coach Jim Schmitz said. victory at Coaches Stadium Tuesday. “We need to get the momentum going at some point. Every season .368 batting average to go along son with a 6.60 ERA. needs a streak of some kind and with one home run and 11 RBI. “We are gonna face two lefty’s “We want to stay aggressive and hopefully we can put it together The junior shortstop also leads and it’s a bit of a different scenar- this weekend.” the team in hits (28), total bases io,” Schmitz said. “We want to stay jump on pitches right away, but At the plate, the Panthers have (36), walks (13) and stolen bases aggressive and jump on pitches posted a team batting average of (8). Reese has also been an offen- right away, but now we have to be now we have to be smart and just .233, but have been using a sive force with a .316 batting aver- smart and understand who we are newfound approach to capitalize age and 12 RBI. He has belted one facing.” understand who we are facing.” on run-scoring opportunities. home run and has tallied a team- In game two, Schmitz will turn Jim Schmitz, head coach “They were so tentative at the best six doubles so far this season. to sophomore left-hander Chris- plate that guys were getting fast- On the mound, Eastern will tian Slazinik to get the start. balls and were missing them,” turn to redshirt senior Mike Hoek- Slazinik has been a dominant force 2.22 ERA in six appearances (five end that’s 18 wins. 18 wins in this Schmitz said. “We just said hey, stra to keep the Redhawk batters on the mound this season, posting starts). Barton has also tallied 14 league stacks up pretty good.” you can’t be late on the fastball off-balance in the first game of the a team-leading four wins to go a strikeouts in just 24 innings of The Panthers will open the and we need to be more aggressive. series. long with a team-best 1.98 ERA. work. weekend series with a Friday after- We have definitely been swinging Hoekstra enters the game with a The sophomore southpaw has “We feel pretty good right now noon game at Coaches Stadium. the bats well in batting practice.” record of 1-2 to go a long with a also recorded 28 strikeouts and with what we’ve got,” Schmitz First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Panther offense has been stellar ERA of 2.45. Hoekstra has surrendered just 11 walks in 36 in- said. “You really want to win those paced by junior Ryan Dineen and also recorded 28 strikeouts while nings pitched. first two games and then wor- sophomore Jacob Reese as they are issuing just 11 walks in 40 innings In the series finale, the Pan- ry about game three. We hate to Jordan Pottorff can be reached the only players who boast averag- of work. The Redhawks (7-19, thers will turn to junior right- be so cliché but you have to look at 581-7942 or es north of the .300 mark. 0-3 OVC) will turn to left-hander hander Troy Barton to pick up the at the big picture and see how we at [email protected]. Dineen has been an offensive Christian Hull to get the start in win. The 6-foot-6-inch pitcher can win two games. If you can win catalyst, recording a team-best game one. Hull is 2-3 on the sea- has posted a record of 3-2 with a two-of-three games every week-

MEN’S BASKETBALL GOLF Richardson to appear Panthers putt on roof for campus interview Team has spent “It’s a really strong field,” said Moncel. “We will have to play great “The Green Final 2 interview time off preparing to be competitive. The Green speeds are fast. It’s like trying to stop the speeds are fast. times also for invitational ball short of the gutter when you putt from the top of the roof. We It’s like trying scheduled By Anthony Catezone have been putting on top my roof in Staff Reporter preparation.” to stop the ball Staff Report All the preparation will be need- short of the The Eastern men’s golf team will ed as the team looks to improve their The third finalist for the East- return to the links April 1-3, where results in the tournament this year. gutter when ern men’s basketball head coach- they will take part in the Arkansas When they visited Jonesboro last ing position will appear on cam- State Invitational in Jonesboro, Ark. year, the men placed 15th out of a you putt from pus at 4 p.m. today in the Lantz The team is feeling strong halfway total of 18 teams. Club Room. through the season with two invites Junior Tommy Ponce led the team the top of the The third finalist, Kareem under their belt. They hope to car- last year, shooting a four-over-par roof.” Richardson, is currently an assis- ry on the momentum from their sec- 148, placing himself 50th individu- tant coach at Xavier. Xavier lost in ond place finish at the Butler Bull- ally. Not far behind Ponce were se- Mike Moncel, head coach the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA dog Florida Invitational. The Ar- niors David Lawrence and Gino Par- tournament to Baylor, finishing Kareem Richardson kansas State Invitational comes after rodi who both tied for 62nd place week to prepare for the OVC the season with a record of 23-13. nearly a three-week break between individually, with a 150 (+6). Championships which will take Richardson spent his previous ville, Wright State, Indiana State tournaments. When the men return from place April 25-28 and will also be three seasons as an assistant at and University of Indianapolis. Head coach Mike Moncel says the Arkansas State Invitation- held in Nashville, Tenn. Drake, while this past season was Following Richardson, the final the layoff has been beneficial for the al, they will have two weeks his first at Xavier. two finalists will interview next team. They have used it to full ad- off before heading to Nash- Anthony Catezone can be Richardson is a native of Ran- week. vantage, preparing for the fast greens ville, Tenn., for the Tennessee reached at 581-7942 or toul, and has previously coached at the Ridge Point Country Club by State Invitational on April 15-17. at [email protected]. at Missouri-Kansas City, Evans- RICHARDSON, page 7 practicing putting on his roof. After that they will have a short MARCH 30, 2012

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SEX SURVEY page 5 20 sexy songs We asked... to get you in What type of the mood page 7 protection do you use?

Female condoms Students ask, we tell page 8

Safe sex is Let’s talk smart sex about sex Rubber Lovers educates students Parents too late to give “The Talk” By Robyn Dexter By Ashley Holstrom Campus Editor Verge Reporter

Though sexual health is important to many students, not When it comes to the birds and the bees, there are many tales knowing accurate information and concepts can mislead them. of how people first heard about sex, be it through an awkward Rubber Lovers was created at Eastern to inform and educate sit-down with the parents or a risky Google search. students on condom usage and other aspects of sexual wellness. These days, it is not as common for parents to discuss with their Jennifer Cannon, the Sexual Health Education Coordinator children what happens when a mommy and daddy love each oth- for Health Education Resource Center, said Rubber Lovers has er very much. been around for several years, but was previously called the This is because most kids are watching their TV shows on their Condom Club. computers, not in the living room with the whole family, where “It was started by Eric Davidson, who is now the As- moments on sit-coms can bring about conversations about sociate Director of Health Services, to teach students sex, according to Misty Baker, a family and consumer the steps to putting on a condom,” she said. “He sciences professor. firmly believes you can’t just give a student a Misty Rhoads, a health studies professor, agrees; condom, you have to teach them the steps.” she said the majority of people tell her they nev- SMART, page 4 er even had a sex talk with their parents. SEX, page 6 3.30.2012 2B ergeNews Students'V year-long work pays off “I am very proud of the hard work each of the students and graduate faculty have put into this year’s exhibition, and I hope the public enjoy getting a look at our diverse and exciting MA program." -Chris Kahler, professor in the art department and graduate coordinator

By Sara Hall jewelry (and) metals student,” he said. Verge Editor Kahler said each student’s work is different and unprecedented. Thirteen graduate art students have “The variety makes this a show that worked all year preparing pieces for the will stand out from the rest,” he said. upcoming Graduate Student Art Show However, he added this show comes and will finally be displaying them be- with many hours of hard work. ginning March 31 at Tarble Arts Center. “This has not been an easy process in The students will be participating in any sense of the word for the students,” this year’s studio art MA program, with Kahler said. “Creativity on demand can their work being displayed as part of be very stressful and the success of a body the graduate students’ thesis exhibition, of work has a lot riding on the craft and Chris Kahler, professor in the art depart- quality of ideas." ment and graduate coordinator, said. Kahler said students’ attitudes toward To get into the program, Kahler said the creation process can be both relaxed the students had to meet a variety of re- and demanding. quirements. “For some people, this is a fun pro- “They have passed rigorous evalua- cess,” he said. “The rest find it incredi- tions throughout the school year includ- bly challenging maintaining course work, ing a faculty group critique and numer- working an assistantship and producing ous reviews from their committees,” he new work at the same time.” said. No matter what their reaction to the Kahler said once accepted to the pro- preparation process, Kahler said students gram, each student selects a three-faculty take a lot away from the experience. member committee that guides him or “Most students are also mak- her throughout the year. ing more artwork than ever be- “This is not an easy task and speaks fore in eight months,” he said. to the strength of the students and the Kahler himself said he’s im - mentoring by the graduate faculty,” pressed by the students progress Kahler said. and final work in this year’s show. Students then work with faculty in “I am very proud of the hard work each their respective area of expertise to devel- of the students and graduate faculty have op a body of work. put into this year’s exhibition, and I hope “The amazing thing about the public enjoy getting a look at our di- the show is that you are see- verse and exciting MA program,” he said. ing the best of one year’s hard work The show will be displayed beginning from each student,” Kahler said. March 31 and will run until April 22 at Kahler said he is pleased by the wide vari- Tarble Arts Center. KIMBERLY FOSTER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ety of work in this year’s show. Kevin Errek, a graduate student in 3-D studio art, stands with his sculpture "Untitled 4" Tuesday “There are a few painters, sculptors, Sara Hall can be reached at outside of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The sculpture will be featured in the Graduate Art Exhi- a ceramics student, a printmaker and a 581-2812 or [email protected]. bition beginning Saturday and running through April 22.

'One-Acts' inspire students Now Renting By Elizabeth Grubart son said. passion for the theater arts. For Verge Reporter He also mentioned there was a life Both directors mention how lesson within the play. they view the performance as a 2012-2013 The student-directed One-Acts will “People need to have fun with whole. be open for aspiring actors to show off life and not let the little things “It’s sometimes difficult to tell Two and Three Bedroom their hidden theatrical talents. bring us down,” he said. people how to do certain things Every semester, two student di- Paul Martin, a senior theatre arts as a director without hurting their Houses rectors direct their own play with a major, is directing “Blind Date.” feelings or making them feel self-con- full set of actors and students work- “This play is about a girl that scious,” Anderson said. ing behind the scenes. This year, “The lives with her aunt and uncle who Martin added he’d like all students Close to Campus Fourth Wall” and “Blind Date” will be both try to set her up with a guy to get a taste for what the show is like. performed. that isn’t exactly her type,” Martin “I like to see students who are not Call Tom @ 708-772-3711 “The Fourth Wall” was written by said. very experienced with acting to come Sign a lease before April 1st and receive your last A.R. Gurney and stars Julie Zielins- Martin said that he thinks it will out and enjoy this experience,” he ki, Morgan Reidy, Grant Molen and be a great show that speaks to the said. months rent free! Daniel Rolando. audience. The One-Acts will begin March “Blind Date” was written by Hor- Bill Stinde, a junior theater ma- 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m., and April 1 ton Foote and stars Rebecca Seweryn, jor, said he is thrilled to be involved at 2 p.m. They will take place at The Blake Morris, Jenna Mellendorf and in year’s One-Act performance. Black Box in the Doudna Fine Arts WEEKENDWEEKEND Bill Stinde. “I think it will be a great expe- Center. What’s goingWhat’s on around going town on around town Josh Anderson, a senior business rience to work with student direc- Tickets are $5. EVENTSEVENTS management major, is directing the tors,” Stinde said. Friday FridaySaturday SaturdaySunday Sunday comedy “The Fourth Wall.” He said that for the past nine Elizabeth Grubart can be “’The Fourth Wall’ is a comedy years he has been acting, he has had reached at 581-2812 or Bands at Towner: Zumbathon Graduate Art Exhibition with a base around politics,” Ander- lot of experience and pursues his [email protected]. Beeson Brothers $2 advance tickets Reception and Fair Clara $4 at the door Tarble Arts Center Macs Uptowner Student Recreation 2-4 p.m. Verge Editor | Sara Hall Front page photo illustration by Zachary White 9 p.m. Center Lantz Building STAFF Lead Designer | Colleen Harrigan Page 5 photo illustration by Kimberly Foster 1-4 p.m. CONTACT US Sherlock Holmes 2 Sherlock Holmes 2 (217) 581-5812 *We would like to thank the student body for Buzzard Auditorium Buzzard Auditorium [email protected] participating in surveys to make this issue possible. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 3B 3.30.2012

It’s so often such a hush-hush topic health – and sexual health is a big part of to know these. It is necessary for you to Dear readers, that it leads to misconceptions that are that. But this isn't just for the women. know. then passed on like a game of Telephone. This is for all students at Eastern. Above all, we encourage you to be safe. We’re talking about sex – yes, we’re go- More often than not, we have to resort We're not just discussing the stuff that Wrap it before you tap it, get tested, do ing there. to reading the latest issue of Cosmo or the gets us hot and bothered, but the things everything that’s necessary to make sure While we may get some criticism for locker room to learn the basics about the that often aren’t talked about. you’ve covered all your bases. this issue, our staff has agreed that this is birds and the bees. STDs and pregnancies are still very real Because we want you to be able to have not only important, but necessary. So we’re taking a look at all aspects issues, especially among young people. your cake and eat it, too. Let’s face it, sex is taboo. about sex. The show “Teen Mom” has given us But we are college students. College We're near the end of Women's History more than enough insight on how sex can students have sex, so we need to talk Stay sexy, and Awareness Month. This is a time for bring us unexpected consequences. about it. The Verge Staff women to educate themselves about their Not to be a buzz kill, but we want you Sex Positive Fair shows different sides

By Jaime Lopez People participating in the Sex raphy and the art of pornography. McCart said anyone who pass- sex is supposed to be a certain way” Verge Reporter Positive Fair set up informational For the upcoming fair, she is es by his board at the fair can stick Angela Glaros, an anthropology booths to teach the public as much working on project that analyzes the a sticky note with a sexual secret professor, said students are exposed There is more to sex than what as possible on a certain topic involv- role of sex in video games. written on it. to different ideas when they get to students may think. ing sex, including anything from “I was surprised to find how sex His second project is about oral college and they have to at least tol- This will be the upcoming theme protection to pornography. can be a big part of a video game,” sex. The project covers the history erate the things they have never ex- of the Sex Positive Fair that will Canaday said he thinks the main Kuntsman said. of it and the diseases a person can posed. present students with information message of the Sex Positive Fair is to CNBC.com compiled a list of the catch without protection, as well as “Some people think they can about sex and its place in American break the stereotype that sex is a ta- 10 most controversial video games. different of forms of oral sex. come to college, get a tool bag of culture. boo. Four out of the 10 video games McCart said he believes the fair skills that will land them a well- The Sex Positive Fair will take “We want to make sex something that made the list featured some is essential to keep students in the paying job without ever causing place from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 10 that people can talk about in a com- form of sexual content. know about sex. changes to their minds, and that is in the University Ballroom in the fortable, enlightened and fun way,” The Atari 2600 game “Custer’s “I have friends who don’t nec- not my view of education,” Glaros Martin Luther King Jr. University Canaday said. Revenge” made the list. In the vid- essarily want to talk about sex to said. Union. In the past, Canaday has made eo game, the main character, a na- another person,” McCart said. Glaros said it is also improper to Donations or a can of food will boards about anal sex, how to have ked General George Custer, has sex “Sometimes the fair is the only try and change a person’s perspec- be taken at the door. anal sex and what it entails. with Native American women af- way people can educate themselves tive on a topic. Nico Canaday, a senior English This year, Canaday is working ter he avoids dozens of arrows. The about sex.” Her job is to let others know major, said the principle of the Sex on a project called “a Sexy Spelling game was released in 1982. McCart said he would like if stu- about the ideas that exist outside Positive Fair is to shed light on the Bee” to familiarize students with “In the video game, you see a Na- dents came to the fair and learned of an individual person’s mind and benefits of sex, as well as the risks. various sex terms. Prizes will be giv- tive American woman go down on a more about sex than they previous- culture. “The purpose of the Sex Positive en to the best spellers of words re- man,” Kuntsman said. ly knew. “You’re free to stay in your world Fair is to talk about sex in a pub- lated to sex. Mario McCart, a junior English “I feel like we are so trained in view, but you need to know it’s not lic way that makes it realizable as Victoria Kuntsman, a Charleston major, worked on two projects for what we do in our everyday lives,” the only one,” Glaros said. something that’s positive, something resident and allied member of Pride, the Sex Positive Fair. McCart said. “We are trained in that’s very human and something has presented students with infor- One of the projects examines the workplace, in the home and on Jaime Lopez can be reached that’s good to have,” Canaday said. mation on female-friendly pornog- sexual secrets. sex. We are trained to believe that at [email protected] or 581-2812. Whether it's for the pleasure or entertainment, porn parodies never fail

By Nike Ogunbodede & 2) "Not the Brady’s XXX" (2007) pretty up there. It’s always risky to 2) "Quantum Deep" (1993) look no further. This gem has all the Shelley Holmgren Watching "The Brady Bunch" is parody a memorable movie — left This is probably one of my favor- wondrous campiness of the original Associate News Editor & an American past-time, and noth- alone the highest-grossing movie of ite pop culture parodies. Why is it show, except Batman has more ex- Editor-in-Chief ing says "thank you for all you all time (I still haven’t recovered from so fantastic? Because it combines plicit gadgets to whip out. did to keep our children pure and when it beat Titanic), but Hustler two of my favorite things: ridicu- Within the depths of every video clean" like making a porno about Video did it…in bed. lously awful space porn and Quan- 4) "30 Rock: store is a place full of less than fam- it. In 2007, the six kids participat- tum Leap, one of my favorite shows. An XXX Parody" (2009) ily-friendly cinematography; yes, ed in tons of sex to keep the gov- 5) “This Ain’t Star Trek: This is a difficult gem to find, but I include this on the list only be- we're talking about the ever-illusive ernment from foreclosing on their The XXX Parody" (2009) well worth the search. cause of my pure, borderline creepy pornography section. But let’s not talk about “Deep Throat,” “Debbie house. Thanks, Brady Bunch! We sa- This whole plot is kind of out- adoration of Tina Fey. However, if Does Dallas” or “1 Night in Paris.” lute you. there for me, but it deals with Spock 3) Na na na na na na na na na you are looking at character conti- Everyone watches porn. Some for meeting some woman named Ruth …. BATMAN! nuity (because that's what porn di- the pure entertainment value, some for 3) “This Isn’t Twilight: (played by Jenna Haze…she gets I am a total comic nerd – this rectors are truly concerned about, more personal recreational reasons. The XXX Parody" (2009) around), who has some type of lust- ain't a secret. I practically shout it right?) it is completely disingenuine Regardless, we all watch it. Some of us With the tagline "When you can producing effect on him. A virus is at strangers sometimes. But when it to Liz Lemon to portray her as some are just more willing than others to ad- fuck forever, you can fuck every- released and Dr. McCoy identifies comes to adult entertainment of the sexy, sexy vixen. She would just be- mit it. body," how can anything go wrong? the only antidote as having multiple caped crusader variety, I couldn't come distracted by a sandwich in One of the things we wanted to This might be the best "Twilight" orgasms. pick just one because there are not the distance. And that is why I love prove with this Sex Issue is that sex movie so far (but fear not, there are one, but TWO fantastically horrible her. should not be a taboo thing. It is some- sequels in this franchise as well). SHELLEY'S PICKS Batman parodies. thing that should be openly discussed – and what better way to start an open The sad thing is that porn star vet- 5) "Who's the Boss: dialogue about sex than porn paro- eran Jenna Haze (Bella) has more fa- 1) "The Sex Files" (2009) a. "BATFXXX: An XXX Parody" (2010) dies? They are horribly written, dis- cial movements than Kristin Stewart. This X-Files parody is superb. Dark Night Parody" (2010) Why in all that is holy would I gustingly clever and a more comfort- Look it up and check it out! But be- No, really, it is. It may be pathetic, If you are a fan of Christopher include this on this list? Because the able method to breach the "dreaded ware: much like the actual movie se- but I appreciate that the director of Nolan's beautiful cinematography, pure thought of Tony Danza in any topic "of sex. Here are some of our fa- ries, you are left feeling dirty, used this cinematic classic is obviously an Hans Zimmer's menacing score and sexual situation makes anyone un- vorites. and abused when brought to frui- X-Files fan. It's like the fulfillment Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning per- comfortable – something I am all tion. of all of Mulder and Scully dreams. formance … well, don't expect any about. No, it actually isn't Tony NIKE'S PICKS And as far as adult entertainment of that from this parody. Bu do ex- Danza in this fine piece of cinema, 4) "This Ain’t Avatar: goes, the production value is actu- pect some impeccably *cough* acted but just the thought of it induces ill- 1) "Not Bewitched XXX" (2008) The XXX Parody" (2010) ally quite impressive (and yes, I can performances. ness and hilarity. You're welcome. I always wondered what they OK, the scary thing about this actually say that with a straight face. didn’t show when the scenes would movie is how ridiculously good the Throw in some occult references and b. "Batman XXX: Nike Ogunbodede & fade to black. With twitch of her costumes and effects were. I was left Lillith, the mother of all evil, and A Porn Parody" (2010) Shelley Holmgren can nose, Samantha could do any- wondering if James Cameron used you have a great parody. If you are a fan of the original be reached at 581-2812 thing… or anyone. the same system. The scenery was Adam West 1960s Batman series, or [email protected]. 3.30.2012 4B erge V SEX QUIZ Test your naughty knowledge! 1. Is it possible for men to have multiple orgasms? YES NO 2. What percentage of men in relationships always have an orgasm? 95% 55% 75%

STOCK PHOTO 3. What is the average length of an erect penis? 5-6" 3-4" 7-8" We asked... 4. Who daydreams more about sex? What was your first time like? WOMEN MEN 5. In America, most people's numbers are in the Elie, a sophomore, said his first time was uneventful. single digits. “It was very quick. We’re still friends,” Elie said. We asked... TRUE FALSE “If I could take it back and have sex all over again, it would be with another girl who I felt something special for,” Elie said. 6. "The bigger the feet, the bigger the meat." TRUE FALSE Emily, a sophomore, said her first time was not like the magical clichés girls grow up with when they imagine their first time. 7. Do guys have a G-Spot? “We had sex on the couch. It was very dirty,” Emily said. YES NO “I cried so much,” Emily said. “It was crazy.” 8. Intercourse burns just as many calories as running a mile. Kaila, a sophomore, said her first time was “magical.” TRUE FALSE “My first time was really romantic. The boy I lost my virginity to is 9. After the bedroom, what's the second most now my boyfriend of two years,” Kaila said. popular place for couples to get it on? Eric, a junior, said both he and his girlfriend enjoyed their first CAR PUBLIC RESTROOM time. “I felt good, she felt good, so the sex was great,” Eric said. 10. Guys can fake an orgasm, too. “She had a smile on her face, I assume she liked it, too.” TRUE FALSE Patrick, a junior, said his first was normal. “It wasn’t too special, but I was also inexperienced,” Patrick said.

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“We also have a ‘Healthy Don’t be silly, wrap your willy Relationships’ program that teaches the fundamentals of a healthy relationship, promot- ing partner communication Condoms can dramatically reduce your risk of contracting STIs when used and addressing sexual assault.” consistently and correctly, but they don’t provide 100 percent protection. Jennifer Cannon, the Sexual Health Education Coordinator About 333 million new cases of curable One in ten teenagers Cannon said the HERC gets a lot sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur each knows someone who is of feedback from students on Rubber Lovers, specifically on the preference year among young adults around the world. HIV-positive. in condoms and not so much the program itself. “Students do tell us they learn a lot One in four people will have an STI at some point during his or her life. from the program, though, and that it’s very beneficial to them,” she said. One in ve people in the United States has an STI. Cannon said she gives Rubber Lov- ers presentations about four times a Source: www.stopthinkbesafe.org month, and there is always fairly good attendance of 25 to 30 students. INFOGRAPHIC BY COLLEEN HARRIGAN | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS During the hour-long presentation, students learn about sexual transmitted infections, unplanned At the end of April and beginning requests to hand out condoms. ways willing to come speak to oth- addressing sexual assault,” she said. pregnancy and the 18 steps for con- of May, Rubber Lovers members can “However, giving out condoms er campus organizations and fur- The next Rubber Lovers presenta- dom usage. pick up their summer packets, where does not decrease STIs,” she said. ther educate them on sexual health tion is at 7 p.m. on April 2 in the Ef- Once they’ve attended, students they will receive three months worth “Students have to learn the 18 and wellness. fingham Room of the Martin Luther can pick up a safe sex packet, which of condoms, Cannon said. steps, so we don’t just hand out “We also have a ‘Healthy Relation- King Jr. University Union. includes 14 variations of male con- Rubbers Lovers has never faced condoms to organizations.” ships’ program that teaches the funda- doms, dental dams, lubricants and ed- any opposition from other campus Cannon said the HERC and mentals of a healthy relationship, pro- Robyn Dexter can be reached ucational information. groups, Cannon said, but often gets Rubbers Lovers executives are al- moting partner communication and at 581-2812 or [email protected]. 5B http://northshorewaterman.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/three_ girls.jpg

We polled 100 students, here's the breakdown:

What age did you lose it? Amount of people

THEIR PARTNERS

Do you lie when telling 87% NO people your number? Have you ever had a 12% YES YES one-night stand? 14% NO 60% YES 40%

Do you think sex favorite positions should ever be casual? NO 49% 20% GIRL ON TOP NO YES 51% MISSIONARY 37% 86% DOGGY 37% FACE DOWN MISSIONARY 2% REVERSE COWGIRL 2% OTHER 2%

forest preserve Outside campus building National Park top of desk kitchen table playground shower boss' house beach mom's car family party trampoline parents bed at work What makes you keep coming back for more?

INFOGRAPHICS BY COLLEEN HARRIGAN 6B Verge 3.30.2012 To do it or not, that is the question

By Nike Ogunbodede Even when people go out on Associate News Editor dates in college, they look for the ‘The One,’ Green said. Singles in America make up one- “I don’t think people (in college) third of the country’s population, are looking to find love right now,” and more than half of those people Green said. “Outside of college, it are sleeping with each other on the would be less likely (to happen), but first date, according to a Match.com college students have a different life- survey. style and priority.” The survey ‘Singles in America’ The recent Match.com ‘Singles was taken by more than 5,541 people in America’ survey found 38.6 per- ages 21 and older and had questions cents of singles ages 21 and older discussing marriage, sexual prefer- were “uncertain” if they wanted to ences, relationships and behaviors. get married, 27 percent said no and One section of the survey found 34.5 percent said yes. 55 percent of singles said they had Jeannie Ludlow, director of wom- engaged in sexual activities within or en studies, said she thinks the reason on the first date. less singles are thinking about marriage is because of the economy and Men say ‘YES’ the job market. Chris Green, a senior communi- “We have this thing in our head cation studies major, said he thinks where we think we should get mar- the survey is accurate, especially on ried when we can afford to get mar- a college campus like Eastern. ried, and right now, a lot of young Green said the misidentification people don’t see a time in the near of what an appropriate “date” is future where they can afford to get while in college could contribute to married,” Ludlow said. “They are the high number of singles partici- thinking about ‘I need to get my ed- pating in sexual activities. ucation, I need to get my job, I need PHOTO BY DANNY DAMIANI “It depends on the date. If it’s on to get settled.’” According to Match.com more than half of people surveyed are sleeping with each other on the first date. The survey found that 55 percent of singles have engaged in sexual activity within or on the first date. campus and the guy is like ‘Wanna Almost 47 percent of those polled come over and watch a movie,’ then said they were “not actively looking” it’s more implied that something is for a relationship, but “would con- health education coordinator for the “There are always those people viant. going to happen,” Green said. sider it” if an opportunity arose, ac- Health Education Resource Center, that are willing do more than oth- “There’s a big difference between Nick Monreal agreed. cording to Match.com, while 12.7 said there are dangers when it comes er, but I think it’s about what some- being dignified and being conser- Monreal, a junior communica- percent of people said they were “ac- to sleeping with somebody, espe- one is comfortable doing,” Franch- vative,” Ludlow said. “It’s OK to be tion studies major, said no one in tively seeking a relationship.” cially when that person could be a etti said. dignified, but to walk around and college knows what an actual date is Andrew Phipps, a senior kinesiol- stranger. think that anyone having sex is bad, or what it is supposed to entail. ogy and sports studies major, said he “There is an increased chance of Professor says ‘surprised not so much.” “The word "date" is used so thinks 55 percent is pretty close to an STI and pregnancy,” Cannon by number, but happy’ Ludlow said she found it inter- loosely,” Monreal said. “People our being accurate, but might be a lit- said. “Also in those circumstances, Ludlow said she thinks the rise in esting that the majority of male stu- age consider anything a date now. A tle too high. it’s unlikely either person is proper- people having sex on the first date dents said they think the survey is date here is more of having a fling.” Kyle Hiller, a junior psycholo- ly prepared.” would signal a move away from the accurate while the majority of wom- Ryan Kelly, a sophomore market- gy major, agreed with the survey, Ezra Oedah, a sophomore art ma- conservative culture of American so- en said the opposite. ing major, said the type of date will though he said he disagrees with jor, said she could not see 55 per- ciety. America still has a sexual double ultimately determine where the date people taking it that far on the first cent of singles "giving it up" on the “I would be surprised if it were standard, she said. goes—or ends. date. first date. that high, but I would also be very “Any guy that hooks up on a reg- “Lighting a few candles, a nice “I just think it’s wrong—it’s like “There’s a certain amount of com- happy if it were that high,” Ludlow ular basis is then a stud, but any gal dinner, not making fun of her (is a they’re more of an object,” Hiller fort that develops over time when said. “We are a very uptight, sexu- who hooks up on a regular basis is a good date),” Kelly said. said. “It’s degrading to people.” you start dating and I don’t see any- ally repressed culture, and I think slut or a skank,” Ludlow said. Kelly said he thinks the percent- one being able to reach it that fast,” that’s actually a good thing if people This is why most women would age could be plausible if the couples Women say ‘NO’ Oedah said. “I think there’s more were sexually interested.” say the data was inaccurate because were going out on an actual date. Heather Howard, a senior fam- people that don’t have (sex on the Ludlow also said she thinks sexu- of their own personal experience, “If a guy treats (the girl) nice and ily and consumer sciences major, first date) than do.” al empowerment does not just apply Ludlow said. takes her out then I could see it,” said she could not see herself or any Oedah said the fact that the sur- to women. “The women are going to go Kelly said. woman allowing a date to escalate to vey was online may have played a “I used to think it was just about ‘Nuh-uh, no way because I’m not,’ Aaron Origel, a sophomore busi- that level on the first date. role in the high percentage. women, but now I think it’s our and the men are going to ‘Yeah, ness management major, is in a “That’s just taking it way too far, “It’s more free, more anony- whole culture—just in the last eight yeah of course,’” Ludlow said. “They long-term relationship and said he way too fast and no one should be mous,” Oedah said. years or so—has become very con- would be more private and closed to thinks having sex on the first date is doing it that quick,” Howard said. Danielle Franchetti, a junior fam- servative about matters of sex and it than men would.” weird. “You never know someone and on ily and consumer sciences major, sexuality,” Ludlow said. Green said he thinks it also has to the first date you definitely don’t agreed, but said she thinks there are Ludlow said she does not think Nike Ogunbodede can be do with what people in our genera- know them well enough.” women out there who would have those who choose to participate sex- reached at 581-2812 or tion are looking for. Jennifer Cannon, the sexual sex on the first date. ual activities should be seen as de- [email protected].

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As for herself, she said her bido. . . The list of ridiculousness even more so once he got a girl- “My family is very open about it. They told us we need to mother handed her a book on goes on. friend. frogs mating and hoped that But not everyone who lacked a “So that’s what my dick is for,” be smart, not like, ‘Never do it or you’ll die.’” would do the job when she hit pu- festive sex talk on the brink of pu- Moorman said, regarding his first berty. berty was left in the dark. relationship. - Nikki Isaacs, the supervisor for Java Beanery & Bakery Most people hear about the Jordan Dekker, a sophomore art On the other hand, Nikki Isaa- dirty deed through their friends’ major, said her first glimpse into cs, the supervisor for Java Bean- “rip (his) junk off” if he ever dis- tion is seriously lacking. Baker said stories and the media, which are sex education was in fifth grade ery & Bakery, said she had the ide- respected a girl. Of course, the a few years ago when she visited spewing with misinformation, during an informational movie al sex talk experience. Her parents talk was about two years after he her doctor, he mentioned seeing a Baker said. with her class. talked to her when she was about had started having sex. 9-year-old girl, pregnant, who was “Sex is portrayed in a fun and “It was like turning a lightbulb 18 years old and were open and Baker said this is because parents keeping the baby and claiming to irresponsible way (in the media),” on,” Dekker said. honest about the subject. “have their blinders on” and do not be in a consensual relationship with Baker said. Erich Moorman, a senior ki- “My family is very open about want to believe their kids are hav- her 13-year-old boyfriend. Some of Rhoads’ research on sex nesiology and sports studies ma- it,” Isaacs said. “They told us we ing sex. “I hope when this generation has myths proves just how unreliable jor, said he first heard about sex need to be smart, not like, ‘Never Parents are uncomfortable and children, they remember how it is Internet sources are for sex educa- in seventh grade when there were do it or you’ll die.’” embarrassed about it, Rhoads said. to be young and will give their kids tion. rumors going around school that Dekker said the parents who do They want the school to talk to information, not rely on someone People believe big shoes equal a one guy was having sex with his decide to have the sex talk with their kids, and want the school to else to give it,” Rhoads said. big penis, a woman’s shoe size di- girlfriend. their kids are usually too late for tell them to simply not have sex. vided in half determines how deep He said the information he the discussion. “Abstinence-only education ob- Ashley Holstrom can be her vagina is, Mountain Dew kills gathered started to fall into place Moorman agrees. viously didn’t work,” Rhoads said. reached at 581-2812 or sperm, green M&Ms increase li- the more he heard stories, and He said his dad threatened to One thing is certain: sex educa- [email protected]. 7B 3.30.2012 You're not alone if you fake the moan

By Elizabeth Edwards sex” and do not understand why News Editor women fake it. “Women fake orgasms because of The loud screams of ecstasy made what they have learned in their past in the bedroom may not be from has made them believe they cannot true pleasure, but from women— enjoy sex,” Baker said. and they may be faking it. During adolescence, women will Misty Baker, a family and con- most likely not touch themselves, sumer science professor, said a fe- while men will masturbate all the male partner may feel uncomfort- way through adolescence— mak- able telling her partner what she ing them more aware of their bod- needs or wants, and at some point ies, Baker said. within the sexual act, the woman When boys masturbate, society might realize she will not be able to says it is normal and OK, as long have an orgasm. as they do not commit the act in an “In order not to hurt their part- inappropriate location, Baker said. ner’s feelings, they will fake it and be Girls, she said, do not get the same OK with it,” Baker said. “For most treatment. women, if they do not have a or- “The moment a female touch- gasm, they will still enjoy it and still es herself it is considered dirty and STOCK IMAGE like the sex.” shameful,” Baker said. Approximately 60 percent of By the time a male is an adult, he Women are embarrassed about they are not willing to communi- to LiveScience.com, about 25 per- women have experienced faking an knows all about his body and knows their bodies, which is way they may cate, Baker said. cent of males admit to faking an or- orgasm during intercourse or oral exactly what his sexual needs are and fake it, Cannon said. Cannon agreed. gasm. sex, according to LiveScience.com. how to achieve them, she said. Baker said she believes a solution Knowing your partner and be- Men fake orgasms to save their After a woman has faked an or- “While for a female, as she starts to this problem is if parents under- ing able to communicate your sexu- own self-esteem because women are gasm for the first time, the man will to enter into her sexuality, it is a stand that masturbation is good and al needs is key to a healthy relation- cruel when a man cannot perform in walk way thinking he has done a very scary thing,” Baker said. a necessity. ship, Cannon said. the bedroom, Baker said. fabulous job, Baker said. Even some adult women refuse to In order to have a healthy rela- “What pleasures you may not Women will tell all their girlfriends Unbeknownst to the man, he is masturbate and cannot even imag- tionship with someone else, Bak- pleasure someone else,” Cannon said. about the underperformance of a sex- not performing the way the woman ine touching themselves, she said. er said women and men need to be Baker agreed with Cannon saying ual partner, Baker said. wants him to, but she is not willing “If they can not even under- able to masturbate in order to dis- women need to know their body and Baker and Cannon agreed the so- to tell him, Baker said. stand their own body and their own cover their bodies. their needs. lution is for females and males to have So for the next sexual episode, the needs, you cannot enjoy sex in that Sometimes even adult women do Women are not the only culprits healthy conversation in the bedroom man and woman will do the same extent until they become comfort- not understand why their male part- when it comes to faking screams of –instead of being forced to fake it. things, and the woman will fake an able with themselves,” she said. ners masturbate –even getting upset ecstasy, said Baker and Cannon. orgasm— again, Baker said. Jennifer Cannon, sexual health if they catch their partner in the act, Some men also fake having an or- Elizabeth Edwards can be Baker said men cannot under- education coordinator at the Health Baker said. gasm, though for different reason reached at 581-2812 or stand the concept of “orgasmless Education Resource Center, agreed. Another reason women fake it is than a woman, Baker said. According [email protected]. Reality Check: 5 sex myths to blow your mind Having sex in water You can become addicted to Web (swimming pool, hot tub, porn. shower) will kill sperm. TRUE TRUE But the risk is low. Only 1 percent of all people who check Some of your swimmers may die, but it isn't out Internet porn will become addicted. If you're sport- an effective method of birth control, according a ring, be careful: 38 percent of addicts are married. ing to Dr. Pryor. Though a hot tub can over- heat your testicles and kill sperm, there The average erection should be plenty left for the egg hunt. measures 8 inches. FALSE Relax, Shorty. It's closer to 6. Men think about sex every 7 No penis is too large or too small for anyone. seconds. FALSE Semen is low-carb. That number is tossed around a lot, but the FALSE truth is that only 23 percent of men claim to "Semen is mostly fruit sugar [fructose] and enzymes--not fantasize frequently. But maybe the rest are low-carb," says Dr. Goldstein. Which finally explains why just too distracted to check the clock. there's no Oral Sex Diet. STOCK IMAGE SOURCE: MENSHEALTH.COM 20 sexy songs that will steam up your bedroom 1) "Let's Get It on" Marvin Gaye 11) "When We Make Love" Alabama 2) “Love Sex Magic” Justin Timberlake 12.) "Animals" Nickelback 3) “Closer” Nine Inch Nails 13.) “Cockiness (I Love It)” Rihanna 4) “Naughty Girl” Beyoncé 14.) "What's Your Fantasy?" Ludacris 5) “Undisclosed Desires” Muse 15.) "Nothin' on But the Radio" Gary Allen 6) “Hang You From the Heavens” The Dead Weather 16.) "Bump N Grind Remix" R. Kelly 7) “Candy Shop” 50 Cent ft. Olivia 17.) "How Many Licks" Lil' Kim and Sisqo 8) “Birthday Cake Remix” Rihanna ft. Chris Brown 18.)"Let’s Make Love" Tim McGraw and Faith Hill 9) Anything by The Black Keys. Seriously. Anything. 19.) "Lovers and Friends" Usher, Ludacris, and Lil Jon 10) “In For the Kill” (Skrillex Remix) La Roux 20.) "I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes." Dierks Bentey 8B Verge 3.30.2012 Getting to the bottom of 'it' We set out on campus to ask the opposite sex some of their most wondered questions. Two Verge staff members spilled the beans. GIRLS ask the GUY GUYS ask the GIRL

Q: Why are guys so obsessed with sex? -Ash Q: Do girls fake it? Why? -Ryne A: I think there is a big misconception that guys are A: Yes. Sometimes women fake it because it's more dif- more obsessed with sex than girls. Girls and guys are ficult for them to reach orgasm than men. Or.. for some having the exact same amount of sex at the end of the girls maybe their man just isn't doing his job. But, for day, and why? Because whether you are a guy or girl real... according to our study here on campus 63.5% said ... I think it is obvious that sex is a pretty swell time. they have faked it!

Q: If a guy says he will call after sex, will he? Q: Does size matter? -Andrew Jon Posch -Kristen A: It depends. But, as long as a guy knows how to work Colleen Harrigan Reporter A: If it was a one-night stand, more than likely not... with what he's given, size does not matter. I think a lot of Designer but who knows! You may get lucky (again!). girls would agree with that. But, being stacked doesn't hurt! Though, personally, if a guy whipped out a 10-inch wiener..I may run the other way. Q: Do guys always expect sex after a date? How many dates until they do? -Brittany Q: Do girls masturbate? -Mike A: After the third date, it would not be crazy for the average guy to expect sex. A: Yes. I hate when girls lie and say they don't. We may not as often as guys, but let's get This is, of course, assuming those dates were not total disasters. real. It's natural. (Sorry, Mom!)

Q: Do guys prefer girls made up or dressed down? -Katie Q: Do girls really like the "bad boy"? -Zach A: If a guy legitimately likes you, he will not care what you are wearing. It is re- A: I don't. I like someone whose family-orientated and sweet, someone who works just ally all situational, anyway; there is a time and place to be dressed down or made as hard in a relationship then I do. But, some girls do. A lot of girls like the "chase", so up. Across the board, though, guys do not really have a preference. having a "bad boy" is their type. Movies today glorify violent relationships and our society is influenced by them.

Q: Why do guys watch porn? Do they like it more than actual sex? Q: What is the biggest turn-off for girls? -Josh A: Guys watch porn because at that exact moment in time, sex is just not an op- A: The biggest turn off to me is a smoker. And boxers... eek. It definitely varies among tion. Any sane man will take sex even over the best the Internet has to offer, 10 each girl though. I have a friend whose biggest turn off is when a guy asks her to put the times out of 10. condom on. (Which I completely agree with!)

Jon Posch can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected]. Colleen Harrigan can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected]. True sex life: I’m a Charlotte Visit Casual sex isn’t for everyone, sex personalities vary among each individual revolving around sex could be. me now, right?), but I know I’m not they have STIs? Rubber And to me, she is annoying as hell. alone. Or, what if you’re sleeping with a But I have to face facts. When it Some people are just changed by person and your protection fails (or comes to sex, I’m my own person- sex, whether they like it or not, be- you didn’t use any at all), you could Lovers! al bane, the complete embodiment cause it’s only natural. end up pregnant. of my least favorite SATC character. I According to WebMD, “having (Both of these are problems By Sara Hall am, without a doubt, a Charlotte. sex and orgasms increases levels of that the fourth SATC gal, Miran- April 2 Verge Editor Now I know a fictional, and often the hormone oxytocin, the so-called da Hobbes, has encountered, might Effingham Room, Union @ 7 pm frivolous, television show is not the love hormone, which helps us bond I add.) April 11 Disclaimer: This article is based most credible way to form a sex phi- and build trust.” A case of chlamydia can make Charleston on "Sex and the City". Now, stop losophy, but it makes a good a good Well, what exactly does that things awkward, but the more seri- Mattoon Room, Union @ 2 pm your eye rolling, and continue read- point: not all sex lives are created mean? A lot of different things, de- ous AIDS is deadly. ing. equal. Some people can take the heat, pending on who you are and how An unexpected pregnancy can April 17 Every time I watch "Sex and the and some just need to get out of the exactly you react to sex. definitely put a damper on a new, Charleston/ Mattoon Room, Union @ 7 pm City (don’t judge me; Carrie Brad- kitchen…err…bedroom. For some people, sex means cre- or even completely solid, relationship. shaw is half the reason I’m in journal- But real talk. Everyone’s sex style ating a more solid, loving relation- Now, these are extremes. Sex ism), I am filled with both envy and really is different. Some people can ship. doesn’t always have to come with so disgust. handle sex without the complica- For others, sex means absolute- many complications. Besides the to-be-expected jealou- tions. And others can’t handle it. ly nothing because for them, sex is If we get back to the basic emo- sy over the girls’ easy access to design- As much as I don’t like to admit just sex, and nothing more. (Look- tions factor, there are plenty of girls er goods and repulsion to anyone Car- it, I fell into the latter group. ing to you, Samantha.) out there who are completely fine rie dates except Big, my love/hate at- Sex made me clingy. I went from And for others, it creates clingy with having one-night stands or casu- titude toward the show mainly stems being the kind of person who want- monsters, making otherwise normal al sex. I’m just not one of them. from their sex lives. ed, no, demanded “me” time (total girls uncharacteristically needy. I’m just not the type of person who I watch episode after episode with Samantha fashion) to being “that” At least I can take some solace can hit it and quit it. envy as I see infamous man-eater Sa- girl. You know the type. The one in knowing I can at least credit my I know how to handle myself now. mantha Jones go from guy to guy like who always wants to be with her crazy to basic biology. For future reference, I know to go into it’s nothing. boyfriend and is totally overbearing But let’s just put emotions aside sex with an open mind and not let it And at the same time, I am com- about it. for a minute. get the better. pletely irritated by Charlotte York, I was one step away from plan- There are definitely other factors So for now, I’ll just pop in anoth- the prude of the show who is notori- ning a dream wedding, picking out to take into consideration about er episode of Sex and the City and live ous for making guys wait weeks, even everything from floral arrangements how sex can change a relationship, vicariously through Samantha’s sexca- months, before she gives it up because to china patterns (totally kidding, like all the unpleasant things no one pades and try to come to terms with she is worried about how it would af- even I have some boundaries). really wants to talk about. the fact that when it comes to sex, yes, fect her relationship with her man of Now, I know I’m coming off as What if you have sex with a per- I’m still a Charlotte. the moment. a total winner of a future girlfriend son, and you don’t ask the uncom- In terms of sex, the girl is as and I’m definitely not scaring any- fortable question about whether he or Sara Hall can be reached at straight-laced as a character on a show one off (You totally want to date she has been tested, and it turns out 581-2812 or [email protected].