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SEAC circulates petition against amphiteater ■ BY AMANDA in the environment and wanted to BARTON become a part of an organization with similar views. Victory is NEWS STRINGER also concerned with not only the amphitheater but any other As the debated continues on proposals for that area. whether or not an amphitheater “Since they are considering should be built off Bluff and Poag annexing that area, I wonder what Roads, some SIUE students have will happen long term,” Victory become very involved in fighting said. the proposal. Broadway, who stands in the The SIUE chapter of Student doorways in the University Environmental Action Coalition Center getting petitions signed (SEAC) has begun to gather said, “We have gotten petitions against the amphitheater approximately 700 signatures so Neil BeitzallM/es//e proposal. far.” A student receives help in th Writing Center, one of the most used tutoring SEAC is part of a national However, Broadway also service services at SIUE. Last semester 1,557 students used the Writing Center. organization and was formed in said they need more than a 1991. It is a group whose thousand signatures to make a SIUE makes tutoring services available for objective is to inform and educate real impact. students and staff about SEAC’s main goal in having students in different academic departments environmental issues. the petitions signed is to let the The SEAC President Will ■ BY ZHANDA gives students feedback on their go get tutoring,” Russel said. “I City Council know that many Broadway, a sophmore and JOHNSON work before they turn it in. have always found my students and staff at SIUE are One student who has taken professors to be helpful when English major, said their NEWS EDITOR against the amphitheater organization is against the advantage of the writing Center there was something that I did proposal. is Senior Michael Hill. not understand or needed help building of the amphitheater College students may SEAC members are in the “I have been to the Writing with.” because they fear it will be a sometimes find themselves University Center every weekday Center a couple of times,” Hill Tutoring assistance is also detriment to the enviroment. He struggling with their classes or for more than three hours having said. “Most of the time I found available for specific courses. and other SEAC members are may just want to remain on petitions signed. Although it helpful.” Tutoring for accounting courses concerned with the threat of noise track. SIUE has tutoring services Broadway feels there may be Another area which provides is available Monday though pollution, litter and disturbing the available so students receive the some good aspects to having an students with tutoring is Special Friday in the Accounting wildlife that resides on the site help they need. amphitheater he looks at whether Services. Students who are part Department Conference Room, area. Besides traditional tutoring the money that can be made will of Special Services can set up a tutoring for chemistry courses is Broadway became involved services, SIUE offers a variety of justify the costs to the specific tutoring day and time available Monday, Wednesday in SEAC during his freshman different tutoring styles in environment. for any subject. There are tutors and Thursday. Other courses year when he saw a flier and went different academic departments. The SEAC organization is available in subjects ranging include computer science to a meeting. This spring SIUE is offering working in cooperation with from critical thinking to (specifically CS108 and 140) “I’ve been a part of SEAC supplemental instruction, as well Neighbors for Amphitheter chemistry. and economics (specifically ever since the first meeting I as, informal conversation Awareness, a group of Richard Bamfo, a sophmore, Econ 111 and 112). Assistance is attended,” Broadway said. sessions and facilities such as the Edwardsville Township residents said Special Services really also available for academic SEAC Treasurer Kelly Writing Center and Math who are also very strongly helped him with chemistry class. development courses. Victory said she is against the Resource Area. These tutoring opposed to the proposal. Bamfo said that because of A list of tutoring assistance amphitheater for two reasons. services can help students with John Quinn, a member of the tutoring he received he began available this spring can be She feels the proposal is homework, prepare them for NAA, urges residents through a to do a lot better in class. found in the Writing Center incomprehensive and that if the tests and proofread and give flier to telephone their local “I was really struggling with located in the Peck Hall, room Edwardsville City Council votes suggestions on papers. representatives and ask them Chemistry 151,” Bamfo said. 1419 and in the Math Resource on the current proposal they will One of the most used tutoring pertinent questions about the “Tutoring helped me Center located in the Peck be rushing into a decision services at SIUE is the Writing amphitheater proposal. The tremendously.” Building, room 1414. For other uninformed. Center. NAA focuses on issues of crime Not all students take tutoring services that are not “I don’t feel as if there has and violence, traffic, noise and “Last semester a total of advantage of the available listed above, contact Karen Patty been any consideration as to what city goals in regard to the 1,557 students came to the tutoring services. Retannical Graham, director of the office of the amphitheater will do to the amphitherater proposal. Writing Center for assistance,” Russel, a senior, said she never Instructional Services, at 692- environment,” Victory said. Brodway said he attends the said Jeanette Hanley, supervisor used any tutoring services 3717 in Peck Hall, room 1404. Victory, senior majoring in NAA meetings on a regular basis. of the Writing Center. because she has always gotten Patty Graham can also be biology, said she became However, neither Broadway or Hanley said that one benefit help from her professors. e-mailed at [email protected]. involved in SEAC more than two Victory have attended a City of the Writing Center is that it years ago. She became interested Council meeting “I have never had the need to ♦ P a g e 2 The Alesile Thursday, February 26, 1998 ♦

Jury awards $6 million to family of Waukegan hate crime victim WAUKEGAN, 111. (AP) — for attacking 15-year-old Ricardo died from injuries received in the civilized society, and that there’s Chicago woman in 1991 whose A Lake County jury has awarded Arroyo after a traffic accident in crash. a high price to pay when neighbor had made anti-Semitic $6 million to the family of a February 1996. Killian was convicted in July someone commits a hate crime,” remarks. teen-ager who was kicked and The car Killian was riding in 1996 of a hate crime and said attorney Betsy Shuman- Antonio Arroyo, father of the subjected to racial slurs as he lay broadsided Arroyo’s, and Killian aggravated battery. He was Moore, director of the Hate Waukegan victim, said the family dying after a car crash. was angry that his car had been sentenced to three years’ Crime Project for the Chicago doesn’t expect to see any of the The jury’s decision Monday damaged, police said. probation and a year in a work- Lawyers Committee for Civil money, but hopes the judgment is the largest hate-crime He approached Arroyo, who release program. He was not in Rights. sends a strong message against judgment in Illinois history, said lay bleeding on the ground, court Monday, nor did he have a Shuman-Moore, who hate crimes. a lawyer involved in the case. kicked him three times in the lawyer there. worked on the case, said the “Acting like this is totally The jury found that David stomach and shouted, “Mexicans, “The jury sent a message judgment far exceeds the wrong,” he said. “We are Killian, a 32-year-old Waukegan go back to Mexico!” police said. that this is intolerable conduct previous highest in state history humans. Nobody deserves to die construction worker, was liable Arroyo, also of Waukegan, that can’t be condoiied in a — $1.8 million awarded to a that way.” Appeal heard in killing of Jordans’s father RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Defense lawyer Janine Lord D U’allah. lawyer for a man sentenced to life Crawley Fodor on Monday Fodor also raised questions in prison for killing Michael challenged the seven-hour about testimony and instructions Jordan’s father asked the North interrogation that preceded the Superior Court Judge Gregory W m m ß Carolina Court of Appeals to arrest of Daniel Andre Green, Weeks gave the jury. U .çar-SP0RTS BAR & GHll , " " 1 ? * ' . order a new trial. who later changed his name to I* - * * ...... - « f a i m ...... * * ' I U’allah was convicted of I ...... Hair Biz Beauty & Barber Salon “WHERE THE SPORTS AND THE FUN NEVER ENDS” Attention College Students!!! first-degree murder, armed Ladies robbery and conspiracy to Monday Pizza Night •wash/style $20.00 commit , robbery in 1996 for his •ponytail, updos, & sister curls $30.00 16 inch 2 topping Pizza •relaxers $35.00 attack on James Jordan. Larry Men only $5 All cuts are $8.00 Demery, the other defendant in •bald fade the case, pleaded guilty in 1995 Enjoy all Sporting Events on 12 TV’s & Big Screen Hair Biz Salon •afros/bobs •designs to first-degree murder and 601Edwardsville Rd., Wood River, IL. 20B Kettle River Drive testified against U’allah. Demery ______(618)259-2413 Edwardsville/Glen Carbon HOURS: (618) 692-6988 Tues, thru Fri. • 10am-6pm also is serving a life term. Sat. • 8am-6pm

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The happiest Whatever happened to the UWSA and place on Earth SIU E m ist be stealing the title the Ross Perot phenomenon of 1992? o f “perfection ”from Disney. In 1992, a wealthy man named Ross may actually win the Presidency in 1992 and seeking to play at politics. It is second Perot spoke his mind and within a short changed his strategy. Therefore, since he Is the Reform Party organizing for the nature for people period had captured the imagination of really did not want to be president in 1992, purpose of electing candidates and then to complain no millions of Americans. He laid out a why “throw away your vote” by voting operating the levers of power or is the party a matter what their challenge to the citizens of all 50 states, reform in 1996? Yet, there were enough protest to the current state of politics found in situation. A •saying that if the citizens did what was Reform Party votes cast in 1996 to ensure the the two major parties? person could be necessary to put his name on all state ballots, party a spot on many state ballots in 1998 as Party theorists believe they are not very rich or a person he would spend enough money to run a world an established party. If they receive enough far from having some effective control at the could be poor Danielle class presidential campaign. state votes in 1998, the party will national level. In the House of Belton and they could both claim to To his surprise, citizens took up the automatically have their presidential Representatives, Newt Gingrich has an eleven have the same problems. challenge. In mid-July, Mr. Perot was well on candidate on the state ballots in 2000. vote majority. These theorists believe that if People complain about the his way to qualifying as an independent One unspoken reason for reduced they could win one or two dozen of the campus and they complain presidential candidate on all 50 state ballots. support in 1996 may have been press reports correct House seats, they would be in position about the school, yet oddly Without warning he shocked his volunteers of internal dissent within the Perot reform to negotiate who will be the next Speaker of enough, despite all this anger by suspending his campaign. The volunteers movement. The story goes like this, during the House. That would mean that the Reform and fury, the only person that would not accept the suspension. They kept the 1992 campaign there was a myth created Party would be in a position to have an effect appears to be sending me letters gathering signatures and organizing for the that the volunteers were promoting Perot’s on the Congressional calendar and to help set for the editorial page is myself. campaign. In October, Mr. Perot returned to candidacy. Yet, within the movement there national legislative priorities. Occasionally, someone like the field, resuming candidacy, and in were dissidents arguing that “Dallas” was These are heady thoughts for a group of Lee Presser, featured here on November received millions of votes controlling everything. “Dallas” would not non-political professionals and former this page, will send me an editorial to fill my space and equaling 19 percent of the national total. In provide lists of people who called the 800 housewives. They hope to be taken seriously I’m thankful, yet I still crave the some states his votes totaled more than 25 number to volunteer. “Dallas” was not well once they control the swing votes in gritty wit and opinions of the percent of the votes cast. He won no states organized. “Dallas” was not providing the Congress. The idea that their party could have campus community. and because of the winner-take-all rules, he money necessary to operate effective local such an influence on American politics was I couldn’t help but be a did not win one Electoral College vote. campaigns. The press loved the controversy, far out of proportion to their actual political little disappointed this month in Despite the loss, Perot supporters were promoting it with repeated stories. After the support. They point to Israel as an example of particular. No one sent in an energized and ready to continue the battle for election and before the Reform Party was a government where a couple of small editorial to this section a properly organized government. The launched, press accounts of the complaints religious parties could bring’ down the pertaining to Black History or volunteers talked about starting a third party. continued. There were reports that dissident government by removing their support. Of African-American’s on this Instead, in January 1993, Mr. Perot founded volunteers quit and others split off from the course, that is a poor example since Israel has campus, nor anything related to United We Stand America (UWSA). This was main movement. When the Reform Party was a parliamentary form of government and civil rights and diversity. an interim organization designed to create the established, it was again reported that small America does not. American governments do It seems that unless we groups of dissidents were seeking to control not fall, they become gridlocked. make a large gross error, we necessary infrastructure for a viable third don’t hear a peep out of anyone. party. Perot’s supporters remembered the state and local organizations. The Reform Party is still a growing And as much as I love to see chaos that occurred in 1992 when in a short Ross perot has removed himself from movement. Like the Republican Party of the myself in the paper every week, period thousands of people wanted to day-to-day operations of the party. “Dallas” 1850s, the Reform Party hopes to become one I wouldn’t mind letting the volunteer. UWSA was that interim step has been reduced to a ‘virtual’ office. The of the two major political parties. They do not column take a back seat to some necessary to create political contacts word has gone out that the party must seek to gridlock America. They attract new real on-campus input. throughout the state. When the Reform Party organize itself in each state. That means affiliations with both independent voters and So I suppose what I’m was developed for the 1996 campaign, there competing with the Democrats and disaffected Democrats and Republicans. They asking for is your opinion. I were throughout all states political contact Republicans for voters, slates of local are growing fast in the nation’s inner cities. hear you complain about at least points ready to plug volunteers into a variety candidates and of course, money. The Black Caucus is beginning to show an one thing concering this campus of important activities. The party is looking for an identity interest as the Democrats lose their hold on everyday, but you can’t seem to In 1996, the Reform Party did not beyond the Ross Perot persona. They must the black vote. They are working hard to write about it in 500 words or experience the same overwhelming support learn to articulate a set of principles which the address issues important to working people, less. I’m starting to believe this must be the most perfect school that had been experienced during the 1992 voters will reorganize as a realistic alternative Hispanics, entrepreneurs, young people, in the world, because if my only campaign. Commentators explained this in to reelecting either a Democrat of pensioners, union members, etc. Every group source of information about this several ways. The first explanation was that Republican. They must speak in simple is a target of this aggressive new political campus was the editorial page, Ross Perot was a phenomenon of 1992 language, explaining why a district would be force. I’d think SIUE was claiming political and economic conditions. They said better off electing a Reform candidate. They Democrats and Republicans had better Disneyland’s title as the that those conditions had changed and the must use word pictures that are clearly stay flexible. There is a new party in town happiest place on earth. nation did not feel the need for a third party. understandable to show how life will be better hoping to earn your vote. Another reason given was disappointment if the Reform Party controlled the legislature Danielle Belton with Ross Perot’s July 1992 suspension. It is of the city council. Without that identity, Editor In Chief said that many people felt betrayed by the without those word pictures, the public will Lee A. Presser lame excuse offered for the suspension. Some shrug off the Reform Party as just The Presser Group have speculated that Ross Perot thought he another group of political fanatics

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(AP) bill. “This is one of the most up to the public” as a statement, for the West Virginia Medical — A bill that would provide She and Delegate John Doyle, important bills I have worked on Pulliam said. Association. health insurance to poor children D-Jefferson, said the prohibition since I’ve been here,” she said. The amendment passed 13-8 The Senate bill (SB457) does has been jeopardized by an might lead pro-abortion delegates Doyle said, “I think we and the bill was sent to the House a better job of that than the House abortion dispute that arose to vote against the bill in the trivialize the issue of children’s on a voice vote. bill, she said. Tuesday in the House Finance House, where the finance health by putting in an extraneous Children’s lobbyist Amy The Senate bill was endorsed Committee. committee sent the bill after issue like this ... I say very Tolliver said she hoped the by the Senate Health and Human A successful amendment by discussing and amending it. strongly this is not the place to amendment could be deleted in Resources Committee on Delegate Robert Pulliam, D- Leach said the House could settle this issue.” the House or in a conference Monday and sent the Senate Raleigh, would allow the spend days debating the issue and Pulliam said he supports the committee that likely will be Finance Committee. program to pay for abortions only the bill (HB4299) might get bill and would vote for it in the appointed to work out differences Both bills would allow the to save the life of the mother or if taken off the House agenda House. Because the abortion between the House and Senate state to take advantage of a new the pregnancy was the result of because of it. prohibition already is in federal bills. Tolliver is a lobbyist for the federal Children’s Health rape or incest. The measure She complained that Pulliam law, having it in the state bill Child Care Association and a Insurance Program that is mirrors language in a federal law and Delegate Ron Walters, R- would do not harm, he said. member the Coalition for West providing $24 billion in federal that established the Children’s Kanawha, who had questioned a Putting the amendment in the Virginia Children. matching funds over five years to Health Insurance Program. dozen details of the bill and made bill in committee would actually Another lobbyist said the help states expand health care Because the federal law a handful of his own avoid a fight over it in the House abortion amendment is a minor coverage to the nation’s already contains the prohibition, amendments, were using the bill because someone else would try point. estimated 10 million uninsured it was superfluous in the state to grandstand because they are to do it at that stage, said Pulliam "The major issue is can you children. bill, said Delegate Margarette running for the state Senate. and other anti-abortion delegates cover the maximum number of West Virginia is slated to Leach, D-Cabell, a main architect “I think it’s very self-serving who voted for the amendment. children the state can afford?” receive about $25 million a year of the House’s insurance plan of them,” Leach said. “I also think we have to hold it said Nidia Henderson, a lobbyist if it provides a $5 million match. see BILLS, page 5

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Granite City • 877-6630 shows. 217-243-3159 or for a hotel room, 800-325-1588. Sat/Sun & Mon Matinees in [brackets]^ Happenings Around SIUE Spice World (PG) [2:15] 6:45, 7:00 C O M ED Y ~ Sun/Thurs. 6:45 Marlena Shaw Trio. 314-534-3663. Wag The Dog (R) West Port Plaza [2:00] 7:15, 9:30 CONCERTS Sun/Thurs. 7:15 Blueberry Hill IV Funny Bone Comedy Club - West Port Plaza. 1-270 & Page, features acts at Sat/Sun & Mon Matinees in [brackets] Performing in the Duck Room Feb. 27: E a s t g a t e 6 The St. Louis Symphony 8:30 p.m. Wed. - Thurs., 8:30 & Good Will Hunting (R) Belle Starr, Tin Horn and Sugarstickyglrl. In Eastgate Center, E. Alton • 254-5289 10:45 p.m. Fri., 7:30 & 10 p.m. & [1:15] 4:15, 7:00, 9:40 the Elvis Room Feb. 27: The Heaters. Music $4°° all shows before 6pm The St. Louis Symphony performs regularly rooms are 21+. 314-727-0880. midnight Sat., and 8 p.m. Sun. (except as Wedding Singer (PG-13) Sat/Sun & Mon.Matinees in [bra at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N. Grand, $9 noted) $6 - $13. Feb. 25 - March 1: Wayne [1:30] 4:30,7:15,9:30 Senseless (R) - $66. 314-534-1700. For group rates call Mississippi Nights Cotter with Craig Hawksley. March 4: Ron Titanic (PG-13) [2:30] 7:30 9:40 Sun -Thur 7:30 314-2864152. Feb 27: Michelob Classix Morey with Floyd Phillips. 314-469-6692. ^J12:00] 4:00, 8:00 Palmetto (R) Concert featuring pianist John Kimura Performing Feb. 27: Full On Venus. March 7: 5:00 Sun-Thur 5:00 Q u a d C in e m a 4 Parker, conductor Gunther Schuller at 8 Fragile Porcelain Mice. March 12. Reel Big Art Vieluf's Comedy Etc. 5700 N. Belt West. Belleville • 233-1220 Krippendorf Tribe (PG-13) p.m. Feb. 28 - March 1: Orchestral Concert Fish. 914 N. 1st. 314421-3853. [1:45] 4:10, 7:00, 9:15 featuring pianist John Kimura Parker, flutist Art Vieluf’s Comedy Etc., in the Ramada *3.50 All Shows Before 6 pm Sun-Thur4:10, 7:00 Michael Faust and conductor Gunther Fox Theater Inn, 1-64 & Hwy. 159 in Fairview Heights, III., Sat/Sun & Mon Matinees in [brackets] As Good As It Gets (PG-13) Schuller at 8 p.m. Sat. and 3 p.m. Sun. presents shows at 8:30 p.m. Thurs. - Fri. [1:30] 4:45,8:00 Sun -Thur 4:45,8:00 Titanic (PG-13) Patti LaBelle performs March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 & 10:30 p.m. Sat. $6 - $8. [12:15)4:15, 8:15 Good Will Hunting (R) Jazz at the Bistro March 4: Open Mike. Feb. 26 - 28: Kevin [1:15] 4:00,7:20,10:00 at the Fox Theater, 527 N. Grand. $29.50 - The Wedding Singer (PG-13) Sun -Thur 4:00,7:20 $39.50. 314534-1111. Burke with Flossie. 618-628-4242. [2:00] 5:00, 7:30, 9:40 Jazz at the Bistro features top national acts The Wedding Singer L.A. Confidential (R) [2:15] 4:30, 6:45, 9:00 performing Wed. - Sat. with sets at 9 & Bluegrass Music Festival City Improv [1:30] 4:45, 7:50 iun-Thur 4:30,6:45 10:45 p.m. at the Backstage Bistro, 3536 Washington. $18 - $25. Students receive a City Improv performs at 8 p.m. each Wed. Good Will Hunting (R) Kissing A Fool (R) The 8th annual Gateway City Bluegrass [1:45] 4:30, 7:15,10:00 [2:00] 4:20, 7:10, 9:30 50 percent discount with a valid I.D., for the Music Festival & Vintage Instrument show at Keys Piano Bar, in West Port Plaza. $5- k Sun.-Thur. 4:20, 7:10 second set only, any evening. Feb. 25 - 28: 314-432-3052. ♦ Thursday, February 26, 1998 The Alestle P ag e 7 ♦

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Last day for Suspension al Health and Stepping Out With My Baby The Shadow Box Appeals for Summer '98 Iness Week Art Gallery 7:30PM f t Z Z L E R S reinstatement. The University Museum CBT im ate Tanning Experience University Theater “Tile Only Fu.ll Service ¡rgraduate Tanning Salon in Edwardaville” Stepping Out With My Baby Kids Night Out $5.00 Student/Senior )0PM Art Gallery Recreational $7.00 General Admission The University Museum Campus Recreation Gallery FR EE TAN DAYZ i Department Softball - SIUE vs. Nebraska- Annual Undergraduate Annual Undergraduate Kearney Exhibition Exhibition TBA :00PM 9:00AM - 4:00PM 9:00AM - 4:00PM Athletics • February 28th ige New Wagner Gallery New Wagner Gallery inter Board Art & Design Department Art & Design Department • March 1st Softball - SIUE vs. Quincy You Seven Habits of Highly Student Senate Meeting TBA 50PM Effective People: Joseph 2:30PM Athletics 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Michlitsch îss Center Student Government reation 11:00AM-12:30PM Student Leadership The Shadow Box Free Tanning for Everyone! IUE vs. Harris- Development Program 7:30PM CBT Soup & Substance University Theater Look For Call for Your Appointment! Noon - 1:00PM $5.00 Student/Senior Cahokia Room $7.00 General Admission University Center Board 6 5 6 -U TA N (iel Dance 30PM Upcoming Just Work It Circuit (circuit University Center 11:00PM-2:30AM aerobics) Cougar Den Specials & Prizes Noon-12:30PM Zeta Phi Beta Showcase VC Dance Studio Campus Recreation Events! nter Restaurant, nter Board MODULES March 3,1998

Comedy Nights Cafe Danielle Association present: A Salute to the Contributions of African-Americans to St. Dixt The Holiday Inn Select, Cave Springs & I-70, Cafe Danielle, 395 N. Euclid, holds a Louis and the West. The salute features and Hollywood Central present Comedy poetry open mike at 7 p.m. each Sat. 314- concerts, storytellers, lectures, films and ccident Reconstruction i Nights at 8 & 11 p.m. each Fri. and at 11 367-2233. programs through Feb. 28 at the Gateway State Police District Nine p.m. each Sat. $10 plus required beverage Arch, on the St. Louis riverfront; and at the hKi8 j i ♦ \ purchase. 314-946-7755. Soho Internet Cafe Old Court House, 1 1 N. 4th. Most activities Conflict Resolution: are free. 314-425-6010. Soho Internet Cafe, 3137 S. Grand, holds Negotiating Differences ' _____ OPEN MIC______a music open mike with Liam Christy each Travel on the Underground Railroad Mississippi/Illinois Room Thurs. 314-776-3009. University Center Afrocentric Books & Cafe Underground Railroad Heritage Tours are Kennedy’s on the Landing held from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Afrocentric Books & Cafe holds a poetry weekends through February in Alton, III. March 3,1998 ft open mike from 8 -10 p.m. each Fri. 8081 Kennedy’s on the Landing, 612 N. 2nd, Several sites of the underground railroad are i : 3 0 p m 3t Olive. 314-991-0097. holds the City Jam, and open mike for visited. \ bands, each Tues. and an acoustic open Divinity mike on select Wed. 314-421-3655. Benefit for the children rad Hewitt ^ o the Vice Chancellor.; Divinity, 5801 Janet, St. Louis, holds a A Bob Costas 10th Anniversary Gala is held ent & Public Affairs music, dance and poetry open mike at 8 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTI at the Fox Theater, 527 N. Grand. The event each Wed. 314-381-9101. features performances by singer Tony Leading Your Peers Bennett and comedian Jay Leno. Proceeds Gallery Black History Month at SIUE benefit the Bob Costas Cancer Center at Mississippi/Illinois Room Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. $75 University Center la The Gallery, Hwy. 159, Edwardsville, holds a Black History Month continues Feb. 27: or $100. 314-534-1111. !■> poetry slam/singer-songwriter showcase The Black Student Association ri- each Mon. 618-659-0506. will hold the third annual Sneak-A-Peek Additional Opportunities: Renaissance Celebration from Habitat for Humanity in Stagger Inn... Again 6 - 10 p.m. in the University Center A Symphony Showcase Sneak-a-Peek is March 7 from 8:OOam to noon Conference Center. Tickets are $3 per held from noon - 4 p.m. at 6408 & 6414 Pathways to Harmony Stagger Inn ... Again, 104 E. Vandalia in student and $5 for faculty/staff. Forsyth, in the Wydown - Forsyth District in March 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Edwardsville, holds open-mike nights for Clayton. $2. 314-286-4182. University Center - Cahokia Room music, comedy and poetry from Black History Month in St. Louis 9 P.m. -1 a.m. Sun & Wed. 618-6564221. Career and Volunteer Fair The National Park Service and the March 25, 1998 Jefferson National Expansion Historial 9:00 - 3:00pm University Center WAo SaU ft?/ W A n t M o v ie l “Put the i s #

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♦ P a g e 8 T h e Alesile T h u r s d a y , F e b r u a r y 26, 1998 ♦ Teacher by day, comic by night ■ BY AMANDA money to expect. He and his FRAUENFELDER friend discussed how much they would accept before going into a LIFESTYLE STRINGER meeting. “At first, we decided we Most of Adam Peck’s students would accept no less than $100, find his speech classes then no less than $50,” Peck said. entertaining without truly “Then, we decided we would take knowing why his teaching style is anything, even gas money.” He so amusing. was surprised when the duo was One of his current students, offered $350 for their first real Quinten Siesmer, said, “I enjoy performance. his class because he is always The group Peck works and doing something interesting. He performs improv-style comedy. makes the subject of As part of their act, they perform interpersonal communication various routines including Peck’s dynamic.” Peck brings life and favorite called “Dumbing down laughter to his classroom with his Corey Stulce/A/esi/e of American society.” extensive background in comedy. The Aquabats performed a hyper-fun set at Mississippi Nights Tuesday night, while He performs with the group in He is an improvisational comic Corey Stulce patiently waited for the interview he never got. the area, but does not travel with and performs with a group of his them in order to keep his teaching had no idea they were suppose to close friends at places like the career. “I don’t want to be give an interview that night, but Fox Theater, area comedy clubs famous,” he said. “I do it because to wait for him and he will come and at SIUE. I enjoy it. It is so much like R M f S and get me when the band was When Peck was 17, he and a teaching, [that it is] fun. I feel like ready. friend auditioned for First Night, ‘Welcome Back Kotter.’” He never came, at least not to an event held annually on New get me for the interview. Year’s Eve in St. Louis. They had see COMEDY, page 9 While I was waiting, I was just begun performing together forced to stand on the floor (or and had no clue how much pit) of Mississippi Nights, while hundreds of brainless pre-teens bounced like happy little lap- By' Gorey sruLC£ dogs to some no talent punk band over. called Blink 182. I went to the illustrious kiddie- (Insert sarcastic tone here) No hangout/club Mississippi Nights offense to Blink 182 fans. Their Tuesday night. I was supposed to pointlessly loud and distorted be on the guest list and receive a songs and pre-adolescent sex photo pass at the door. Guess jokes were just great! They will ways to relieve your stress First, let me clear a couple of what! They weren’t there. go far. things up. First of all, I don’t The band’s agent was nowhere By the way, Blink 182, you’re by causing others stress usually do a “Rants & Raves” on to be found, so the doorman about 14 minutes, 36 seconds Thursday, but I have been showed me the door. His job, I into your fame ride, prepare to 10. Eat all of your roommate’s favorite snack food guess. compelled to by a large mix-up get off. and leave the wrapper on their bed. Being the industrious So, I went home with a roll of that resulted in missing an 9. Take up three spots in a crowded parking lot. journalist that I am, I was able to film of the Aquabats and no story interview with the band “The flag down one of the band 8. Talk to strangers in a public restroom, while to go with it. I cursed the members leaving the tour bus. I Aquabats.” profession of publicists and they’re on the toilet. The second thing I need to explained my problem, and he damned them all to hell. 7. Respond to every statement you hear with clear up is something that was promptly led me inside the club. Yesterday morning I called the pointed out to me by a good Problem averted, or so I “Yowza!” friend last week. The title of my thought. I was supposed to do the publicist who set the interview 6. Stop bathing and stand very close to people. column is “Rants & Raves,” but interview one hour after the up. He pretended to be surprised 5. Spark up conversations with people, while they most of the time they are just Aquabats were finished with their by the situation, and said he rants. Sure. I have a lot to set. By the way, they put on a would call me back as soon as he are already on the phone. complain about, and not as much great show. The band, while got to the bottom of things. 4. Roll your eyes and shake your head at everyone to be happy about. dressed in their matching I’m still waiting for that call. you come across. costumes, perform fast-paced, The question is, should I drop Today I get to call this joker 3. Play that Chumbawamba song about 86 times in a the “Raves” part of “Rants & quirky ska numbers while back and say, “Hey, what’s the bouncing and dancing all over the Raves,” or just add more raves to deal, pal?” And, if he’s rude and row, a little louder each time. stage. They are a good-time band. the section? I need input. doesn’t apologize 47 times, I get 2. Repeat back everything your boss says to you in a I waited patiently after their This spot should have been to put his phone number in little girl voice. occupied by a nice “ 13 Inane set to go backstage. After a Tuesday’s “Rants & Raves” for Questions” interview with the bouncer went and looked for their 1. Stir your friend’s drinks with your finger. my readers (all five of them) to band The Aquabats. But, it’s not, manager, he returned and because someone screwed me informed me that the manager call him up. ♦ T hursday, F ebruary 26, 1998 T h e Alesile P ag e 9 ♦ Heavy metal/hip hop group Say What?!? (hed)pe performs Saturday ■ BY SASHA MASTROIANNI beat and melancholy lyrics set the song apart from How safe do you feel on LIFESTYLE STRINGER most. Two themes that run through (hed) p.e.’s music Rage Against the Machine does it, Korn does it, are overcoming obstacles and unification. God campus at night? and so do many other bands that go unknown in forbid hard-core music having positive tones in it, clubs across the country. The combination of hard but one would never know without listening to the “I pretty much feel rock/heavy metal and rap/hip-hop has become a lyrics. safe, except for the successful pairing in the last few years, even Chances are, fans of Faith No More, RHCP, Snot or poor lighting making it to the airwaves in a few cases. even Anthrax will also like (hed) p.e. Their album is good enough to give their live show a shot. conditions along some For the most part though, these bands have (hed) p.e. has toured with Sevendust, Coal of the roads and weighed a little heavier on the rock than on the rap. One emerging band, California’s (hed) p.e. has Chamber, Motley Crue and Suicidal Tendencies, so parking lots.” taken the opposite angle and leaned to the rap side a an energy packed audience should be expected. bit more. See (hed) p.e. perform with Stuck Mojo at the -Jacinta Witherspoon, They are currently on tour supporting their self Side Door Club this Saturday. Soph., Business titled second release. “(hed) p.e.” the album, contains a few tracks that are sure to gain them attention. Track number five, “Tired of “I’m 6’6” and weigh Sleep” is one relatively relaxed 250 lbs. I feel safe song. As some of their tunes sound more like rap in the vocals and some everywhere.” in the music, this one leans toward the vocals. It is among the best -Ed Hawkins, songs on the album. Jr., Speech “Darky,” a song that starts with a Communications dark spooky tone, could have the Beastie Boys on backing vocals and Cypress Hill as a special musical guest. “Bitches,” another mellow, yet funky ditty is a pleasant ending to an (hed) pe, a heavy metal/rap group performs Saturday energy-packed album. The slow at the Side Door. “I consider this my COMEDY teachers I have ever had,” Mike Dollar said. “He is new home and open-minded and humorous; it [his comedy] makes from page 8 therefore I feel safe. If the class.” Peck and his improv group were pitching a I didn’t, I wouldn’t be “Teaching and comedy go hand in hand,” Peck television show idea, which has been accepted by here.” said. “Standup comedy and teaching are exactly the the company Double Helix, who produces same when done right.” He also said “funny things syndicated shows in St. Louis, Kansas City and 0 -JR Peterson, stick” with his students, and sometimes they use his Chicago. The show would most likely air in St. exact musings on their test answers. Jr., Speech Louis. Peck can also be seen from time to time at Peck’s students seem to appreciate his comedic the Comedy Etc. club in Fairview Heights. Communications teaching style. “He is one of the most relaxed New York City Mayor Giuliani gets angry at

“The only thing is the Grammy big wig Michael Greene inadequate lighting NEW YORK (AP) — The According to Giuliani's the Bad Boy Entertainment label, Sean “Puffy” Combs. Along with on the road to Tower head of the Grammys said he was spokeswoman, Christyne sorry. But Mayor Rudolph Lategano, what McGinness got Stevie Wonder and Isaac Hayes, Lake that is in bad Giuliani wants Michael Greene to was a stream of obscenities. they discussed how to persuade condition.” sing a few more verses in his Greene denies that. But young black music executives to apology for how he treated a city according to the mayor’s camp, include inner-city musicians in -Tara Howard, employee. he offered only a “phony the Grammy voting process. Sr., Anthropology On Tuesday, a day before the apology.” Lategano says Greene “What we’re struggling for is awards ceremony at Radio City must still acknowledge “he respect,” Greene said. Music Hall, Greene responded threatened the life of a city He can’t count on it from the only by tipping his hat to the worker and went on a profanity- mayor. Giuliani wasn’t planning mayor, actually, a Yankees cap. laced tirade.” to attend the record industry’s “I love the mayor, and I love Giuliani, who has been 40th annual celebration the city of New York,” was all the insisting for a week on a fuller Wednesday night. Lategano said “I work in the lab late president of the National apology, said Tuesday he wants he has a previous commitment: a at night at night Academy of Recording Arts and Greene to say: “It was wrong of town hall meeting on Staten Sciences would say on the matter me to curse at her and I didn't Island. school and I feel as he left a midtown news mean it that way. It’s not going to Just two years ago, Giuliani safe.” conference about the Grammys. happen again.” fought fiercely to win back the The spat began last month It’s only the latest mini Grammys ceremony, which -Rajiv Ramrakhinni, with an apparent tempest for Giuliani, who has brings in tens of millions of Grad., Electrical misunderstanding over whether made a name trying to make dollars in revenues from Los Engineering Giuliani would read a list of residents of the unruly city Angeles. Now, he says he % Grammy nominees at a news behave. He also said last month wouldn’t mind losing the event to conference. When mayoral aide that he would begin cracking another city. Margot McGinness learned she down on jaywalking. The mayor, his spokeswoman would not be needed, she asked Greene appeared at Tuesday’s said, “sticks up for city workers.” \__ IB Greene for an explanation. news conference with a star of sports

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Cougars pounce over Panthers to advance to GLVC Semifinals ■ BY JASON court quickly and shooting for game, six of which were made in the second half by banging and SIUE was irreversible. TRIPLETT three. This type of ball has been the first half. rebounding her way to 14 points. At tournament time anything SPORTS REPORTER too much for competitors. They If it was a contest, Clark won. If the shot wasn’t there for can and will happen. No. 2 do a great job of kicking the ball She hit three out of three shots Bridgeman, usually the kick out seeded Lewis University lost, at One down and two to go until out and finding the open shooter. from the three-point arc and or ball reversal would leave home, to No. 7 seeded St. the NCAA Division II “The idea was to take totaled 22 points while Cory senior guard Misty Geary open Joseph’s College last night. tournament starts for the Cougar [Wesleyan] out of their game contributed 10 points with 5 for one of her 4 three pointers in Lewis, 15-3 in GLVC action, was women’s basketball team. early,” Hedberg said. “We played assists. her 22 point night. edged by St Joe’s 64-62 in what SIUE rolled over Kentucky a full court man press to keep the “We weren’t really nervous, Wesleyan’s attempt was too is the first upset in the GLVC Wesleyan, 71-55, last night in the ball in our hands. They play a since we had beaten [Wesleyan] little, too late. SIUE led 41-22 at tournament this year. quarter final round of the Great zone to where the shots are before,” Clark said. “We picked the start of the half and had shot Now the Cougars will travel to Lakes Valley Conference always there. We just needed to up the defense and jumped on 75 percent from the three-point Southern Indiana’s campus in tournament where all but three keep the ball.” them early. We forced turnovers line. If the second half was a Evansville, Ind. SIUE will face players contributed to the Shooting seemed to be exactly and took the shot opportunities different game, the outcome St. Joseph’s Friday, who they Cougars’ scoring. SIUE’s game plan and Wesleyan they gave us.” would have been far different for have beaten twice, instead of the Throughout the season, never had a chance from the Wesleyan wasn’t completely the Lady Panthers. Wesleyan shot Lewis squad that had already Cougar head coach Wendy opening tip at the Vadalabene out of the game after the first 21 percent from the field in the beaten SIUE once this season. Hedberg has been confident this Center. An energetic 121 people half. The Lady Panthers settled first half compared to 42 percent “We were looking forward to a year’s squad would be tough to attended what seemed to be a themselves and attempted a in the second. The threes’ started rematch with Lewis,” Hedberg beat when they get to play their three point contest between comeback by using some of falling for them and they said. “But we match up better style of game. The Cougar’s style SIUE’s Misi Clark, Leslie SIUE’s own tactics. gathered some composure on with St Joe’s, which changes the involves getting up and down the Phillips and Erica Cory. SIUE Junior Carrie Bridgeman, at offense, but the damage done by game plan slightly.” shot 11 three pointers in the 6’0, made her presence known in

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# 7 S t. J o se ph ’s C hampionship G am e Nathan Kreke Rusty Sarnes Tommy Shurn Kreke had 18 points and seven rebounds; Sarnes added 21 7:30 p.m . points and 12 boards; Shurn knocked down 40 percent from F ebruary 2 8 th the three point line. # 4 N orthern K entucky At S ou thern Indiana # 2 N orthern K entucky

At S outhern Indiana At K en tu cky W esleyan #\ Southern Indiana C hampionship #3 S o u th ern Indiana G am e 7:30 p .m . F ebruary 28 th #1 K en tu cky W esleyan At K entucky W esleyan At K en tu cky W esleyan Misi Clark Erica Cory Leslie Phillips #5 S IU -E dwardsville Clark had 22 points and sank three three-pointers; Cory had 10 points, five assists and two three-pointers; Phillips had six points, three rebounds and sank two three pointers. Men’s hoops down Lewis to advance to second round of GLVC tourney ■ BY BRETT LICATA ranked Kentucky Wesleyan throw line. Smoot also dished out with a win. Quincy. He and junior Tommy SPORTS REPORTER squad on Friday. a game-high six assists. “They have a phenomenal Shurn are among the top three- “This team played as hard and Sophomore Travis Wallbaum player in Dana Williams,” point shooters in the GLVC. Head coach Jack as consistent as they could play,” reached double figures in scoring Margenthaler said. “He’ll be Sarnes is shooting 43 percent Martgenhaler’s goal of getting to Margenthaler said about his with a 12-point and five-rebound playing in the NBA in the future. while Shurn is knocking down 40 the conference tournament has group of players. night. “He’s capable of scoring 40 percent from downtown. not only been attained, but Havana native Rusty Sarnes “The key to closing out this points so we have to make sure The Cougars are trying to surpassed. led SIUE in scoring for the the game was our free-throw we contain him.” capitalize on what has been Margenthaler’s fifth-seeded sixth time in the last eight games shooting,” Margenthaler said. “In The senior combination of Margenthaler’s best season at SIUE men’s basketball team will with a 21-point performance to the past we’ve had problems in Sarnes and Kreke have been SIUE with a record of 17-8 move on to the second round of go along with his game-high 12 this department, but when they sharing the offensive load as they overall and 12-7 in GLVC action. the Great Lakes Valley rebounds. fouled us late, we were able to are both averaging over 14 points If the Cougars go on to win the Conference tournament with an Effingham’s Nathan Kreke did stay focused and complete our per game. Kreke became only the conference tournament, they 85-80 victory over Lewis his share on the offensive end free-throws.” 10th player in SIUE history to would receive an automatic birth University on Tuesday. scoring 18 points and grabbing Margenthaler sees a tough score 1,000 career points with a in the NCAA tournament. The win makes it five in a row seven boards. taslc in moving past top seeded 21-point night against Missouri- The Cougars play Friday night for the Cougars who will face a Shaun Smoot, of Natchez, Kentucky Wesleyan, but he has St. Louis last Saturday. at Kentucky Wesleyan. Tipoff is No. 1 seeded and No. 4 nationally Miss., added 14 points and went a tremendous confidence that his Sarnes scored a career-high 31 at 8 p.m. perfect 12 of 12 from the free- team can come out of this game points in last week’s win over ♦ Page 1 1 The Alesile Thursday, February 26, 1998 ♦

Cougar wrestling sending best to NCAA Regional Tourney this weekend ■ BY BRIAN season has prepared me Election ANDERSON physically and has given me SPORTS REPORTER reason to feel confident,” Taylor said. “I will do well at the The Cougar wrestling team Division II level.” Pollworkers Needed will look to make a strong Another Junior College showing this Sunday when they National Runner-up, Jessie take part in the NCAA Division II Montez, is planing to make the Regional Tournament trip to Pueblo Colorado for the Student Government is seeking This national qualifying National Tournament. “Jessie’s technique is still a tournament, a possible season- students interested in working little rusty after entering the ending event, includes 10 teams season midway through, but he is from the Midwest Conference. as Pollworkers for the 1998 in great shape and constantly Qualifiers include only the top goes after his opponents,” Coach two wrestlers in each weight Spring Elections. Benford said of Montezs’ ability. class and seven wild card Senior Kris Davis has his wrestlers who are voted on by the hopes set on making a trip to ►Election Dates are: coaches. Pueblo, Colo. Davis is from SIUE finished the regular Riverdale High School and season 1-15 as a team, but that placed 3rd in 1993 with his team. says nothing about the Saturday, April 4,1998 Senior Craig Panell is a individuals that stuck in there and veteran whose experience, competed against some top Tuesday, April 7,1998 dedication and hard work will Division I schools. only help him to qualify for the “We faced excellent Division I National Tournament. Panell Wednesday, April 8,1998 and Division II schools,” Coach placed 3rd in Illinois in 1993 and Booker Benford said. “Every one wrestled for two years at Harper of our wrestlers competing in the College. In his second year here regional tournament should feel For more information, Contact: at SIUE, Panell has the potential • proud because they hung in there to become a Division II All- and wrestled tough. Our wrestlers American. Student Employment Office have wrestled with the best, are in The Cougars only returning very good shape, and are as All-American, Jason Carter, talented as anyone else. I Job # M-1549 recently received a season ending honestly believe everyone has a injury. chance to qualify for the National Carter tore his ACL in his left Tournament.” knee and cannot wrestle with that The Cougars will head into kind of injury. He is a two-time Regionals this weekend lead by All-Academic award winner, Centerville native Titus Taylor. Discover Scuba 1997 All-American wrestler, on The former Illinois State Runner- the Dean’s list and an Athletic up and Junior College National Board member. Runner-up posts a 16-5 record The Cougars send their best to and holds a modest but confident Edmond, Oklahoma this Sunday attitude. to compete in the NCAA “The experience of wrestling “Wellville” Block Party Division II regionalS. those Division I opponents this Monday, 10am-2pm, University Ctr. FREE GIFTS AND MOCKTAILS ! March 6,1998 Meet at the Pool Random Acts of Kindness Day Time: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm = W I C K ' S = Tuesday, 10am-2pm, Peck Building Reservation by Friday 3043 GODFREY RD. GODFREY, IL (618) 466-2112 FREE GIFTS! February 27,1998 You’ve always wanted to try This! Nutrition Day THWsoAvs- 1.00 BOTTLES' Now is your chance to explore the underwater NO COVEH CHAHOEÜ! Wednesday, 10am-2pm, world of the SIUE pool. At no cost, you can University Ctr. Cafe experience SCUBA. The staff of Edwardsville’s FREE GIFTS! very own Action One Dive Center will be offering the students, faculty, staff, alumni and rBIDAV-XAGNEY: their guest an opportunity to discover SCUBA. T.V. Docum entary Day Learn to safely explore our worlds last frontier. Thursday, 10am-2pm, Founders Hall Just bring your swimsuit and join in the fun. FREE GIFTS! pÌSATdDMY- « lU K V « y - KINCAID /X crtic^ri Oiscover Scuba Owing and Beach Party Conquer the other part of our planet iFmEE’r o o m Friday, 7 pm -10:45 pm, S c u b a C ertificatio n E q u ip m e n t • G r o u p T rip s•

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