Eastern Illinois University The Keep
April 2005
4-28-2005 Daily Eastern News: April 28, 2005 Eastern Illinois University
Follow this and additional works at: http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_2005_apr
Recommended Citation Eastern Illinois University, "Daily Eastern News: April 28, 2005" (2005). April. 20. http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_2005_apr/20
This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2005 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in April by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. "Tell the truth and don't be afraid. " INSERT + Not Just Ground Chuck - Verge: page 1 B
THURSDAY APRIL 28 2005
thedailyeasternnews.com Eastern Illinois University, Charleston
Blair fire brings department together BY MATT WILLIAMS their offices and talk over the barely five- had one day where everyone was talking STAFF WRITER foot walls they call an office. across cubicles and one of our colleagues "We do answer each other's questions got mad and went home. There is no pos- Janet Cosbey sits at her desk and hears all the time," said Cosbey, an associate sibility of gerting work done." a response to a question coming from professor in the sociology and anthropolo- When reaching for something that used behind her office wall. gy department. "We always know more to be on their desk or a book that used to Her office, which now consists of mov- about what's going on (in the office)." be on their shelf, they find it is kind ofdif- able partitions, a desk and a few book- Cosbey is able to hang a few personal ficult not to recall the fire. shelves, is within a whisper's distance of items in her new office after being moved "We all think about the fire, and we cer- her sociology colleagues in their tempo- to Pemberton from the old Health tainly can't escape it," said Gary Foster, rary residence in Pemberton Hall. Service building in March, but it doesn't chair of the sociology department. "It's The members of the sociology depart- have the same appeal as having an office something that is on your mind every day." ment have grown closer after having with more space and a door. Those thoughts and experiences have their offices and belongings destroyed in '1 feel like I have the privacy of Grand unified the department more than ever. Blair Hall by the fire a year ago today - Central Station during rush hour," said so dose its members can stand up in Craig Eckert, a sociology professor. "We SEE TOGETHER PAGE 9A
CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES
DANIEL WILLIAMS/THEDAILYEASTERNNEWS Randy Hyman tells faculty why he should be the new vice president for student affairs Wednesday in the Charleston/MaHoon room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. VPSA candidate wants to be an educator first
BY KYLE MAYHUGH NEWS EDITOR
The third candidate for Eastern's open vice president for student affairs position said he sees himselfas an edu- cator above all else. Randy Hyman, interim vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., said one of the reasons he was attracted to Eastern was the opportunity to participate in a student DA Nl EL WILLIAMS/THE D'IILY EASTERN NEWS affairs graduate program. Chad Butler, a carpenter for English Brothers, nails the subflooring over "sleepers" on the second floor of Blair Hall Wednesday "I think that for my career and philosophy, the one word afternoon. Blair Hall renovations are targeted to be finished by the end of the year. that describes me best is 'educator,"" Hyman said. He has been with Ball State since 1990, when he entered the school as an assistant professor of higher education. While at that university, Hyman said he had contact with many people who had been affiliated with Eastern illinois Universio/> including Eastern President Lou Hencken. "I want to call him Lou," Hyman said. "I don't see him Blair Hall rebuilds often, but I feel like I know him well enough to do that." A year after the fire, renovations move forward The most unique challenge facing student affairs administrators is dealing with "millenials," students BY MEGAN )URINEK AND SANDRA )AKOB the back side (of Blair)," he said. who have grown up in a different generation than his CAMPUS EDITOR AND STAFF WRITER English Brothers is also working on repairing the floors on all own, Hyman said. three levels of the building. Students of this generation expect things such as their One year has now passed since Blair Hall caught on fire. Perry said next week the mechanical contracrors will be in to own rooms and expanded dining choices, and their parents For the last year, renovations could be seen from the outside start the electrical work that needs to be done inside the building. are more involved in their education. of the building. The building is expecred to be completed in January of 2006. "We have all seen parents who hover in their helicop- "When students walk in, they will see a new building," said Perry said even though they have only been working on Blair ters, ready to land at a moment's notice" and register a Eastern President Lou Hencken. for a month, demolition and restoration seem to be going fine. complaint, he said. Plans for the next few weeks include starting indoor renova- The roof was finished about about a month ago, and now reno- A controversy surrounded Hyman's promotion to inter- tions which include flooring and elecrric. vations on the inside are being made, he said. im vice president at Ball State. Not much of the contracted work has been done, said Stephen Not only are repairs being done on the inside, but there will be a Hyman was serving as associate vice president for stu- Shrake, manager of design and construcrion. two story addition on the west side of the building, Hencken said. dent services and dean ofstudents in January when the new "Temporary electric is being installed (and) material has This addition will allow for larger classrooms and offices. university president asked then Douglas McConkey, vice been delivered to temporarily close the windows openings A basement will be put in on the west side of the building; the president for student affairs to resign. while the windows are refurbished," Shrake said. digging has already started. McConkey had held the position since 1988, and no Starting later this week, the inside of the building will be worked Interior renovations began around the end of Spring Break to public reason was given for the president's actions. on, said Edward Perl'}~ vice president ofEnglish Brothers Company. The move resulted in anger and confi.ISion from many "Currently, we are getting ready to do some demolition on SEE BLAIR PAGE 9A alumni, students and faculty of the university, including severallerters to the editor in the BaU State Daily News. FIVE-DAY OUTLOOK TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY 55 60 56 64 63 47 45 41 45 42 Rain PM Rain Few showers Partly cloudy Few showers THuRsDAY, APRIL 28, 2005
THE SOUND OF MUSIC ONLINE AROUND ILLINOIS CAMPUSES POLL I'm watching the NBA Playoffs SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY because ...
Students protest war A) I love this CARBONDALE - More than 1,000 white game, it's fantas crosses spread out on the Free Forum Area marked tic. the spot where several protesting students lay in the B) The Bu lls are muddy grass hoping to catch the fleeting attention playing for the of students traveling to their morning classes. Gloria first time since I Nash lay in the mud for two hours, pretending to be was in high dead in the midst of the crosses that represented the school. soldiers who have died in the war in Iraq. But C) There is noth Tuesday's protest was not just to remind people of ing else on TV to the war in Iraq, Nash said. watch. Nash, a freshman from Connecticut studying plant D) The NBA has and soil sciences, said it was also to educate people playoffs? about the use of depleted uranium by U.S. troops in the Middle East. Several students from the Student VOTE @ THEDAI Environmental Center demonstrated for six hours LYEASTERN Tuesday morning to help raise awareness about deplet- NEWS.COM ed uranium's harmful effects on soldiers and civilians. Depleted uranium is a radioactive material that is slightly denser than lead. Uranium's half-life is more than 4 billion years, meaning it takes more than twice that long to decompose naturally. Contamination causes neu- rological and respiratory complications and birth defects. CARRIE HOLLIS/THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS READMOREATWWW.DAILYEGYPTIAN .COM P. Jason Yarch, senior piano performance major, and Ryan Bosick, senior jazz major, perform in the opening num- ber of the Sophomore and Junior Recital in McAfee Gymnasium North on Wednesday evening. NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Drugs pulled off shelf DEKALB - Prescription drugs used to treat WTF? PEOPLE arthritis have been pulled from the market, forcing users to change medications for their pain. Toads are exploding Abdul fights allegations The dangerous and, in some cases, deadly drugs being prescribed to individuals with arthritis are BERLIN - More than 1,000 toads have puffed up NEW YORK - Paula Abdul is taking pre-emptive called Vioxx and Bextra. and exploded in a Hamburg pond in recent weeks, and measures to squash a controversy sparked by an upcom- COUNTING These drugs have been pulled from the maiket, but scientists still have no explanation for what's causing the ing ABC special on '~erican Idol." not without leaving behind many people with heart combustion, an official said Wednesday. Though the exact nature of the "Primetime Live" DOWN problems, said Batavia pharmacist Lisa Zwemski. And Both the pond's water and body parrs of the toads special, "Fallen Idol," remains unknown, ABC has said in some cases, heart attacks and strokes. have been tested, but scientists have been unable to find it will "explore explosive claims about behind-the- READMOREATWWW. STAR.NIU.EDU a bacteria or virus that would cause the toads to swell up scenes activities" at the Fox talent contest. and pop, said Janne Kloepper, of the Hamburg-based Reports have speculated that it will hinge on Corey NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Institute for Hygiene and the Environment. Clark, a contestant who was dropped from the show in "It's absolutely strange," she said. "We have a really 2003 afrer producers learned about a past arrest. He is Days53 unti I the Body clock causes fat unique story here in Hamburg. This phenomenon real- reportedly trying to sell a tell-all book about his experi- first day of EVANSTON- More than 57 percent of adults ly doesn't seem to have appeared anywhere before." ences with the program, including an alleged affuir with summer. are overweight in the United States and 22 percent The toads at a pond in the upscale neighborhood Abdul, one of the three judges on the show. are obese, according to the Centers for Disease of Altona have been blowing up since the beginning "Paula Abdul will not dignify the false statements made Control and Prevention. But why does this epidem- of the month, filling up like balloons until their stom- by Corey Clark with a response. Mr. Clark is an admitted ic a.ffiict so many Americans? achs suddenly burst. liar and opportunist who engages in unlawful activities." A team of researchers at Northwestern WORD University and Evanston Northwestern Hospital DU JOUR think the internal body clock in the brain may be nascent to blame. TODAY'S EVENTS coming or h II'on-OR IN a.F • • • • • • • )NNHR A~m l · · Student Government executive U@lffiOO' •\kDdl:iiDJ ~~Wl pii'8aiid resigns, assumes speaker position ljjl@tilk• @{I) • ~@ all lfu!l BY AMY SIMPSON Sntnd.nl S.waUe ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR "(Howell has a) special ability to recognize and Student Senate on Wednesday lost an help foster leadership in others." executive vice president, elected a new )ILL DAVID, STUDENT SENATE MEMBER speaker and seated 14 senate members. WII Adam Howell submitted his resig- @~ nation from the office ofstudent exec- Bylaws further explain that anyone Regarding his resignation and Sp Andrea "' ~ Bud, Bud Light, "' Sigma Kappa "' ~ Bud Select "' would like to proudly announce t> "' ~ 7 5 C: Bacardl Flavor Shots "' t> ~ ~m "' Mike Kochalka 7-12 Chances to win "' ~ Cubs, Bulls, Cards tickets "' ot Delta Tau Delta t> "' ~ Love ya!- 25 "' as our new Sweetheart! Burger & Fries w/ draft or soda $4 "' t> Lisa, Jenna, "' .. Elizabeth, Morgan Panther Paw Bar & Grill (Former location of Stix) :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l :l CAREER OPPORTUNITY Leading Mattoon provider of Staffing is looking for a team player to join us as University Union Bowling Lanes a Career Agent. This position is on excellent opportu nity to build generalist skills or break into a career in Human Resources . Responsibilities include: Finals Week Special * Recruiting and Interviewing applican ts * General Human Resource functions * Providing excellent customer service * Scheduling, Counseling employees * Extensive phone work and problem solvings May 2nd - May 5th * Dealing w/ Worker's Camp & Unemploymen t claims INNOVATIVE Must thrive on a fost·poced environment, possess great com- - Q Staff Solutions munico!ion skills, and enl·ay working wi~ people .. Degree r ...7 required and preferob e customer service expenence. $1.00 Bowling Games -- -t 8 20 Broadway Local candidate required. Submit resume with salary Mattoon requirements as a Microsoft Word onochment to Cindy 2 17-23 5-22 99 Boyer via email [email protected] Hours: May 2nd- May 5th WI©©UiJ= TI TI [W!Ml The Bowling Alley will close May 5th at 11 pm and not reopen until Monday, May 16th LEFTY'S HOLLER $1.00 Summer Hours Monday-Thursday: DRAFTS! Noon- Spm Friday-Sunday: KARAOKE 9PM 1AM Closed Eastern illinois University COME DOWN AFTER BINGO CUSTOMER APPRECIATION MONTH EDITORIAL BOARD Opinion page editor, AARoN SEIOUTZ Editor in chief, jENNIFER C HIARIELLO Managing editor, HILLARY SETTLE News editor, KYLE MAYHUGH Associate news editor, AMY SIMPSON Sports editor, DAN RENICK [email protected] THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 COLUMN EDITORIAL CARTOON BY KATE GILLEN Media mistaken in treatment of kids I am a big kids-lover. Babies make me smile and feel happy. Even a baby's cute smile cheers me up when I am depressed. Last weekend, there were many kids on campus to celebrate Kids' Weekend and the Special Olympics. I was happy to see them running on the ground and to hear their giggling. YOUNGCHI Before, I wrote a column about media's violence and its danger for The Daily Eastern News. People, CHANG myself included, are worried about TV's negative JUNIOR, JOURNALISM effects on children, such as how media is influenc- MAJOR ing children's imitation of crime. We should pro- tect children from sexual and violent media, I said Chang is a guest in the column. columnist for However, we should also think about how media EDITORIAL The Daily Eastern depicts children on TV today. News. I saw a music video on MTV almost two months ago. Sad to say, I do not remember which song the video was for. I liked the song, but the University Village part two The University Village proposal will go that would financially benefit Charleston, it music video made me frown. At issue before the Charleston City Council for the should be passed. The developers projected Wearing hip-hop style clothing, shiny silver and The city gold necklaces, and many accessories on their bod- second time on Tuesday. This time, however, council's this development would bring $6 million in ies, the little boys and girls, who seemed about two new council members and a new mayor upcoming business and $275,000 in property taxes to seven or eight years old, lip-synched and acted just will have the chance to vote. Let's hope it decision on the the city of Charleston. like the singers in the video. A little girl who wore University a mini skirt and was thickly made-up came to a lit- makes a difference. Village Even if these aren't exact figures, as local tle boy, who played a main character, and touched Art and Jim McManus had been planning proposal developers have claimed, a development this his shoulder. The boy glanced at the girl and the development with input from city offi- large would generate money for the city. If smiled. They didn't seem like children; they cials for more than a year. The Board of Our stance these developers are willing to build a devel- seemed more like adults who had kid's masks on. The proposal Zoning and Appeals unanimously approved opment in Charleston, the city should sup- As I watched the music video with my friend. I should be asked her what she thought about the video. the project, but the city council voted it passed by the port them. "They are just acting and pretending to be down during Spring Break with a vote of3-1, city cou nci I The Board of Zoning and Appeals adults," she said. "It's just a music video." now that new and one abstention. approved this project with an 8-1 vote two Many people, like her, do not think about what members are a problem this could be. To some, it is just a music Now that the developers have made some active, even weeks ago. This is the second time the board after it was video. But that's not all it should be. changes to their plan, it will come before the has approved this project, saying that it fits rejected the I participated in the lecture "Images ofViolence city council again, giving the new members a first time it was into the city's comprehensive plan. Against Women" in March. The keynote speaker, chance to promote economic development brought in front We hope the city council, with its new Gail Dines, showed many pornographic images of the counci I. from Playboy and Hustler magazines to demon- and serve student interests. members in place, will keep student interests strate how the media depicts women as sexual Some people have argued this project is not in mind, take advantage of this opportunity objectives and what's wrong with it. However, she needed in Charleston because there are enough living and use this as a precedent to encourage economic also discussed about how it is becoming a big accommodations for students. Student satisfaction development. problem for children to be portrayed as sexual objects in today's pornography. I was surprised by with current housing arrangements aside, students the picture of a little girl naked and posed like deserve the opportunity to decide where they want to The editorial is the majority opinion of women in magazines. I am wondering how people live. This project was designed with students in mind. could enjoy watching such children in porn. The Daily Eastern News editorial board. If these developers are willing to build a development According to the Web site, on Ninth Avenue in New York City, 15-year-old girls approach slowly cruising cars behind the General Post Office and YOUR TURN: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR offer themselves only for $40 with a condom or $60 without, according to the Web site. In the UNACCEPTABLE ERRORS IN it had a large article on the front of spelled or just plain wrong. Philippines, there are 6-year-old children who have SPORTS COVERAGE the sports page. Too often, the play-by-play of the sex with motorcycle drivers for $6. Unfortunately, There are several things about the The softball team won both games games are inaccurate, and credit is this is the real world. sports page that have concerned me of a very exciting doubleheader, and given to the wrong people or not It is true that children develop fast in terms of since my first weeks on campus. all it got was a short article on the where it's due, and scores are incor- their mentality as well as the body. But, when I First, and most irritating, is the inside of the paper above a half page of rectly posted. was in elementary school more than 10 years ago, unequal treatment of women's sports. advertisements. Third, the typos have got to stop! there was not any concept of making girlfriends Women's sports rarely appears on the And, to add injury to insult, the Learn to spell, learn proper grammar and boyfriends; we were just friends. front of the sports page, and rarely are writer made mistakes in his reporting and use it! I think it is ridiculous that Today's children know what and how they are the articles as long as those covering of the games. I can rarely read an article without different from the opposite sex. They learn early men's sports. Secondly, the inaccuracy of the arti- being distracted by the amount of on how a baby is made. I thought holding hands For example, on April 21, two cles confounds me. I cannot even typos and improper grammar. This is made a baby until I was in middle school. Still, separate articles were written on the begin to count how many times writ- simply unacceptable. these children are pure and innocent; they should baseball and softball games that ers and editors have misreported have a right to be children. occurred the day before. The base- games. Too often, the names, years lAURA VALCORE, I like music and enjoy watching music videos. ball team lost (no offense, guys) and and positions of athletes are mis- SOPHOMORE SOCIOLOGY MAJOR But the music video made me rethink how chil- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The Daily Eastem News accepts letters their position and department. Letters whose authors cannot be veri- dren are depicted in media; there is no pure world to the editor addressing local, state, national and international issues. fied will not be printed. We reserve the right to edit letters for length. for children. They should be less than 250 words and include the authors' name, Letters can be sent to The Daily Eastern News at 1811 Buzza rd telephone number and address. Students should indicate their year in Hall, Charleston IL 61920; faxed to 217-581 -2923; ore-mailed to school and major. Faculty, administration and staff should indicate [email protected]. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 TH E DA ILY E AS TE RN N EWS PAGE 5A CiOOJ!lea\kim's IOOW IIIJafW'p give me an exceptiol'lal value Jollm ~ anrl! trow OOJr El 1-ws:-r.k int~ll$iW Apnl29 M;~y1o 20 University Village on new council's Ell 1-week inte~ May I~ June 3-17 Efl 1-vmc-k lntc-n!ih.'e lo1.ly 18 June 20-24 agenda, bar hours and entry age not tD 1-w~;~~tk inlr;n~ · .-e Juol117 Jul., 11 l5 Ell 1-week inte Do you want to live K ~~i':~~t:~! .o:; ;7 -~ c=.,:;::ee ~£FU. L .-~ F n::o.~(JO;;,w s. s ~-,- OR w.:o somewhere close to campus? , ::-11 .e ~_, ._ :: e •.-..v. ~ K~-::_._., t:~ •.:.-J,_. TONIGHT AT STU'S \iiVILL ROGERS TUE.ATR:E. Do you want to live somewhere t.:...... ,Lt ti r:< M-1 -~1- f It's not too ..J'IoiJ .;.N&.;U 1::.:3• ... suitable to fit your budget? Would you like vanities in your late to live bedroom? Would you like to choose from a LIVE BAND MISS CONGENIAUTY 2(FG 1~ DAILY 6:45 great. wide variety of apartments? Want to live somewhere that has exenise eq~ipment, indoor IX>ol and h~ tub? KARAOKE! WITH Unique Properties has all these features to offer around campus. THE CHEEZY TRIO! Call Today! 345-5022 GET ON STAGE AND SING WITH MEMBERS OF E."cellentlocation, A\\esome amenities, Beautifull) furnished X-KRUSH and rHE BRAr PACK! PITCH (PG 13) 4:10 7:00 9:40 (PG 13) 3:50 6:40 9:30 CITY (R) 4:00 7:10 10:00 SHOP (PG 13) 4:40 7:20 9:50 ESS WHO (PG 13) 5:15 8:00 10:30 CHARUSTON LADI ~S g GET YOUR SUMMIER SUPPLY NOW! 1) 1 Larga1 lopping 416 W. LKOI.N AVE. Women who purchase cont:rocept:ives from I) Brta*licks 1o Cllnsaliclls £ost:ern•s Healt:h Service Pharmacy need t:o place got ads? 348·8282 orders for summer supplies. St:udent:s not: enrolled 3) Chlcktnslrlps a Bruclslicb llollll; in Summer Session classes need t:o purchase lllon.·lhurs.: 10:00 I. IIL ·1:JO 1.111. cont:rocept:ives at: t:he Healt:h Service by May 13t:h. 4) Winss 6 a IOoz of Coce-Cola hi. Set.: tt;DO a.m.· ltJO 1 .111. a placing an ad in the paper 5) Small1 Topping a Brcadadclls Suncll'f: f1;001, m. .ff;liO p.on. builds strong bones because 6) sma111 Topping 6 1-1001 DCLIVIRV .AND CAitltVOUf PLEAS£ ORDER EARLYTO BEATTH£ RUSH! Orders may be plac ed by pho ning 581-7779 we are chock full of calcium. 7) 1 M&ellum I lopping ~"m'Jl' = 581-2816 - cee ca Ion Frida9. 1\prii 29, is EIU student da9! Jrom noon to 5 • ~olJT ~{jy'Jtte to get rid oJ old st, df ~trt-J lJool\ 11p witl1 Cool ~ st1tlf f\Uin or s1Jne... there~ he grent J~od. amnzing :rrt Unci incredible music nll '~~eekend long- don't miss itl Don't forget. ft.~s eat with a cfis<:ount at select food "\lelrdors with st~emt ID -food hoot~ ope11 at 11 a.rn. o\nd !~ rlont forget to stop~ the nJormatioH boothfor ~our ticket to Will Cll1 iPOO ~ffle.* "(A'!:' II \.tc.J !:f I.I !fit.!.<"'"=~ I ~~\'11)' ,~J) day. I o}#.~ ~t:' "to:!. tint Vll:.< lir.:kt'l p=l :><::I &Ill. r riwy·~ cr;:r.MrY~ i:; Ia ~h.X-'e -!· LMII}· !:. Losing your health insurance? Wltt:-t y(ltJ ?PJd . J ~J \ .. , '{'JL.. rr- ~J'{ lo..-..<.~ yo.Jt s,udcr1L ;.:u-..~:raJ-.'1.~. ' )l.Kt" 'l.rot·~·- llc;;llh .-\II..DtKt' otter:> (Jst..)m Choict- he:altrt pl.nns : l~o t are cJo;tomiZDble tor your he ~lltrt c.:troe n eF.-.i~ . bo:: cove--r~e y:::L.: .gr1.r1 Chco;e: a ( u:::0:n J:>lai'. tl't :::J t's pcr"tect t0:- j'o..J ~~~ - d ~rour ~;: ~tb :::; ok .. Visit JS a: '!A'WW.. ctl ~tomc!-.O:ce o:s for :m :n~ :::L"lt q.1ote comp,)r~ p . ~~ .:t:vi pric-e~ \'lew our Ji ~ t of p•o1.•irlcr<-· ·~ nd ever· rk)\r,Tin:; d :n .'1pplin;lic,n. Cus.tom Choice---individual plans as individual as you. CustomtJiroia, A HEALTH AU!ANa: FlAN THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS PAGE 7A 211 ... 345... 24~~ Eastern's fire programs aim to Sandwich Shop prevent future fire disasters We Deliver ALLI>AY, EVERYDAY FR0;\1 and Andrews Hall are next to receive dea£ These alarms are moved to the Safety precautions Best Lit' Grill 0 11 Campus llAM-MIDNIGHT the new safety features. room the residents choose and are may avert further Fire prevention has been a long- tied in with that hall's alarm system. wfhittk Sprittg, C.ive us a rittg. Joey~ delivers! .. standing focus area for Housing and The residents' housing choices are not campus damage Dining. The residence halls have limited by these safety features. BY NICOLE MILSTEAD taken several measures to ensure Deaf students have fire alarms sim- H I G H S P E E D W I R E L E S S PCfiVITIES EDITOR readiness in the case of a fire. ilar to bed shakers that they use as At the beginning of each semester, alarm clocks. Officials have been reviewing cam- each residense has a fire drill. "The key with alarms for residents INTERtiET pus' risk of burning with the first Resident assistants complete fire with special needs is to stimulate them lightning Fasl • No Dial - Up • No Phone Lines anniversary of the Blair Hall fire. training in August. Certain floors in in a way that they are able to pick up The Illinois General Assembly put a the halls also have fire marshals who on to warn them of the emergency," new law into effect last August requir- are trained to assist in evacuating res- Hudson said. ing that all illinois colleges and univer- idents in an emergency. As a direct result of the Blair Hall Do~ n't sities install sprinkler systems in their "The Charleston Fire Department fire, Eastern formed a new relation- let dial-up residence halls by 2013. comes and teaches the RA's how to use ship with the city of Charleston to Eastern has been installing sprin- a fire extinguisher by starting small purchase a new ladder truck. The klers since long before they were fires in the parking lot," Stone said. cost of the truck was split 50-50 hold you b1ack! mandated by law. The Residence Hall Association between Eastern and the city. The "Sprinklers have been going in also sponsored a fire awareness week new ladder truck, which was featured before the turn of the century," said run by Heather Long, association at the opening football game and in Mark Hudson, director of Housing vice president for programming and the homecoming parade, is able to and Dining. diversity, last fall. reach up to I 0 stories. The tallest rates as low as The sprinklers installed in 1999 The residence halls are constantly buildings on campus are Stevenson first went into wooden buildings such updating the fire control panels which and Carman residence halls, which speeds up to $29.95 as Pemberton Hall, Greek Court and monitor the alarms in the buildings. both reach 10 stories. oer man1h University Court. These buildings do "They are constantly becoming Prior to this truck, Charleston fire 17x not have steel doors to help contain more sophisticated because there is trucks were only able to rescue stu- faslar !han dial-up the fire, so they were the largest risk, more to monitor,"Hudson said. "We dents who were located on the said Jody Stone, assistant director of currently know exactly which alarm fourth floor or below. Housing and Dining. on which floor has been pulled." The funding for the portion of the The next step in the fire safety The room renovations also truck that Eastern paid was also remodeling will be the high rises, include replacing bartery-operated split. Halfof the money came out of starting with the north tower of smoke detectors with hard wiring so the general fund, and the other half Carman Hall this summer. Sprinklers alarms can be monitored down to was paid for by housing and dining. will be installed in the south tower of the room level. Students who are on-campus resi- Carman Hall over the summer of The residence halls are also dents helped pay for the truck 2006. After Carman's renovations are equipped with alarms capable of because they will benefit most finished, Stevenson Hall, lawson Hall warning students who are blind or directly, Hudson said. THANK You FoR YouR HEL ·=,, ••''• ,,_ PANTHER 4• S ERVIC DAY ,STLJDENT LIFE O FFICE, EASTERN /LLJNOJS UNJVER'SITY PAGE8A THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED ~Apartments for 1 or 2 residents FOR RENT FOR RENT PART TIME JOB OR CAREER ~Houses for groups of 3 & 4 Cute 2 BR house on 12th St. Lincolnwood Pinetree has 2&3 OPPORTUNITY supporting Appliances inc. Call Melissa BR Apts. available for second individuals with developmental __,Townhouses, 4 BR for 2 to 5 persons 345-6210, 549-0212. semester. Call 345-6000 disabilities, assist with living www.eiprops.com. ______00 skills and individual training ______.5/19 OfHOODS PRIVATE AP'AB.TI.I!m Newly remodeled two bedroom goals. Minimum age 18 w/HS A Place for the Summer- apartments complexly fur- diploma or GED, and success- .Jim Wood, Realtor Several Beautiful 1 ,2,3, or 4 nished, parking, laundry, FREE ful completion of criminal back- 1512 A Street. P.O. Box 377 345-6001 Bedroom apts. & houses. No DSL Fast internet, $490. 913 ground check. EVENINGS, Charleston, IL 61920 pets 345-7286 and 917 4th St. 235-0405 or 217 345-4489- Fax 345-4472 OVERNIGHTS, WEEKENDS, ______00 317-3085. must be available weekends Riley Creek homes, close to ______00 and holidays. WEEKDAY HELP WANTED FOR RENT FOR RENT campus and shopping, avail- VERY AFFORDABLE: Now EARLY MORNINGS, 6AM- able for the 2005-2006 school leasing 1,2,and 3 bedroom 1OAM, M-F. Valid driver's Waitress wanted part Houses for 4 or 5 close to cam- 2 BR duplexes and 2 BR apart- year. Water and trash service apartments,three bedroom license required. DAY TRAIN- time,apply in person after pus, 2 baths, C.A., w.D., trash. ments. Furnished, well-kept, included. Pets considered with house. All within two blocks of ING PROGRAM, M-F, on-call 4pm,Pagliai's Pizza, 1600 Phone 345-7244. affordable. Water, trash paid. additional deposit. Call for campus. Call 345-5373 or 549- with possible FT potential. Lincoln, Charleston. ______4/29 Maintenance 27/7. Village terms and availability. 549- 5593 Apply at CTF, 521 7th St., ______00 For rent: efficiency close to Rentals 345-2516. 37 41. Leave message. ______00 Charleston. E.O.E. Female bartender needed.lcy campus. No smoking, no pets. ______5/2 ______00 NEW LUXURY 4 BEDROOM, 2 ------~28 Mug. Must be available 3pm- $325/mo all utilities included. VERY AFFORDABLE 3 BED- www.charlestonilapts.com BATH LARGE APARTMENTS, Summer babysitter: 2 children, 1am through summer and next Males only. 345-3232 days. ROOM APARTMENT FOR LOOK US UP for details on WID INCLUDED WIRED FOR 4 and 1 year old in Mattoon. year. Must be 21. Apply within ______.5/2 05/06 SEMESTERS. 1426 9TH these 2005-06 Apts: 2001 S. HIGH SPEED INTERNET. Seeking a full-time person Mon- ______00 WALK TO CAMPUS. THREE STREET. OFF STREET PARK- 12th Street, 1305 18th Street, CLOSE TO CAMPUS 1120 Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will Front desk worker needed start- BEDROOM APARTMENT. 10 ING. TRASH PAID. 10 MONTH 955 4th Street, 605 W. Grant, EDGAR DRIVE. 345-6100. also consider individuals who ing May 16 at Student 1/2 MONTH LEASE. 345-3554. LEASE. SECURITY 117 W. Polk and 905 A Street. ______00 can do part-time, multiple days Publications. Pick up an appli- ______.5/2 REQUIRED. NO PETS. 348- Rents from $230 to $475 per Available for Summer and Fall during the week. Strong weekly cation at 1802 Buzzard Hall. Three bedroom Apt. 2 blocks 8305. person. Call to make appoint- 05-06 school year. Clean mod- or daily salary. Please call Holly ______00 from campus. 4th Street $235 ______5/2 ments at 348-7746. ern apartments and homes at 258-5305 daytime or 234- Circulation worker needed start- per person per month. 345- June 2005-May 2006. 2 bed- ______00 w/some utilities included. 7493 evenings. ing May 17. Pick up an applica- 3554 room, 1 bathroom. $230 per www.jwilliamsrentals.com 1,2,3,4,&5 bedrooms. WID in ------~28 tion at 1802 Buzzard Hall. ______.5/2 person, close to campus. Call CHECK US OUT FOR YOUR some units also. NOT ALL SUMMER WORK $15.00 00 VERY AFFORDABLE 4 BED- 345-4621. NEXT APARTMENT. Leasing CLOSE TO CAMPUS. NO BASE-APPT. Flexible sched- ROOM UPSTAIRS APART- ______5/2 now 1 & 2 bedroom units. Good PETS!!!! 217-345-4494. ules. Call now, start after finals. FOR RENT MENT FOR 05/06 SEMES- 3 BR house for 3, WID. $275 locations, nice apartments, off ______00 Customer sales/service, train- TERS. 1430 1/2 9TH STREET. each. 1521 11th, 10 month street parking, trash paid. No Available now. 1 BR apartment ing provided, all majors wel- 6 bedroom,2 bath home. CIA, OFF STREET PARKING. lease. 549-7242 pets. 345-7286. in Charleston close to the come to apply, build your WID, no pets. Great loca- TRASH PAID. 10 MONTH ______5/2 ______00 square. Stove/fridge, nice loca- resume, all ages 18+, condi- tion.716 Grant. Behind campus LEASE. SECURITY Three responsible female room- BUCHANAN ST. APART- tion. For more information call tions apply. CALL TODAY: police.$275 per person. 345- REQUIRED. NO PETS. 348- mates wanted to share 4 BR, 3 MENTS: 1 ,2,&3 BEDROOM 345-5088. BLOOMINGTON 309-661- 5037 8305. bathroom, newly remodeled APARTMENTS AVAILABLE ______00 0889, GURNEE 847-356-3491, ------~~29 ______.5/2 home 1.2 miles from campus at FOR FALL 05-06. PLENTY OF Royal Heights Apartments. 3 LINCOLN PARK 312-397-1542, GREAT LOCATIONS LARGE For Fall '05 1,2,and 3 bedrooms 411 Taylor. $350/month plus 1/4 OFF STREET PARKING, BR apartments fall 2005. MERRILLVILLE, IN 219-756- PARTIALLY FURNISHED TWO for close to campus. 4 locations utilities/ Call 815-600-0678 for WATER AND TRASH INCLUD- Remodeled, free parking. Call 0997, NAPERVILLE 630-505- BEDROOM APARTMENT to choose from. Call 345-6533 more information. ED. CALL345-1266 Kim. 346-3583. 1704, NORTH SHORE 847- WATER AND TRASH PAID. NO ______00 ______5/2 ______o.o ______00 881-2567, ORLAND PARK 708- PETS. 348-0209. 460-8090, OAK BROOK 630------~~29 574-0575, ROCKFORD 815- 1 person looking for a roomy llte~e\tt Uork limtl 395-0554 and SCHAUMBURG apt? Try this 2 BR priced for one Crossword Edited by Will Shortz No. 0317 847-839-4992. @ $380/mo. ACROSS 26 Religious 52 Longtime ------~29 INTERNET,CABLE, WATER 1 Livestock feed believer that Dungeons & COLLEGEINCOME.COM INCL. 345-4489,Wood Rentals, humankind is Dragons maker ------~29 Jim Wood Realtor. 5 Float device? descended from 53 1962 Everly Babysitter wanted starting Fall ______.4/29 aliens 10 Blowup Brothers hit semester 05'. M-W-F; 8-5.235- BRITTANY RIDGE townhouses 28 Long time 9561 for 2-5. $188-375. DSL 14 Panasonic com- 57 Slayer of Ymir, petitor 29 Actress Susan in myth ------~29 wiring.345-4489, Wood Summer babysitter. Three chil- Rentals, Jim Wood, Realtor 15 Tropical palm 30 Other 58 Livid dren. 32-40 hours a week. Call ______.4/29 59 Princess born 16 Like puppies 31 overrun 235-2586. 3&4 BR houses, close to 8/15/1950 ______.5/2 El U, w/d,a/c,345-4489, Wood 17 Abbr. in a musi- 33 Patriotic cry cal score 60 Sell Get paid to think. Make $75 tak- Rentals, Jim Wood, Realtor. 40 S.A.T. sight ______.4/29 18 Bar sites 61 Recipient of ing on-line surveys. www.mon- 400,000 votes eyauthor.com 1&2 Br apts, close to Buzzard, 19 Commedia 41 Hem length, in 2004 ______.5/2 water paid,345-4489, Wood dell'___ maybe 62 Old Corvette Now hiring FT 3rd shift to work Rentals, Jim Wood, Realtor 20 Maintains care- 42 Things to crunch compemors with adults with developmental ------~~29 ful control 45 Go to 63 Energy units disabilities in a group home set- Grad student, faculty. Apts for 1, 23 N.Y.C. summer ting. Paid training provided. near EIU.$300-350.345-4489 , hrs. 46 Relative of a 64 You may use a stick for these Apply in person at Tull House, Wood Rentals,Jim glockenspiel 24 Prefix with 65 I D's for the 1911 18th st., Charleston. 345- Wood, Realtor. meter 49 Hardly a worka- I.R.S. 3552. ------~29 holic ______5~ Student housing. 2 BR apart- 25 Concerns, with 7 Do follower 31 Subj. of a 42 Recess 'to" 51 Western Indian DOWN th ree-volume WANTED: 2 IT professionals to ment &500/month close to cam- 8 Slip ___ 1 Yellowfish, for Arthur 43 Guard's locale join a project team. Prefer appli- pus. Call Tim 708-359-5582 or ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE Schlesinger his- one 9 Place for a sink cants comfortable with VB6 and Kathy 708-422-4628. tory 44 Saw 2 Black-and-tan VC++. Also desire knowledge of ------~~29 10 Boa 32 Fraternity broth- Saw pet 46 windows server, inscription, Clean and very nice apts. and 11 Like some er of Dubya compression, SOL, and TCP/IP homes. Dishwashers and wash- 3 "Success is peaches counted __ / 34 Up 47 Ethyl oxides communication. Send resume ers/dryers included. Close to By those who 12 Dress to PO Box 88, Mattoon IL, campus. No pets. 345-9267. ne'er suoceed•: 35 Opposite of 48 Jeans brand mature 61938. ______5/2 Dickinson 13 Wee ______5~ 50 Comes across Village Pointe apts. 2 & 3 per- 4 Gate fastener 21 "__ see!" 36 Large shoe Help wanted. Part-time, days, son, behind McHugh's. 3 BR/2 width 5 Popular tea 22 Drift 54 "Dies weekends, evenings. Open bath, dishwasher, disposal, fur- maker 37 Seconds summer availability please. nished, low utilities. $275-$325 27 Went 55 Nil 6 Greek god with 38 Joins Apply at Jitters & Bilss. per month. Call 345-0652. a conch-shell 28 "Ole __• (1976 56 Teases merci- ______5~ ______5/2 trumpet hit album) 39 Proximity lessly THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS PAGE 9A Communication out of the class TOGETHER: was (oNnNUED FROM PACE lA not the only difficulty. Many of the teachers lost lecture materials and High attendance leads to Foster said the loss of privacy and videos to hdp in the classroom. possessions has been made up with '1 lost all of the above: lecture oollectivity and good senses ofhumor. notes, videos and so forth," said soci- second marijuana workshop Though these teachers have ology professor Darren Hendrickson. become closer to each other, they are '1 somewhat had to start over again." B Y H ILLARY SETTLE more distant from their students. It took until last month before any- MANAGING EDITOR "This is not going to be about whether it's moral, "We only see the students in our one received oompensation for any- classes," Cosbey said. '1 think it has thing lost in the fire, which allowed The oounseling center will host immoral, legal, illegal, good or bad for people. It's been hard for the students to find us professors to purchase new videos and another workshop to accommodate going to be about all those things." and know where we are." books, Foster said. more students after 130 people Students miss not having their pro- While today may be a sad anniver- showed up for the Life Skills work- MIKE TOWER, COUNSELOR fessors in the same location. sary, the department is happy to look to shop ''Up in Smoke: The Truth "It's just been an adjustment the future. Foster said he has double about Marijuana" last week. because I was used to seeing even the scheduled classes for next spring in both The workshop will be similar to marijuana on a daily basis, and he anything after I smoke so I can only teachers I didn't have in class (at Blair and alternative kx:ations. He is the previous one and will have dis- thinks it helps him be more productive. do it when I don't have anything else Blair)," said Christine Henderson, a hoping they worit have to use the latter. cussions about the different views of "Smoking pot helps calm me to do that night." senior sociology major who had four "(Scheduling classes in Blair) feels marijuana and how to differentiate down so I can focus more," he said. The workshop will cover a wide classes in Blair when it burned down. pretty good," Foster said. "That's one between different types of research. ''I'm too ADD without it. I smoke range of topics. Legalization, what "The communication has been diffi- of the first real signs, for the faculty, of The topic is obviously popular every day and I still get stuff done." effects marijuana actually has on a cult to keep up." the reality of being in Blair." among Eastern students, said Mike But the workshop will take a dif- person's physical and mental health Tower, a counselor, noting the ferent approach to educating stu- and how marijuana became illegal in BLAIR: the work oould begin while we were turnout was far better than other dents about marijuana. the United States will be some of the (oNnNUED FROM PACE lA doing design work for the interior." workshops the counseling center has "This is not going to be about information discussed. Eastern has been reimbursed for hosted this year. whether it's moral, immoral, legal, "There were three primary reasons put the inside back together, he said. some of the oosts by receiving $2.75 The popularity with college stu- illegal, good or bad for people," said (marijuana became illegal): racial, In March, Eastern's board of million from the insurance policy. dents may result from the growing Tower, who will be hosting the sec- socioeconomical and political," trustees approved $6,075,292 for Cooley said money has been used number of oollege students who use ond workshop. '1t's going to be Tower said, adding he will elaborate the reoonstruction of the building. to pay contractors for work they marijuana. Marijuana use among about all those things. We'll provide much more during the workshop. The money is being used to pay for have done, to replace office supplies college students rose 22 percent the information and you can make Tower said he will answer any labor, material and equipment that lost in the fire and to reimburse the between 1993 and 1999, according the decisions you want to about it." questions, even if they are consid- is needed to oompletely renovate the staff working in the building for lost to the National Bureau of Economic There is a lot of controversy over ered controversial. building, said Jeff Cooley, vice presi- personal property. Research, and Tower has seen the which type of research is oorrect, "We will be presenting the facts; if dent for business affairs. ''Please understand that we can trend of increased marijuana usage Tower said, since some studies have you think you may have a problem "This money will not pay for fur- never adequately compensate the on Eastern's campus. shown marijuana use to be bad for with it, we'd be happy to talk to you niture and equipment for the build- Blair Hall occupants for the loss of ''A lot of students I've seen (at the people and other research studies further about it. If you don't think ing," Cooley said. "Those expendi- their research and educational mate- counseling center) use marijuana; at have shown little to no effect. you have a problem with it, that's tures will come later." rials, or the sentimental value ofcer- least 10 percent," he said. "I would Some students who smoke, howev- great," he said. "It's not going to be The interior design of the new tain lost items," Cooley said. call that a oonservative estimate." er, can see negative influences of mar- your standard anti-drug campaign, Blair Hall will oost $791,280, and Students can also notice how the For many Eastern students, mari- ijuana when they smoke and are care- but it's not a pro-legalization mes- the oontract to replace the roof on outside building has been cleaned. juana is a component of their every- ful in limiting their marijuana intake. sage either." Blair Hall oosts $845,600. The south side of the building has day lives. ''All I do when I smoke is eat," The workshop will be at 7 p.m. "These oontracts have already been power washed and the north One student, a junior, who wished said a junior, who wished to remain Thursday in Buzzard Auditorium been awarded, " Cooley said. "So side has not been, he said. to remain anonymous, said he smokes anonymous. "I can't pay attention to and will last about 1.5 hours. CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT PERSONALS ROOMMATES SUBLESSORS SUBLESSORS ANNOUNCEMENTS 2 BEDROOM HOUSE 905 ATTENTION ALL GRADUAT- Responsible female roommate{s) Location, location, location. Village Point Apartment avail- Chicago Job Fairs & Career ARTHUR. 345-6100. ING SENIORS! If you are inter- needed for unfurnished 3 bed- Huge one bedroom apt. located able for sublease. 3 bedroom, 2 Fairs, YOUR Chicago Career ______00 ested in a yearbook of your sen- room apt. Close to campus. 1.5 across from physical science bath, and loft. Can accommo- Connection! www.chicagojobre- 2 and 3 BR furnished apts. ior year, and are not sure how to bath. Call217-348-5617. building. 1542 4th street. May date 2-4 people. Price is nego- source.com. Utilities included. Just E. of Greek pick it up, come to the Student 4/29 7 -July 31. Rent is negotiable. A tiable. Contact Nicole at 1-618- ______.5/2 Court. No pets. Call549-2615. Publications office, room 1802 must see. 630-730-4634 889-4937. ______00 Buzzard Hall, and for only $6 SUBLESSORS ______4/28 ______5/2 Girls 5 Bedroom and 3 we will mail you a copy in the Bedroom Houses. Newly Fall when they are published. Remodeled WID ,OW. Trash Call 581-2812 for more informa- Paid. 1 Block from Campus. tion. 345-3253. 00 NON SEQUITUR BY WILEY MILLER ______00 EFFICIENCY APT. LOCATED FOR SALE AT 501 1/2 TAYLOR. $300 MONTH. LEASE AND Elliptical, female mountain, DEPOSIT REQUIRED. CALL bike, and 4 drawer dresser 345-7522 AFTER 5:30 CALL for sale. Great condition. 345-9462. Moving , so must go! Call ______00 549-4673. EXTRA NICE UPSTAIRS APT. 4/29 JUST CAME AVAILABLE. 206 112 6TH ST. CARPETED AIC SHOW- ROOMMATES ER WASHER AND DRYER. 345- 7522 AFTER 5:30 CALL 345-9462 3 bedroom apartment to live ASK FOR LARRY. with 2 males. Male or Female ______00 for Fall 05. August- BOONDOCKS BY AARON MCGRUDER Park Place Apartments: Now December. Call Bryan @ showing for Fall 05. Newly 708-420-9362. Remodeled. Free Parking. Call ______5/2 Autumn at 348-1479. Roommate needed to ______00 share roomy 2 bedroom GREAT LOCATION, GREAT apt. Newly remodeled PRICE - $235 each. Nice 4 bed- 2005. Free parking and room apartment with large living internet. Close to campus. room and large kitchen. New Lease begins summer or carpet, new bath, new appli- fall 2005. Call Leah 1-815- ances 345-6967 579-8189. ______00 ______5/2 TUL ~P,U. J\l>RU. .l8, 2.Q05 f' \t,~ . I OA T _!j _E, DAILY EAS,TER N NEWS . ------\ • SOFTBALL PREVIEW PAGE COOLING DOWN T.HE HOT CORNER STUDIN&S 8\ HC>.lHER RLOCNBO ovc OVERALL I \II '<\ ~I ll H "Her teammates look up to TEAM RECORD RECORD Fans who come ut co wacch Eastern softball her as the team leader.. " )acksonv1lle Stale 16-4 34-14 Samford 14-6 23-2 1 g.m1cs probably take norice of the athbc on LLOYDENE SEARLE, EASTER SOFTBALL COACH Tennessee Tech 10-8 26-26 third base who moves in closer co che bancr jusr Tennessee-Marton 11 -9 27- 18 wairing for her co hit a line drive righr a1 her. "I may nor have ever been the best player, but Soucheast Missouri 10-10 22-22 "I wam every ball t0 be hie ro me," Karns said I was always the one hustling and divin for Ustem Illinois 1(}.10 13-26 9-9 t9-23 "You can never go out on che fidd ~scared " the ball .during the whole game." Ea.stem Kentucky 9-10 16-30 "Aggressive," "consiste.nr" and "rock solid" Though she didn't start playing softball Austin Peay Moreh.ead Stale 4- 3 11-32 arc three phrases that Eastern softball coach until high school, her brother, Mike, has been Tennessee Stale 2-16 8-30 Uoydenc Searle uses ro describe Rachel Karas' a major inspiration that has helped her playing this year. become the player she is today. OVC STATS Her effort on the field is nor only noriced by Her brother was a gifted and talented base BATTING AVERAGE coaches and Fans but also by her teammates. ball player who pas.5ed away a few years ago. G AVG. "Her ccammarcs look up to her as the ccam "I strive co be like him," Karos said. "He 1.FOXLEY, Adnel-EKU 42 .407 2.ALEXANDER, Ma1gin-JSU 48 .396 leader." carle s.1id. caught me nor t0 take anything for granted." 3.MlZEll, Megan-UTM 40 ..184 This is her second S<...~n on rhe Panther His aggressiveness and fearless play are 4.WORRELL. Leena-TSU 38 F'j79 Softball roster. Afrcr playing basketball ar what inspi Ea.stem Kentucky is sining 1us1 below Eastern will play a single game at Southeast OVC PLAYER OF THE WEEK £a.stern in the standings and will need to I Missouri bef0 want to ~pica up THE WOMEN OF KAPPA DELTA WOULD VERA DRAKE yoar business? LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR WIFE. MOTHER. CRIMINAL. AN INFOR~TIONAL BBQ AT THE KA CHAPTER HbUSE 1008 GREEK CT. TODAY 5-lPM Saturday, April 30th @ 1 :OOpm FOR MORE· INFO, CONTACT Booth Library Conference Room 4440 JEN JOHNSON 581-7851 q~ c P~ q.i.L- s~ Sponsored by Women's Studies Program NOW WOULD BEA AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US! GOOD :OOPM IN ANDREW TIME BAS,~ENT. TO OR QUES~IONS CALLP PLACE - v ~ -. ~~Ll-Y @ 5 .8 1 -3340 I . r....;.. , ~,AN AD 581-2816 -rr: r.r r :-r-• - r ' • THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS PAGE llA FOOTBALL ATHLETE: prioritize," Grobengieser said. CONriNUED FROM PACE 12A Grobengieser also was nominated by Moe as Eastern prepares for possible the male athlete at Eastern to receive the being named to the 2004 National Collegiate National Strength and Conditioning Track Coaches Association All-Academic Team. Association All-American Award. This award schedule extension in 2006 Head strength and conditioning coach is given to one male and one female athlete at Nathan Moe believes that Grobengieser is one every university, Moe said. BY MATTHEW STEVENS Florida Sun-Sentinel. "If you're not one of of the busiest people he has seen. "He holds every record for the throwers ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR those, you like it because you can get some "Last year, about a week after the season was here," Moe said. money for your program." over, he was back in the weight room," Moe Grobengieser said he believes his strong One week from now, Eastern will determine Another option for the Panthers would be to said. 'Tve seen him come in at 6 a.m. during the work ethic and his ability to get along with what its plan will be if the NCM institutes a create a home and home contract with another school year because he has afternoon classes." people are some of his greatest strengths. 12th regular season football game. I-AA school that Eastern doesn't normally Grobengieser believes that there is nothing Wallace agrees. Director of athletics Rich McDuffie said schedule, such as Southern Illinois. wrong with being busy. "He is the person that other track and field Wednesday he plans to meet with associate ath- "We could be interested in doing a home and '1 think the busier you are, the easier it is to athletes here want to be compared to." letic director John Smith, head football coach home deal, but that would probably mean we'd Bob Spoo and offensive coordinator Mark break even financially," McDuffie said. Hutson regarding what options the Panthers Lastly, Eastern could invite a Division II pro- DROP: teams four or five outs." have in this issue. gram to O'Brien Stadium like they did two CONriNUED FROM PACE 12A Panther head coach Jimmy Schmitz said the Eastern officials must first wait for the N CM years ago when the Panthers defeated California way his team is playing goes like this: to approve the legislation that is expected to (Pa.) 27-0. "The difference today was we made plays," "We could play tomorrow, and the other institute for the 2006 football season. "We would lose money by offering a D-II Illinois State head coach Jim Brownlee said. team could score 14 runs, and we would "We don't have a contingency plan because program a guarantee game but it's certainly an "We played pretty good defense." score 12," Schmitz said. "Then we could go we haven't discussed it yet, but that's some- option," McDuffie said. Brownlee pointed out that all of his out the next day and lose 2- 1." thing we will be talking about next week," The Knight Commission, which is a pri- infielders are in their first seasons with the That's just the way this season has gone for McDuffie said. vately funded group that promotes reforms Redbirds. Three of them are freshmen, and the Panthers thus far. But there is still hope. The NCAA's Division I Management and greater presidential control of college one is a junior college transfer. Eastern remains in eighth place in the Ohio Council gave its approval to the 12th game sports, spoke out against the 12th game until Panther defense showed signs of greatness, Valley Conference, which is good enough to with support from every conference except the the academic reforms in college athletics such as when sophomore Ryan Campbell get them into the conference tournament, Atlantic Coast Conference. The Division I become clearer. made a diving snag and perfect throw to first and the Panthers have 12 more OVC games Board of Directors will vote Friday on the pro- The last thing Eastern and the rest of the to cut down a runner in the ninth. left on the schedule. posal that will add a 12th game to all I-A and Ohio Valley Conference must take into consid- However, the Panthers did make four errors. This weekend the team will travel to Austin I-AA football schedules from 2006 and eration is how Austin Peay's decision to return "When you boot the ball at this level it wears Peay and try to improve its OVC standing in beyond. to scholarship football and therefore, the confer- on the pitchers," Brownlee said. "You can't give Clarksville, Tenn. McDuffie stated Eastern's options if the pro- ence affect a 12-game schedule. posal is passed. Logic would state the easiest solution in that Close, but no cigar The sophomore posted a record of 35 12 Eastern is scheduled to play Illinois in 2006 regard would be to just play a nine-game con- on the way to his first ever NCAA as its "guarantee" game, where the Panthers are ference schedule and still only have three non- + Editor's Note: Here's a list of athletes Championship appearance. Robertson scheduled to get $300,000 from the University conference contests. However, McDuffie stated that didn't quite make the cut for Athlete topped out at the national rankings at No. of Illinois athletic department. If Eastern his disapproval for that idea, which will be his of the Year. 16at174 1bs. decides to inquire about another I-A game, it position when the OVC athletic directors meet Matt Sc::habert-Football would mean more money for the Panthers. in June. josh Gomes-Basketball "We could make another guarantee game "We have stated publicly that will not be in The Wisconsin transfer started nine games The junior guard was a second team All which would give us another pay day," favor of a nine-game conference schedule sim- for Eastern at quarterback and helped OVC select ion as he nearly led the McDuffie said. ply fur our travel budget concerns," McDuffie lead the Panthers to five wins. Schabert Panthers to a OVC tournament upset of The dominant I-AA programs may not be in said. "We would like to keep the eight game sys- was third in the Ohio Va lley Conference Eastern Kentucky. Gomes was fifth in the favor of another game against a bigger program. tem and rotate the school we don't play." in total offense (231 yards per game) and "If you're one of those programs that thinks No Division I conference plays more than an fourth in passing (215 ypg). Schabert was conference in scoring, averaging 17 you're going to be one of the 16 (teams) in the eight-game conference slate. The OVC said its a second team all OVC select ion. points per game and shooting 45 percent playoffs, you're probably not crazy about officials will discuss that issue among others from the field. Kenny Robertson-Wresding another game," said Robert McFarland, with the schools athletic directors in meeting Stephen F. Austin head coach, in the South scheduled for June. What happened to THANK YOU all ofthe MUROITH ER' s businessm MIKE ROBERTS WHERE THE BOTTLES ARE BIG AND THE DRINKS ARE DOUBLES OF ~T~ FOR BEING SUCH A .l,~t~\INCO DE MAYO CORONA PARTY 22oz CORONA &MARGARITA PITCHERS WONDERFUL ®l?rnm rnwrnmw ummm~ID/l\\1 DAGGERMAN! ""''.- I >c:-llvc-r AI ..I .. I)AV. WE LOVE YOU .t::VEKYJ.">.t"\.Y YR<-.ll'v.l DAGGS! 11.A.Jir,..f-lVIJ:DNJGH T "liS Spring. IHve Us a Ring. Joe~ 17efiwrs!" Attention Graduating Seniors: "you know Hotels in the area are quickly filling up for graduation what would weekend. Make your reservations at the Country Inn & go great Suites in Effingham, located only 25 miles from campus. We are offering a special gradation rate of $80 for with these standard rooms and $90 for suite rooms. DELICIOUS Make your reservation by calling cookies? some 217-540-5555 and ask for the graduation rate. Congratulations on ADVERTISING" your wonderful accomplishment and we look forward to seeing you and your family in the Country. Contact Poteete Property Rentals whlle there are still apartments and homes left fo.r the fall semester. 930 Lbaeoha Ave. ,Chadestoa, IL (217) 345....5083 581-2816 Online @ 'WW'W• pok:elel"ca:taJ..eoJD PANTHER SPORTS CALENDAR FRIDAY TIIACIC AND fui.D AT KANSAS RElAYS All Day SATURDAY 8 ASEMU AT A USTIN PUY (D OOIIUHEADEil) 1 p.m. Softball at Eastem Kentucky (Doubleheader) 1 p.m. SUNDAY 8 ASEMU AT A USTIN PUY 1 p.m Softball at Eastem Kentucky 1 p.m THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 Eastern Illinois University, Charleston BASEBALL DIGGING IN MARCUS JACKSON Panthers drop seventh COLUMNIST POSITI ON Player on straight game in 6-2 loss BY j OHN H OHENAOEL big part to the solid fifth inning lllinois State SPORTS REPORTER put together. other side In the top halfof the &arne, the Redbirds scored Panther baseball fans haven't had much to three runs and then came out in the bottom half of the news cheer about this year, and the crowd was pretty of the inning and threw some leather around. silent throughout its 6-2 loss to lllinois State The inning started off simple enough as Wednesday. freshman Mike Astrouski pinch hit for junior So this is it, my last column in Senior Ted Juske took the loss for the Jon Hickey and flied out to center field. And The Daily Eastern News. I have Panthers and falls to 0-8 on the season as soph- then the Panthers began to threaten the lead. thoroughly enjoyed my time writ- omore Luke Baughman took the win for the Sophomore Erik Huber drew a walk, and ing for the last semester and a half Redbirds, boosting his reoord to 2-2. then sophomore Mark Chagnon stepped up to and learned that, to a certain The biggest roar from the crowd came after the plate and dropped a weak liner into right degree, journalists on the Eastern the sixth inning when junior speech communi- field. Huber seemed to have plenty of time to Illinois campus are as well known, cations major Erica Meeks stepped onto the get to second, but Redbird right fielder Matt if not more well known than a lot field for the BP baseball toss contest. Bolt threw a two-hopper to third to cut down of athletes here. Meeks had five chances to throw a baseball Huber for the second out of the inning. I thought playing baseball in ool- through a hole from about 45 feet away. Her The inning ended when Redbird third base- lege was going to get me the fame fourth attempt went through, and Meeks man Blake Schoonover gloved a hot smash off L-"""-...:...._--=:..='------~---'-'------' and attention that so many students claimed her $25 gift card. the bat ofjunior Keiji Szalo and threw it to first CARRIE HOLLIS/THE DAILY EASTERN NEINS crave. While I was recognized by "I didn't think I could do it because (the tar- fur out number three. Senior pitcher Ted Juske throws against Illinois State in the most fur fuur years as "that guy on get) was pretty far," Meeks said with a smile. second inning on Wednesday afternoon at Coaches Stadium. the baseball team," I wasrit exactly The Panthers lost to the Redbirds, thanks in SEE DROP PAGE 1 1A Juske threw 3 innings giving up 6 hits and two runs. fighting off autograph seekers. That may have something to MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR do with my battling through an injury-plagued career and strug- gling to a career .280 batting aver- age. But that's another column for another day. I noticed during my time as a Track captain leads the field journalist that I get recognized a lot more, and in some strange places. Senior Aaron Grobengieser I was at the bar formerly known as Stix one night when I had quite a excels on and off the field strange enoounter. While minding my own business and staring BY MATT D ANIELS straight ahead at the wall, like you're STAFF WRITER Past male athlete of the supposed to do in the bathroom, a year wmners guy came and tapped me on the The term student-athlete is some- 2004 CJ Weber (famis) shoulder and went on to tell me times thought of as an oxymoron. 2003 Henry Dolrercant how much he enjoys my articles. With senior track and field athlete (Ba;ketball) As my diehard fans out there Aaron Grobengieser, it is reality. may know, "Digging In" hasn't Coming out of St. Elmo H igh 2002 Torry Romo (Football) appeared in the News for a few School as a state champion in the shot 2001 Kyle Hill (Basketball) weeks now. But,as I was walking put, Grobengieser's path to Eastern 2000 Gabe Spezia (frack) the halls Wednesday afternoon in was unexpected to him. Buzzard Hall, I was stopped by a "I never thought that I would faculty member that seemed a lit- make it to compete at a Division I Conference Indoor Championships tle surprised I had not been writ- university coming out of high in the 35 lb. weight throw and fourth ing much lately. school," he said. in the shot put. This, while in a much more oom- ''He has improved a great deal since Results and individual accomplish- fortable place to hold a conversa- he came here," said Tom Akers, Eastern ments do not concern Grobengieser, tion, surprised me as well. I guess meris head track and field coach. "He said meris head track and field coach people really do read this stuff, and was a little-bit starry-eyed when he Tom Akers. look fOrward to it every morning. came here, but he has shown what hard ''He is a fine example of keeping a So first of all I want to thank all work and dedication can do" oohesive attitude among the team," the readers out there that read my Not only does he have dedication Akers said. "He takes special notice of column and my stories. athletically on the field and in the his teammates, especially the fresh- And I would like to leave all you weight room, but he also has it aca- man that come in." youngsters out there with some demically through his hard work and Grobengieser received the OVC words of wisdom.Dorit waste your self-discipline. Scholar-Athlete Award this past fall. time trying to become the next Alex "He is very self-motivated and Out of the 3,000 OVC student-ath- Rodriguez, LeBron James or Peyton extremely disciplined," said Mary letes, only six are chosen. Grobengieser Manning. T hat's the mistake I Wallace, Eastern womeris head track sports a 3.8 GPA while majoring in made growing up. IfI could do it all and field coach, who works primarily family and consumer sciences. over again, I would have picked up with the tearris throwers. He has served one term as president a pen instead of a bat. I probably Grobengieser qualified for the of the Student-Athlete Advisory would have had more success with a NCAA Regional last year in the javelin, Committee during his time at Eastern. pen than I did with the bat anyway. the event Wallace considers his best. He has also been named to the Marcus Jackson is a senior commu,. He is seventh on the all-time list at OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll nication studies major. It turns out he Eastern fur the javelin, with a throw of three times prior to this year, as well as CARRIE HOLLIStrHE DAILY EASTERN NEWS WtlS a career .280 hitter because he I99 feet, II inches during the out- being named to the 2004 National picked up the pen when batting and Senior thrower Aaron Grobengieser has been the captain for Eastern's men's door season last year. He placed third the bat when writing. track and field team for the last two seasons. this past winter in the Ohio Valley SEE ATHLETE PAGE 11 A THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS SECTION 8 BETTER THAN... ON THE VERGE BEST OF COLES COUNTY: OF THE WEEKEND 4.28.05 WHAT YOU LI KED, NOT WHAT YOU DIDN'T Spending the summer in Charleston? This guide will show that this city is ...... See BIESlf O!F Page 4B-5B BURLESQUE, WHAT? FLUFFGIRL BURLESQUE SOCIETY HELPING TO BRING BURLESQUE BACK INTO POP CULTURE See !F!U!JJ!FIFGllR!L Page 3B CELEBRATE, RAIN OR SHINE "' EASTERN'S MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL OPENS THIS WEEKEND, DESPITE A See CIE!LIEIBlRAlfll ON Page 7B DANIEL WILLIAMS/VERGE SUMMER AT THE One of the pieces in the "Murals around the Square." Th e murals began to be painted in 1998 and span a three-block radius. MOVIES BY SARAH HENDERSON Include an eight-week basic females are required to be on July 9th. This Is a four-on-four HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FILMS HIT STAFF REPORTER pet obedience class for feisty the court at all times. Teams co-ed double elimination tour- THE BIG SCREEN dogs and a puppy kinder- have to be registered through nament being held from 8 a.m. With the end of the spring garten for dogs that are eight the district by June 1 and play to 4 p.m. at Sister City Park. The See B!LOCKBUSlf!ER Page 7B semester rapidly approaching, weeks to six months old. There goes from June 6 to July 21. fee Is $55 per team. many students are anxiously are also golf lessons for Indi- All games are played In the Marathon awaiting their departure from viduals who want to Improve early evening on Monday and For $10, students can partld- Eastern Illinois University, while on their swing as well as their Thursday nights at the Sister pate In the llfth annual Panther other students are welcoming overall game. City Park located on Route Prowl which will take place July their summer session. 130. 9, and Is sponsored by the So, what Is there to do In LEAGUE SPORTS Charleston Wind Runners and Charleston when the move-out TOURNAMENTS the parks and recreation depart- dust settles? The park district offers leagues Horseshoes ment This 5K or 15K run starts In both softball and co-ed sand On June 25, the recreation and llnlshes at the Campus Pond volleybalL department Is holding a Pavilion and check-In Is from PARKS AND There are softball leagues for Horseshoe Tournament 6:15a.m. to 6:45a.m. and the RECREATION SUMMER both men and women as well Registration for this event Is the event will start at 7:15a.m. SUMMER SIZZLIN' CLASSES as co-ed. Teams can be formed day of and begins at 9:45 a.m. through the recreation depart- with the tournament beginning CONCERTS LEARN WAYS TO KEEP YOUR The Charleston Park and ment and fees are determined Immediately after registration Is Starting on June 9th, the recre- SKIN FROM BEING SCORCHED Recreation Department offers by gender. Depending on the complete. The event costs $13 ation department starts concerts classes that range from learn- league, games are played and Is played at the horseshoe In the park. Concerts occur each Ing the basic fundamentals of Monday through Thursday pits located by the shed at week on Thursday evenings See S!!JJNBURN Page 6B tennis, to dealing with stress nights and Sunday at various Morton Park. from mid-June to mid-July at while working up a sweat In llelds around the city. Beach Volleyball Kiwanis Park. cardio kickboxing. Other class- Volleyball leagues are co-ed The department Is also hold- es that may spark an Interest and the rules state that two Ing a Beach Volleyball Classic on SEE CHUCK PAGE 3B PAGE 28 ONTHE VERGE OFTHEWEEKEND THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 1.21~~ QUOTE THIS EVENTS ~~ What was your worst TODAY -·- SlBS & SAlADS summer job? EI U jazz Ensemble 7:3 0p.m. Buy One 6 inch Grand Ba llroom NHILVEN DE CHAVEZ MLK University Union Get One 6 inch Free Please Present Coupon SOPHOMORE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FRIDAY 345-SUBS "I worked at a piua place where I was supposed to be a phone boy, but Broken Teeth they made me clean everything ." Friends and Co. Leather Pistol DALLAS SCHUMACHER Gunner Buc's JUNIOR ENGLISH Mattoon "I worked the third shift at 3Z Printing Company, and I was the only guy SATURDAY there who was not on pills :· Close To Campus - Great Rent Rates Multi cultural concert For Info Call Kim at 346 - 3583 EIU Choral Ensembles MARIO PODESCHI 1 p.m. CLEAN UP YOUR ACT! JUNIOR ENGLISH McAfee South Auditorium PANTHEK LAUNDKY "I was an underappreciated Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band LOCATED IN UNIVERSITY VILLAGE construction grunt :· with Kernel Lingus (ACROSS FROM OLD MAIN) and Mary Prankster 10 MIN DRYER FOR 25C l Op.m. THEM I HATZIS Friends and Co. $1 .25 WASHERS FRESHMAN PSYCHOLOGY $3 ALWAYS OPEN, ALWAYS CLEANI "Working in McDonald's because the SUNDAY customers are mean and nasty and they yell at you all the time." ). Christopher Gunner Buc's Mattoon JESSICA THORNTON FRESHMAN UNDECIDED "Working at McDonald's because I went home smelling like fries:· ~ontacL utumn(tz3+ -1479 TEN THINGS TO DO ON CAMPUS WHEN IT' S NICE OUT VINTAGE CLOTHING Community Thrift Store 1. Tanning- There's no better place to get a tan than out In the Quad. Just make sure to wear sunscreen and tty not to mind the opposite sex gawking from the sidewalk. 655 Casde Dr. 2. Swimming- Wai-Mart sells these blow-up beauties for around $20. Just tllllt with water and 348-8362 turn any sorority or fraternity's front yard Into a tropical summer paradise. *Furniture for the College House* 3. Picnicking- Unknown to many students, there Is a purpose for that oven In the basement of Taylor Hall. Put It to good use and mal 7. Napping- Cramming for tests can slgnlflcantly lower the number of hours of sleep a college student gets per night. For those who aren't getting what they need, the Quad Is a good place to catch up. 8. Fishing- The Campus Pond next to Stevenson Hall was stocked with trout In early April for the tlshlng enjoyment of area residents. Happy tlshlng. 9. Playing bags- The Amer1can Cornhole Association likes to call It "Cornhole." Eastern students call It bags. Whatever you call it, It's an age-old tradition that Is easy and fun to play, sober or Intoxicated. 10. Playing the guitar- The Llbraty Quad seems to be a popular place for this particular activi- ty. Whether the music Is John Mayer-esque or of a different variety, It attracts a lot of attention from passersby, for those who enjoy that kind of thing. VERGE EDITOR LAURA GRIFFITH ASSOCIATE VERGE EDITOR BRIAN O'MALLEY DESIGN CHIEF JOAQUIN OCHOA INSIDE DESIGN HOLLY HENSCHEN COPY EDITORS BRI KENNEDY BRIAN O'MALLEY 581-281 CONTACT US KruV ERGE®HOTMAIL. COM OR (217) 581 -2812 THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 ONTHE VERGE OFTHEWEEKEND PAGE 38 Burlesque: Not about naked chicks sexual humor," said Cecilia Bravo, founder person could walk Into a VIctoria's Secret and danced to Big and Rich's "Save a Fluff Girl Burlesque show of the Fluffglrl Burlesque Society. "You and find garments that are obviously horse (Ride a cowboy)." Audience Interac- could bring your parents to the show." Inspired by burlesque fashion. tion was also a part of the show. brings history, humor Bravo, a nurse from Vancower, British When the society started, Bravo had One man and one woman partldpated to Friends and Co. Columbia, began her show In 1996, and In trouble llndlng costumes, so she made In a shimmying contest, and the man won 2001 the Fluffglrl Burlesque Society was them herself. Today, It Is not Impossible to a free drink of his choice. The Fluffglrls auc- BY MICHAEL PETERSON born. The group Is currently touring across llnd such costumes, but Bravo prefers to tioned off various things, such as a whip- STAFF REPORTER the country, according to continue making them herself. spanking from Bravo herself. The whip- Fluffglrlburlesque.com. Celebrities, like pop singer Christina ping, which continued until the whip Burlesque. When most people hear that "It's a lot better than working a 9-to-5 Aguilera, are starting to embrace bur- broke, was auctioned off for $45. word they think of strippers or pole- job you hate," Bravo said . lesque, Bravo said . "I thought It was great," said Melissa dancers. Bravo said she llrst came up with the A few things that drive Bravo while she Bochte, a junior psychology major. "I'd In actuality, there Is much more to bur- Idea of doing a burlesque show when she Is dancing are the love of performing and much rather see this than a strip lesque than just naked women. bought a burlesque-music compilation touring across the country and the excite- show." In fact, In a burlesque show, the audi- album. ment that she feels while dandng. Bravo In between the whistling, hooting and ence will never see any of the dancers "I liked the music and the whole con- said she feels like she Is "breaking new hollering, a couple people heckled the completely nude. cept," Bravo said. She said her group was ground." women. For those who dedde to heckle a Burlesque, which Is a genre rooted In the first "nee-burlesque" group to ever Bravo appreciates her job the most burlesque dancer, be forewarned: these the early 1840's VIctorian Era, was origi- tour. when she sees a satlslled audience. women will heckle back. nally a form of art that was fashioned to Bravo wants to revive the burlesque cir- Last Saturday's show at Friends and Co., After a man yelled at Bravo, while she mock the upper class. Shows would cuit and she thinks the movement Is gain- featured four dancers, Including Bravo stood on the stage, she replied by Include comedy sketches, dance numbers Ing speed . She said that before she began herself, wearing costumes ranging from a announcing to the audience, "Excuse me, and quick-witted humor. her show It was Impossible to llnd any- French maid uniform to a gorilla suit. One everyone. This man In the front Is offering "Burlesque Is mainly about teasing and thing remotely burlesque. Now, she said a woman came out dressed like a cowgirl free blow-jobs." Golf is not just for country clubs anymore BY HOLLY MOHR she started playing Frisbee golf One round of Frisbee golf can Ing golf at a country club. People who don't want to drive STAFF REPORTER was because It was free. take an hour to two hours to lln- "I think they play Frisbee golf to to a course can always make up Frisbee golf has been around Ish. feel young and try something their own course. Students who want to save since the 1970s, but still many "I see mostly college students new," he said. Frisbee golf can lead to a pro- money, stay In shape and have people do not know about It. on the course, but there are usual- Even though Frisbee golf Is easy fessional career like any other fun In the summer can discover Burke said It has gone unde- ly a few youngsters and middle- to learn and play, the course can sport. The Professional Disc Golf Frisbee golf. tected because there are limited aged people as well," said provide challenging obstacles Association has over 16,000 Frisbee golf, also known as disc course locations. Katelyn Thomas, a Parkland psy- such as trees, shrubs and other members. The PDGA sponsors golf, Is played much like regular "I think a lot more people chology major. distractions on the green. Wind many competitions for men and golf. The object of the game Is to would play If there was one right Thomas said It Is a casual scene and weather also play a part. women In all skill levels, profes- complete nine or 18 holes In the on campus," she said . and everyone feels welcome. "After you learn the game, you sional and non-professional. fewest number of strokes The closest Frisbee golf course Frisbee golf Is a good form of start VvQrklng on your strategy There are even courses In coun- {throws). Rather than swinging a Is located In Effingham. It's exerdse, but It's not hard to learn around the trees and wind," Dyke tries around the world. ball with a stick, a player throws approximately 31 miles away. or play. said. Students who are Interested In a small, heavier Frisbee. Rather The second closest Is 43 miles Burke said people do not have He said sometimes people play Frisbee golf can purchase a disc than a golf hole, a player's target away In Urbana. to be good to play. It's just for fun, In the rain and snow. for under $10. Is an elevated metal basket, and "I Frisbee golf everyday In he said. Getting the Frisbee In the basket To llnd directions for the unlike golf, It's free. Urbana," said Dave Dyke, a Dyke said sometimes he may seem easy but scoring par or Effingham and Urbana courses, Kayla Burke, a junior health Parkland computer design major. plays with older men who under Is difficult just like In golf visit PGDA official Web site studies major, said the reason "It's my exerdse for the day." would stereotyplcally be play- sometimes, Dyke said. www.pdga.com. that are 25 years or older. There weighed In at 765 pounds. "fox Ridge Is very pretty and Is Recreation Department ofllce. Chuck will also be a festival that This event has been going on very thickly wooded," Luce said . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 B Includes tractor pulls, games and annually since 1986. The festival "Nty favorite place In the park Is Murals Around the Square a large Ilea market. Includes a marathon, beauty Eagle Point, that looks over the For a walking activity, there Is HOLIDAY "(Tractor pulls are) where a pageant, dog show and a talent lake." "Murals around the Square" whole bunch of tractors come show. Throughout the weekend, This park Includes picnic areas which spans a three-block area. CELEBRATIONS together and you put a whole there will be concerts from and grills that are available for day In 1998, local artists painted july 3-4, the dty has a celebration bunch of weight on a semi-trail- southern rock band .38 Special use. Also, there are two baseball walls of downtown buildings Into picnic for Independence Day. This Is er," said nm Walker, a freshman and Christian singer Matthew diamonds and sand volleyball works of art, In order to promote held at Morton Park and Indudes political science major. "Then you West. courts, eight hiking trails, 43 camp- tourism to the Square. food, fireworks and a concert from hook the tractors to the trailer On the morning of july 22, the sites and a shower fadllty. Three country music singer Aaron nppln. and then pull It down a dirt festival will also hold the "World's cabins are also available for rent. Bowling and Mini Golf The fireworks are set off at the air- track." Largest Bagel Breakfast" at 8 a.m. Also, students can go to port and are sponsored In conjunc- This breakfast Indudes free bagels Lake Charleston Charleston Lanes for a night of tion ~ the airport and the dtles of Bagelfest and cream cheese. Closer to the city limits Is Lake bowling or head over to a Putt- Char1eston and Mattoon. Mattoon will play host to "You just go there and they Charleston. The park hours are N-Swlng for a night of miniature Bagelfest 2005 from July 21 to just hand you as many bagels as from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. dally and golf and batting cages. Expos July 23 at Peterson Park located you please," said Stacl Luce, a there are picnic areas and play- The weekend of July 15 to july on 500 Broadway. This Is a cele- freshman clinical laboratory sci- ground equipment on location. Summer In Charleston holds 17, the Oliver Hart Parr bration of gratitude to Murray ence major. Also, llshlng Is allowed at Lake many possibilities for fun Collectors Club will host the sev- Lender for bringing his Lender Charleston, but the regulations around the town. So, do not enth annual Summer Expo at Bagel factory to Mattoon. In Fox Ridge on this activity are Included In a hesitate to take advantage of It Coles County Fairgrounds. This Is 1998, Murray made 'The World's Located eight miles south of brochure that Is handed out at and make the summer a worth- a showcase of antique tractors Berry Biggest Bagel," which Char1eston Is the Fox Ridge State Park. the Charleston Park and while memory. -z-~-bt:> ~~.,~~.:zoos -~ ~ r-4!UI!'::----~ ~ 71!::-~ ~-.LL-.,. ~ Be-c.r-~~ So S~s ...4d- ~/ ...4LL:-yo~ ~d.- ev-or-k- £,s- c:;,--- J"..r~~~---_s-_,. ~Y~~~f s~-.h- qL.e-beL- ~ o~ ~~ qood-- ~ ~ o~ _gr-~~ S~ r-s.· AA~~ /'./~~ L....~--.. Be-c.r-~ -:z-~ - -.LL- ---- ~1f9~s-for- .-.LL.- 71!::-~ h..a..#-~ _,_,-k-/ L....~~ VV"~J-.co~ qu--~~ :z-o~ AA c.-4~_. AA L.ke-- .4- be.r-~_. /<~ Bye-r-s ~ .R.y~ s~k.s /'VL.c.k..- Pr-L.c.e.- ~ S~Joyce- PAGE 48 ONTHE VERGE OFTHEWEEKEND THURSDAY,APRIL 28, 2005 SHOULDERS ABOVE THE BAND- ELSINORE LIVE DJ- MIKE HAUSMAN @ A country/ Americana folk rock band MOTHER'S named Elsinore took the title of No. 1 band In Coles County this year. Three of the band Hausman, or DJ Boomshakur as he likes members: Ryan Groff, acoustic guitar and to be called, has been a disc Jockey for vocals; Mark Woolwine, plano and vocals more than four years and currently spins at and Dave Pride, percussion and vocals are Mother's and performs at private func- all Eastern students. Chris Eitel, bass and tions. He plays "mostly hlp-hop, techno vocals attends Lakeland Community and Euro" music. College. The band plays about four shows "I know the fundamentals of DJ-Ing," a month and are regulars at Jackson Hausman said. "''ve got the basics down, Avenue Coffee, The Warehouse and In-and-out. I can look at the dance floor Friends and Co. In Charleston. and tell what (people) want to hear." MUSIC VENUE- PROFESSOR- MARTY SCOTI FRIENDS AND CO. Even though Scott died March 31 , he still brought In the most votes for best profes- sor. He taught In the English department PLACE TO DANCE- and was a friend to many of his students. STIX (NOW THE PANTHER PAW) DANNY WILLIAMS/ VERGE DANNY WILLIAM S/VERGE CHINESE FOOD- QQ BUFFET MEXICAN FOOD- PLACE TO TAN- TAN EXPRESS EL RANCHERITO Tan Express has many tanning specials that keep students coming back for more, SANDWICHES- from one week unlimited sessions In the 10 and 20 minute beds for $14 to 1 JIMMY JOHN'S month unlimited for $35. Employees Jimmy John's was first opened In clean the beds after the customers and Charleston In 1983. Currently, there are 270 give out goggles and stickers for free. United States franchises and several foreign "Our beds are really strong," said ones. Entrepreneur magazine rated Jimmy Stephanie Prumer, a sophomore family John's the 61st fastest growing franchise. The and consumer sciences major. restaurant caters to students with after-hours munchies tty delivering their sandwiches, PLACE TO SHOP- WAL-MART which range from $3.25 to $4.25 from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. dally. STEPHEN HAA S/VERGE PLACE TO PLAY DARTS- DJ Boomshakur, Mike Hausman, is a senior communications major and has been a MARTY'S MORE BEST PAGE 6B disc jockey for more than four years and currently spins at Mother's. Aolvert~se ~11\., tV\e D6N WeYk:J Tu.esolet k:J et 11\-ol 1Vtu.ysolet k:J! , S t&t rtL. V\{1 M &t k:J 1.. :y- -_) u.l k:J 22 Cetll 5~1..-2~1..G foy VIA-OYe ~11\-fo THURSDAY,APRIL 28, 2005 ONTHE VERGE OFTHEWEEKEND PAGE SB REST: COLES COUNTY BAR- THE PANTHER PAW (FORMERLY KNOWN AS STIX) MIXED DRINK- BALTIMORE ZOOS@ THE PAW This drink comprises .5 oz. rum, .5 oz. vodka, .5 oz. gin, one splash of Sprite, one splash of grenadine, one lemon squeeze and one shot of beer. No wonder It's a favorite among many Eastern students. It gets them drunk fast. DRINK SPECIAL- 50-CENT DRAFTS @ ICY MUG All beer drafts are 50 cents on Thursdays at the Icy Mug. Beers Include Budweiser, Bud Light, Busch, Mlchelob Ultra and Miller Ute. ANGIE FALLER/ VERGE BEST DINING HALL- FASTEST DELIVERY STEVENSON HALL PIZZA- CHUBBY'S Stevenson Hall Is known for having a SANDWICHES- JIMMY variety of choices every day. The made-to- JOHN'S order omelets and dell sandwiches are a ANGIE FALLER/ VERGE campus favorite, as are the make-your- JOSH REELEY/ VERGE own waffle selection. Stevenson dining Is ON-CAMPUS EVENT- BEST BOWLING ALLEY- open from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. HOMECOMING EASTERN BOWLING LANES BEST PAWN SHOP- COLES BEST PLACE TO PLAY POOL- Homecoming came In llrst for best on- COUNTY PAWN SHOP Eastern Lanes originally opened In 1967 campus event. It's a tradition for Eastern and underwent renovations In 2001 to THE MAD HATTER'S TEA students and Charleston residents alike. Coles County Pawn Shop Is the yellow open again In the spring of 2002. The ren- Equipped with four pool tables at the Homecoming Is a full week of themed building on the corner of Fourth and ovated lanes Included new lanes, new cost of 75 cents per game, Mad Hatter's events and fun like "Who Wants to Be a Madison streets. Customers can buy, sell bowling balls, new shoes and automatic pulled In the majority of the votes again. Mascot?" and of course, the football game and trade Items from jewelry and coins to scoring. Shoe rental Is $1 and $1.75 a (tailgating Included). Next year's theme lVs and VCRs. Coles County Pawn has a game for students. BEST COACH- BOB SPOO will be "All the Places You Can Go at large selection of video games, movies, (FOOTBALL) Eastern." CDs and adult videos and magazines. BEST PLACE TO PLAY PIN- Spoo Is the wlnnlngest coach In Eastern INTRAMURAL SPORT- BEST LANDLORD- JIM WOOD BALL/ FOOSBALL- THE MAD history with a record of 105 -89-1 In 17 VOLLEYBALL FROM WOOD RENTALS HADER'S TEA seasons. He led the Panthers to ftve NCAA Division 1-AA tournaments In the last nine Volleyball, the biggest Indoor Intramural jim Wood has been In business for 15 Todd and Jedd Edgar, owners of the years. Under Spoo, the Panthers have had sport at Eastern next to basketball, years and works for 30 different property Mad Hatter's Tea, have owned the bar eight winning seasons In the last 10 claimed the number one spot for best owners. Wood Rentals Is located on 1512 since the fall of 2000. Of the many places played. Spoo's team shared or won two Intramural sport. In the fall, men and A St. off of Lincoln Avenue. that received votes In this category, Mad Ohio Valley Conference championships women play on separate leagues. In the Hatter's was one of the only places that from 2000 to 2002. spring, the games are co-ed and less com- has both pinball and foosball. Honorable Mention- Rick Samuels petitive. Teams play about llve games In BEST RADIO STATION- WCBH three to four weeks and then playoffs. 104.3 THE PARTY BEST RESTAURANT- E.L. BEST PIZZA- CHUBBY'S KRACKERS - Finals guide SI;)Ceial Monday, May 2 I Buy a 3x3 far $75 • • 'Ihctt lS $26.25 off the rEgUlar price! AdvertUe- in,~ wt:paper of~ sem.est:er! - PAGE 68 ONTHE VERGE OFTHEWEEKEND THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 Here comes the sun-protect yourself Prevent long and HOW TO WARD OFF SKIN DAMAGE makes you more skin sensitive," Shrader said. "If they are on short-term sun TO AVOID BEING SUNBURNED: LEAVE WATER BLISTERS INTACT TO DANGER SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE these certain medications, they SPEED HEALING AND AVOID INFEC· MELANOMA: need to let their pharmacist damage with DON'T TAN BETWEEN 10 AM. AND 2 TION. IF THEY BURST ON THEIR OWN, USE WEBMD.COM'S ABCDE TEST TO know." P.M. THE SUN IS THE STRONGEST REMOVE SKIN FRAGMENTS, AND DETERMINE IF A SPOT ON YOUR SKIN There are ways to be In the sun sunscreen BETWEEN THOSE HOURS. THEN APPLY AN ANTIBACTERIAL COULD BE CANCEROUS AND HAVE A and not get burned. COVER YOUR SKIN; WEAR LONG· OINTMENT ON THE OPEN AREAS. DOCTOR CHECK IT OUT. "If you want to try to tan, BY EUGENIA jEFFERSON SLEEVED SHIRTS, PANTS OR HATS. COVER WITH A STERILE GAUZE BAND· IF IT IS ASYMMETRICAL you're going to want to use sun- STAFF REPORTER AVOID SPENDING A LOT OF TIME AGE. IF THE SPOT HAS ODD BORDERS. screen and go out for a couple of OUTSIDE, WHEN THE SUN IS TAKE AN OVER-THE-COUNTER PAIN IF IT CHANGES COLOR BETWEEN hours and not lay out very long," As summer approaches, the STRONGEST. RELIEVER SUCH AS ASPIRIN, IBUPRO· SHADES OF BROWN, RED, BLUE AND Shrader said. "You do that every weather Is getting warmer. As WEAR SUNGLASSES. FEN, ACETAMINOPHEN OR NAPROX· WHITE. day until you reach the tan you the weather heats up, there are 0NFO FROM COOLNURSE.COM EN SODIUM. IF ITS DIAMETER IS LARGER THAN A want. It Is a process. You can't more people outside doing out- AND NITA SHRADER) DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS. PENCIL ERASER. just automatically do It one or door activities, Including tanning IF YOUR SUNBURN BEGINS TO BUS· IF IT IS ELEVATED ABOVE THE SKIN. two days." on the Quad. However, being TO TREAT SUNBURNS: TER OR IF YOU EXPERIENCE IMMEDI· IF IT CHANGES SHAPE, SIZE OR Sunburn Is a short-term effect over-exposed to the sun without TAKE A COOL BATH OR SHOWER. ATE COMPUCAllONS (RASH, ITCHING COLOR, OR IT STARTS TO ITCH, SCALE, of prolonged sun exposure, proper protection can cause skin APPLY AN ALOE VERA LOllON SEVER· OR FEVER), CALL YOUR HEALTH CARE OOZE OR BLEED. however, the long-term effects damage. AL TIMES A DAY. MANY CONTAIN PROVIDER. are also harmful. Sun exposure Sunscreen can block harmful LIDOCAINE, WHICH WILL NUMB THE can cause brown age spots, UVA and UVB rays of the sun. The PAIN. 0NFO FROM COOLNURSECOM) blotchlness and uneven skin best protection Is using a sun- tone, wrinkles and even skin can- screen that has SPF (Sun protec- cer. tion factor). According to cool- People with very light-colored, burn usually appears within a few the spots that are sun burnt." According to an article on nurse.com, wearing sunscreen sensitive skin should use a high- hours after the person has been Most people who have been webmd.com by Jeanie Lerche with SPF of at least 15 every day, er level of sun coverage, like a 45 exposed to the sun. sunburned have experienced this Davis, sunburns can Increase the even on cloudy days or when SPF. There are two kinds of sun- type of burn. risk of skin cancer In young peo- spending little time In the sun "If you are a darker complex- burns, first-degree and second- Second-degree burns are ple. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can prevent harm to the skin. Ion and maybe a tougher-type degree burns. more serious, causing swelling. cause pigment changes In the Pale-skinned people should use a skin, you could probably get by First-degree burns cause skin reddening. pain and blisters. In skin causing parts of It to turn a high SPF or total sun block lotion. with less than that as far as the to become red, warm and tender the case of second-degree darker brown color, which should Knowing one's own skin type amount of protection," Shrader to touch. Katrina Kaucher, a burns, a person should see a be checked regularly by a doctor. will help when deciding to buy a said. "You probably want to use a freshman undecided major, re- physician. It Is Important for young peo- sunscreen lotion. 24 or 25 SPF." lives her day of being sunburned. "Women that are on birth con- ple to take care of their skin at an "It Is going to vary with the type Sunburns are common when It "It was a feeling of constant trol pills or hormone replace- early age and to check for suspl- ofsklntheyhave," said Nita Shrader, comes to being exposed In the warmth and It was uncomfort- ment are going to require a high dous moles or colorations of the administer nurse at Health SeiVIces. sun for a long period of time. The able," she said. "You can't touch level (of SPF) as well because It skin. Avoid being 'that guy,' leave concert shirts home "What Is this? You're going to wear the SOUND and put It on. That Is still a concert foul. obscure, you had better wear a band shirt of the band you're going to see? Instead, walt until the show Is over to buy shirt of an even obscurer band. A Don't be that guy." Droz, "PCU" (1994) ADVICE a shirt. Of course, by then, the shirt you German band that has only played a BY GREG WALKER may have wanted could be sold out. Oh total of two shows In their basement With summer on everyone's mind, you STAFF WRITER well, at least you looked cool during the and strictly record to their 1989 boom are all hopefully aware that the concert show. box that produces a sound comparable season approaches. What some may not "So, does this mean I can wear what- to The White Stripes meets The Killers be aware of are the concert fashion rules having to stand next to "that guy," which ever I want, as long as It Is not the meets The Animals. If you don't have that should be strictly enforced. Is just as bad. band 's shirt?" you may wonder. Yet THAT band's shirt, {how dare you) then Even though Droz, from the cult-clas- "Why can' t you wear the bands' again, I have an overwhelming "no" for any crap from the thrift store will do. sic movie "PCU," made an entire gener- shirt?" some may ask. The simple you. Are you going to show up to a Sports Jackets seem to be all the rage ation conscious of the fact that you sim- answer Is because you will look like an Metalllca show In a polo? I didn't think lately. ply cannot wear the shirt of the band Idiot. You are already supporting the so. I'm sorry I cannot be there for you you are seeing, some may have forgot- band by going to their show, you don' t Let's say you go to see the hlp new during this concert season holding ten this detail. This Is a huge concert no- need to show off your 1999 concert underground lndle band that Is on the your hand. I'm a busy guy. Just no. tour t-shlrt to show your dedication, verge of making Its big breakthrough. please promise me you will take to But It has come to my attention that because no one cares. This Is definitely a tough crowd to heart this pointless column and do many people were not clued Into this Some people may not show up to the please fashion-wise. Why? Because your best not to embarrass your Important fact. Thankfully, I am here to do show In their favorite band shirt, but they are so cool, stupid! If the band, friends and loved ones by becoming so and help you avoid being "that guy" or Instead Immediately go and buy a shirt while close to making It big, Is still "that guy." change for her; but with the rock 'n ' roll lifestyle he endorses, that Is not likely to Supagroup offers supagrooves happen anytime soon. The album ends with the lighter- BY GREG WALKER In-the-air ballad/balls-to-the- STAFF WRITER 11 RULES 11 walls rock song, "Rough SUPAGROUP E.dge," that Is an ode to the Supagroup Is back again to band's rock 'n' roll lifestyle. rock your face off with With bands like The "Rules," whether you like It or 3*** Darkness and Jet topping the not. served up spicy-hot for you as well). Ballsy. wasted. The lyrics don't need charts nowadays, It Is hard to Supagroup has a sound anyone who Is willing to Speaking of balls, the song any Interpretation, "Let's go, see how Supagroup won't that has been borrowed from get their socks rocked off. " It Takes Balls" will make get wasted, let's go, get be Joining the ranks. bands like AC/DC and But don't be scared of the your AC/DC-Iovlng friend high." It's also easy to see Supagroup Is not giving you Aerosmlth, (definitely not the native Alaskan band that do a double take. they are not taking them- a record that will challenge current sober Aerosmlth), was started by brothers "Rules" Is an album you selves too seriously. you though. You will either and the big theme of this Chris (vocals, rhythm gui- could crank up while drinking Supagroup doesn't forget like "Rules," or be scared off record Is excess to the 11th tar) and BenJI Lee (lead gui- with your buddies on a that all-too necessary ballad to go spin your lame Maroon degree. tar). They Just want to have Monday night. "Let's Go (Get with the song ''I'm Genna 5 album. If you have any rock Sex, drugs and rock 'n ' fun, and maybe hit on your Wasted)" Is the perfect Change." Chris Lee walls, out sensibility In you, "Rules" will roll Is what Supagroup has sister too (right In front of soundtrack for . . . getting letting his girl know he'll rule you. THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 ONTHE VERGE OFTHEWEEKEND PAGE 78 Weathering the Celebration BY LAURA GRIFFITH "I've been going to Celebration since I VERGE EDITOR was a little kid In the eighties," said JB Faires, a musldan playing with the band For the past two years or so, rain has Airtight at Celebration this year. threatened to put a damper on Faires said the weather usually Is not a Celebration, an outdoor festival of music big problem. He has played at the festival and the arts on the LlbraJY Quad. In past years with bands like Butcher's But Inclement weather won't stop food Legs, a bluegrass/countJY rock band, and vendors, art vendors and performers from Funkallero, a hlp hop/reggae ensemble making It to the 28th Annual Celebration and has never had much trouble with the this year, said Dan Crews, director of pub- weather. licity for the College of Arts and This year, however, Faires will play with Humanities. an all-acoustic old-time string band, which presents a problem If there Is too much "There's always a possibility of rain," Crews said. moisture In the air. The wood on the Instruments Is thin and EveJY other year or so the festival has the Instruments themselves are hollow, had to go on during Inclement weather, Faires said. he said, adding, "there's never been a fes- "The wood changes with the weather," tival rained out all three days." he said. "It can cause the Instrument to go The problem with moving the festival out of tune." Indoors lies In the fact that the ballrooms Faires has been checking the forecast, are normally booked for receptions on the and according to weather.com, weekends, he said. Also, people still want Charleston residents can expect a high to be outdoors to take part In the festivi- of 58 degrees and rain on Friday, and a ties. high of 62 degrees and showers through "We tJY to shoot for the best weather Saturday. possible," Crews said. No matter the weather, Crews said the Celebration will run April 29 through festival will go on. In past years, some May 1, the last weekend for students to vendors have pulled out and refused to kick back and relax before finals. show up, but for the most part they are professionals and wouldn't miss a chance An "eclectic mix" of music, Including to do business, he said. everything from Jazz to folk and classical rock will entertain students and communi- In addition to the music, there will be art ty members who attend. vendors both selling and demonstrating their work, such as jewelry making, pot- "We try to give local and regional teJY making, painting and photography, groups an opportunity to play," Crews and there will be food vendors as well. said. STEPHEN HAAS/ VERGE FILE PHOTO (MAY 3 , 2004) Faires Is "hoping for the best; expecting Delilah Davis, of Charleston, makes a glass marble for a customer Sunday afternoon The bands will play on a soundstage under the worst," he said. "I'll be out there any- at the booth for her business, Inside the Rainbow, during Celebration on the Library a canopy, so the state of the art sound equip- way." Quad. Davis was set up with a fellow glass artist, Cliff Thomas. ment Is protected from the threat of rain. A look into summer's big-screen blockbusters BY BRIAN O'MALLEY Highmore, David Kelly, Helena ASSOCIATE VERGE EDITOR "War of the Worlds" Bonham Carter and Christopher Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Lee EveJY summer, a fountain of Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto and Directed tty Tim Burton blockbusters raid the movie the- Justin Chatwln This movie looks to be more of aters and make loads and loads Directed tty Steven Spielberg a specific adaptation from the of money. This summer Is no dif- Spielberg's big-budget remake book, rather than a remake of the ferent. With big names like to the 1953 adaptation of H.G. Gene Wilder movie. The story Vader, Batman, Spielberg and Wells' 1898 nCNel about a family's goes that Charlie Bucket Wonka returning, this summer fight for survival when martians (Highmore) wins the chance to go will be one of fun and excite- attack Earth. The trailer, available to Wonka's chocolate factoJY, but ment. This summer's theme on several Web sites, Is pretty he gets more than he bargains for. seems to be remakes. With three Intense and looks to be quite (July 15) television shows, two comic entertaining. You really can't go books, a video game and more wrong with Spellberg. (June 29) August than five classic movies being remade, this could be the sum- July Mickey Rourke, Kelra Knlghtley, mer of repetition or, simply, a "Fantastic Four" Edgar Ramirez and Christopher summer of great movies. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in "Wedding Crashers, a fast-paced loan Gruffudd, Michael Chlklls, Walken comedy about love turned upside down. Jessica Alba and Chris Evans Directed tty Tony Scott May Directed tty Tim StoJY The director of 2003's "Man on "Kingdom of Heaven" Directed by George Lucas This remake of the 197 4 movie Four astronauts pick up super- Fire" takes on this dark, action Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, This Is easily the most antldpat- about a group of prisoners who powers and decide to use them comecly, which Is loosely based Llam Neeson, Jeremy Irons ed mCNie of the summer, maybe form a football team to play the stop Doctor Doom. The screen- on the life of Domino Harvey, a David Thewlls, Edward Norton even year. This will be the third In guards. Sandier takes the part of play writer for this movie, Simon former Ford model who gave up Directed by Ridley Scott (May the second Star Wars trilogy, mak- Paul Crewe, the same role Klnberg, Is also writing "X-Men 3." modelling to ey her hand In boun- 6) Ing It slx mCNies In less than 30 Reynolds had In the original. (May Fans of the comic book should be ty hunting. (Aug. 12) During the 12th century cru- years. In this outing, Anakln 27) satisfied with this one. (July 8) sades, a young blacksmith Skywalker (Christensen) Is gradual- Other titles to look Into: (Bloom) rises to protect his peo- ly shifting to the dark side, and his June "Wedding Crashers" May- "Madagascar," "JV\onster- ple from Invaders. The director fight with Obi-Wan Kenobl "Batman Begins" Owen Wilson, VInce Vaughn ln-Law" of "Allen" and "Gladiator" (McGregor) over molten lava Is Starring Christian Bale, Michael Directed tty David Dobkin June- "Bewitched," "Cinderella makes another epic movie filled expected to be one of the movie's Caine, Llam Neeson, GaJY A pair of trouble-makers sneak Man," "The Dukes of Hazzard," with blood and battles most climactic moments. (May Oldman, Katie Holmes Into weddings to take advantage "The Honeymooners," "Mr. and 19) Directed tty Christopher Nolan of the romantic twinkle In the air. Mrs. Smith" "Star Wars Episode lll: The This Is the long awaited stoJY of (July 15) July- "Bad News Bears," Revenge of the Sit" 'The Longest Yard" a young Bruce Wayne (Bale) on his "Stealth" Ewan McGregor, Hayden Adam Sandier, Chris Rock, Nelly journey to becoming the protector "Charlie and the Chocolate August-"Doom," "The Pink Christensen, Natalie Portman, and Burt Reynolds of Gotham City. Looks like an awe- Factory" Panther" Samuel L. Jackson, lan McDiarmid Directed by Peter Segal some cast. (June 17) Johnny Depp, Freddy PAGE 88 ONTHE VERGE OFTHEWEEKEND THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 LONG DISTANCE LOVE AFFAIR College students spend months apart while their relationships last across miles BY HOLLY MOHR Champaign and Canada while Brown will remain In Joseph Williams, associate professor of psycholo- STAFF REPORTER Charleston. gy, said he believes that contact Is the way to fulllll a Brown said they will try to see each other on as healthy relationship. Romeo and Juliet went to eternity for each other, many weekends possible. She said they have events "Once students move to two different locations, so how far will Eastern students go for their star- planned such as sailing and camping together. they may become two different people," he said. crossed lovers? "It'll work because we started planning early," she "People 18-24 are still maturing and becoming the Mindy BrCMin, a freshman Journalism major, will said . person they'll be." be riding the long distance relationship Planning ahead will also help Sarah Rasmussen, a Williams said the danger of roller coaster this summer with her sophomore public relations major, with her long dis- the long distance relation- Jx¥rlend Matt Born, a University tance relationship. ship Is that the couple will cl Illinois computer science and She will be staying In Charleston over the summer grow apart and "break Spanish major. while her ~friend , Pete Wangerskl, a junior exer- up because of less con- Brown said the two are cise science major, will be living In Riverside. tact." high school sweethearts Rasmussen said they met last year and became Some couples are who have been together close after talking on the phone all summer. They willing to take that for two-and-a-half years. have been dating for eight months. risk. She said this will be their "I'm going to miss him a lot over the summer," Wangerskl third summer being In a she said. "''ll be bored out of my mind without him." he's going to make long distance relationship. Rasmussen said It will be hard not seeing her It work because he "We're comfortable being ~friend since she's seen him all this year but they'll ' apart," Brown said. "We have make It work because "they are In love." our own lives." Love might be the only thing that can keep a long "We're not Some long distance distance relationship going strong. going to break up ~ relationships don' t Courtney Lowe, a communication disorders and just because It's last the llrst tJy, sciences major, said her long distance relationship summer," he said. let alone the did not work. Even though third . "Jealousy plays a big part," she said . "People fight some students " We've regardless of where they are." have made already Lowe said she does not recommend long distance long dis- g o n e relationships unless you're In love. tance rela- through "Try to stay friends and see what comes later when tionships this roller you're together and not apart," Lowe said . work In the Other factors play Into having a healthy long dis- past, some tance relationship. people are Brown said having a flexible social life has helped still skepti- In the past and will help this summer. cal abou "We don't always need to be together," Brown them. said . "We have friends In common and apart." "You can r one reason Brown said the best advice for students Involved have a meaningful their relation- In a long distance relationship Is "don't hide any- relationship If you ship will work thing." Her ~friend gave the same type of advice. don' t see each over the sum- "Be upfront," said Born. "It helps a lot." other," Williams mer Is because Born said he and Brown usually see each other on said. he likes to drive the weekends during school, so It won't be that dif- change." long distances. ferent In the summer. He said long dis Born will be "It'll be hard but why shouldn't It work?" he said. tance relationships the "We love each other." likely will not succeed, St. Psychologists may have a different opinion on but when they do It's ILLUSTRATION BY long distance relationships. great. STEPHEN HAAS lhe green implants make you explode' to at school, which I now realize As I grew older, my taste In Kitten Cannon consists of rais- with nets to keep them from Is a little sad . But hey- I was games changed a little as the Ing or lowering a cannon and escaping your clutches? There young. computer games available to me pressing the spacebar to shoot a Is- It's called Escape from BY LAURA GRIFFITH Now that I'm of-age, a legal did. kitten out of a cannon. The object Neverland, and It can be found STAFF WRITER adult for three years, I still can't In high school, I played Text of the game Is to keep the kitty on zooass.com. get enough of those same kinds Twist every time I came Into bouncing to gain the most feet. Not a big Jacko fan? of games. Journalism 2. Our paper only Watch out for the carnivorous Eoniine.com offers a game Nowadays, people can do any- And lucky for me there are came out once a month and I plants and the spikes, which can much like Kaboom, an old thing on the Web. Everything Web sites that bring me both spent an extra hour In the news- cut your kitty's distance short. school Atarl favorite. One from Internet research to down- those games from my past, and room for study hall, so I decided On the plus side, lf the kitty lands catch- It's called Kaboob, and It loading music to playing games all-new, controversial games to spend my time broadening on the trampoline or the bombs, centers around breast Implants. online Is available at our finger- that keep me coming back for my word horizons. Shuffling let- they will accelerate his speed The object of the game Is to tips. more. ters around to make every pos- and send him flying and bounc- catch as many pink and purple Not just any games, but a vari- If It's breaking virtual bricks sible word combination became Ing for a much longer distance. Implants as you can, as a plas- ety to entertain all types of peo- with a paddle and a ball that the ultimate thrill for the The game takes no skill, and tic surgeon above you moves ple from gossip lovers, to word lights your llre, or It's leading reporters and editors of the the best part Is the sounds- of the across the screen and drops nerds and those that are just a your digital family through unfa- RedBird Word and I was no kitten meowing as he Illes out of them. The pink Implants earn little morbid for most. miliar territory, fording rivers and exception. the cannon, the bombs explod- the player points, while purple We'll start with the ones that shooting buffalo that's more up Much more recently, I discov- Ing, the bounce of the trampo- ones cause the character's take me back to my Catholic ele- your alley, vlrtualapple.com Is ered a site that opened a new line, the gulp of the plant eating boobs to grow. Be careful not mentary school back home. Not the perfect site. world of fun, the kitty and the splat of the kitty to catch the green ones, they a day went by when I wasn't With all the technological addlctlnggames.com. being Impaled on the spikes. make the character explode antsy to get done with my typ- advances In computers today, It This site not only provides A little grotesque for most? and the game Is over. Ing lessons so I could jump on amazes me that people are still links for online Battleship and What If you aren't Into dead kit- Whatever your Interests, those really cool Apple II E's and drawn to these older games, Mah Jongg tiles, but also to ties, but you get riled up talking there Is a game online to suit pop In that floppy disk to play which are presented to players Interesting games like my about celebrities' latest scandals? them. Now excuse me, a kitten King's Quest or the ever-popular with their original graphics. It must beloved Text Twist and a recent Imagine If there was a game Is waiting to be shot out of a Oregon Trail. Many days that's be nostalgia. Whatever It Is, I like newsroom favorite, Kitten where you could play Michael cannon. the only thing I looked forward It, and I'm happy they're back. Cannon. Jackson, and shoot little boys