University Archives (02) Box 1063 A I UTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ■ ^ Cougar athleticsj addingddine on to Homecoming fun e s i l E See Sports ALTON - EAST ST LOUIS - EDWARDSVILLE Kickin’Thursday, October 13,2005 it up WWW.THEALESTLEat Homecoming .COM V o l. 58, No. 15 Steve Britt N e w s R e po r t e r Homecoming revs up for a week of tradition-filled fun. The week’s activities echo the ‘50s with soda floats, “Grease“ sing-alongs and a classic car show. “We looked at making homecoming more traditional,” Coordinator of Greek Life and Homecoming director John SCHEDULE OF Davenport said. EVENTS Recurring events such as the Monday, October 17 golf cart parade are back again, V ote tor the H omecoming while new events look to make Kin g a n d Q ueen in the MUC an impression for future 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. homecomings. Goshen Lounge “We looked at how some S e e t h e g o lf c a r t p a r a d e colleges do bed races, so we Noon decided recliner races. Stratton Quadrangle Wednesday is kind of traditionally for karaoke,” Davenport said. T uesday, October 18 A bonfire was planned last R a c e y o u r r e c l in e r year but was rained out. This Noon Stratton Quadrangle Check out how last year’s W ednesday, O ctober 19 S ing in t h e a n n u a l C o u g a r K a r a o k e royalty is faring this year Noon MUC Goshen Lounge See Lifestyles S in g a l o n g w it h “G r e a se ” a n d S o d a S h o p year, it’s on the agenda for next 7 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting, Meridian Ballroom Davenport said. The gem of the events is the T hursday, October 20 custom and classic car show on C o m e c h e e r o n t h e m e n ’s the Quad, where more than 50 a n d w o m e n ’s so c c e r tea m cars are expected to cruise in C ourtesy of SIUE photo services at t h e P ep R ally Saturday. The 2004 Homecoming Queen Lee Ann Lomax and King Larry Brown pose at the soccer game last 6:30 p.m. “The big deal we’ve never year. The coronation of the king and queen will be one of many events occurring in Homecoming Woodland Bowl done before and takes a lot of 2005. The theme is “Got your kicks on Route 66. ” undertaking, is the car show,” “We’ve had a lot of people having a reunion, Athletics are people to come out as we Friday, October 21 Davenport said. “We’ve been saying they’re going to bring having a Hall of Fame dinner,” possibly can. ... RSVPs for W a tch t h e m e n ’s a n d working for months on it.” Corvettes.” Davenport said. “That’s family weekend are double what w o m e n ’s s o c c e r t e a m s Sh-Boom, a ‘50s style band, School associations have tremendous.” they normally are. We have the t a k e o n t h e U n iv e r s it y o f will play during the show. tied in with the time frame to The number of revelers possibility for a great turnout this M isso u r i-S t . L o u is Refreshments will be available bring up numbers for many looks promising, Davenport year.” 5:30 p.m. and hopefully, Davenport said, events. noted. For more information, visit Ralph Korte Stadium there will be lots of flashy “The Alumni Association is “We're trying to get as many www.siue.edu/CAB/Homecoming. W in V e g a s S t y l e at cars. C a sin o N ig h t 9 p.m. MUC Goshen Lounge and the DUI victim dies, charges brought against student Meridian Ballroom S t e v e B r it t of aggravated driving under the Rusty’s Restaurant in charge when a more serious FAMILY WEEKEND N e w s R e po r t e r influence. Edwardsville. charge would be available,” If convicted, Graham may Hamil, of Edwardsville, died Madison County State’s Attorney Saturday, October 22 An SIUE student faces face three to 14 years for each Saturday at St. Louis University spokeswoman Stephanie Smith R ollin’ out at the Fun prison time if convicted of three count of aggravated DUI. Hospital. He was 49. said Oct. 4. Bowling Tournament felony charges leveled against Reckless homicide is a Class Graham was initially Hamil remained in the Noon to 5 p.m. him by Madison County Three felony with a potential charged with aggravated driving Intensive Care Unit of St. Louis MUC Recreation Center prosecutors. penalty of two to five years. under the influence of alcohol. University Hospital until his The Madison County State’s Charges stem from Sept. 16 Prosecutors dropped the charge death. Sunday, October 23 Attorney charged Jeffrey when Graham allegedly struck nearly two weeks ago. According to Smith, Graham S u n d a y B r u n c h Graham, 25, Tuesday with Gregory J. Hamil with his Dodge “We didn't want him is not in custody. His bail is set at II a.m. to 1:30 p.m. reckless homicide and two counts Intrepid in the parking lot of (Graham) to plead to a lesser $75,000. Center Court Cafeteria 2 WWW.THEALESTLE .COM T hursday, O ctober 13, 2005 Student Appreciation Days Family Weekend gives parents a Schedule an appointment with either of our stylists Amber Porter or Missy chance to briefly live the college life Taylor and receive 50% off all hair services N ata lie H e il “We have a professional and mingle with the families.” N ew s S tringer company that sets up tables Family Weekend started four Call 692-0690 to schedule your appointment where the students can play years ago at SIUE as a campus- www.robertclarksalon-spa.com Students have an roulette and exchange chips for wide initiative to involve the robwl-drt Offer expires October 30, 2005 opportunity to show their prizes.” families in campus activities. salon & spa families the SIUE campus during the Campus Activities Board sponsored Family Weekend. ‘‘The family weekend is a time for us “The Family Weekend is a to invite the families of the students to time for us to invite the families of the students to participate in participate in activities that showcase a activities that showcase a lot of 99 activities SIUE has to offer,” lot of activities SIUE has to offer. Student Leadership Assistant Director of Campus -Assistant Director of Campus Life Michelle Life Michelle King said. “Also, it Development Program & gives the students a chance to King Volunteer Services visit with their families.” Casino Night has become The Sunday brunch is “Family Weekend is a fairly Modules one of the most popular events another event that introduces the common practice among other 10/18/05 Module 18, 2:00 p.m. scheduled on Family Weekend. families of SIUE students to campuses so we decided to bring Motivating Others “Casino Night draws administrators and the University it to SIUE in conjunction with Suzanne Kutterer-Siburt, Assist. Director anywhere from l ,000 to 1,500 Center style of dining. our homecoming,” King said. Leadership Development, SIUE people every year since it is a “Last year we had 400 The number of families Board Room. MUC totally free event where we bring (attend),” King said. “We invite attending the events has grown Module 8, 6:30 p.m. Las Vegas to campus,” King said. campus administrators to come see PARENTS, page 4 Human Relations Billie Turner, Community Liaison University of Illinois / NTAC Board Room, MUC SIUE arrest man on DUI charge 10/25/05 S t e v e B r it t accident, single vehicle on Poag SIUE police and officers found Module 19, 2:00 p.m. N e w s R e p o r t e r Road and North University Brown walking near the Understanding the Organizational Climate Rodney Davis, Project Director Drive. He hit the median,” Lt. intersection. U.S. Representative Shimkus' Office An Edwardsville man had a Kevin Schmoll said. Brown was issued field Board Room, MUC run in with the law and a concrete According to Schmoll, the sobriety tests, which he failed, median on campus. 2001 Chevy Impala was and he blew a .104 on the Module 9, 6:30 p.m. Cross Cultural Awareness Devin J. Brown, 24, was damaged and Brown took off Breathalyzer. Illinois law Kate Howell, Volunteer Relations Specialist charged Oct. 8 with driving under walking. mandates .08 as the legal International Institute the influence and leaving the Edwardsville police were limit. Board Room, MUC scene of an dispatched to check on the Brown was not injured and SLDP Reminders.... accident. residence. he was released on $400 bond. Volunteer Projects “He was involved in a traffic Meanwhile, a motorist called October 15 - Urban Plunge, E. St. Louis, IL October 22 - Share Food, Granite City, IL Tuition increases could be in the works November 5 - Computer Rehab, Washington Park, IL November 12 - St.