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CMYK CMYK VOLUME 77, NUMBER 29 MUNCIE, INDIANA Founded as The Easterner Celebrating our 75th anniversary of service to the Ball State community 85 60 High Low Directory News 285-1202 Weather Sports 285-8255 Mostly Diversions sunny; 285-8257 warmer Online access Editor Sports MONDAY 285-8249 Electronic access via the OCTOBER 6, 1997 Tuesday Classifieds campus’ FASTFACTS/vtx Mostly 285-8247 Women’s volleyball team stands system; Internet users Reminder: Last course sunny; High Display ads alone atop MAC West after pair access via the World Wide withdrawal period for the fall in the 80s 285-8256 of weekend victories. See Page 8. Web at http://www.dailynews.bsu.edu semester ends Oct. 29 ▼ D EATH Homecoming royalty model fashions Ball State student evening. The field was then narrowed to Harrison, University Program Board. fatally wounded HOMECOMING BY SHAWNA DEMOTT the top 10 men and women, chosen by Other candidates and their sponsors CHIEF REPORTER WEEKEND student voting on September 23 and 24. announced as part of the top 10 were A 19-year-old female student ■ The annual dinner As if they were ready to go to the “The most suspenseful part of the Sheldon Bratton, Delta Tau Delta; Jennifer was found dead early Sunday to honor alumni will beach, back to the ’70s or straight to bed, fashion show is the naming of the top Tilford, Delta Tau Delta; Emilio Isom, morning in Indianapolis. be 6:30 p.m. Oct. the 1997 Homecoming candidates mod- 10,” said Junior Erin Heichelbech, who Black Student Association; Antoinette Lelauni H. Scott, a second-year eled different styles during the attended the event. McGlown, Black Student Association; student, was found at the 3500 17 in the Student Homecoming Royalty Fashion Show last Top ten candidates and their spon- Edric McNeary, Theta Chi; Gina Carr, Delta block of Alpine Place at 5:45 a.m., Center night at Pruis Hall. sors include Paul Ashley, Sigma Phi Sigma Pi; Anthony Sharrett, Baker and according to police reports. Ballroom. “I’d like to congratulate the 71 candi- Epsilon; Kami Seitz, Sigma Phi Epsilon; Williams halls; Christy Gamble, Delta She was pronounced dead at dates,” Tracy Skinner, royalty chairperson Jason Utesch, Botsford and Swinford Sigma Theta; Jeremy Gray, Delta Zeta; and ■ The Cardinals play the scene and suffered from a said. “They have done a really awesome halls; and Erin Brugos, also of Botsford Kenna Knapp, Alpha Phi. gunshot wound to the neck, Central Michigan at job. I’d also like to recognize all organiza- and Swinford halls. “It’s exciting to be named part of the according to Tim Hordy, public 1 p.m. Oct. 18. tions for picking such wonderful people Terrance Hall, nominated by the top 10,” said Emilio Isom, president of the information officer for the to represent them.” National Association of Black Black Student Association. “It is an honor Indianapolis Police Department. ■ Peter, Paul and Before the modeling began, Kiley Journalists, is also a top 10 candidate, to represent the organization.” Mary perform at Scott, 10200 block of Thames Piper, general homecoming chairperson, along with Tamara Washington, National Top 10 candidates will be interviewed Court West, was a resident of 8 p.m. Oct. 18 in introduced the members of this year’s Association of Black Journalists; Ryan Thursday by a committee of students and by Heather Dryer, Staff photographer Mysch Hall. Her resident hall Homecoming Steering Committee. Bergan, Student Leadership faculty. The Homecoming Court members Emens Auditorium. assistant could not be reached for Following those introductions, each of Development Board; Jill Haugsland, will then be chosen based on a combina- Homecoming Royalty candidates Ryan comment and Scott’s roommate the 71 candidates were introduced by Student Government Association; Greg tion of interview results and student vot- Bergan and Amy Jones model ’70s clothes at Alison Fernandez, the emcee for the McFarren, Pi Beta Phi; and Nina ing, according to Skinner. Sunday’s fashion show. declined to comment. Homicide detectives could not be reached during press time. CBS COLLEGE TOUR Students act like movie stars, win prizes at television event Greeks Network brings Hollywood to Ball State combat BY DUANE HUMPHREY STAFF REPORTER Smiles, cheers, and music at Lafollette field Thursday drinking and Friday were part of the CBS College Tour. The tour has become one of network television’s most successful entertainment marketing events, accord- BY JON REITER ing to University Program Board. CHIEF REPORTER The tour featured 10 interactive attractions based on To find an indication of how diffi- daytime, primetime and sports programming on the CBS cult the kickoff to Ball State’s chapter television network. of Greeks Advocating Mature In its seventh year, the event featured free T-shirts, Management of Alcohol was last year, baseball caps, backpacks and athletic shorts. one needs to look no further than the National sweepstakes with a grand prize of a 1998 organization’s president, Tony Kerins. Ford Escort ZX2 and a first prize of a Trail Travels “We really didn’t get that much Outdoor Adventure trip for two were entered by some in accomplished last year,” Kerins said. attendance. “There was some enthusiasm at the Approximately 4,000 students participated in the beginning of the year, but as the College Tour’s activities. year went on, I think people saw that “This is a blast,” junior Brian Lock said. “This stuff is we weren’t getting anything done, awesome. We played some basketball, but I went 2 for and that frustrated them. I think 13.” that’s why the interest was down.” Each activity took place under a tent that stationed There was strong attendance each sponsor. from sororities at some meetings Sponsors of the CBS College tour included last year, but few fraternities were Campbell’s, Ford, Goodyear, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oreal, represented, Liz Morgan, GAMMA Mountain Dew, Nestle, Pizza Hut and Visa. secretary, said. “The Price is Right” tent was one of the most popular While both Morgan and Kerins events. Large crowds gathered in front of it, hoping to said that last year was hardly a win prizes ranging from an autographed Ken Griffey Jr. resounding success for the fledgling baseball glove to a 10-pound candy bar. organization, they, along with the “‘The Price is Right’ was my favorite,” sophomore Panhellenic Council and the Sarah Holloway said. “I grabbed a couple of frisbees when Interfraternity Council, are commit- they threw them out into the crowd.” ted to making it work this year. Some students displayed their acting talents at According to Morgan, strength in “Studio CBS,” where they performed actual scenes from numbers is the key. “As The World Turns,” “The Young and the Restless,” The GAMMA is a nationwide organiza- Bold and the Beautiful” and “Guiding Light.” Those who tion that helps facilitate activities such participated received free videotapes of their perfor- as retreats and workshops for frater- mances. nities and sororities and help chapters Junior Melisa Baker said she enjoyed the festivities to plan substance-free events. and liked the idea of getting free gifts. by Karin Partin, Staff photographer The first meeting of Gamma is “I had fun being with my friends,” Baker said. “I’m “The Price Is Right” players Becky Heller (from left), Bryan Kendzierski, vision quiz show at the CBS College Tour Friday. About 4,000 students attend- 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in Student ready to see my tape.” Joseph Durk and Jeremy Cracraft make bids at a campus version of the tele- ed for a chance to win prizes from several vendors including a new car. Center Room 305. Just ducky Promise Keepers seek to globalize message RELIGION l Multitudes that God that exists in men today.’’ But at the same time he held on all kinds of resolutions and then fails. To appease the hunger, to the movement’s stand on homo- But the percentage of those who will assembled in Washington McCartney plans to replicate the expe- sexuality — ‘‘The sin of homosexuali- go home different and will make a return home with mission. rience across the country on Jan. 1, ty cannot be excused’’ — and women: difference in their home and church- 2000, with rallies at every state capitol When it comes to decision-making at es will be very high,’’ he said. to ‘‘take roll call’’ for Jesus Christ. home, ‘‘somebody has to break the New Yorker Scott said he is one of BY DONNA ABU-NASR He also wants to take his ministry tie’’ and it’s the man who should those men. He said he plans to start ASSOCIATED PRESS worldwide. ‘‘tenderly and gently’’ take authority. communicating better with his girl- ‘‘I believe God is showing us now Although McCartney said he is a friend and try to see WASHINGTON — Fresh from a that he wants us to go global,’’ he registered Republican, he stressed he Inside things from her per- gathering that drew hundreds of said. ‘‘How that unfolds is anybody’s sees no political agenda for his group. Editorial spective. thousands of believers to guess.’’ ‘‘I find it fascinating I’m doing ‘‘I have no idea Washington, Promise Keepers But he said his movement has what I’m doing. I’m going to be obedi- discusses how to do it,’’ he said. founder Bill McCartney said Sunday already started doing research and is ent to the call of God on my life,’’ he how ‘‘The thing I’m con- he is enlisting foreign nationals to bringing in people from around the said. Promise vinced of is I’m going help his movement proselytize the world to ‘‘teach us how to be cultural- But asked whether he would run Keepers to do it, and I’m not world.