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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the 2021 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in March by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. AP NEWS FIFTH-STRAIGHT LOSS Check out stories covering state and national The Eastern women's soccer team lost 2-0 Tuesday to extend their news. from. the Associated Press. losing streak to five matches. PAGE 8 AIL ER E Wednesday, March 24, 2021 "TELL THE lUT AND DON'T BE " VOL. 105INO. 119 Faculty Senate talks lack of diversity,_solutions
By Corryn Brock News Editor I@corryn_brock \ Eastern's Faculty Senate discussed East em's Quality Initiative Proposal, "Diversi fying Eastern Faculty and Staff for Student Success" during its meeting Tuesday after noon. The primary goal of the plan is to in crease diversity of faculty and staff at East ern "by increasing the racial diversity of Eastern's faculty and staff to levels that are representative of the increasing racial diver sity in our student population." Eastern currently has the least diversity of employees among public universities in Illinois, however, the university has seen an increase in diversity over the last 15 years. In 2005 the university had 10.5% of stu dents from underrepresented groups an 31.5% in Fall 2019. According to a draft of the plan for the quality initiative, "Though the student de mographics have been changing, the facul ty and staff populations have remained pre dominantly White, creating a growing ra SCREEN SHOTS BY CORRYN BROCK cial gap between students and those who 100% 93% (Top) Jeffery Stowell speaks on Eastern's serve them. This increasing disparity cre 90% 85 Quality Initiative Proposal that is set to ates an urgent need for the institution to 80% diversifying Eastern's faculty and staff. The take more aggressive action to create an or 67% plan speaks specifically on diversifying the 70% ganization that, both in spirit and in visible 58 SB% faculty and staff based on race and ethnicity. presence of people of color in positions of 60% Eastern currently has the lowest percentage power, reflect our commitment to diversity, SO% of employees from underrepresent ed racial 40% 37" inclusion, and equity." 40% and ethnic groups. (Left) A chart shows the difference between The plan focuses on the recruitment, hir 30% ing and retention of diverse faculty and public universities in Illinois and the level of 20% 13 staff. diversity at those institutions. It focuses on Each part of the plan has individual tasks 10% the percentage of employees who are part under it highlighting what exactly needs to 0% I of an underrepresented racial/ethnic group happen in those categories. CSU UIC NEIU GSU UIUC SIUE NIU ISU UIS SIUC WIU EIU and students who are part of an underrepre • < sented racial/ethnic group compared to each ■ Employees ■ Students SENATE, page 5 other. Student Senate to meet Wednesday Student
By Helena Edwards Student Government Reporter I@DEN_News forum held
The Student Senate will be voting on the sec ond resolution of this year on the proposed Campus on~Douglas Recreation fee increase during Wednesday's meet- ing. . The increase will go from $6.00 per credit hour to $9.00 per credit hour, with a cap at 12 credit Hall name hours per student for the 2022 fucal year. Sarah Daugherty, director of Campus Recreation By Elizabeth Taylor at Eastern, said at last week's Student Senate meet Associate News Editor I@ DEN_news ing that the current budget for the recreation center uses funds self-generated through selling member Eastern's Naming Committee held a forum on ships. The recreation center does not receive money Tuesday evening for students to share their thoughts from the state for costs. on whether the name of Douglas Hall should be Student workers are paid from money from the FILE PHOTO I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS changed. apportionment board and six students there are cur Student Senator Paige Thing is sworn in during the Feb. 3 Student Senate meeting. This was Lincoln and Douglas Halls were named to com rently being funded by federal work study. the only meeting that has been held in person this academic year. memorate the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, a series Daugherty said that the increase in this fee would of debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen allow the apportionment board to remove Campus There are currently two professional staff and 65 Student Body Senator Amaya who also works at Douglas as they both campaigned to be elected as Recreation from consideration. This would also al pieces ofcardio equipment. 70 percent of the cardio Campus Recreation supports the increase and said United States Senaror from Illinois in 1858. low the apportionment board to possibly invest in equipment is over six years old. that new equipment and such would attract more During that time and later in his political career, equipment, lockers, a previously considered rock Student Body Executive Vice President Michael people instead of them going to somewhere like Douglas was known fur his strong support ofsla very. wall, among other items at Campus Recreation. Perri asked if equipment out of date poses a high Planet Fimess. The Naming Committee was first tasked with dis Daugherty showed the apportionment board al er risk of injury to which Daugherty said that all the Student Body Senators have been tasked with cussing Douglas Hall's name in 2010 and has repeat location through the years for Campus Recreation. equipment is safe, however new equipment is safer asking peers what they feel about the increase, edly chosen not to change the: name. However, this The allocation will be changed to $0 if the fee in than older and that interactive equipment will nev as well as formulating their own opinions for this is the first time that there wasn't a specific suggestion crease is approved, however ifit fails then it would er be eliminated. week's meeting to discuss and vote upon the reso for a new name; rather, the Naming Committee will be $205,200. Student Body Senator Karki said through his lution. be able ro suggest a new name ifthey do recommend Extra money left over before the full wage in work at Campus Recreation that he supports the that it be changed. crease to $15 per hour is to be used for equipment, increase and knows of two machines that are not Helena Edwards can bf? reached at581-2812 or at FORUM, page 5 facility improvement and pro~ional staff. working properly at the current moment. [email protected]. THE DAILY EA.STERN NEWS I AP.NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 Local weather WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Evanston first to offer reparations Partly Cloudy Rain High: 63' High: 63' EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Us the sale of recreational marijuana, Black, that was injured by the city Fleming described the program as Low: 45' Low: 43• ing tax money from the sale of rec• a small portion of the money - of Evanston for anti-Black housing paternalistic, and it assumes Black · reational marijuana, the Chicago $21,340 - is coming to the city policies," Simmons said. people can't manage their own suburb of Evanston has become in private donations. At the same time, Simmons money. the first U.S. city to make repa• Qualifying residents must ei suggested that the money is just Other co~munities and organi rations available to its Black resi ther have lived in or been a di a start to right the wrongs of the zations considering providing rep dents for past discrimination and rect descendant of a Black person past. arations range from the state of THE DAILY the lingering effects of slavery. who lived in Evanston between "We all know that the road to California to cities like Amherst, The City Council on Mon 1919 to 1969, or that person's di repair and justice in the Black Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode EASTERN NEWS day voted 8-1 to begin making rect descendant, who suffered dis• community is going to be a gener Island, Asheville, North Caroli "Tell the truth and don't be afraid.• good on its pledge to distribute crimination in housing because of ation of work," Simmons said. "It's na, and Iowa City, Iowa; religious $10 million over the next 10 years city ordinances, policies or prac going to be many programs and denominations like the Episcopal with the distribution of $400,000 tices. Also, residents who also ex initiatives, and more funding." Church; and prominent colleg• The Daily Eastern News The City Council acted after es like Georgetown University in 1802 Buzzard Hall to eligible Black households. Each perienced discrimination due to Eastern Illinois University qualifying household would re the city's policies or practices after dozens of citizens addressed the Washington. Charleston, IL 61920 ceive $25,000 for home repairs, 1969 can qualify. body and the plan received some The efforts, some of which have 217-581-2812 down payments on property, and Alderman Robin Rue Simmons, pushback from several. been underway for years, have 217-581-2923 (fax) interest or late penalties on prop• who proposed the program that Alderman Cicely Fleming, the gained momentum in the wake of erty in the city. was adopted in 2019, said groups lone vote against the plan, said the death of George Floyd in po The move by the Illinois com in support of reparations have of she supports reparations, but lice custody last May in Minneap News Staff Advertising munity comes as hundreds of com fered pro-bono legal assistance what the City Council was debat olis. President Joe Biden has even Staff munities and organizations across if the program is challenged in ing is a housing plan that is be expressed support for creati~g a Editor-In-Chief the country are considering pro court. ing called reparations. She said the federal commission to study Black AdamTumino Faculty Advlsen reparations, a proposal that's lan [email protected] viding reparations. In Evanston, "This is set aside for an injured people should dictate the terms of Editorial Adviser how their grievances are repaired. guished for decades in Congress. Lola Burnham besides revenue from a 3% tax on community that happens to be
Photo Adviser News Editor Brian Poulter Corryn Brock dennewsdesk@ .Pritzker Website Adviser gmail.com Former mayor pleads guilty Brian Poulter Publisher signs laws Lola Burnham Associate News to federal corruption charge Editor Business Manager Elizabeth Taylor Betsy Jewell targeting dennewsdesk@gmail. EAST ST IDUIS, Ill. (AP) -A for statement to the federal Southern Illi BMC Associates, Inc. It said the Colwn com Press Supervisor mer southern Illinois mayor has plead nois Public Corruption Task Force. The bia city government provides health-in Tom Roberts jobs, loans, ed guilty to lying to federal investigatotll charge carries a maximum sentence of surance coverage for employees and con NlghtSuff about referral commissions he received five years in prison, the Belleville News tracts for property/casualty loss insur Photo Editor for this Issue on city contracts. Democrat reported. ance. Karina Delgado AdamTumino housing Kevin Hutchinson, 56, of Columbia Hutchinson resigned as mayor fol Hutchinson and his company received OENphotodesk@ • ~· Alyssa Marino gmail.com is due to be sentenced Jun 28 after en• lowing his indictment by a federal grand referral commissions from the insurance Corryn Brock SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - tering the plea Monday in U.S. District jury. He was in his fourth term. contracts that the city placed with two Night Chief Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday Court. The indictment describes Hutchinson other companies, the indictment said. AdamTumino Assisunt Photo signed four bills designed to im Hutchinson had been charged with as a licensed insurance agent who owned The city council and city manager were Editor Copy Editor prove the economic standing of one felony count of making a false a closely held Illinois corporation called · unaware of the commissions. Zach Berger Alyssa Marino people of color as part of the am DENphotodesk@ gmail.com bitious agenda of the Illinois Leg Sports Designer AdamTumino islative Black Caucus. The D ·emocrat stopped at Illinois officer_will not face charges Union Baptist Church, just east of downtown Springfield, for the signing ceremony with Senate in shooting of knife-wielding nian Majority Leader Kimberly Light• Get social The Daily Eastern News wlth ford, a Maywood Democrat, and CHATHAM, Ill. (AP) - A cen ed" by an Illinois State Police inves then charged Hahn, who fired four shots, each of which struck Small. The Daily Eastern News_ other leading Black legislators. tral Illinois p~lice office!' who shot tigation. IJ The latest legislation is the eco a knife-wielding man four t~mes Hahn was called to a residence in Hahn and another officer "im nomic portion of the Black Cau when the man charged at him won't Chatham, a Sangamon County vil mediately took life-saving mea l'.J dailyeastern~ews cus' "four pillars" of equity and face charges in the shooting, a pros- · lage, on March 7 after a caller told sures" and called for an ambulance '3@DEN_New; fairness that grew from the po ecutors says. dispatchers a man with a knife was that arrived moments later, accord- lice-involved death of George Sangamon County state's attor cutting himself and said he would . ing to the Chatham Police Depart Visit our website: dailyeasternnews.com Floyd in Minneapolis last spring. ney Dan Wright said Monday in a kill everyone, The State Journal ment. The others are criminal justice news release that Chatham police Register reported. Small, 30, was later released from About The Daily Eastern News is produced by the students of and education, which Pritzker has Officer Adam Hahn was justified That man, later identified as a hospital, but he faces a charge Eastern Illinois UniVefsity. It is published daity Mon signed, and health care. in using force likely to cause death Gregory Small, 30, did not lis of aggravated assault and is due in day through Friday. in Charleston. 111., during fall and spring semesters and online during the wmmerterm One key bill signed Tuesday or great bodily harm "under the to ten when Hahn told him multi court Thursday, according to Cha except during university vacations or examinations. caps interest on payday loans to tality of the circumstances reflect• ple times to drop the knife. Small tham Deputy Chief Scott Tart. · One copy per day is free to students and faculty. Addi· 36%. The average annual per• tional copies can be obtained for so cents each in the Student Publications Office in Buzzard Hall. centage rate on an Illinois pay day loan is 297%. Sponsors say Advertising it drives people initially seeking To place an advertisement or classified ad in The State agency approved sale of Daily Eastern News, coll the ads office at 581-2812 small, short-term loans into end or fax 581-2923. Visit our online advertisements at less debt. dailyeasternnews.com/ciassi~s. Another piece of legislation ex Chicago hospital to non-profit Comments /Tips ,, . pands the Illinois Human Rights Contact any of the above staff members if you believe."'.' Act to prohibit employers from your information is relevant. disqualifying a job applicant be CHICAGO (AP) - The Illinois Jawad Shah said. "We are in this for Insight has the blessing of the state, Corr«tions cause of a criminal record unless Health Facilities and Services Re the long haul." but the two entities must finalize The Daily Eastern News is committed to accuracy in its it relates substantially to the job. view Board on Monday approved Officials said the hospital will of- the deal. Insight seeks to purchase coverage of the news. Any factual error the stafffinds or is made aware ofby its readers will be corrected Similarly, Pritzker signed into the sale of Chicago's oldest hospital fer an emergency department, reha- the hospital from Trinity Health for as promptly as possible. Please report any factual er• law a measure allowing people to a newly-formed not-for-profit. bilitation center, stroke programs, $1. · ror you find to Editor-in-Chief JJ Bullock at 581-2812. with felony convictions to live in Insight Chicago received approv• behavioral health assistance, an ob- Community organizers applaud Employment public housing. al from the state review board to stetrics unit, intensive care unit and ed Insight's track record for work- If you would like to work for The Doily Eastern News The state's more than 100 pub purchase Mercy Hospital and Med inpatient medical surgical beds. ing in underserved communities as a reporter, photographer. columnist, cartoon ist, copy editor, designer or videographer, please lic housing agencies set their own ical Center from its owner, Trinity Mercy filed for Chapter 11 like it has in Flint, Michigan. How- visit at the- newsroom at 1811 Buzzard Hall. rules. Sponsors said those that bar Health. bankruptcy last month with plans ever, Jitu Brown of Journey 4 Jus residents with criminal records Insight Chicago, which is affil to close in May, citing operating tice said it was important that peo PrintN by Eastern 111inois University contribute to homelessness and iated with a Michigan health sys losses of $7 million per month. The pie in the community have a say in on 1f1Y ink and recycled paper. recidivism. tem, filed documents prior to the filing came after the state denied the future of Mercy. Attention postmaster: Send Another law requires state re vote indicating a change of the hos an application from Mercy's owner, Mercy dates to 1852, wlien a adclNU cha_ to: view of of the low- and moderate pital's name because it will no lon Trinity Health, to open an outpa- rooming house was converted into The Daily Eastern News 1802 Buzzard Hall income loans by banks and other ger operate as a Catholic facility. tient care center. a hospital by the Sisters of Mer- Eastern Illinois University lenders to improve investment in "Our intention is to operate The approval of the review board cy. It survived the Chicago Fire of Charleston. IL 61920 lower income communities. at full-service," lnsig~t. 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Jury set for ex-cop's trial in Floyd death; -starts Monday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -A jury has nates; Hennepin County Judge Peter be able to put that aside and weigh the citizens tially responsible for his death. Defense been seated for the trial of a former Min Cahill has said he will excuse the extra case based on the evidence. Throughout jury selection, the de attorney Eric Nelson won a partial vic neapolis police officer in George Floyd's juror when opening statements begin on He said Floyd's death sparked discus fense frequently struck people who told tory when Cahill said he would allow death, with opening statements set for Monday if the 14 others still are able to sions about racism at work, and he de the court they already had strong feel some evidence from Floyd's 2019 arrest Monday in a case that led to weeks of serve. cided to educate himself by reading a ings about Chauvin's guilt. The prosecu in Minneapolis in which he also swal protests and a national soul-searching Derek Chauvin is charged with mur book about the subject. He said he re tion frequently used its allotted challeng lowed drugs. In the 2019 case, paramed about racial justice. der and manslaughter in the May 25 spects police and views Black Lives Mat es against potential jurors who were not ics were called to the scene and noted The final juror was chosen Tuesday, death of Floyd. The Black man was de ter somewhat favorably. However, he just supportive of police but said they Floyd's dangerously high blood p~ure. wrapping up a process that took more clared dead after Chauvin, who is white, said some of the frustrations boiled over would favor their testimony over others. Cahill said he would allow medical than two weeks and was complicated pressed his knee against his neck for and may have been a factor in violent They also sought to block potential ju evidence of Floyd's physical reactions by worldwide attention to Floyd's death, about nine minutes while he was hand unrest in Minneapolis. rors who were critical or doubtful about and a short clip ofan officer's hody cam even before the city of Minneapolis an cuffed and pleading that he couldn't He also said he understands that pro the Black Lives Matter movement. era video from the 2019 arrest. He said nounced a $27 million settlement to his breathe. The widely seen video set off fessional athletes who kneel during the Both sides now gear up for opening Floyd's "emotional behavior," such as family during the fourth day of jury se street protests in Minneapolis, some vi national anthem are trying to start a di statements on Monday. Legal experts calling out to his mother, won't be ad lection. olent, that spread.across the U.S. and the alogue on race, but "I would prefer if have said the bystander video - already mitted. Attorneys and the judge worked world. someone would exp~ their beliefs in a seen by almost everyone on the jury - is The county medical examiner clas through more than l 00 people, dismiss The final juror chosen, a white man different manner." compelling footage but that a conviction sified Floyd's death as a homicide in an ing most because they acknowledged in his 20s, is a married accountant who Several other potential jurors were dis is not a slam-dunk for prosecutors. initial summary that said he "had a car strong views about an encounter that said he had a somewhat negative opin missed earlier in the day, including a for The defense has made clear that they diopulmonary arrest while being re was captured on bystander video. ion of Chauvin, saying it seemed like the mer truck driver who called a movement will make an issue of Floyd swallowing strained by police." Floyd was declared The panel now includes 15 jurors. length of his restraint on Floyd was lon to defund the police "lunacy" and said he drugs before his arrest, seeking to con dead at a hospital 2.5 miles (4 kilome Twelve will deliberate, with two alter- ger than necessary. But he said he would would likely believe police officers over vince the jury that he was at least par- ters) from where he was restrained. Hawaii gets tourisITI surge as coronavirus rules loosen up
HONOLULU (AP) - Tourists Before the pandemic, Hawaii had Travel company Pleasant Holidays Hawaii News Now reported that offi we walk into an establishment we'll wear are traveling to Hawaii in larger num about 30,000 arrivals daily. When quar president and CEO Jack Richards told cials are receiving complaincs about visi one, and if people look like they're un bers than officials anticipated, and many antine rules were put in place early in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that the tors not wearing masks. With a few excep comfortable with us around, we'll put one are wandering around Waikiki without the pandemic, arrivals plummeted and agency's bookin& increased 30% over the tions, people in Hawaii are still required on. But otherwise, like I said where we masks, despite a statewide mandate to the state's tourism-dependent economy last two weeks. to wear masks while in public. come from, people are really not required wear them in public. tanked. "We haven't seen travel demand for "I'm a believer that ifyou're outdoors, . to wear them," Wisconsin visitor Larry Hawaii's "Safe Travels" program re In October, state officials launched a Hawaii this strong for over a year," Rich you can remove it," said Glenn Day, a vis Dopke said. ?> ported that about 28,000 people flew into pre-travel testing program that allowed ards said. "I thought we would have a itor from Indiana. "I'm not wearing one right now, I'm and throughout the islands on Saturday, visitors to sidestep quarantine rules. But U-shaped recovery; it's V-shaped. Jan Visitors said rules in their home states outdoors," said Todd Hasley who was vis the highest number oftravelers in a single travel remained sluggish until the second uary and February were terrible, but are different than those in place in Ha iting from Idaho. "Boise city has an in day since the pandemic began, the Hono week in March, when spring break tour we've gone from i.cro to 150 mph in two waii. door mask mandate. The rest of the state lulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday. ists started aniving in the islands. weeks." "We carry our masks around and if has a mask recommendation:!' ~ •n-'nl• •<' 'I IC~ .l.t'1i l ,,,:,, Little Caesars· TODAY'S CAMPUS CLUE· LOWEST . . . -...... -. . . -. -. . . --. . . _.P.RICED PIZZA TO FIND DINING CENTER MENUS, VISIT: B~,. e iuoe du/dining/ind exop hp X
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Less than 20 students anended the fuurm sched uled to allow students to share their thoughts on the pos.gbility ofchanging the name ofDouglas Hall. lhat is less than one percent of students who at tend Eastern. Less than one percent of srudents came to a furum that lasted less than an hour to continue a debate that is over a decade old How incredibly disheartening it is to see in that even in a time 6.lled with activism and correcting the wrongs of our society's past, not even one percent of srudents can show up to give their opinions on a de bate our campus has been having fut 10 years. There is power in getting up and sharing your IY ZACH BERGER voice and your opinions with others. There is pow er in showing an interest in your campus communi ty and being a pan of the the big changes happening - around you. While now there are only fururns scheduled fur se lect student groups, faculty members and communi Panthers: wash your hands ty members, there is still a way to share your opinions and that is by 6.lling out a survey at go.eiu.edu/EIU DouglasHallSurvey. • In one of my recent forays into my dormito obviously important to wash one's hands during a We at The Daily Eastern News hope that students ry bathroom, I took particular notice of a group of pandemic, but I believe these signs should stay up will use the survey to share their opinion and have signs that have been up on the walls all year that I long after the pandemic becomes a distant memo pride in o'eing involved in their campus. We also had never considered given their somewhat obvious ry. I seriously doubt that Panthers who aren't wash hope those students who still have the ability to at nature. ing their hands now would be washing their hands tend a forum take that opponunity and not let it go The most notable sign takes the most valuable in pre- or post-COVID environments. They might to waste. real estate on the mirror. Its composition of various just need the friendly reminder for the rest of their blues and that blocky, eye-pleasing EIU font is im lives. possible to miss. It's important to consider opposing viewpoints, Quote of the Day: The sign features a reminder that Panthers should though. Maybe the signs are the very things caus- _ wash their hands in order to protect their fellow Pan ing Panthers to avoid sinks like a deadly virus. This • Every year, many, many stupid thers. Underneath the demands to "WASH YOUR Ryan Meyer rebellious, free-spirited generation sees an establish HAND! FOR 20 SECONDS OR MORE!" is ment telling them to do something, so they instant people graduate from college. a 12-step program on how to wash both hands. I could easily be skipped while performing Step 5, ly decline to do so. And if they can do it, so can you." won't delve into the entire sequence, but I've includ which instructs Panthers to scrub between their fin I think this theory holds a lot of significance and ed my thoughts on some of the highlights. gers. The soap that leaks between the clasped hands is worth considering when the university is address John Green . .;- Step 2: Apply soap. It seems obvious. But so of.: can be used to wash the backs of fingers_ and Step 6 ing hand-washing problems in the future. Should ten a harried Panther will quicl Those interested can inquire at opinions. [email protected] for all opinion questions, submissions and letters to the editor. Please allow a week for.!JS to publish let Be aware of microaggressions ters to the editor. The Editor reserves the right to not publish I've been thinking about the many people I've en different backgrounds together as Chinese is incredi letters. Letters that are 250 words or less countered who don't know or understand the con bly insensitive and insulting to the various countries, will be prioritized, but longer ones will be cept ofmicroaggressions and how prevalent they are. cultures and languages included in the Asian-Ameri considered by the editorial board. 1his issue is on my mind because of my existence as a can community. Please include your name and phone num person of color, specifically as a Black woman. The other issue is implying that you can't pro ber to verify letters. The fact that microaggressions are so common nounce someone's name because of their language For more information please call and under the radar has made me numb to them and or ethnicity. America already has a history of forcing 217-581-2812. makes it easier for people to commit them. An inci people to oonform to (or assimilate to) American cul dent I've recently experienced incited my motivation ture by taking on the names, costumes and lifestyles to write this. that are considered ''American." To those who don't know, microaggressions are re When ignorant people see names they aren't famil marks, questions or actions that reinforce racist, de Destiny Blanchard iar with they feel that it's fine to not take extra time to We're Hiring! rogatory or stereotypical attitudes toward marginal pronounce them, because they only value names that i7.ed groups. selves as "woke." A key example is that the news has sound "American." been reporting the racially-motivated Atlanta shoot We have openings for those who enjoy: Some people brush off microaggressions or don't The easiest way to avoid committing miaoaggres recognize them as problematic because they are, for ing that resulted in the deaths of eight people, six of sions would be to look up examples of them and see • Photography lade of a better term, micro. They aren't as obviously whom were Asian. I heard someone talking about the ifyou have been a part ofthe problem; it seems coun • Editing •.a offensive as saying a racial slur, making fun of some shooting and state that they couldn't say the names of terproductive but it leaves no room for you to slip up • Design • one's ethnicity or denying someone an opponunity those victims because they were "Chinese," although and say something that may hurt thooe around you. • Opinions due to their background. not all of the Asian victims were Chinese. My frustration with microaggressions is not that At first glance, this seems like a harmless com Destiny Blanchard is a junior management they exist, they always will, but that those who com ment, but it qualifies as a microaggrcssion. 1his is major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or Call 581-2812 for more Information. mit them are often self-proclaimed allies, or see them- ~ue is common in America, grouping Asian people of [email protected]. Editorial Board Editor- in-Chief · News Editor Associate News Editor ' Opinions Editor .P..IJ.Qto_E_~itor Assistant Photo Editor . Adam Tumino , •.;~,_.: •••. ~ !S~k _ -··- __ .. __ • Elizabeth Taylor . . . . . Ryan Meyer_ Karina Delgado ~. -~: --~-- ZKhlerger : .. ·:-- , . WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I NEWS s » SENATE » FORUM CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 - Recruitment will have a focus Km Werstein, Claudia Danyi and Car on Eastern's reputation as an em los Amaya moderated the student forum ployer, enhancing Eastern' s online as representatives from the Naming Com reputation (the website and Linke mittee. April Marchuk, another commit din), planning for searches that tee member, was also in attendance. will diversify and advertising. Werstein opened the forum by explain The hiring asP,ect of the draft ing where the name came from and the discussed the ways that people are Naming Committee's past decisions on hired in specific fields at Eastern. whether to change the name, then opened The retention and campus cli the floor fur input from students. mate aspect will focus on contract Zach Sandoval, a graduate student negotiations, professional devel studying college student affairs, said that opmental practices and the cam while the history ofthe Lincoln-Douglas pus climate. debates is important, the name still should The committee also heard from be changed due to negative connotations. Eastern Vice President of Univer "I think it'd be kind of similar to a sity Advancement Ken Wetstein World War II hall, like 'President Roo and chair of the Naming Commit sevelt and Hitler Halls' or something," tee Angie Campbell on how the Sandoval said. committee has been dealing with Jason Boomgarden, a sophomore Eng SCREENSHOT BY CORRYN BROCK its task of making a recommenda lish education major, prepared fur the fo Students take part in a forum held by the Naming Committee. The purpose of the forum was to collect informa tion on whether or not to rename rum by reading transaipts ofsome of the tion on how students feel about potentially renaming Douglas Hall. Douglas Hall. Llncoln-Douglas debates. He read pas The two explained the pro sages aloud to highlight the fuct that both cess the committee goes through men involved in the debate had racist, "Diversity comes with honor. A lot name should be changed to show support inclusive to all, it would be weird if they to make a recommendation and pro-slavery positions at that time. of diverse individuals have gone through fur students who live on campus. didn't change the name," Matthews said. shared with the senate that an all 'Tue reason weve kept Douglas Hall things in our history and this could be a "I don't feel like those names really val 'Tuat means that they're still big on rac faculty forum on the topic will be the way it's named has always been to first step toward change, you know, hon ue EIU's mission statement, especially ism and that they don't see the need fur held Wednesday at 3 p.in. virtu honor the speeches that were made here, oring the right people," Ramsey said. when it comes to talking about the com change. I think that this would be a big ally. to honor the historic event," Boomgarden Josie Johnson, a grad student study mitment to diversity and inclusion and movement to show that they are willing Those interested in attending said. 'Tue content of that historical event ing health promotions, is the current As fostering those opportunities," Bourdag to change and be inclusive to all." should reach out to Faculty Sen doesn't seem wotth honoring in anyway. sociate Resident Director of Douglas es said. "I think it inhibits students' suc The Naming Committee has more~ ate Chair and Naming Commit It's a debate in which both people hurled Hall. She said that the fact that the name cess rather than enhances their success, es rums planned to discuss this topic, includ tee member Don Holly for infor racism at each other at the expense ofpeo change had been requested so many times pecially athletes who are forced to live in ing a faculty forum, an open community mation to attend the meeting via ple of color in Illinois and across America is a sign that it should be changed. residence halls associated with names and forum, and several forums for specific stu Zoom. and across the world. I think.mat it's best "I think there's actually great gain for people who were complctcly against their dent groups. This will be the third of seven that we change the name to honor some the university to put some action to their identities." The community forum will be on forums that focus on collecting one wotth honoring." woros, and it could be a great opportunity Brandy Matthews, a grad student Thursday at 7 p.m. The Zoom ID is 943 feedback on the potential name Raven Ramsey, junior construc to honor somebody even from EIU histo studying college affairs, said that the name 8017 6654, the password is EIU1895. All change. tion management major and resident of ry that our students could learn about and should be changed to reflect the changes community members are welcome. Douglas Hall, said that the name needs to honor," Johnson said. that should be made in the community. Corryn Brock can be reached at be changed to follow Eastern's push fur di Cloe Bourdages, a grad student study "If we really want to go forward up Elizabeth Taylor can be reached at581- 581-2812 or at [email protected]. versity and progress. ing college student affairs, said that the holding those views of diversity and being 2812 or at [email protected]. ATTENTION FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND GRADUATING SENIORS: ALIMITED NUMBER OF .YEARBOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE TO GRADUATES IN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, SO MAKE SURE YOU RESERVE YOUR COPY OF EIU'S AWARD-WINNING YEARBOOK TODAY! IF YOU ARE GRADUATING, AND WANT TO BE GUARANTEED AYEARBOOK, YOU MUST ORDER ONEI YEARBOOKS ARE $20. 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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I SPORTS 7 Elgin Baylor, Lakers great ·Belmont program and aerialist pioneer dies founder virtually LOS ANGELES (AP) - Elgin Bay begone Los Angeles Clippers was fur less fog•=•dw;:61,g,iru,Bo«on;n cheering Bruins' run lor changed the very direction of bas successful, but he remained a beloved fig 1962. He averaged 27.4 points and 13.5 ketball when he joined the NBA and ure in Los Angeles and beyond. Baylor rebounds over his career, and he even av Betty Wiseman couldn't be with said they can feel Wiseman with brought his venical feats of athletic bril strengthened his ties again to the Lakers eraged a career-best 38 points during a the Belmont Bruins to celebrate the them all the time and hear her say liance to a largely horiwntal game. over the past decade, and the team hon season in which he only played on week first-ever win in the women's NCAA ing "Let's go Bruins" even when He filled scoresheets and sparked ored him with a statue outside Staples end passes while on active duty as an Tournament by the program she she's watching on TV. Chinn said young imaginations with his trailblazing Center in 2018. Army reservist. founded. it's tough to put into words what aerial style, and every high-flying player "Elgin Baylor set the course for the "I spent a lot of time with him over But she shared the moment with Wiseman means to the players, who of the past 60 years has followed his path. modem NBA as one of the league's first the years," Charles Barkley said during them: Wiseman cried and hugged all know she laid the path for them Although the Lakers' first superstar in superstar players," NBA Commissioner CBS' coverage of the NCAA Tourna the TV at her Tennessee home. at Belmont. Los Angeles never won a championship Adam Silver said. "In addition to his leg ment. "To me, he's probably the most "The closest I could get to them "I don't think a lot of people can ring, Baylor still looms high above the endary playing career, Elgin was a man of underrated great basketball player of all was through the TV, so I just say that about their program, that franchise and the game he loved. principle. He was a leading activist during time. He always carried himself with wrapped my arms around the TV they've just had such investment by The Hall of Fame forward died Mon the height ofthe civil rights movement in great dignity and respect." and loved them real good," Wise such an incredible woman," Chinn day of natural causes in Los Angeles with the l 950s and 1960s and an influential Baylor played high above most of his man said Tuesday. "I was so proud said. "I feel like there's nothing Bet wife Elaine and daughter Krystal by his voice among his fellow players." contemporaries, but never won a cham of them. Wow. It was a monumental ty Wiseman can't do. Just who she is ' side, the team said. He was 86. The 6-foot-5 Baylor played in an era pionship or led the NBA in scoring large day for for our program, especially is who we all want to be." An 11-time All-Star who soared before significant television coverage of ly because he played at the same time as for this team." Wiseman's message to the team through the l 960s with a high-scoring basketball, and confoundingly little of centers Bill Russell, who won all the ~. Wiseman would know. is that anything is possible in a sea artistry that became the model for the his play was ever captured on film. His and Wilt Chamberlain, who claimed The Belmont grad started the son where the Bruins survived being modem basketball player, Baylor played athletic brilliance is best remembered by all the scoring titles. Knee injuries ham women's basketball program in shut down for a month by COV a major role in revolutionizing basketball those who saw it in person. No one had pered the second half of Baylor's career, 1968 with no money and two old ID-19. She'll be back in front of her from a ground-bound sport into an aeri a better view than West, who once called although he remained a regular All-Star." station wagons to go to games. Pat TV when Belmont (21-5) plays No. al show. him "one ofthe most spectacular shooters West and Baylor were the first in the Head (Summitt) attended one of 4 seed Indiana (19-5) on Wednes "Elgin was THE superstar of his era the world has ever seen." long tradition of dynamic pairings with her high school camps, and Wise day. - his many accolades speak to that," Baylor had an uncanny ability to hang the Lakers, followed by Magic John man coached the first 16 seasons go She said her the tears Monday I.akers owner Jeanie Buss said in a state- in mid-air indefinitely, inventing shots son and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the ing 248-153. night were from feeling so relieved ment. and improvising deception along his 1980s before Kobe Bryant and Sha She also knows every player who to see Belmont reach a standard the With a silky-smooth jumper and fluid · flight path. Years before Julius Erving and quille O'Neal won three more titles in the has put on a Belmont uniform in Bruins had worked toward for so athleticism, Baylor spent parts of 14 sea Michael Jordan became international he 2000s. the 53 seasons of the program. long. sons with the Lakers in Minneapolis and roes with their similarly acrobatic games, "My first few years in the league, he Now 78, Wiseman spoke to the "I just told them how much I love Los Angeles, teaming with Jerry West in Baylor created the blueprint for the mod-· cared for me like a father would a son," Bruins before they flew to Texas, them, how much they meant, what one of the most potent tandems in bas em superstar. West said Monday. "We shared the joy of and she celebrated with them Mon they've done for this storied pro ketball history. Baylor was the first NBA player to winning and the heanbreaking losses in day night in an emotional Zoom gram, 53 years in existence," Wise Baylor's second career as a personnel score 70 points in a game, and he still the finals. He was a prince both on and session. man said. "And I think there's more. executive for 22 l /2 years with the woe- holds the single-game NBA Finals scor- off the coun." Junior forward Conley Chinn So my heart filled.up. I'm excited." ~ Services Campus Tours Room 1250 I 581-2120 Registrar Room 1220 I 581-5511 Undergraduate Admissions • Room 1250 I 581-2223 Transfer Relations Room 1221 I 581-2120 Student Accounts Room 1151 I 581-5715 Houra 8:00 AM --4:30 PM Monday- Friclay Departments- Mathematics and Computer Science Room 5611 I 581-2028 ...... a- FIND Room3450 ADOITIOHAI. 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The Panthers are now 1-6 omore midfielder Kenzie Balcerak on the season and in last place in the missed wide right just over a min OVC standings. ute later. Eastern Kentucky improved to Eastern also had several scoring 2-4 with the win. chances early in the second half, get The two teams were evenly ting off three shots in a little over a matched throughout, both record minute. ing eight shots in the match. Two Dayno attempted a shot in the of Eastern's shots were on goal, both 49,h minute the missed wide ride. saved by the Colonel's senior goal Sophomore midfielder Nicoletta keeper Billie Clark. Five of Eastern Anuci recorded her first shot in the Kentucky's shots were on goal. 50th minute and Dayno had another For the Panthers, redshirt-soph shot just seven seconds after Anuci's, omorc goalkeeper Faith Davies was but neither could find the net. seeing action for the first time at the There would be no scoring until collegiate level. She made 3 saves in the 70th minute when Claire Hicks addition to the pair of goals allowed. got one behind Davies for an insur The Colonels jumped out to an ance goal. It was the first career goal early lead when sophomore mid for the senior defender and it came fielder Michaela Iacono scored in on the first career assist for freshman the seventh minute on an assist from midfielder Kylie Fitzgerald. sophomore forward Audrey Ander Rangel attempted another shot son. It was Iacono's second goal of for Eastern four minutes later that the season and Anderson's second missed high to the right. It was the assist. last shot the Panthers had in the . Davies would save the next two match. shots on goal from the Colonels and Eastern has just three matches the match reached halftime with a remaining this season and will be 1-0 score. on the road for its next match on Despite being held scoreless in March 26 against Austin Peay. It is the first half, Eastern was on the at scheduled to start at 2 p.m. tack early. Both of the Panthers' ADAM TUMINO I THE DAILY EASTE RN NEWS spot~ an gl)al in the mati::h were Adam Tumino can be reached at 581- Eastern sophomore forward Michaela Dayno dribbles the ball between a pair of defenders in a match against recorded in the first 22 minutes. 2812 or [email protected]. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville March 9. Eastern would lose the match 7-0. EARE CONTACT:· HIRING! DAILY EASTERN NEWS Positions available at AND THE WARBLER: The Daily Eastern News. II s81-2812 Q 1811 BUZZARD The Warbler Yearbook. News Watch and Hit-Mix 88.91 Student Media offers Job opportunities, NEWS WATCH: lnternahtpa and hands-on experience II s81-9348 to students Interested In Journalism. Q 1521 BUZZARD communrcc::dlon. broadcasting. production, edltJno andJIIOny more media telda. HIT-MIX 88.9: II 581-6116 Please contact ua for more tnforineltlonl Q 1721-1724 BUZZARD