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PAGE 8 SECTION B HE T aily astern ews Friday,D December 4, 2015 E“TELL THE TRUTH AND DON’T BE AFRAID” N VOL. 100 | NO. 69 CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF COVERAGE 1915-2015 WWW.DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM CAA discusses classes for fall semester By Adam Shay Staff Reporter | @DEN_News

The Council on Academic Affairs had a meet- ing that discussed new education and computer courses for the next academic year. The 11 people on the council were given the right to pass or veto the new or revised courses. There were eight courses, which were the main topic of discussion. Five of them could be re- vised. The three remaining were new courses. The first class that was discussed was a new course called education psychology: foundations for teachers. Richard Roberts, department chair of counseling and student development, said this class would be most beneficial for students that are pursuing a secondary education degree. “(The class would be) better suited at the sophomore level,” Roberts said. The course was unanimously passed. Another new course the CAA passed is com- puter programming in technology. The purpose JOSH SAXTON | DAILY EASTERN NEWS of the course would be an introduction for com- Comedian Adam Grabowski performs a stand up act in 7th Street Underground Thursday at the University Board’s last comedy show of the puter programming for technological applica- semester. Grabowski said he travels to universities throughout the year and his last tour went for three months with him being at home for 15 tions. However, this class would be restricted days. “It’s all for the laughter,” Grabowski said. to freshman. Computer database in technology is the last new course, which was passed. The class will in- Comedian brings laughter to Eastern troduce database management systems in tech- nology, where students will learn configuration, By T’Nerra Butler a conference where universities go to looking to necting as people and we’re making new connec- security management, etc. Multicultural Editor | @DEN_News book different types of entertainment. tions with things in our brains.” The major, which was discussed for revision, The association sends a survey to different col- Based upon his feel of the audience is how was the finance major. The main objectives for Traveling around 45 states to universities hop- leges to find out which performance were enter- Grabowski said he picks his jokes. He said it could this class are to become a hybrid, both online ing to teach through laughter is the goal of come- tainment. also be based upon his emotions, what he wants and face-to-face, and to make it a general educa- dian Adam Grabowski. Grabowski’s stand act found its way to Eastern to convey to the audience and what type of audi- tion class. After a long discussion, all 11 council Grabowski said it all started with his indecisive- Thursday in 7th Street Underground. ence he has. members passed the revisions. ness in college when it came to the next steps of One of his topics involved Disney movies and During his act he told the audience about a Along with the finance major, the course fo- life. He said he got a degree in psychology, but he how he perceives them. The crowd crackled with show he has where he knew a priest was at. He said cus on diabetes also has the option to become did not know what to go to graduate school for at laughter at his singing a song from “The Little he had to make the atmosphere a little bit more hybrid. It is only a one-credit class that is taken the University of Illinois. Mermaid,” and connecting it back to the female appropriate than what he would at a college. on weekends. The council was in favor again for “I always wanted to do comedy and you know anatomy. When a crowd is not receptive, or not laughing trying out the hybrid method. when you’re a senior and you do the senior year Grabowski said laughter shows acceptance of as much, Grabowski said he switches the script. For the course nutrition for physical perfor- freak out? So I decided to dabble in comedy,” a new truth. He said laughter from the audience During his performance he asked the crowd mance, the revision for the course would be to Grabowski said. means that they are on the same page, and it shows whether they wanted a scripted show, or a show only offer it online. Grabowski has been doing stand up comedy for understanding from what he brought up. with randomness. It is also an elective for anyone to take as long the last seven years and won the 2015 Association “We laugh sometimes because of something as they have the prerequisites, however, the class for the Promotion of Campus Activities, which is new,” Grabowski. “For me it means that we’re con- COMEDIAN, page 6 would remain a requirement for exercise science majors. The council was all in favor for offering the course only online. University Board to fill vacancies The course adult weight management had a proposed revision to also make it an only on- By Luis Martinez “We just held a round of interviews, in which “The timing of the UB opening is often less line course. Entertainment Editor | @LPMartinez20 we filled several positions,” Elliot said. “We will than ideal; however, student priorities and inter- Debra Reid, a history professor, said she continue to mark the positions and hopefully re- ests change which requires UB to have flexibili- found proposal for the course ironic. The University Board has suffered its fair ceive a pool of qualified and creative students ty in when they position openings as they occur “It’s ironic that it’s now going to be sitting share of unfortunate vacancies this semester; interested in the remaining positions to select throughout the year,” Brinker said. “Although, at the computer and taking a course on adult however, these same vacancies have not had from for next semester.” the position openings were untimely, UB had, weight management,” Reid said. much of a negative impact as the board is look- Elliot said the remaining vacancies would in a majority of the positions, advanced notice An idea that stemmed from this revision is ing forward to filling in these spots. continue to make things difficult for the remain- of the pending departure of UB Coordinators.” the possibility that it could increase enrollment. Tylen Elliot, the chair of the University ing events the UB still has scheduled for the rest Brinker said these vacancies have not slowed The only course that was postponed until Board, said the vacancies have made it challeng- of the fall semester. down anything the University Board has had next week is consumers in the marketplace. The ing to put forth good content from the Univer- “The two remaining vacancies will remain planned so far. reason for its postponement is that the council sity Board. open until the spring semester, when we have “The current opening have not hindered UB members needed more time to think about the “Not having these positions filled has chal- another round of interviews,” Elliot said. “The from completing its programming plans for the idea of freshman taking the course. It is a criti- lenged graduate advisers and the chairs to take vacancies will continue to challenge the board Spring 2016, as the planning in these areas is cal-thinking class that is registered as a 3000 lev- on the responsibilities of these, as far as planning to work together as a team to make sure all of completed by the current UB Chairs and UB el course. By next week, the council hopes to and executing events,” Elliot said. “Currently, our events are as successful as possible next se- Graduate Student Advisors for each UB position come to a decision. UB is looking to hire a new Comedy and Ideas mester.” opened,” Brinker said. “Hence, UB Spring 2016 & Issues coordinator.” Ceci Brinker, director of student life, said planning will be completed by the end of fall se- Adam Shay can be Elliot said the UB has already begun the pro- some of the reasons for the vacancies in the UB mester.” reached at 581-2812 cess of looking for students to fill into these va- deal from graduation, students leaving Eastern, or [email protected]. cant positions. and various other personal reasons. UB, page 6 2 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | NEWS FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2015 Local weather Final Countdown FRIDAY SATURDAY

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After 25 years of performances, the Charleston Alley Theatre still produces plays enjoyed by the cast and the audience. While the 25th year is coming to a close, members of the Charleston Alley Theatre, said they liked being able to be part of the shows this year. Leah Piescinski, a Charleston resident playing Joan in one of the Christmas shorts, said its very exciting to be part of the 25th year of the CAT. Piescinski started working with the CAT in 2013 and has been in different plays since she started. “It feels good to be a company member. It feels like a second home, and you can just walk into the theatre and the owners will hug you and say ‘we missed you’ and it’s a really exciting time for them,” Piescins- ki said. She also said its fun to be able to come back when she is not in a show and cheer on the other people she has worked with while they are on stage. Breanna Hale, a freshman kinesiology and sports studies major, said she likes that the theatre is successful and cute. “I think it’s so cool how this place is such a small theatre but you can tell that it’s been really successful,” Hale said. MACKENZIE FREUND | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Sam Kruckeberg, a Mattoon resident Sam Kruckeberg, a Mattoon resident playing Sam, and Demetrius Johnson, a Charleston resident playing Joe, practice part of the short play with different roles in the production, said when their characters jump on a table while talking about a Christmas movie at the Charleston Alley Theatre Thursday. Kruckeberg and John- his brother was part of the theatre in the son act in the short play called "The Christmas Witch” this weekend. late ‘90s and that this was his first show he has done with the CAT. at the CAT, while having Duke Bagger as a “There are familial ties here for me in teacher at Lake Land College. spirit already,” Kruckeberg said. “I always Johnson said being at the CAT is a good wanted to come back to the CAT and it experience. definitely means a lot to be part of the per- “It’s like being thrown into a hurricane, formance in the 25th year.” spit out the other end, and thinking ‘what Demetrius Johnson, a Charleston resi- just happened,’” Johnson said. dent, said he liked that new people are still The CAT evolved from a group of pro- coming to the CAT. fessionals to working with interns who may “I think that it’s a big thing that after 25 take over the theatre in the future, Duke years they have a lot of new people coming Bagger, a member of the CAT board of di- in,” Johnson said. rectors, said. Johnson said he hopes that over the next “We’ve been at this for 25 years and it couple of years more people will come takes a long time to come up with the skills through the CAT. as to how to run this place,” Duke Bagger Sarah Rundles, a Mattoon resident play- said. “For the CAT to have a future we need ing multiple roles in the production, said to have young people come along who can that she loves the people she has met while fill into the places as the older members she has been at the theatre. leave.” “Everybody here has really been warm According to Duke Bagger, the theatre and friendly and it’s like a family,” Rundles started an intern council to ensure that the said. “Whenever you’re new they just take CAT has a future. you under their wing.” Amanda Wolf, member of the intern MACKENZIE FREUND | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Kruckeberg said he likes the family as- council, was the lead director of the play Breanna Hale, a freshman kinesiology and sports studies major, and Kruckeberg share a pect of the theatre and that the CAT is “a with her husband, Kent Wolf, as the assis- kiss on stage as their characters Karen and Sam during the dress rehearsal Thursday for the place where you can be more like yourself tant director. Charleston Alley Theatre's last play of the season, “Christmas Shorts.” than you get to be in other areas of your Amanda Wolf said she had found the life.” script synopsis and thought the production much for the little ones,” Amanda Wolf said. fun. The cast members agreed with what would be a cute, family oriented play before “We had to kind of change our plan a lit- Piescinski said Amanda and Kent Wolf are Kruckeberg said and said the CAT is a fun she got and read the script. tle bit.” fun to work with. place with a creative outlet as well. Amanda Wolf said she read the script and Amanda Wolf said she liked the idea, and “They just make rehearsals fun and they “Actors tend to be more accepting of ec- thought it was hilarious and when she came wanted to do a couple of short stories as a make the show fun,” Piescinski said. centric behavior,” Kruckeberg said. across the first bad word that they could cov- production rather than one long production. Piescinski said Duke and Linda Bagger are er it up before she saw the rest. She also said that she liked listening to her Mackenzie Freund can be reached like second parents to her during her time “It’s good humor for adults, but not so cast when they would go off script and have at 581-2812 or at [email protected]. Bobs Bookstore Used books bought and sold.

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I want to thank Dane Ecton for taking time to voice his opinion and his concerns. We need more people to be engaged in the political process and I certainly applaud Mr. Ecton’s efforts to get involved. But I must set the record straight. I remain a strong proponent of Eastern Illi- nois University. I am working with the uni- versity on an almost daily basis both here and in Springfield to lower tuition costs, lower the cost of procurements, stop the unfunded mandates to universities, save the JEHAD ABBED | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS pensions for retirees, increase MAP fund- ing and help the university attract more stu- Staff Editorial dents. I have and will continue to fight for East- ern Illinois University, Lake Land College and Lincoln Trails College. I’ve been prom- ised an appointment to the Higher Edu- Spread holiday cheer around campus cation Board by the governor’s office. This person is a personal friend and from our area It’s the most wonderful time of the year. ers who may not be in the holiday season. with friends. which in turn will give us a voice in higher The time where holiday cheer has begun to What’s not to be excited for? Sing cheerful holiday songs, make a snow- ed that we have never had. This is great news spread. Finals are just a short period of time, and man if there’s enough snow outside and throw for EIU, Lake Land and Lincoln Trails. The time where students are barely getting if you have been keeping up with all assign- ugly Christmas sweater parties. I’m fighting to reform a broken system in by just waiting for winter break. ments, quizzes, exams and studying through- If you see someone who looks stressed out Springfield. Mr. Ecton, do you really think The weather has slowly begun to change out the semester, finals should be just fine. or alone around this time, invite them to take more of the last 25 years is going to fix Illi- as temperatures plummet, and it is beginning After that most students will be going on a study break or to celebrate the season. nois? Political gamesmanship is destroy- to snow. break for a full three weeks, some will be grad- No one should have to be experiencing or ing our state. On Nov. 10 we unanimous- People are decorating their dorm rooms, uating, some will be traveling to warmer parts going through time alone. ly passed the funding of 9-1-1, lottery, and apartments and homes with holiday decora- of the world and so many other things. Stay focused with school, but also remem- motor fuel tax but House Speaker Michael tions. How can someone not be happy and excit- ber to have a little fun as well. Madigan held the bill instead of sending it Holiday music is being played on the ed at this of year? The end of the semester is not a time to to the Senate. Why? radio, and it is finally OK to listen to Michael The semester is almost over. Two weeks where a student should be dreading some- Because everything he does is aimed at Bublé’s “Christmas” without being judged. from now the Fall 2015 semester will be end- thing. forcing a tax increase. It is all about power It sure is beginning to look a lot like ing. Students have worked hard all semester, and and control. Christmas and the holiday season out here in Even with so much to be excited for, there the end is in sight. My goal from the beginning has been to Charleston. still may some students who may not be as Go spread holiday cheer to other students take power away from the career politicians With all this happiness though, it may be cheerful or down in the dumps. on campus. and return it back to the people. We need hard to forget that some people may not be Some people may not associate holiday sea- Like Buddy the Elf once said, “The best way to do what is right for Illinois. I want a bet- happy as others, and they may be robbing son with happy thoughts or some may be just to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for ter future for students like Mr. Ecton so that others of holiday cheer. too stressed out to think about what comes all to hear.” when he graduates, he has the opportuni- While every student should be studying on after finals. ty to land a good job in Illinois. The solu- campus by now for finals, it is OK to take an Like we said earlier, take an occasional The daily editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News. tion to the state’s problems are not to dou- occasional study break to spread cheer to oth- study break and go out to celebrate the season ble down on the very policies that have cre- ated the current problems but to work for reform. We need business and economic reforms We should just agree to disagree more often to get Illinois working and to ensure that college graduates have an opportunity to We live in a world where issues arise more and on strong ground, my mind isn’t changed enter the work force. I urge Mr. Ecton and often than the sun. in the slightest amount. the residents of the 110th District to join Naturally, discussions become associated For example, a friend of mine by the name me in bringing the reforms we need to get with these issues. Chris emphasized his opinion of the song titled Illinois working again. Most people who follow the controversies “Take On Me” by a-ha. of world seem to have specific stances on each He said it is the “greatest song ever made.” Sincerely, respective topic. I kindly and respectfully disagreed with him, Reggie Phillips Along with that, people tend to develop their though I would put the song in my top 100. State Rep. 110th District own way of thinking. Despite hearing another opinion, especial- Debates have become a normal part of our ly one that is supported by some consensus, my social culture. mind was not changed in any way. From professional debates to internet trolls, Elias Albert This isn’t ignorance or stubbornness, it’s just everyone likes to represent their opinion and being a normal person. stance. But, what if someone has a different opinion Sure, there have been cases where someone Is this a good thing, though? Is it good to than you? has altered my opinion with a supported stance, Submitting Letters have such a wide difference of opinion on cer- Should you do all you can to change their but it’s usually because I didn’t have a strong tain subjects? mind and completely disregard their reasoning? hold on my original opinion. The reality is, it is absolutely necessary for Well, just like you, they find their opinion to Nonetheless, more often than not, I’m going If anyone is interested in submitting a people to think differently than others, especial- be reasonable. to stick with the opinion I’ve developed on top- letters to editor, they can be submitted to ly in a place like the U.S. Even if it’s something you feel passionately ics of discussion. Everyone should hold strong [email protected]. If everyone just chose to think about govern- about, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. to their opinions while also respecting the opin- Please include a headline as well. ment and social policies in the same way, there When it comes to debating, the motive ions of others. If a student, please include name, major wouldn’t be much advancement associated with should not be to change the other person’s No matter how invalid and ignorant an and year in school. our history. mind. opinion may be, everyone is entitled to their If a resident, please include name and For example, had certain citizens not found Personally, I have a strong stance on certain own. city of residency. slavery to be wrong and oppressive, I probably things that I know for a fact people disagree So the point here is that we should all agree wouldn’t be writing this article right now. with me on. to disagree more often. So, it’s been established that standing strong I have heard argument after argument in with what you believe to be right is a good favor of the opposition but even after hearing Elias Albert is a junior journalism major. American quality to have. those arguments, most of which are reasonable He can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected]. Editorial Board Editor- in-Chief Managing Editor News Editor Associate News Editor Photo Editor Online Editor Opinions Editor Stephanie Markham Katelyn Siegert Roberto Hodge Jehad Abbed Chynna Miller Jason Howell Chris Picazo FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2015 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | NEWS 5 Eastern professor reflects on recent trip to Brazil By Luis Martinez but I never got to meet them in per- Entertainment Editor | @LPMartinez20 son,” Willardson said. “It was kind of a thrill for them and me to finally Upon returning to Charleston after meet in person and discuss more proj- spending over a week in Brazil, Jeffery ects and also talk about the current Willardson, a professor in the kinesi- literature in the field and just a great ology and sports studies department, overall experience and strengthen- suffered a slight setback when the ing the relationship I have with those plane he was scheduled to take broke people down there.” down on the runway in Belo Hori- Willardson said he had a very pos- zonte, Brazil. itive impression from the people in “Just as we were going to accelerate Brazil, as he found them to be very to take off, something happened and hard-working and friendly. everything came to a stop, and I was “They’re very hospitable people by grateful we weren’t in the air when nature, very laid-back culture, but that happened,” Willardson said. also very hard-working, so they have a “They unloaded everyone on the run- good sense of working hard, but also way, got us a bus and took us back to playing hard,” Willardson said. “The the terminal.” climate in different parts of Brazil can Willardson said after everyone was be vastly different. What I enjoyed waiting in the terminal, the airline de- about this recent trip is part of the cided to put everyone from the plane country I was in, it was summertime, in one of the local hotels. so think of a typical day here in Illi- Willardson was invited to speak at nois in July, temperature low to mid multiple conferences in different cit- 90s with about 90 percent humidity. ies in Brazil, including Rio de Janei- That was what it was like, especially ro, Recife, São Luís, and Brasília. Wil- along the coastal cities.” lardson discussed different topics in Willardson said he wore his coat relation to kinesiology. upon leaving Charleston, but when “It was a wonderful experience. he arrived in Miami, he quickly LUIS MARTINEZ | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS It was quite a lot of flights to get to packed it away and prepared himself Jeffery Willardson, a professor in the kinesiology and sports studies department just finished his most recent trip where I needed to be for my first for warmer weather. to Brazil. Willardson was invited to participate in multiple sports science conferences in four different Brazillian speaking engagement,” Willardson Willardson also said his presen- cities. said. “It was quite a bit of travel, but I tation went over really well due in got to meet lots of great people, peo- large part to his translator, Jona- stes was) just an ideal combination, son said. “He’s just an awesome, this class is (Jonato) is trying to en- ple that are personal trainers, people to Prestes, who is also a kinesiology one thing being fluent, and second- awesome person and it would not courage all these students to work that are professors at different univer- professor at the Catholic University ly being a professor in the same field, have been as enjoyable without his on their English, so most of them sities similar to Eastern in the content of Brasília. so he knew exactly how to explain it great interpretations.” can speak English fairly well, but he that they teach.” “He could look at my PowerPoint, and just made it so easy.” Before Willardson left Brazil, he thought this would be a great op- Willardson said during his most and he knew what I was talking be- Willardson said he was having the was able to teach a graduate class at portunity to just step back and see recent trip to Brazil, he met up with cause he’s a kinesiology professor, time of his life during these presen- the Catholic University of Brazilla. if they could understand my lecture some colleagues he has been in con- and secondly, he could take what I tations. “Jonato let me teach the class one without his interpretation.” tact with before, but has not yet met. was saying and immediately trans- “All I had to do was explain what’s day while I was there, of course pro- “I met lots of colleagues that I’ve late it into Portuguese and relate it on the slide, and just kind of sit back viding interpretation,” Willard- Luis Martinez can be reached at collaborated with on papers before, to people,” Willardson said. “(Pre- and let Jonato go to work,” Willard- son said. “What was unique about 581-2812 or [email protected]. Student organization to host ‘Parent’s Night Out’ By Taylor Simon Parents will be required to fill out chair for PRSSA and senior com- is to give parents a carefree night The PRSSA is advised by Brian Staff Reporter | @ DEN_News information on the child, including munication studies major, said to do whatever they please before Sowa, a communication studies pro- emergency information such as any she credits this idea to how well it the craziness of the holidays begin, fessor, and has 20 active members. For $10, parents can drop their allergies and they will also have to worked the last time. Morlan said. According to the PRSSA press kids off at McAfee Gym for four fill out a liability form when they ar- “We just spat out some ideas, The other purpose of the event is release, this event is one of many hours of kid-free time to do whatev- rive. like a bingo night, a trivia night, raising funds for the PRSSA organi- other events scheduled to happen er they wish. The event will have food and ac- things like that,” Morlan said. “Then zation that will be used to help the throughout the year. The Public Relations Student So- tivities for the children including a somebody mentioned that they had community. The PRSSA will use the These events continue to show the ciety of America will be hosting a bouncy house, different types of arts done a parent’s night out and that it funds to help serve members of the amount of commitment to its pur- “Parent’s Night Out” Friday from and crafts, and gym games includ- really worked well in the past.” community by teaching them about pose and how these young profes- 6-10 p.m. at McAfee. ing tag, kickball, basketball, and hu- Morlan said this event will be public relations while also providing sionals continue to enhance devel- According to the press release, la-hoops. the PRSSA fundraiser for the se- access to professional development opment opportunities within the parents can send their children to All children ranging from ele- mester, and the money raised will be opportunities. Charleston community, the press re- the event while they go out on a mentary school to high school are used to help the PRSSA impact lives According to the press release, lease said. date, relax at home, or start their welcome from anywhere in Coles in the Coles County area in a posi- they also serve the public relations Christmas shopping and begin County Friday night. tive way. profession by helping develop quali- Taylor Simon can be reached at wrapping their Christmas presents. Rachel Morlan, the fundraising One of the purposes of the event fied, well-prepared professionals. 581-2812 or [email protected].

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The Eastern women’s basketball team will travel to 4-2 Omaha in search of its second win of the season at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Panthers will have a chance to end their six-game losing streak, which dropped their re- cord to 1-6. Eastern lost 92-69 to Western Wednesday night. During the game, Eastern never led and faced a double-digit deficit for the majority of the ac- tion. Coach Debbie Black said that, though she is disappointed about the loss, she wants her team to regain focus and move on. “We’re going to pick out the things that we’ve done well so far,” Black said. “We only have a couple of days to get ready for the next game and we need to focus on ourselves.” In the loss to Western, Eastern was out-re- bounded 50-33, including 20-7 on the offensive glass. Entering the game, Eastern was being out- rebounded 43-35 by its opponents. Black said she would like to see improvement in the team’s rebounding numbers, which she said is within their control. “We need be consistent when it comes to get- ting rebounds,” Black said. “We need to control what we can control. I think it’s very important SHADEZJA GARRETT | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS for us to improve there.” Sophomore guard Grace Lennox faces up against a defender in Wednesday’s 92-69 loss against Western Illinois University. Freshman guard Kayla Steward led the team in scoring against Western, with 18 off 8-13 Black said changes to the lineup would not be Omaha has allowed 54.8 points per game this said. “I might need Erica (Brown) to step up a shooting. a result of punishment, but instead a strategy for season and is allowing their opponents to shoot bit and try to remain in the game.” Steward has yet to breach the starting lineup, trying to produce with the available personnel. just 33 percent from the field. The Omaha offense as a whole is shooting but Black said practice could determine what The Panthers will face an Omaha team that Black said her team will need to deal with at 41.8 percent and averaging 64.3 points per sort of changes are made. Black said runs a zone defense, something that Omaha’s leading scorer, junior forward Mikaela game. “When you’ve started the way that we have, they have not faced this season. Shaw. She is averaging 17.3 points per game and Eastern will get things underway in Omaha at changes need to be considered,” Black said. “It “I don’t know if it’s going to be good or bad is hitting more than half of her shot attempts. 2 p.m. Sunday. may end up being a different chemistry to start for us,” Black said. “We’ve only played a few Junior forward Erica Brown may have to be a the game or someone different coming off the possessions against a zone-style defense this year. key defender in Eastern’s efforts to defend Shaw. Elias Albert can be reached at bench.’ We have to face it with a zone of our own.” “She’s (Shaw) a very good forward,” Black 581-2812 or at [email protected]. All-State runner signs with women’s cross country team

By Mark Shanahan to make an immediate impact as a freshman, I “She is the type of runner who knows what it scribes her as an easy going young lady who fell Staff Reporter | @DEN_sports foresee that she will,” she said. “The main thing takes to race on the big stage and has the com- in love with the campus, the team and the aca- I want out of the freshmen are to ensure they posure to be successful when she toes the line demic programs during her official visit in ear- The women’s cross-country and track teams are adjusting well to college life, getting a handle at those bigger meets,” she said. “Both her 1600 ly November. announced the signing of All-State runner Bri- on college training and the increased intensity meter and 3-mile cross country personal record Howarth watched Bower at the state track anna Bower to the program for next season. and level of commitment, and most important- times came at the state meet, and her 3200 me- meet, which was hosted by Eastern last year, and Bower advanced to the IHSA State Cross ly, focusing on their schoolwork to ensure they ter personal record at last year’s state track meet can see Bower as a 3k or 5k racer for the cross Country Championships all four seasons for are setting themselves up for a positive academ- was one second off her lifetime best. So those country team at the start of her collegiate career. Kaneland High School located in Maple Park, ic career at EIU.” kinds of numbers show that she is a ‘gamer,’ she Howarth hopes that she can develop into a 5k or Ill. This past season, she was the Northern Il- In track, Bower made it to the IHSA Class 2A is levelheaded before and during competition, 10k runner later in her career. linois Big 12 Conference Individual Champion State Championships last spring and competed and she is gutsy. I am more than thrilled to have The women’s cross country team is still hop- and went on to place ninth at the IHSA Class in the 3200- and 1600-meter runs. She placed the opportunity to coach her at the next level ing to add five to eight new runners to the ros- 2A State Meet. fourth in the 3200-meter run with a time of 11 here at EIU.” ter for next season. Cross country coach Erin Howarth sees Bow- minutes and 15 seconds. She placed 12th in the Bower will be on partial scholarship when er making an immediate impact for the wom- 1600-meter run. she starts attending Eastern. She first connected Mark Shanahan can be en’s teams. Howarth noted that Bower does well when with Howarth when she realized this school was reached at 581-2812 “Although I never put pressure on freshmen on the big stage. appealing to her and her family. Howarth de- or [email protected]. @DEN_Sports tweet of the day: #EIU cross country has signed Brianna Brown for next year.

Sports Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Sean Hastings DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 2812 FRIDAY, DEC. 4, 2015 ports [email protected] 8 S NO. 69, VOLUME 100 Panthers prepare for Northern Kentucky’s offense By Nicholas Ruffolo Staff Reporter | @DEN_sports SATURDAY, DEC. 5 7 P.M. The Eastern men’s basketball’s op- LANTZ ARENA ponent on Saturday, Northern Ken- tucky, likes to play aggressive, and Panthers’ head coach Jay Spoonhour thinks his team will need to be ready for a challenge on defense. “They play fast,” Spoonhour said. “They really push the ball and play with a lot of energy. They’ve got qual- ity guys that can score.” Both teams are struggling in scor- ing margin, with NKU outscored by 13 on average and Eastern surrender- EASTERN ILLINOIS ing nearly 16 more points per game VS. than its own. NORTHERN KENTUCKY Eastern’s numbers improved against Indiana State Tuesday with the Pan- thers allowing a season-low 62 points on 38.5 percent shooting. A win against the Sycamores also gave East- ern its first victory of the season. “I think that was a big win for us over a good team in a good confer- ence,” junior guard A.J. Riley said. “It gave us a lot of confidence and I hope we can keep it going.” Riley picked up the Eastern offense This weekend’s game against quickly in his first year and leads the Northern Kentucky is the final team in scoring with 15.6 PPG. matchup of a four-game homestand “It’s surprising, coming from a ju- in which the Panthers are current- nior college,” Riley said. “It’s a big ly 1-2. Spoonhour said the early-sea- step, so I thought I would start off son struggles are typical for both non- slow, but I have a great group of guys conference schedules and a team with around me to help me … I’m just more than half its players being un- blessed to have good teammates.” derclassmen. Another newcomer, freshman for- The experience gained from losing ward Patrick Muldoon is playing against quality opponents will help JASON HOWELL | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS quality minutes for the Panthers and the team, but Spoonhour said there Junior guard A.J. Riley scored 10 points, shot 66.7 percent from the floor and was 2-2 from the line during the started all five games this season. Mul- are other things to work on. Panthers’ 68-62 win over Indiana State on Tuesday in Lantz Arena. doon thinks the win against Indiana “We’re not efficient enough offen- State was most indicative of how this sively,” Spoonhour said. “We don’t or- ly in their last game after freshman against NKU’s fast attack. thing.” young Eastern team can play. ganize ourselves well enough at times guard Casey Teson scored 18 points Spoonhour said getting back on After the game Saturday, the Pan- “For us, it was big to prove to the … and we weren’t chasing down re- on 6 3-pointers, breaking the previous defense has been troublesome, but the thers will travel to Marshall and begin people who keep coming to the game bounds.” Panthers record for threes in a game problem also lies on offense. first round play at the Global Sports that we do have the ability to beat a Through five games, Eastern scores by a freshman. “We don’t always get it done the Classic. high caliber team on any given night,” an average of 61.6 points and grabs The Panthers may have more suc- way we need to,” Spoonhour said. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. from Lantz Are- Muldoon said. “We can come out 30.8 rebounds, both of which rank cess scoring against the Norse, who al- “Bad shots (on offense) lead to easi- na on Saturday. and play together like we did (against in the bottom two teams in the Ohio low nearly 79 points per game. As a er transition and turnovers lead to eas- ISU) and spread the ball around with Valley Conference. result, the key matchup may be how ier transition … those have hurt our Nicholas Ruffolo can be reached at the freshman scoring 18 points.” Eastern received a spark offensive- Eastern’s transition defense plays transition defense more than any- 581-2812 or [email protected] Eastern swim teams return home to face Saint Louis

By Sean Hastings ed Valparaiso in the Padovan Pool Sports Editor | @DEN_Sports back on Nov. 7. This weekend the Panthers will It has been almost a month since be swimming the 100-yard of stroke the Eastern men’s and women’s swim and 50-yard of stroke. Michals- teams had a meet in their home ki added the 50-yard events instead pool. The Panthers will host Saint of the usual 200-yard events to add Louis Friday at 5 p.m. in the Pado- more sprint events. van Pool. “We don’t have as many longer Coach Jacqueline Michalski said events, so some of our 200 of stroke the team is really excited to have the people will have the ability to get up opportunity to swim at home after and sprint a 50, which they don’t al- being away for so long. ways get to do, so it should be fun “Home meets are always really ex- to see some different events out of citing for us,” Michalski said. “They them,” Michalski said. always give us a lot of energy be- Michalski said that the team has cause we have professors that come, a much better mental approach since we have a lot of family that travels the House of Champions meet. down, other student athletes from The team had Thanksgiving break other sports appear and just a lot of off just like the rest of us and she student will kind of stop by and see said it did the team some good. the team.” “They came back with a new ener- It is also really warm on the pool gy to really train and get after these deck, so when it is cold out people next three weeks we have while we’re tend to stop by more often, she said. here on campus,” Michalski said. Eastern competed in the House of “It should really be a good meet to- Champions meet two weeks ago at morrow because our energy is really Indiana-Purdue University Indianap- high.” olis, where the men placed seventh The Panthers are currently 1-1 out of nine teams and the women MACKENZIE FREUND | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS when swimming in their home pool. placed last out of 10 teams. Senior freestyle swimmer Jake Roberts stands outside of the pool and waits before he can get on the starting All throughout the season the Despite the back of the pack fin- block to begin his freestyle event during the swim meet against IUPUI on Oct. 17. swimmers have been seeing their ishes Michalski said she was happy personal times drop, and will see if with the times that were posted. a lot of depth in the events. ki said. “They’re a team we’ve always the Billikens last year, but Eastern is that trend will continue against Saint The men currently have a record “SLU just has a lot of depth and swam against and it’s my hope with- swimming faster times this year even Louis. of 1-4 and the women are 2-4. a lot of different athletes (coach Jim in the next year or two become more though the record does not show Coach Jacqueline Michalski said Halliburton) can swim around in and more competitive with them.” that. Sean Hastings can be reached Saint Louis is a strong team that has a lot of different events,” Michals- The men and women both lost to The men and women both defeat- at 581-2812 or [email protected]. DEC. 4, 2015

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Review by Sydney Edwards This film was right on the Copy Editor | @DEN_Verge money when it comes to what happens in the book "Mocking- "The Hunger Games" trilo- jay." gy, based on the book series writ- The famous quotes, the scenery ten by Suzanne Collins, recent- described in the book and even ly came to an end when Lions- the order of the character’s deaths gate released their final "Hunger was the same. Games" movie: "Mockingjay Part One of the best parts about the Two." film was how the directors were The movie is full of twists and able to show all the violence of turns that keep the audience on the war between the rebels and the edge of their seats until their the Capitol, but without a ton of hearts are filled with love for the blood. characters. They were able to show body The movie starts out with the parts being blown off, people CC PHOTO BY FLICKR USER BAGOGAMES main character, Katniss, still in getting shot or getting eaten by "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part Two" opened on Nov. 16 to American audiences. the hospital after the love of her mutts without making the audi- life, Peeta, attacks her in the pre- ence want to close their eyes in Lawrence had to be Katniss having psychotic episodes. ters, the storyline and the action vious movie, "Mockingjay Part disgust. through death, war, heartbreak A negative part of this film, of this film from start to finish. One." Other than the lack of closing and falling in love again. however, was that people who I would recommend this film After getting released from the eyes in disgust, another great part Lawrence was able to make the have not seen the other films in to anyone who loves an action hospital, Katniss instantly gets about this film and all of the oth- audience believe it all. the series or read the books would movie with a little bit of science the rebels together to finish the er films was the acting. Josh Hutcherson who played have no idea what was going on fiction and romance. war on the Capitol that she start- All of the actors were able to the role of Peeta, Katniss’s love in the beginning of the film. Age wise, due to the amount of ed. truly express what their characters interest, did another great acting The directors and produc- war scenes, I would not recom- After a few deaths and scary were thinking and feeling during job. ers should have provided almost mend this film to anyone under scenes, Katniss and the rest of the this time of war and distress. Hutcherson had to act as Pee- a “recap” of what the audience the age of 14. victors are able to get what they Jennifer Lawrence plays the ta through his psychological is- needs to know in order to fully I would give this film a 9.2 out want from the Capitol and move character of Katniss in all of the sues, which was a tough chal- understand the previous events in of 10. on with their lives. films, and her acting has never lenge, and Hutcherson succeeded. the storyline. This movie is everything that disappointed. Hutcherson was able to act Overall, this film knocked my Sydney Edwards can be big "Hunger Games" fans want- However, this movie was the out Peeta’s issues to the extent socks off. reached at 581-2812 or ed. toughest. that he was drooling while he was I was in love with the charac- [email protected].

SUBMITTED PHOTO The band Brainchild is made up of four local artists. Brainchild brings multi-genre sound to Uptowner By T’Nerra Butler til high school, Schultz said he traveling. member’s personal lives, they or where we’re going to stay at Multicultural Editor | @DEN_Verge played the saxophone in school When the band does trav- try to practice once a week. night or what we’re going to bands and always had a passion el, they go around the Midwest Schultz said even if he does eat.” Around 2002, three men took for music. area. not get to practice often or Schultz said the band’s goal is their passion for music and He said tampering with dif- At 9:30 pm Saturday, the book tons of shows, he still to make the people of Charles- formed that drive into the band ferent instruments helped him group will be putting on a show loves what he does. ton have fun and dance. Brainchild. to become the guitarist he is to- for the Charleston community “Even if I’m not successful at He said they always try pro- After a couple years of the day. at Mac's Uptowner. it, it’s just playing in front of mote a good time. band working, they added a new Pony Bush, Brainchild’s This is not the first time the people or playing with a group “If we can open their ears to member, who is now on bass. drummer, said he has been play- band has been in Charleston, of guys is just a good feeling,” some different kinds of music What started off as a blues ing drums since he was younger. and Schultz said he enjoys com- Schultz said. “It’s the feeling or different styles, that’s always band has morphed into the It is a passion of his. ing into town. you get while you’re playing, good too,” Schultz said. group dabbling in different “I was always kind of banging He said the band does not not the success.” Bush said he enjoys coming genres of music. on stuff when I was a baby, and have a list of songs planned out Schultz said ideally, he would back to Charleston because the Jake Schultz, a guitarist for I got my first drum set when I and sometimes they figure out like to play four of five times a crowds always makes their night the group, said he likes to think was about 5,” Bush said. the playlist an hour before the week, but lately the band has better. the band is a rock band that has Once the band graduated show. been playing every weekend. “In my opinion, it blows all influences from jazz, reggae, from high school, they began to “We usually try to base the He said one of the most chal- the other college towns away,” blues and funk music. play more a jazz sound, Schul- songs off of the feel of the lenging things is to find some- Bush said. “Eastern’s it. They “We try to do a little bit of tz said. crowd, or what kind of crowd it one who can book the band. have a way of making us feel everything,” Schultz said. He said the band tries to trav- is,” Schultz said. “We make our “It’s hard to find booking. It’s like rock stars.” Schultz started to play the el as much as possible, but the set list from there.” hard to find somebody that can guitar his junior year of high members all have full-time jobs Schultz said the band used make it profitable and make it T’Nerra Butler can be school. and their conflicting schedules to practice quite often, but as a business,” Schultz said. “It’s reached at 581-2812 From third grade up un- can sometimes stop the flow of of lately because of each of the all sorts of expenses like gas or [email protected]. 4B 12.04.2015 Nature center to host ornament-crafting class By Mariah Scott Verge Reporter | @DEN_Verge

The Douglas-Hart Na- ture Center will be providing a class from 1- 4 p.m. Sunday where community members can create ornaments out of natural materials. The entire class is set up in an open house style, broken down into six stations where par- ticipants can make different or- naments. Doing it this way, allows the participants to go at their own pace and further their details if they want to. Everything is provided for them when attending includ- ing scissors and glue so that no one has to worry about bring- ing anything extra, Jenifer Day Tariq, educations director, said. Some of the natural materials that are provided are sticks and twigs, which are found in the surrounding environments. With materials such as ber- ries, burlap, cardboard, old books, paper and light bulbs, crafters can create figures such as Christmas trees and snowman. Each table also has a step-by- step guide along with pictures of each ornament so that Douglas- Hart patrons will be able to ac- SUBMITTED PHOTO An example of one type of ornaments crafters can make is the "tree cookie" ornament. curately recreate each decora- tion. However, it is still open for as ward to seeing the most," she This class has been go- year. Three other ornaments re- ister by Friday. much creativity the user want to continued. ing on for more than 10 years, tain their original designs. Interested community mem- include. Each person can make up to and Tariq has been conduct- "Every year we receive positive bers that want to participate can The program allows partici- six ornaments, which are theirs ing it for seven years, but over feedback, which is why we con- either call the Douglas-Hart pants to use their creativity to to keep. that time span the class has tinue to host the program," Tariq Center or visit their website to make their own ornaments at The class has been a mix- evolved. said. register. their own pace and interest. ture of people, whether it is all The materials have been up- The class is capped off at The class is offered to the “I love when they kind of de- kids or a group of friends doing dated, and the ornament cre- about 25 people to guarantee public for an $8 registration fee. tour away from the pictures I it for fun, Tariq said. ations have been updated as well. that there will be room for ev- Members of the center must pay provide,” Tariq said. Last year, Tariq noticed that This year three of the orna- eryone to move around and have $6. "It allows each person to add it was often parent-child combi- ments are changed, and are going enough supplies to share. their own twist to their cre- nations that attended the classes to be completely new for partic- In order to be a part of the Mariah Scott can be reached at ation, which is what I look for- together. ipants that may have crafted last class, interested parties must reg- 581-2812 or [email protected]. Christmas tree auction becomes community tradition By Kalyn Hayslett this. for bidding have been donated. get specific and once we have Witch from "The Chronicles Verge Editor | @DEN_ Verge “A family made all ornaments Anyone can participate in all of are fundraising we build of Narnia," a tree with cheetah from recycled materials, which decorating Christmas trees and our programs after that,” Lugar print bows, gold ribbon and The holidays, for some, are took a long time, but it gave wreaths. Patrons simply have to said. brown garland, a beach themed a time full of traditions, with the family good family time sign up in the library. The money raised from the tree with a sand castle top- the hopes of bringing cheer and and a cute tree for us,” Lugar However d, the trees are first- auction supports the programs per and a noel tree decorated loved ones closer together. said. come, first-serve. the library hosts including the with non-breakable presents for Charleston Carnegie Public The Christmas tree the Wil- “Some community mem- Make and Take program, craft nursing home environments. Library has created their own lenborg family decorated had bers donate their own tree and supplies, and the biggest event “It’s entirely up to their own holiday tradition for communi- an “Earth-friendly” theme, us- wreaths, which is exciting be- in the kids' department- the creativity, their vision and bud- ty members to decorate Christ- ing as many recyclable materi- cause it's sheer profit,” Lugar summer reading event. get,” Lugar said. “It's always mas trees and wreaths for the als as they could, including old said. Most members that partic- a pleasant surprise to get the 15th annual silent auction. homework, tissue paper rolls, Anyone 18 years of age or ipate create their own theme trees back.” The public library purchas- egg cartons and pipe cleaners. older can bid on the decorat- when decorating, which they Once all of the trees have es about 10 miniature to 4-foot The tree is wrapped with gar- ed Christmas trees until 4 p.m, come up with on their own. been decorated and brought Christmas trees for community land beads made of colorful Saturday. The library does not give any back, they are numbered and members and staff members to homework assignments, Santa, Bidding begins with a $15 stipulation of the themes and put on display lining the hall- pick up and decorate on their penguin, reindeer ornaments minimum open bid and $1 bid allow the participants to exer- way shelves. own time. shaped from tissue paper rolls increments. cise creative control. While community members “A couple of families have and prayers decorated from egg In order to bid on a Christ- “It’s a small town. You would scan the bookshelves they can been doing this since [their] cartons. mas tree, patrons need to put think the themes would over- scan all of the trees and wreaths children were little, and still “I say go for it. It is a fun their name and phone number lap, but the creativity is dis- for bidding. do it even when children are family experience,” moth- on the bid sheets located in the tinctly their own,” Lugar said. “It makes us, the library, feel in college and has become an er Mandy Willenborg said, children's area of the library. “I am always amazed how dif- really loved that they donate annual tradition,” said Beth “I didn’t want to buy a lot of There is a bid sheet for each ferent they all are.” so much creativity and time,” Lugar, youth services manager. items, so we donated our time, tree and wreath, which includes This year there are 16 Christ- Lugar said. The Willenborg family par- which we see it’s worth it.” a description of the tree’s theme mas trees for auctions and four ticipated in the Christmas tree Wreaths have recently been and the patrons that decorated wreaths. Kalyn Hayslett can be auction this year for the first added to the decoration selec- them. Some of the themes include reached at 581-2812 time and plans on continuing tion. This year all of the wreaths “This fundraiser is not tar- a tree inspired by the White or [email protected].