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This is brought to you for free and open access by the 1997 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in June by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CHANCE OF T-STORMS Big time A high of 90º The INSIDE Bubba? Daily Austin Peay’s Bubba Eastern Wells hopes to The Boys get picked in WEDNESDAY Eastern Illinois University tonight’s NBA Charleston, Ill. 61920 of Summer June 25, 1997 draft. Vol. 82, No. 156 AVP Volleyball is not just a 8 pages West Coast sport anymore — PAGE it’s invading the Midwest. News 8 PAGE 5 “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid” Nelsen says ‘loyalty’ was part of firing Former academic computing director refused to write recommendation letter By DAN FIELDS associate vice president not necessary.” Olsen) wanted. I guess I thought they wanted Editor in chief for information tech- I really can’t tell you Nelsen said he, along me to make a statement of loyalty.” nology services and with the Faculty Senate, Nelsen said he can’t pinpoint specifically If you were told by your boss to write a Morgan Olsen, vice (because) it’s in the minds thought it was in the why he was fired, saying that “I really can’t recommendation with your name on it, but president for business “of other people. They don’t have university’s best inter- tell you (because) it’s in the minds of other disagreed with its contents, would you still affairs, were the ones a“ reason.” ests to move academic people. They don’t have to have a reason.” follow through on the order? that made the request. - Harry Nelsen, computing to the aca- But he does have a few ideas. Harry Nelsen didn’t. And as a result, he But Nelsen said the on reasons for his firing demic affairs division. “The only two things I heard was (lack of) was fired from his position as the director of Faculty Senate wanted “The Faculty Senate teamwork and gross insubordination,” academic computing June 12. just him to make the said there was some- Nelsen said. Tuesday, Nelsen said that he refused to recommendation independently, without the thing wrong with the way academic tech- Nelsen said he doesn’t have any regrets on write a letter to the Faculty Senate recom- input of others. nology is and said it needs to be decen- what he did, adding that his job was to make mending that academic computing should “I knew what the Faculty Senate was tralized,” Nelsen said. “In order to further that a recommendation based on his own opinion, continue to fall under the branch of Eastern’s talking about in that they wanted an issue of process, academic computing needs to be put not others. business affairs division. support,” Nelsen said. “I was being required in academic affairs and not in business affairs. “I was doing my job, saying what I felt Nelsen said his bosses, Dave Henard, the to say what the Faculty Senate wanted was “I couldn’t write the paper (Henard and See NELSEN page 2 Faculty Senate updated on Edgar’s funding plans System (SURS) participants to retire without a Permission given reduction in benefits at any age; the increase of awards cap to 80 percent of the participant’s final salary; the change of the graduated formula for Nelsen to speak for benefits to 2.2 percent of the participant’s final salary; the requirement of contributions to at July 15 meeting health insurance coverage for participants retiring after Jan. 1 and have worked for less By JOHN BATES than 20 years; and the termination of future Staff writer accrual of compensable sick leave starting in January. Eastern Lobbyist Chris Merrifield updated ■ the Faculty Senate pending bills of importance State Bill 665, which also has an effect on to Eastern Tuesday afternoon in the BOG Room the pension plan. It allows SURS to implement of the Library. an optional defined contribution retirement plan. ■ “I think we were more successful than not,” House Bills 190 and 878 allow individual Merrifield said regarding action in the recently to prepay the tuition for a specified individual ended legislation session. “I was disappointed under a payment plan. ■ with the cuts in higher education.” House Bill 923 allows student members of The Illinois General Assembly has a university’s board of trustees to vote and appropriated $41,870,400 to Eastern for fiscal specifies the requirements for student year 1998, up approximately $2 million from representatives. fiscal year 1997 – but less than what Gov. Jim ■ House Bill 1525 requires state universities Edgar had recommended. to waive 50 percent of the tuition for children of All state universities received less than university employees that have been employed Edgar’s recommendations with the exception of for seven years. Chicago State. All bills are awaiting Edgar’s approval or Bills passed by the General Assembly that rejection. Merrifield discussed include: In other business, the Senate will invite Harry ■ House Bill 110, a bill affecting the current Nelsen, former director of academic computing, JOHN BATES/Photo editor Eastern Lobbyist Chris Merrifield discussed recent bills passed by the Illinois pension plan. It would include the phase-in of a to speak before the next Senate meeting July 15. General Assembly at the Faculty Senate meeting Tuesday. provision allowing State University Retirement Nelsen was fired from his post on June 12. Tree removal uprooting controversy on campus By KARA TONEY Silver maple, Blue kind on campus, across from Lawson Hall. Approximately 67 Staff writer spruce, and a Red Eastern has such a beautiful was the American new trees will be planted, including four cedar. campus and that’s mostly elm. Hybrid elm trees, which are the only elms The trees that have been cut down on Some people Most elms, includ- resistant to the Dutch elm disease. campus have created quite a controversy, were particularly “because of the landscaping, which is ing the tree removed, The planting of the new trees has failed to resulting in more than half a dozen people disturbed by the why“ I don’t like to see big, beautiful have been effected appease some people’s views of the old trees voicing their concerns about four trees that removal of the trees being cut down.” by the Dutch elm being cut. have been removed. American elm, - Joan Henn, disease. The disease “The 67 new trees will not look like the “When people see large trees cut down, it which was located associate professor of mathematics is caused by fungus ones they cut down for a long, long time,” creates quite a concern,” Jon Collins, south of Old carried by elm bark said Joan Henn, associate professor of superintendent of grounds, said Tuesday. Main. The area beatles and smaller mathematics. “Eastern has such a The four trees were cut down “to beautify where it stood will be replaced with a patio European bark beatles. The disease causes beautiful campus and that’s mostly the parking lots with landscaping being surrounded by smaller trees. the elm to die within four to eight weeks. because of the landscaping, which is why done in association with parking lot fees.” The tree which created the most Collins said that new landscaping will be I don’t like to see big, beautiful trees Collins said. The trees removed include a controversy, since it was the only one of its done in areas around University Court and being cut down.” 2 Wednesday, June 25, 1997 The Daily Eastern News SpotlightSpotlight NewsNews Well-rounded people suffer Prom teen charged less from colds, study says CHICAGO (AP) – Not only is variety the spice of and involved keeps a person’s immune system strong. life, it could protect you from the common cold. Cohen also suggested that involved people take People involved in a variety of activities such as good care of themselves because they believe their with baby’s murder work, church, family, soccer and barber shop quartets lives have meaning. FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) – A and stood before a judge Tuesday get fewer colds than those who are exposed to the Scientists at Carnegie Mellon, the University of teen-ager who gave birth at her to face the charges of murder and same number of people but have only a few things to Pittsburgh and the University of Virginia gave 276 prom and then returned to the endangering the welfare of a occupy them, according to a study. healthy volunteers cold viruses. They found that peo- dance floor was charged with child. The findings, published in Wednesday’s issue of ple with few social outlets were four times as likely to murder Tuesday after an autopsy If convicted, Drexler could get The Journal of the American Medical Association, get sick as people busy with six or more activities. concluded the baby was strangled life in prison. Prosecutors said bolster the notion that mental well-being affects phys- “With each added relationship you have, the less or suffocated in a plastic bag they do not plan to seek the death ical health. likely you are to become ill,’’ Cohen said. taken from the sanitary-napkin penalty. “Someone who works, has a family and goes bowl- Cohen said researchers tested participants and ruled receptacle in the bathroom. Her attorney entered a plea of ing with a group has an edge on a person whose out the theory that the involved people had developed Prosecutors said 18-year-old innocent on her behalf. She spoke whole life is work,’’ said Sheldon Cohen, the lead immunity to colds from their exposure to many kinds Melissa Drexler may have even only to answer “yes’’ to questions author and a psychologist with Carnegie Mellon of germs from different people. used the sharp edge of the recepta- from Superior Court Judge John University. “A threat at work – while still distressing Jessie Gruman, executive director of the for cle to cut the umbilical cord before A. Ricciardi. to them – does not encompass their identity.’’ the Advancement of Health, a health policy institute, dumping the body of the newborn About an hour later, after post- The finding is something of a medical paradox. said it is time for doctors to realize that social factors boy in a trash can June 6. ing $50,000 bail, Drexler emerged After all, coming into contact with a variety of people affect a person’s health. “Go tell the boys we’ll be right from the courthouse and walked exposes a person to more germs. “They kind of dismiss that psychological and social out,’’ Drexler yelled to a friend in into a sea of reporters, photogra- But one of the researchers, Dr. David Skoner at the factors make any difference in health outcomes,’’ she the bathroom before coming out phers and cameramen. She got University of Pittsburgh, speculated that being happy said. of the stall, according to prosecu- into a black Chevy Blazer and tor John Kaye. He said she put her appeared on the verge of tears. loose-fitting black gown back on “She’s not very happy,’’ attor- and went back to the prom dance ney Steven Secare said as he floor, leaving the bathroom splat- walked alongside the young tered with blood. woman. “She’s very nervous.’’ A grim-looking Drexler, wear- Drexler’s 19-year-old prom ing a flowered skirt and a blue date has said that he believes he denim top with matching nail pol- was the father but that he was ish, surrendered with her parents unaware she was pregnant. ‘Family Affair’ star dead MALIBU, Calif. (AP) – Brian “He was a crusty old character, Keith, the gruff star of TV’s but a lot of fun,’’ said Paul “Family Affair’’ and “Hardcastle Doherty, whose firm handled & McCormick,’’ was found dead Keith’s work in commercials. “A Tuesday at his home, an apparent wonderful guy, wonderful talent.’’ in the daily eastern news suicide. He was 75. Keith appeared in movies Keith had been suffering from throughout the 1950s and ‘60s, cancer, said a spokeswoman for including such light comedies as his manager, Bob Schiller. Disney’s “The Parent Trap’’ in Tabloid reports said Keith had 1961 and “With Six You Get lung cancer and emphysema. Eggroll’’ with Doris Day in 1968. RARE Get ‘em before they’re gone Good apartments for 1,2, or 3 NELSENNELSEN from page one was wrong,” Nelsen said. “App- past to what they should be in the Jim Wood, broker arently, I was insubordinate be- future.” 345-4489 cause I didn’t produce that pa- The Faculty Senate met per.” Tuesday and noted that Nelsen Nelsen said he is unsure what will speak at its next meeting at he will do now in regards to find- 1:30 p.m., July 15 in the BOG ing employment. Room of Booth Library. “My problem is that the easiest Nelsen is hoping that the group WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY thing for me to do is pack my will take into account the events Modern & Alternative bags and move on to somewhere that have transpired and act HIGH FIDELITY STEREO else,” Nelsen said. “But the more accordingly. 102 northfree sixth street.charleston pool ☎345.9732 FRIDAY I’m embroiled in controversy, the “What I’m hoping they do, harder it is to do. from their perspective, is to be $1.25 Red Dog / Icehouse Best of the 70s & 80s “On the other hand, I have a outraged by the idea that a person $ SATURDAY personal commitment of educa- who was hired to represent their 1.50 Pints Draft tional technology. It takes a very interests in technology can be ter- $1.75 Corona / Becks You Say ‘Em qualified person to help a univer- minated for attempting to do We Play ‘Em sity change technology from its that,” Nelsen said. $1.25 Well Drinks

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Dan Fields, Matt Erickson, Amy Blidy The Daily Eastern News Wednesday, June 25, 1997 3 THURSDAY • THURSDAY • THURSDAY • THURSDAY THURSDAY • THURSDAY Clinton LLAADDIIEESS hits links NNIIGGHHTT ¢ $ 00 Icehouse btls 5500 11 Shot Specials after layoff DRAFTS $ 50 ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – $ 75 22oz btls Amaretto & President Clinton began with Corona btls 11 Fruit Drinks THURSDAY • THURSDAY THURSDAY 11 some light chipping and felt well THURSDAY • THURSDAY • THURSDAY • THURSDAY enough to play a few holes Tuesday in his first golf outing since knee surgery in March. Clinton has been working grad- Theit ually toward getting back on the links. In recent weeks, Clinton has practiced short shots on the White House putting green, Daily pays roughly 150 feet from the Oval Office. 2 On Tuesday, the president donned a pale red shirt and blue khakis and made a few practice Eastern putts on his putting green. Then Advertise he headed out to the Army Navy Country Club to take his recover- ing game to the next level: chip- ping at the driving range. News with us The president went on to play some holes at the country club, one of his regular golfing spots. Clinton required knee surgery after tearing a tendon in a March JOHN BATES/Photo editor 14 fall at pro golfer Greg Norman’s home in Florida. In the Dancin’ machine months since, the president has Samantha Ellison, a junior at Belleville High School, practices a routine progressed from painful limps on with the University Dance Association in the Library Quad Tuesday. crutches to slow steps with a cane. Report: no widespread abuse of workers in Nike’s factories ATLANTA (AP) – Former U.N. young women as they worked. its code of conduct,’’ Young said. “But Ambassador Andrew Young, hired “While not a single abuse is accept- Nike can and should do better.’’ by Nike to evaluate its labor practices, able – and there have been such abuses Human rights groups branded Young’s said in a report Tuesday that he saw – there was no evidence of widespread report a whitewash and said it fails to no widespread abuse of workers at and systematic abuse of workers at focus on the main problem: that work- the company’s shoe factories in Asia. these factories,’’ Young said. ers aren’t paid enough to live. Young, who made a 15-day visit At the same time, he said the con- Nike workers were paid $2.46 a to factories in the Far East, said they cept of workers’ rights is poorly day in Indonesia, $1.60 in Vietnam were clean, well-lighted and didn’t understood in the factories and and $1.75 in China, according to resemble what Americans would call Nike’s code of conduct was not human rights groups. But the basic sweatshops. prominently displayed. He said fac- living wage is about $4 a day in Nike, the world’s No. 1 athletic tory workers need a better system for Indonesia and $3 in Vietnam and shoe manufacturer, has been accused filing complaints and getting them China, the groups said. by human rights groups of brutal investigated. Young said his consulting firm, work conditions and meager pay. “It is my sincere belief that Nike is GoodWorks International, was not One report said supervisors groped doing a good job in the application of asked to review wages. ONLYONLY ATAT ZORBA’SZORBA’S FANTASTIC GYROS 50 Different 1/2 LB. Burgers NEVER FROZEN Place an ad Buy a Greek Salad & Get a Gyros FREE!!! in Delivery available after 5:00 everyday Telephone # 348-8055 the 611 Monroe--North side of the square Roses Say It All! Dozen Vased Roses $2950 daily EASTER faculty NOBLE FLOWER SHOP ne w s 503 Jefferson • Charleston • 345-7007 RN The Daily Eastern News Bulls organization should cue off of NBC Which lineup do you recog- But Seinfeld isn’t other shows. nize? Michael, Scottie, Dennis, “... Reinsdorf ... In fact, it is the first show and Phil or Jerry, Kramer, (besides the Super Bowl) to George, and Elaine. Well, unless would rather demand a million dollars a you have been holding out for mull over his minute for advertising. That Opinion the WNBA before you would revenue alone will cover the buy a television, then you proba- options and toy cost of the show, not to mention bly recognize both. that it buys Littlefield some BRIAN ANDERSON with the hearts page In fact, even if you do not time to find his next Thursday REGULAR COLUMNIST watch TV, it would be hard not of the Bulls’ night hit. Editorials are the opinion of the Editorial Board. to be familiar with the stars of fans.” The Bulls are in a similar situ- the and the NBC ation. Five championships in Columns are the opinion of the author. hit Seinfeld. Both are estab- the last seven years, sell outs lished institutions of the popular every night, and more nationally culture that produce millions of dollars in revenues for televised games than any other team. Unlike Littlefield Wednesday, June 25, 1997 their organizations. though, Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf does not seem to be Perhaps a better question is, which of these lineups is as appreciative of his stars. PAGE 4 more important to those parent organizations? Michael Jordan (a.k.a. that guy who plays NBC, over the years, has traditionally ridden one better than anyone ever has) was underpaid for years Thursday night hit to the top of the network heap. before he got his due this year in the form of $25 million. Whether it was “The Cosby Show,” “Family Ties” or , arguably the second best player in the “Cheers,” NBC execs always had one sure thing that league (I think Grant Hill is better) has seemingly been Truth should come out gave the network the reputation of being a success. for sale more often than the Lincoln Bedroom. Now, the sure thing is Seinfeld, and the effects of all of And Phil Jackson, while paid decently, has been given these years of dominance are really starting to show too little credit for turning over 25 different players into about Nelsen’s firing themselves. Last year, NBC was the only one of the champions by filling the roles needed by Jordan and For the most part, employees are supposed to do three networks to turn a profit. The dominance shown by Pippen. what they are told by their boss or bosses. That’s their Thursday night lineup extends to their news and Following this year’s championship, Jordan made him- sports programming. self perfectly clear, declaring that he wants Jackson and common sense in the real world. The disparity in revenue allowed NBC to destroy the Pippen back, or else he won’t be back. Easy decision, But imagine being asked by a committee to give competition in the bidding war for the Olympics (they right? You would think. your own opinion about an issue, and your boss will be on NBC through 2008). In other words, NBC has But Reinsdorf, ever mindful of maintaining his status wants you to insert his opinion instead. Obviously, created a dynasty that is even more impressive when the as dictator, would rather mull over his options and toy there is a conflict. ever increasing power of cable stations is taken into with the hearts of the Bulls’ fans. What he may or may account. not know, though, is that he is also toying with his own The aforementioned scenario is similar to what NBC execs are realistic about the cause of their suc- financial security. Harry Nelsen is going through. And from what cess and the fragility of it. Company president Warren When Michael Jordan is gone, the good days are over, Nelsen says, this story smells about as funny as Littlefield points directly to the Seinfeld for the net- regardless of who the Bulls draft or receive in a trade. It Charleston’s water. work’s present and future success. The cast members only makes sense to suck as many years out of this once Nelsen, Eastern’s for- have talked for several years about moving on, but in a lifetime team as can be had. Littlefield has always made it worth their while to stay You don’t see NBC trying to trim costs on Seinfeld to mer director of academic another year. invest in a future show. They are going with their bread Editorial computing, was fired from For next season, Jerry Seinfeld will make $22 million and butter as long as they can. It’s good business sense. his position June 12. He plus a share of the profits and Jason Alexander, Julia I know Jerry, there are times when one should keep his was replaced by Bill Witsman, a 20-year Eastern Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards will make $13 mil- cards hidden and try to outbluff others, but these are the employee who formerly held the title of lion each. In all, the next year of Seinfeld will cost NBC guys who paid for the whole deck of cards. Do us all a $120 million. Hefty price tag, huh? Compared to other favor, bring them back for another season, whatever the Information Systems and Technical Support shows and actors it seems ridiculous. cost. Director. Nelsen said he was fired because he refused to write a recommendation to the Faculty Senate on behalf of his two bosses: Dave Henard, the associ- ate vice president for information technology ser- vices, and Morgan Olsen, the vice president for business affairs. Nelsen said Henard and Olsen both knew that the Faculty Senate wanted him to make a recom- mendation about whether academic computing should stay in business affairs, or move to academ- ic affairs. As a result, Nelsen was ordered to recommend to the Senate that academic computing stay under the umbrella of business affairs. But Nelsen believed that it would ultimately ben- efit the university if academic computing was moved to academic affairs instead. Nelsen said since he refused to give the recom- mendation Henard and Olsen wanted, he was fired. Henard and the university both have refused comment on Nelsen’s firing, saying the issue is a “personnel matter.” If what Nelsen says is true, some type of action Old Main has been decorated and to correct this misdoing should occur. The first Registration office redecorated and yet it is not mandato- would be to have Nelsen reinstated to his former your turn ry that every student sees these offices position. is still overlooked every student at least once while at LEAST once in their college career, unlike the registration office. I would The Faculty Senate will next meet next month to Dear Editor, attending Eastern. Every freshman, think that Eastern would want to have I would like to write this letter to transfer student, and many of their hear directly from Nelsen on what events occurred all of their major offices looking nice, direct attention to a place which has parents visit registration. Along with leading up to his firing. Let’s just hope whatever and not just a selected few. been long overlooked. I am referring their introductory tour of campus, Furthermore, I would think that we as action the group decides is fair to all parties. to the registration office in the which is supposed to be impressive, This isn’t something that should be swept away everyone of our new students get to a university would want to make a McAfee Gym. better impression on our incoming and forgotten. Hopefully, this issue will be This poor office has been far too stop by and receive an I.D. students and their parents. addressed and thoroughly researched, so the truth long ignored and disregarded when it Upon entering, they are greeted comes to the updating and refurbish- with a lovely collage of mix-matched about the whole story will come out in the end. Patrick McKee ing of departments. We constantly and dilapidated cabinets; old, stained Psychology major hear about new funds being used to rugs, and scuffed up linoleum. While “beautify” our campus and keep waiting for their I.D. to be made on a Letters to the editor offices looking nice. Yet, in the wonderfully outdated system, students today’s quote approximately twenty-five years this and parents have their choice of either Letters should be less than 250 office has been located here, it proba- lounging on “benches”, which would words. For the letter to be printed, the bly has never seen any kind of redec- make Mike and Carol Brady proud, or name of the author, the author’s address, orating/repairing efforts other than some scenic, folding lawn chairs. telephone number, year in school and Where is the love, beauty and truth those absolutely considered an emer- Now don’t get me wrong, I love the current major must be included. “ gency. Brady’s and lawn implements as If necessary, letters will be edited we seek, but in our minds. This office, unlike many of those much as the next guy, but for a pro- according to length and space at the dis- –Percy Shelley lavish offices in Old Main, is seen by fessional office? I think not! Let’s be cretion of the editorial page editor or realistic and practical here. editor in chief. Let your voice be heard. E-mail us at [email protected] The Daily Eastern News Wednesday, June 25, 1997 5

Karch Kiraly, right, is all concentration as he waits on the serve. Just back from shoulder surgery, the three-time Olympic gold medalist finished an uncustomary 17th in Chicago with Adam Johnson. announced Saturday. “So when you hear me say, ‘This is By Matt Erickson the AVP on NBC!,’ you people gotta make some serious Photos by Kerry Ligue and noise!” The understatement of a lifetime. The music blares through mammoth speakers, and thou- CHICAGO – This one was not a typical day at the beach. sands of young, tanned, toned and half-naked fans make Clouds hung overhead, the sun showed no signs of making a the big show even bigger. guest appearance and Center Court was washed out. The elder statesmen of the sport – Karch, Mike Dodd, The Association of Volleyball Professionals invaded Mike Whitmarsh, Randy Stoklos – are on the downslide of Chicago last weekend for the $300,000 Miller Lite Chicago their great careers. The young pups have paid their dues Open, one of the tour’s four Grand Slam events this season. When center court got rained out, the and are getting their moments in the sun – even Saturday And while tournament officials may not have gone through tournament had to be moved to the in the Windy City when the rays finally poked through the hell, they definitely had to wade through the high water to outer courts. fluffy white clouds. get the show up and running. new pair of trunks and a six-pack of suds. If they were After winning their first-round match Friday, Karch and Torrential rains drowned the feature court Friday night, playing in a major tourney, they might have gotten their his new partner Adam Johnson, the event’s No. 2 seeds, and the AVP had to displace thousands of fans who had entry fee back in cash. were knocked into the losers’ bracket by Dan Castillo and purchased bleacher seats for the big nationally televised Kent Steffes, who won a gold medal in the two-man Ryan Pursley, ranked 19th. matches. game’s first year in the Olympics last summer with all-time Karch and AJ, two of the sport’s truest superstars, then But the old adage “The show must go on” took over, and great Karch Kiraly, and his new partner Jose Loiola won a got crushed by Brent Doble and Albert Hannemann, who what a show it is. cool $60,000 for their work over the weekend. They’re the had the benefit of the Hannemann Contingent (Al’s wife, Ten years ago, who could have ever imagined beach vol- kings of the beach – for now. parents and friends), who cheered with a force 10,000 leyball being played professionally in Chicago? Likely the But pro beach volleyball is not just a sport. It’s a lifestyle strong. same people who knew the sport would someday be mak- for these lucky bums. And for the fans . . . well, it’s no won- As Karch and AJ walked dejectedly away from the ing a bunch of beach bums millionaires. der they keep coming back for more. court, knowing they would not be playing on Sunday for These beach bums have no reason to be bummed; The AVP specializes in generating electricity among the the first time in the last several years, a fan ran up to they’re making a killing and a pretty nice career out of hav- fans. When it’s time for the featured TV match – either on Johnson. ing one giant party every weekend March through Fox SportsNet or NBC – tour announcer Sam Lagana “Hey, Adam . . . mind if I get a picture with ya?” No September. makes sure the crowd is raging for the millions watching response. Camera clicks. “Hey, thanks a lot. Sorry, man.” Fifteen years ago, the winners of the big tournaments – around the country. As in sorry you lost, dude. AJ’s expression never changed. which were nearly exclusively held in California – got a “We’re going live to NBC in one minute,” Lagana This isn’t just a game to these guys. It’s their life.

Canyon Ceman and Dain Blanton celebrate a victory Saturday. They finished fourth, earning $21,390.

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IT PPAAY$Y$ CALL 581-2812 TO ADVERTISE IN CALL 581-2812 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS SUMMER CLASSIFIED SECTION The Daily Eastern News Wednesday, June 25, 1997 7 Futures of Pippen, Jordan secure? SSppoorrttss SShhoorrttss CHICAGO (AP) – As the NBA draft approaches, Pippen to Golden State for and the the rumor mill churns, Scottie Pippen’s stomach eighth-overall draft pick. Pippen to Denver for turns and Chicago fans do slow burns. Antonio McDyess and the fifth selection. Pippen to By late Wednesday night, Pippen should know if Philadelphia for and the No. 2. Albert gets new lawyer he is staying or going. And the future paths of Pippen to Boston for multiple draft picks and play- NEW YORK (AP) – Sportscaster “I have nothing but the highest Michael Jordan, coach Phil Jackson – and of the ers. Pippen to Seattle for Shawn Kemp. Pippen to Marv Albert has changed lawyers for praise for Gerry Treanor, who has so entire Bulls organization – should be clearer as New Jersey for who-knows-what. his case involving a charge of sexual skillfully and professionally repre- well. The only thing for certain is that Bulls owner assault in Arlington, Va. sented me not only before Virginia Bulls general manager Jerry Krause refuses to Jerry Reinsdorf said last week the futures of Jordan Albert was charged with biting a court system, but before the media, discuss specifics but acknowledges he is listening to and Jackson won’t be determined until after the woman and sexually assaulting her as well,’’ Albert said. offers. Rather than lose Pippen as a free agent a draft, when Pippen’s fate likely would be decided. in his hotel room after midnight on Albert, NBC’s lead announcer for year from now, the Bulls could decide to trade one “Then we’ll be in a position to talk with Phil Feb. 12. NBA games, was indicted last of the best all-around players in basketball history. about whether he wants to coach,’’ said Reinsdorf, Albert said Tuesday that he has month on charges of forcible Right now, however, everything is just a muddle who is concerned about the age of his team’s mar- retained Roy Black, a trial lawyer who sodomy and assault. of rumors and speculation surrounding the NBA quee players. “Then, if we know Phil wants to has represented William Kennedy The 41-year-old woman told champions. coach that team, we’ll talk to Michael.’’ Smith and Kelsey Grammer among investigators she has known Albert others. For the past 20 years, Black has for about 10 years and that he invited taught at the University of Miami Law her to his room that night. ERICKSONERICKSON from page 8 School. Albert has not formally entered a Black replaced Washington, D.C., plea in the case, but has denied any drafting a nice, young power for- The Jerrys will be smart things will return to their natural lawyer Gerald Treanor, who volun- wrongdoing. The trial is scheduled ward and starting from scratch. because they won’t sign Rodman state. Chicagoans will realize tarily removed himself from the case. for Sept. 22. Why not try from for another season of circus what a piece of sludge this guy is, Austin Peay? Frankly, at this sideshow acts. It’s one thing to and they’ll hate him once again. , the Bulls would be better win titles and have your oppo- Just like the good ol’ Detroit off going with Austin Powers nents’ respect. But these guys are days. Suns’ Johnson not retiring yet than Rodman. At least he dresses winning titles, and they’re not Rodman thinks he’ll be back, PHOENIX (AP) – season, I still felt that way,’’ better. getting much respect because but it will only be in the wrestling guard Kevin Johnson, who toyed Johnson said Tuesday at a news Rodman’s prediction that he’ll Rodman is leaking on their shoes arena. Reinsdorf and Krause need with the idea of retiring after last conference at America West Arena. be back gives to much credit to and telling them it’s raining. to keep the team together, and season, is returning for one more “But Jerry (Colangelo) said we had the Jerry Brothers. That assumes Once Rodman is out of they’ll do that by putting Rodman year and a reported $7 million to talk. I dug down deep in my soul that they’ll be smart and keep Chicago, Bulls fans will com- on the first bus out of town. He salary. for a decision and this is it.’’ together the same exact team that pletely forget their temporary fas- was never really part of the team After the Suns were eliminated If Johnson had retired, the Suns won them two consecutive titles. cination with The Worm and anyway. from the playoffs by Seattle in the would have dropped their rights to first round last month, the three- him and used the $7 million he was time All-Star said he would call it a paid last season to offer deals to career at age 31. other free agents, including Phoenix HOMEHOME from page 8 “I intended to play 10 years and players , John “Hot that will impact our team and staff very positively.” “Being at Indiana gave me some insights into the that would be it. At the end of the Rod’’ Williams and Mark Bryant. Being a native of Wisconsin, Peterson is happy to caliber of players and type of players (in the Big Ten return to her home state. Conference) and you look to recruit at this level,” “It’s been a dream for me to get back to the state – Peterson said. “The Big Ten is one of the top three Justice, Berry divorce finalized get back to my family,” Peterson said. programs in the nation, and I’m just excited to have ATLANTA (AP) – David Justice they will remain good friends.’’ A Peterson is no stranger to the Big Ten Conference, this opportunity.” and Halle Berry are officially Fulton Superior Court judge signed either. She finished her master’s degree in education- Wisconsin, too, is among the up-and-coming pro- divorced. the final order June 20 in the ugly al psychology at Indiana University in 1995, and grams for women’s basketball. That, coupled with The couple, in a joint statement divorce of the former Atlanta while there she served as a graduate assistant for a the fact her job is in her home state, makes Peterson released Tuesday, said terms and Braves outfielder, who now plays year. She then became a full-time assistant with excited for the change. conditions of the divorce were confi- for the Cleveland Indians, and the scouting, recruiting and on-court coaching duties “I know that this program is one of the fastest ris- dential. actress. from 1992-93 before joining Eastern. ing programs in the country,” Peterson said. “I’m “Miss Berry and Mr. Justice each The split was finalized the day So returning to the Big Ten is also a source of real excited to be a part of it and at the same time be have the highest respect for the other after the couple met in Senior Judge some of her excitement. able to get back home.” personally and professionally and Joel Fryer’s chambers. they both deeply regret that the mar- “The terms are confidential for riage was not a successful one,’’ the reasons that are obvious,’’ said statement said. Berry’s lawyer, Shiel Edlin. “I can DRAFTDRAFT from page 8 “They express their hope that say that they parted friends.’’ The 76ers, Celtics, Nets and high school forward Tracy Among the lesser known play- Grizzlies have been heavily McGrady of Mt. Zion (N.C.) ers who should go in the middle- involved in trade discussions. Christian Academy, who signed a to-late first round are Austin WELLS from page 8 “Everything’s available after $10 million sneaker endorsement Croshere of Providence, Danny WELLS No. 1,’’ one Eastern Conference contract last week, and Kentucky Fortson of Cincinnati, Maurice News, and Sports Illustrated have seemed to make him even more general manager said. “Everything sophomore , whose Taylor of Michigan, Derek And- all jumped on the Bubba Wells focused.” has been available for months stock has dropped considerably erson of Kentucky, Olivier St. Bandwagon. And does Loos think Wells can because this draft is regarded as since mid-March when he was Jean of San Jose State, James Austin Peay head coach Dave make the Big Show? He said he such a weak one.’’ expected to be the second or third Cotton of Long Beach State, Loos said Wells proved he can has the attitude to make it, any- “There aren’t many centers or player chosen. Bubba Wells of Austin Peay, handle the spotlight by the way he way. power forwards, but the draft is of Bowling of Cal State dealt with all the distractions he “You had to love his attitude loaded with small forwards and Green and Billups are considered Bakersfield, James Collins of faced last season – from the injury (last season),” Loos said. “He is shooting guards,’’ Blake said. the top two point guards and Bat- Florida State and John Taylor of to the comeback to the press about such a competitor. He wants to “And there are a lot more point tie, Van Horn, Colgate junior Tennessee-Chattanooga. the injury and comeback. win and that’s all he thinks about guards than we’ve had in recent , Villanova forward Center Chris Antsey of Aus- “With everything that went on when he steps on that court.” years.’’ and Iowa State’s tralia and forward Marko Milic of around him with all the distrac- And very likely, he’ll be mak- Among the players expected to are in the top eche- Slovenia are two foreigners who tions, it amazed me what he got ing one NBA team very happy be picked among the top 10 are lon of big men. may be selected in the first round. accomplished,” Loos said. “It next season with that will to win. LET PAPA JOHN’S® MAKE IT A BETTER SUMMER. NEED A GREAT BIRTHDAY 348-8282 SURPRISE? get it

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Definitely one of the highlights Until now. of summer sports. Yeah, sure. Charles Wells shares Jones’ penchant for About the only thing more bor- nicknames and also his NBA potential. ing to watch than the NBA Draft “Bubba” Wells, the OVC’s Player of the Year is a WNBA game. But I had my in 1996-97 and Male Athlete of the Year in fun with that Monday. 1995-96, is a sure-fire pick in tonight’s NBA But this year, things might be a draft in Charlotte. little bit more exciting than usual. Wells, 6-5 and 230 pounds, ended his Sure, we’ll get the usual footage career at Austin Peay State University as the of pimple-faced geeks holding up school’s all-time scoring leader after averag- their new teams’ jerseys. And ing 31.7 points per game, an all-time best for we’ll have to listen to the experts a Governors player. comment on how great they were That total was unofficially the nation’s in college, and why they’ll need best, although Wells didn’t play in enough to really suck it up to make it in games to technically qualify. He missed the the NBA. first 12 games of the season after suffering What will be fun for me this from a stress fracture in his left tibia that year, though, will be waiting needed a steel rod to heal. around to hear the trade announce- His first game back against Southeast ments. One in particular: Scottie Missouri, he tossed in 39 points in just 28 Pippen. minutes. Oh . . . and he hit seven treys. Not Now, it’s not that I don’t like bad for a power forward. Wells also had three Pippen. I think he’s great. I give games with 40-plus points for the season. more credit to him than Michael Fortunately for the Panthers, they only had Jordan for those five world titles. to face Wells once. The game in Lantz Gym Then again, some people also against Austin Peay Jan. 2 was the last one think I’m an idiot. I just despise Wells missed. In February in Clarksville, the Bulls. Tenn., Wells hit for only 26 points in the But if the Brothers Jerry, Governors’ victory. Reinsdorf and Krause, have any Marty Blake, the director of the NBA’s sense at all, they’ll keep Pippen scouting service, said Wells is one of the draft’s around. I’m not counting on him standouts in a year of potentially weak choices. leaving. Which means Jordan can “There are 20 to 30 guys who are going to be keep his bags unpacked, and Phil good players,” Blake said, calling Wells the “best Jackson can loosen up his purse offensive player” among this year’s senior class. strings in preparation for that big And there is much to be said about a play- Rick Pitino-like salary. er who has been called “perhaps the most Guess who’s going to say bye- popular player in OVC basketball history – a bye? Yup. Your friend and mine, true cult figure” by the league’s director of . media relations, Rob Washburn. OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE Rodman went on ESPN’s “Up But probably the most remarkable thing Austin Peay’s Bubba Wells is thought to be a likely middle to late first round draft pick in Close” Monday and said that about Wells is not his ability on the basket- tonight’s NBA Draft. Wells was the 1997 Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. One ana- Jordan, Pippen and Jackson would ball court, not the fact he is a scoring lyst called him the “best offensive player” of all the seniors eligible for the draft. be back. He said that any trade machine who has the opportunity to become rumors involving Pippen, and a rookie of the year candidate in the NBA there are a ton floating around out and not the fact his name is Bubba. Duncan draft’s only certainty there, are just because the media is It’s his comeback from injury that proves By The Associated Press After that, anything is possible. trying to make some headlines. NBA DRAFT: 7 p.m., TNT (cable) his resilience. After returning from the leg Depending on who’s talk- The Nos. 2 through 7 picks But the most shocking thing he injury, he was featured on the front page – ing, tonight’s NBA draft is night’s draft, which will be held belong to Philadelphia, Bos- said: he will be back. Dennis, not the sports front page, but the front page – either dreadfully weak or at the Charlotte Coliseum. ton, Vancouver, Denver, Bos- what makes you think in a mil- of The Los Angeles Times in a story called deceptively loaded. Barring an overwhelming trade ton and New Jersey. lion years the Bulls would want “The Man of Steel.” NBC’s Today Show ran At least one thing is certain: offer, the Spurs will select And that order may be dif- you back? a seven-minute feature on his remarkable will be chosen Duncan and welcome aboard ferent by the time commission- About the only way Rodman return in February called, appropriately, “The first overall. one of the most well-rounded er David Stern makes his sec- will be wearing a Bulls uniform Real Rod Man.” USA Today, The Sporting The own players to enter the league in ond or third trip to the podium. next season is if he decides that See WELLS page 7 the No. 1 pick in Wednesday years. he’ll play for free. That ain’t going See DRAFT page 7 to happen. Not when there’s big bucks to be made in the world of professional wrestling. Rodman doesn’t deserve to be Peterson heading to native land back. I know . . . I said the same thing last year when the Bulls won the title. And lo and behold, Hoops assistant takes new position with UW-Madison the Worm returned. But this is a By MATT ERICKSON Point. During Peterson came to Eastern in eral years and consider her one of whole new year. Managing editor her playing days, 1993 as head coach Dave Klein’s the bright young coaches coming Jordan, Pippen and Jackson all she was a four- chief assistant coach and chief up through the ranks,” Albright- know they don’t need Rodman to Former Eastern women’s bas- year starter and recruiter. Dieterle said. win. They did better when he was ketball assistant coach Kate earned all-con- Jane Albright-Dieterle, the head She said Peterson’s abilities as babying injuries or sitting out for Peterson has a new job. The four- ference honors. women’s coach for Wisconsin, a recruiter and her personality kicking photographers in the year Panther will be the new While a senior, announced Peterson as an addition traits will benefit her team in the jimmy or for working on his assistant coach for the University she was a Kodak to her staff last Wednesday. She upcoming season. squared circle maneuvers by head of Wisconsin-Madison this fall. Kate Peterson All-American said in a release Peterson has the “She is a tireless recruiter and has butting refs. Peterson, 27, from River Falls, and set an NCAA Division III coaching skills necessary to con- wonderful on-court coaching abili- The Bulls would be better off Wis., graduated from the record for three-pointers per game tinue to advance in her career. ties. She has the type of personality See ERICKSON page 7 University of Wisconsin-Stevens in a season with 3.85. “I have observed Kate for sev- See HOME page 7