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by Megan McClure “Thanks, everybody, for Alestle Editor in Chief watching,” Montgomery said over the speakerphone. “I appreciate it On the otherwise quiet very much.” campus, a cluster of approximately As the crowd began to 35 people gathered Monday around disperse, Hewitt reflected on the a big-screen television on the first victory. floor of the Morris University “It’s such an honor for the Center. They watched intently as school,” he said. the SIUE softball team wound its The championship comes as way to an NCAA Division II title SIUE prepares to transition to against defending national Division I status. champion Lock Haven. “Success comes with a Cheers erupted in the of commitment,” Hewitt said of a fee the twelfth as the group watched increase implemented five years ago junior Ashley Price hit an RBI to to improve the quality of bring the score to 3-2. As soon as scholarships, coaching and other the Cougars secured the national aspects of SIUE athletics. championship, shouts of joy echoed Since the game was televised in the Goshen Lounge. nationally, Hewitt was excited “They deserve every bit of about the idea of hundreds of this,” Health Services Director thousands of viewers learning about Riane Greenwalt said as she sent a the university. text message to SIUE Head Coach “Everything they said was a Sandy Montgomery. marketing dream,” he said. The group watched as a news Steve Berry/Alestle The victory coincided with the Graduate student Leah Orwig and other SIUE fans watch Monday’s national championship game reporter interviewed Montgomery in the Morris University Center. first day of summer classes. on television. Immediately “It’s a shame it couldn’t happen thereafter, Director of Athletics when students were here for full Brad Hewitt spoke with session,” Hewitt said. Montgomery on the phone, giving For complete coverage, see page 8 her the chance to speak to the Megan McClure can be reached at supporters gathered in the MUC. alestlencm(fbgmail. com or 650-3527. Poshard names new Jogger attacked on SIUC chancellor trails near campus by Holly Meyer Trevino also brings diversity to the by Kevin Eagan involved, and the attack appears to have Alestle News Reporter SIUC campus and his specialization in Alestle News Reporter been random. public health will potentially help the The attack occurred around 12:30 Southern University community, Poshard said. Edwardsville Police are currently p.m. on Sunday as the victim was jogging Carbondale is expected to be under Poshard will make his looking for a man in connection with an on the bike trail. The victim was able to new leadership by July 1. recommendation to the attack on a 28-year-old Edwardsville fight off the attacker and escaped with only Southern Illinois Board of Trustees at the June female on Sunday as she jogged on the minor injuries. University President Glenn 14 meeting. Madison County Bike Trail near University “I think it’s an isolated incident,” Poshard announced Tuesday “I think he’ll be the best Park. Evers said. at a press conference that chancellor this campus has Jimmy Joe Huston, 26, of Glen SIUE Police Capt. Tony Bennett said Fernando Trevino is his pick ever had,” Poshard said. Carbon, was identified as the alleged they sent an officer to help Edwardsville for Chancellor. Trevino will be replacing suspect. On Monday, Madison County Police Department search for Huston. “I am honored,” Trevino interim Chancellor John State’s Attorney William A. Mudge filed “We are aware o f the case,” Bennett said. “I am looking forward Dunn, who will be the unlawful restraint charges, a class 4 felony s a id . to guiding our system.” president of Western that could bring a jail sentence of one to Bennett said SIUE Police have Trevino said in addition Trevino Michigan University in three years and a fine up to $10,000. Bond increased patrols of the area and are on the to meeting everyone on the Kalamazoo beginning in was set at $50,000. lookout for suspicious activity. campus and in the community, one of July. Huston is not currently in custody, but Evers said that although he feels his priorities is to begin increasing The chancellor position has been the Edwardsville Police Department is Edwardsville is a relatively safe community, enrollment at SIUC. vacant since November when former trying to locate him. “this proves it can happen anywhere.” Poshard said he chose Trevino for a chancellor Walter Wendler was Lt. Scott Evers of the Edwardsville Anyone with information regarding number o f reasons. removed by Poshard. Police Department said the department the whereabouts of Huston should contact “I believe he will be able to help released a photograph of Huston and is Evers at 618-692-7526. build enrollment,” Poshard said. “He looking for more information on Huston’s has a terrific education and research Holly Meyer can be reached at location. Kevin Eagan can be reached at record and a proven leadership record.” alestlenews(ajßmatl. com nr 650-3527. Evers said there were no students alestlenews (cùgmml. com or 650-3527. 2 www.thealestle.com Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Police Reports Senate

4-25 University Drive. Police arrested Gabriel Keeven for alleged delivery of a 5-11 meeting Police took a walk-in report of a Police took report from controlled substance and stolen hang tag from a vehicle employee of the music Michael Klashna was arrested Police responded to two set for parked in Supporting Services department that one of the for suspicion of delivery of a reported burglaries in Lot 7. Lot. instruments used by a student controlled substance at Bluff had not been returned. Value Hall Lot. Klashna was released 5-12 Friday Police responded to a Cougar of the instrument was $6,800, pending investigation while Village apartment in building and the case is currently under Keeven was transported to the Police issued Eric Nohl a by Holly Meyer 507 regarding a stolen cell investigation. Madison County Jail. citation for operating an Alestle Managing Editor phone and VCR. uninsured motor vehicle on 5-1 Police issued Thomas North University Drive. Student Body Vice President 4-26 Vonbrecht a citation for Cameron Cobb handed the gavel Police arrested Kyle Hovey for operating an uninsured motor 5-14 over to the Vice President-Elect Police met with an employee at alleged unlawful possession of vehicle on South University Andrew Spainhour at the Friday, the Cougar Village Commons cannabis under 2.5 grams. Drive. Police questioned subject who April 27, Student Senate mail room regarding a piece of Hovey was given a notice to is attending GED classes at the meeting. mail that had been opened and appear. 5-6 East St. Louis Higher Education Spainhour said he has many had a gift card taken from it. Center pertaining to his being plans for next years Student 5-2 Police issued Tyler Knight a on the Illinois Sex Offender's Government. Namely, he wants Police responded to a two- citation for speeding on South list and being on a campus with to improve die communication vehicle accident in Lot F. There Police issued Natalie Stogner a University Drive. individuals under the age of 18. between student government and were no injuries or lane citation for improper backing The subject is in compliance by the student body. blockage. and Dana Morgan a citation for 5-7 being registered with the East “In all honesty, student suspended registration after a St. Louis Police Department. government has no power Police arrested Alyssa Harling traffic accident that occurred in Police issued Nyssa Adams a The subject was instructed not without the backing of the for theft under $300 after in Lot 7. citation for expired registration to come back to campus. The students,” Spainhour said. “We discovering that the hang tag on Stadium Drive. case is being reviewed by the are the students’ voice.” displayed in her vehicle had 5-3 St. Clair County State’s Spainhour ran against been reported lost by another Police responded to Lot F Attorney 'for possible charges former senator Brandon Rardin individual. Harling was given a Police issued John Hendrickson regarding a burglary from a against the subject for violation for the vice presidency. Rardin notice to appear. a citation for operating an motor vehicle. of the Sex Offender Act. won the position, but resigned uninsured motor vehicle on P2 earlier this week. The election 4-28 Road. Police responded to Lot F after 5-15 commission report said Rardin a subject reported a suspected will not return to SIUE next fall. Police issued Erik Nash a 5-4 car burglary. Police responded to Lot E However, Rardin said at the citation for speeding on South regarding a car hitting a wall, meeting he will return to SIUE in University Drive. Police arrested Adam Berry for 5-9 causing a few scratches on the alleged DUI on East University car. the fall, but will not be enrolled 4-29 Drive. Berry paid $100 bond, Police issued Heather Olsen a for the summer term. surrendered his driver's license citation for speeding and SENATE/pg.3 Police issued Lindsay De Vivo a and was released. operating an uninsured vehicle citation for speeding on South on Northwest Entrance Road.

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Morris University Center: Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Food Center Court: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Starbucks: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Sunday Union Station: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday Steve Berry/Alestle Auntie Anne’s: A Bank of Edwardsville branch is expected to open in the Morris University Center in the space currently occupied by Print & Design, according to MUC Director Mary Robinson. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday Freshens: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday Taco Bell: Trading spaces 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Skywalk Cafe: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday Bank of Edwardsville branch to open Commons Grill: in Morris University Center 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Sunday *AII other Dining Services locations closed by Holly Meyer Print & Design will be moving to the Opapi Alestle Managing Editor quiet study in room 2061 on the upper level of the Morris University Center, Robinson said. Recreation The Morris University Center will soon house Since Print & Design’s new location is a smaller Student Fitness Center: a new tenant, according to Morris University space than its current space, it will be downsized, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, Center Director Mary Robinson. A branch of the Robinson said. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Bank of Edwardsville will serve students, faculty Ostresh said that a service always hopes to and staff by the fall semester, Robinson said. grow and not have to downsize what it offers. Cougar Lake Pool: Bank of Edwardsville’s Marketing Vice “Pm glad they didn’t get rid of us entirely,” 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 25-Aug.19 President Grady Ambuel said the Bank of Ostresh said. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20-Sept. 3. Edwardsville could not comment because the Ostresh said the services that are going to be Family Night 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday agreement between the bank and SIUE is still being downsized have not yet been decided. However, finalized. Ambuel said he expects an announcement Ostresh said the most popular services, such as Student Night 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to be made in the next couple of weeks. printing, banner making and laminating, would still Cougar Lake Marina: Robinson said the bank will move into the be offered. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday space currently occupied by Print & Design. “We’re going to do the best with what we have Cougar Lanes: “The location is central to everything here in to work with,” Ostresh said. the building,” said Robinson. “It’s easy to get to.” Print & Design will be working with facilities 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.Monday-Thursday, Tom Ostresh, Print & Design Graphic Design management to maximize the space to fit in as many 8 a.m. to midnight Friday Supervisor, said he has heard “word of a bank going services as possible Ostresh said. 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday in here.” Ostresh said he does not know specifically closed Sunday The Bank of Edwardsville currently has an when Print & Design will move, but he does expect ATM located in the Morris University Center near everything to be completed by the fall semester. Starbucks. Robinson said at certain times of the day During the move, Ostresh said he expects Print there is a line o f people waiting to use the ATM. She & Design to be down for no longer than a week. Other Need-to-Knows said the branch bank would increase the The quiet study area will be relocated to the Lovejoy Library: convenience of banking for the students, faculty and space near the elevator and the men’s restroom on 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, staff. the upper level o f the Morris University Center, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, “A branch brings all the services of a full- Robinson said. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, fledged bank,” Robinson said. If students do not find the space to be suitable 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday The Bank of Edwardsville has 16 area for quiet study, Robinson said she would find an locations, including three in Edwardsville and two open meeting room to accommodate students. Textbook Services: in Glen Carbon. It also has 26 ATMs, including six Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, in Edwardsville and four in Glen Carbon, according Holly Meyer can be reached at [email protected] or 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. to the Bank of Edwardsville Web site. 650-3527. Special hours: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, and Thursday, SENATE May 24; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, from pg. 2 Aug. 3; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday “It is unfortunate that I had report and travel request for Phi Center’s Board Room. to take the position by default,” Kappa Psi. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Aug. 5; 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Spainhour said. “I know I wasn’t The April 27 meeting was agenda included a travel request Aug. 6; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, the students’ first choice. I will the last student senate meeting for Sigma Pi and two presidential Aug. 7. Textbooks due Tuesday. appointments. work very hard to be their first for the 2006-2007 members of Madison County Transit: choice for next year.” student government. The next The student senate approved meeting will take place at noon Holly Meyer can be reached a t Edwardsville Shuttle 16 services SIUE; visit the 2007 election commission Friday in the Morris University [email protected] or 650-3527. www.mct.org for details. www.thealestle.com ______Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Housing to name four new dressedLaura Lengyel/Alestle Art and design graduate student res hall Jessica May sits in her studio. As part of a project, May dressed roadkill in directors . by Catherine Klene Alestle News Reporter

As one residence hall rises up, the three hall directors of Bluff, Prairie and Woodland Halls will step down from their positions in the middle of the summer semester. After three years, Bluff Hall Director M att Crouse and Woodland Hall Director Emery Jordan will be leaving SIUE, while Prairie Hall Director Lisa Israel will stay at the university as assistant director for residential education. Housing Director Michael Schultz said positions such as hall director require the employee to live in residential housing. Schultz said hall directors normally only stay at their positions for a few years. Student shows human side of roadkill “Live-in positions around the country ... usually stay at by Holly Meyer gross.” with paper after not doing it for so long. their first job after their Alestle Managing Editor May said her project is not about “I sort of happened on the chance of master’s degree between two trumpeting for animal rights. Instead, she is seeing some demos on how to make paper,” and three years,” Schultz said. Driving down the road, it is not unusual examining the categories humans divide May said. “That sort of got me thinking of Schultz said Crouse, to see animals that attempted to cross but did animals into and why these categories exist. different textures that you can get with it.” Jordan and Israel have created not quite make it to the other side. Some “Humans have this superiority complex May said she dissolved toilet paper and many new programs and appear as if they decided to lay down for overall other living creatures in nature,” May poured it into sheets. She let it dry and did traditions that will continue awhile, others have their insides pouring out said. “We construct these levels of not press the paper so it did not dry flat. after they leave. of them. Either way, driving by at 40 mph organization in order for us to survive.” “It gets these really nice textures to it and “All o f the current hall ensures not having to look at their remains May said wild animals are the furthest these ridges,” May said. “I started embedding directors have made great for too long. from humans and are viewed as unclean. The into it animal hair and objects. Then, I contributions to the (housing) However, SIUE graduate student Jessica next level is animals in zoos followed by pets. decided that to activate the surface more I department and, more May is making it difficult not to look at these The next level is people who up their would just leave it outside and find road kill importantly, to the students hit-and-run animals by turning them into art. pets and finally humans. and let it rot on top of the paper.” that they have served in those May the animals’ corpses, paints their “Really when you break it down, we’re With the site-specific assignments, May three years,” Schultz said. nails or adds some other human element to just animals. We’re biologically just an said it only seemed natural for her to go from During Crouse’s time at the animal to draw more attention to it. animal,” May said. “So, I’m trying to exam bringing the road kill to an area to going to SIUE, he helped introduce “I pick something that I think is going to why people have made all of these the road kill. programs such as Box City, fit the animal based on how the animal is,” (categories).” Finding the animals has been the most where students spend a night May said. “If I can’t see the feet, I won’t May’s project evolved from a series of difficult part of May’s project. sleeping in a box on the consider painting the nails. If the head is in a assignments in her required drawing class. “I drive around for hours and hours Stratton Quadrangle to raise position where it couldn’t wear a , I May said she worked with the limitations her looking for them,” May said. “I have been money for the homeless. wouldn’t put a hat on it.” professor placed on assignments. This driving and driving and driving and there are Jordan instituted the Second When May finds the road kill, she first particular assignment involved going to a site. just no dead animals around here.” Year Experience program, takes a photo of it. She then decides what Instead of bringing artwork to the site, May May has recruited people to notify her if which helps second year SIUE human element would be easiest to add to the had to work with the area she chose and they see any dead animals, but even this does students fight the “sophomore animal without moving it too much. May create the art. not always work out. slump.” then adds the element. She looks at the “Since it’s site-specific, I’m working with “They’ll call me late at night, and I’ll get As the Prairie Hall photograph and repositions the animal back the limitation where I can’t change too much to it the next morning and it’s gone,” May director, Israel founded the into its original position. She then on the scene,” May said. said. Faculty Fellows program. This photographs the animal again to have As a part of a site-specific assignment, She said that either a road crew cleans the program associates an SIUB documentation of her artwork. May said she had spray painted a dead deer animals off the road or another animal drags faculty member with a “To me it’s sort of like giving them a gold to put a twist on the idea of a trophy. it off. residence hall wing to help second life or another voice because it’s “The hide is what is prized, but now that May said she is not done with project. bridge the gap between making people consider them again where as I’ve spray painted it gold it represents She plans to work with the animals in other classroom learning and a before they would have just been forgotten,” something that is precious to us,” May said. ways including learning taxidermy. university living experience. May said. “Our currency is based on gold. Now, it’s sort “I think I am still flushing this idea out,” Schultz said Housing is Working with the animals is no more of ruined that worth out of what people think May said. “As it evolves more I think I want currently interviewing disgusting for May than cleaning fish or of the animal, but at the same time, it is very (people) to be aware o f these different levels approximately 35 candidates dressing a whole chicken bought from a store. eye catching.” that we create. I’m not saying that these levels for four hall director positions, “I guess the gross part is that they do May said her use of dead animals came are necessarily bad, I’m just saying that they including Evergreen Hall. smell sometimes,” May said. “I’m being very into play in earlier assignments in the class. exist and I am questioning why they exist.” careful. I don’t actually touch them. I always She said it had been at least three years since Catherine Klene can be reached at where gloves because I realize there can be she had a drawing class because she works Holly Meyer can be reached at [email protected] or 650- diseases, but I really don’t think it is that with fibers. May said it was difficult to work [email protected] or 650-3527. 3527. Questions or comments regarding this section? Express your opinion 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Contact Opinion Editor Justin Gibson ai Polls, message boards and more at www.thealestle.com 650-3527 or [email protected].

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AltonAlesile - Hast St. Louis - Edwards ville WHICH Aíütfg p o YÓU W A N T ? seeking guest columnists and Megan McClure Editor in Chief hou5£ ? Of?'ÎHé THREAT o f A lNÉW cartoonists to help Holly Meyer Managing Editor ( c e contribute to the Justin Gibson newspaper. Opinion Editor V Matthew Schroyer Lifestyles Editor If you are Anthony Patrico Sports Editor V/ interested contact Steve Berry Opinion Editor Photo Editor Justin Gibson at Darlene Wyatt Chief Copy Editor [email protected] Andrea Hicks Advertising Manager Molly Maurer Vision at SIUE questioned by intrigued student Graphics/Production For those of you who have sounded great because I think event of the year for its largest Perhaps the “Vision” for Lance Speere not seen it, the “Vision” for about the environment all the academic unit. SIUE should begin simply by Adviser SIUE is hanging prominently time. Upon further reading, it I decided to go to one of the increasing communication across Mike Genovese from a banner within the Morris was learned that the requirements upcoming opening events, the campus and follow-up by Graphics Supervisor University Center and is also that needed to be met ended the “Greening SIUE.” This campus, doing something truly visionary, available through the SIUE next day, which was too soon for with its 2,660 acres, is poised to such as embracing environmental Aria Capel Graduate Assistant website. The “vision” reads, me to put something together for become a great environmental responsibility and sustainability'. “SIUE Vision...Southern Illinois the colloquium. university of the Midwest if only A few relatively simple changes Debbie Roberts University I felt terribly disappointed the student and faculty leadership could create an atmosphere on Office Manager Edw ardsville, I! that I was not better informed. would recognize this and do campus that would truly promote Hanli Li as a premier . L / C t t C r This lack of communication leads something about it. the national recognition *of our Satish Madipotti metropolitan £ 0 tllC one to wonder how the Especially intriguing would university, while at the same time Jessica Wallace university expects to develop be the establishment of a nature offer opportunities for the Office Secretaries University, will Editor be recognized ______professional and community preserve on a portion of the development of professional and nationally for leaders when potential leaders are campus for the present and future community' leaders. Letters to the Editor Policy: the excellence of its programs and not even aware of such an students and faculty to enjoy. With these ideas in mind, I The editors, staff and publishers of the development of professional and opportunity. Habitat for native flora and fauna met with another student, Kevin Alestle believe in the free exchange of Ideas, concerns and opinions and will community leaders.” I’m not for Then, in April, there was a such as can be found across our Adkins, and we have discussed publish as many letters as possible. sure how the administration flier posted near our department campus and surrounding city and the formation of a new plans for their “Vision” for this about the upcoming colloquium, countryside is continually being environmental organization on Letters may be turned In at the Alestle office located in the Morris University campus to come to pass, but I but there was noticeably not destroyed for the “development our campus. Although the Center, Room 2022 or via e-mail at feel that recendy they have been anything posted on the main and progress” that writer Justin organization is just forming, we [email protected]. missing the point. portion of SIUE’s Web site about Gibson claimed to be a “great would appreciate it if those of All hard copy letters should be typed Our visionary misstep, as I the largest academic unit’s yearly change” for SIUE in a recent you who are interested in helping and double-spaced. Letters should be see it, has been the execution of academic discussion. There article in the Alestle. to make diese visions come to no longer than 500 words. the College of Arts and Sciences should have been a mass email, or In response to Mr. Gibson’s fruition contact me through Please include phone number, Colloquium, which is the largest signage or incentives for opinion piece, I sincerely disagree email. signature, class rank and major. academic unit at SIUE. professors to advertise in their that the big box stores being built W e reserve the right to edit letters for In February, a flier was classrooms about it. in Edwardsville are a Kevin Rohling grammar and content. However, care circulated about the Spring One would think that with “contribution to SIUE.” This Graduate studies will be taken to ensure that the letter’s College of Arts and Sciences the vision of wanting to be homogenization of the Geographical Studies message is not lost or altered. Colloquium. The theme was to recognized nationally for the surrounding suburban [email protected] Letters to the editor will not be printed be, “Thinking About the excellence of its programs that environment delivers a severe anonymously except under extreme Environment.” As a geographer the University would want to blow to both the uniqueness of circumstances. specializing in biogeography, it advertise perhaps the largest the city as well as the university. We reserve the right to reject letters. About the Alestle: Irrational smoking habits need to be halted nationally One copy of the Alestle is no charge. Additional copies cost 25 cents. Consuming tobacco is the per year. This statistic alone mortality, life expectancy, and a that I conversed with about this The Alestle is a member of the Illinois most preventable cause of death should be enough to prohibit lower rate of increase in deaths issue agreed with my main College Press Association, the in our society. Tobacco products tobacco products. from lung cancer since they points. Even smokers Associated Collegiate Press and U- Annually, exposure to adopted anti-tobacco legislation. acknowledged the need for a WIRE. cause various illnesses and diseases that can lead to death. In secondhand smoke causes an One major consequence that change, but most of them weren’t The name Alestle is an acronym estimated 3,000 deaths. If would arise if tobacco becomes willing to initiate or participate in derived from the names of the three today’s society, such deaths are campus locations of Southern Illinois unnecessary with the knowledge secondhand smoke doesn’t kill a illegal is the formation o f a black any change. University Edwardsville: Alton, East St. and resources that are available to person, it can still lead to heart market. The demand for tobacco We, as a nation, have to Louis and Edwardsville. us. disease. The innocent lives will not diminish immediately, so realize the magnitude of this The Alestle is published on Tuesdays compromised during this process it will be people who are willing problem. Such a lethal substance EaCh day’ T and Thursdays during fell and spring nearly 4,800 l^C lter is senseless. to capitalize this and supply should be prohibited from being semesters and on Wednesdays during adolescents try tO tH C The tobacco industry is very tobacco. sold or consumed. In fact, any summer semesters. For more tobacco; of powerful and has enormous Some people believe that substance that has been information, call 650-3528. Editor these, nearly ------influence in Washington, so an tobacco shouldn’t be illegal. A scientifically proven to cause 2,000 begin to immediate ban on tobacco is common objection that I receive health risks and death without Have a comment? Let us know! use it regularly. That adds up to unrealistic. 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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE - WATER QUALITY REPORT - 2006 To: SIUE Students, Faculty and Staff monitoring of these sources ensures that contamination does . Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which not occur. Information provided by the Leaking Underground may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, This year as in years past your tap water met all United States agricultural livestock operations and wildlife; Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and state drinking Storage Tank and Remedial Project Management sections ot water health standards. We are able to report that your water the Illinois EPA indicates there are additional sites in . Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can system had no violation of a contaminant level or of any other Edwardsville with ongoing remediation. A complete copy of be naturally occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, water quality standard during 2006. The attached report this assessment may be obtained from the City of Edwardsville industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas summarizes the quality of water that we provided during the by calling 618-692-7535. production, mining or farming; year 2005 including details about where your water comes IMPORTANT HEALTH INFORMATION . Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in regulatory agencies. We are committed to providing you with residential uses; a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. drinking water than the general population. Immuno­ compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing . Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and If you have any questions about this report or concerning your chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial water system, please contact Ed Matecki (650-2258) or Bob people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, processes and petroleum production, and can also come from Washburn (650-2560) at Facilities Management, Monday some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems; through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. infections. These people should seek advice about drinking . Radioactive contaminants, which may be naturally occurring water from their health care providers. USEPA/CDC (Centers WATER SUPPLY INFORMATION or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. for Disease Control) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen The University water system receives water from the City of More information about contaminants and potential health Edwardsville into a 400,000 gallon underground reservoir. the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the USEPA’s Safe Drinking effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA's Safe Drinking Water is pumped from there through a system of underground Water Hotline ( 1 -800-426-4791 ). mains serving the entire campus and into a 500,000 gallon Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). elevated tank which maintains system water pressure. A SUBSTANCES THAT MIGHT BE IN DRINKING WATER WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE second connection to the Edwardsville water system at the east The 2006 Water Quality Data Table, which follows, was edge of campus near Highway 157 provides us with a backup To insure that tap water is safe to drink, the USEPA prescribes prepared with data supplied by the Illinois Environmental should the primary system experience trouble. regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. U. S. Food and Drug Protection Agency. There are two sections to the Table. The The Edwardsville water works system is a municipal utility Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in first shows data drawn from the parent source, as detailed in owned by the City of Edwardsville. Water is obtained from a bottled water, which must provide the same protection for the City of Edwardsville 2006 Water Quality Report. The well field located near the water treatment plant which draws public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may second provides data drawn directly from samples taken on the water from the American Bottoms Underground Aquifer. reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of SIUE campus. The Water Quality Data Table lists detected There are seven wells drilled to an average depth of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not water contaminants and their typical sources, the maximum approximately 114 feet. The water is filtered, softened and necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. contaminant level goal (MCLG), the maximum contaminant chemically treated with fluoride and chlorine. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled level (MCL), the level of contaminant concentration found, the SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs range of detection and date of sampling. Undetected water contaminants are not listed in the Table. Sampling dates The Illinois EPA has identified eight potential sources of and groundwater wells. As water travels over the surface of ranging back to 2004 are shown since Illinois requires us to contamination that could pose a hazard to the groundwater the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring monitor some contaminants less than once per year because used by Edwardsville’s community water supply wells. These minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick potential sources include two municipal disposal facilities, a up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from their concentrations do not change frequently. furniture refinisher, a recycling facility, a sanitary sewer and human activity. Possible contaminants consist of: three above ground fuel storage tanks. The continuous 2006 WATER QUALITY DATA— CITY OF EDWARDSVILLE SAMPLING

V io la tio n D ate of CONTAMINANTS (units) MCLG MCL A m o u n t R a n g e of Sample Typical Source of Contaminant Detected Detection

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS 2006 BARIUM (ppm) 0.086 0.086-0.086 No Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits. 2005 COPPER (ppm) 1.3 I AL=1.3 0.83 0 above AL T No Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives. No I 2006 FLUORIDE (ppm)' I 0.95-1.16 I Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive, which promotes strong teeth. Discharge from fertilizerjwd aluminum factories. ______I 2006 NITRATE (ppm) 10 10 0.2 2-2 No Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. I 0.15-0.15 I No 2006 NITRITE (ppm) 10 10 0.15 Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits.

DISINFECTION/DISINFECTANT BY-PRODUCTS I 2006 HAL0ACETIC ACIDS [HAAS] (ppb] N/A 60 14 NA No By-product of drinking water chlormation. I 2006 TTHM'S [TOTAL TRIHALOMETHANES] (ppb) N/A X 80 IT I NA ZL No By-product of drinking water chlorination.

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS* BROMODICHLOROMETHANE (ppb) N/A I N/A 5,1 5.1 - 5.1 I No 2006 By-product of drinking water chlorination. ______2006 BR0M0F0RM (ppb)~ N/A ~1 N/A X 0.66 I 0.66-066 I No Discharge from manufacturing plants; used to dissolve dirt and g r e a s e ______2006 CHLOROFORM (ppb)______N/A I N/A X 6 6-6 No T Used as a solvent for fats, oils, rubber, resins; a cleansing agent found in fire extinguishers. No 2 __ 2006; DIBROMOMETHANE (ppb) N/A JZ N/A 6.6 X 6.6-66 Used as a chemical reagent; an intermediate in organic synthesis. SULFATE N/A I N/A I 68 68-68 No X 2006 Erosion of naturally occurring deposits.

STATF RFfillLATED CONTAMINANTS ...... No I 2006 SODIUM (ppm)3 N/A N/A I 93 93-93 Erosion of naturally occurring deposits; iifterl as a water softener. 2006 WATER QUALITY DATA - SIUE SAMPLING

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS -C* o 0 exceeding No ro o COPPER (ppm) 1.3 AL=1.3 I 0.19 (90th % tile) AL I Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives. 0 exceeding 2004 LEAD (ppb) 0 ! AL=15 nd No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits.

whether future regulation is warranted. Water Quality Data Table Footnotes M C G L s as feasible using the best available treatment technology. A L : A ction Level, SODIUM or the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded; triggers treatment or ' f l u o r id e There is not a state or federal M CL for sodium. Monitoring is required to provide other requirements which a water system must follow. In most cases, the Level Fluoride is added to5 the water suddsupplyIv to helpheln promote stronLslron^tccth. TJe Illinois Dept, information to consumers and health officials that arc concerned about sodium intake Found or Amount Detected column represents an average of sample result data of Public Health recommends an optimal fluoride level of 0.9 to 1.2 ppm . due to dietary precautions. If you are on a sodium-restricted diet, you should consult collected during the sample year. T he Range o f Detection colum n represents a range a physician about this level of sodium in the water. of individual sample results, from lowest to highest that were collected during the 2UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS: sample year. Maximum contaminant levels (MCL’s) for these contaminants have not been WATER QUALITY DATA DEFINITION OF TERMS: established by either state or federal regulations, nor has mandatory health effects M CLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal, or the level of a contaminant in Abbreviations: nd - not detectable at testing limits. N/A - not applicable, ppm - language. Tne purpose for monitoring these contaminants is to assist USEPA in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCGLs parts per million or milligrams per liter, ppb - parts per billion or micrograms per determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water, and allow for a margin of safety. MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level, or the highest liter. Questions or comments regarding this section? Contact Lifestyles Editor Matthew Schroyer at 650-3531 or Lifestyles [email protected]. Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Dancing with the boxes event c a le n d a r

Photo courtesy of www.killhanah.com favorites “Kill Hannah" play the Creepy Crawl Thursday.

Laura Lengyel/Alestle A dance troupe practices outside the Morris University Center Tuesday afternoon in preparation for their Self-described as an “American spin on British performance at Friday's Grand Gallery Walk in St. Louis’ Grand Center District. Modern rock,” Chicago act “Kill Hannah” produced six since 1998, while creating a loyal fan base and getting radio play from the singles “Kennedy” and “Lips Like Morphine.” KH will be playing Thursday at the Creepy Crawl at 3524 Washington Ave. in St. Louis. Records in Review: Tickets are $14 for minors and $12 for those 21 and older, and must be purchased in advance. Doors open at 6 p.m. - “ For more information, call 314-531-3888 or visit www.creepycrawl.com. Nonesuch Records The Cougar Lake Outdoor Pool reopens Friday, with rating: 4 out of 5 stars hours from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. is strictly for students- only students enrolled in summer classes are admitted with a by Kevin Eagan Guitarist , Wilco's latest is Born” and “Yankee Hotel SIUE student I.D. There is no charge for SIUE students, Alestle News Reporter addition, isn't wailing out lengthy Foxtrot.” and admission for a guest is $5. For more information, call anthemic solos (as was displayed on But a closer listen to the music Campus Recreation at 618-650-2348. If there's one thing Chicago- Wilco's 2005 live “Kicking reveals a band that has matured based rockers Wilco have always Television — Live in Chicago”); significantly in the past few years. More than 32,000 attended the first Shakespeare Songs like “Impossible Germany” been, it's unpredictable. instead, Cline hits the clean switch Festival of St. Louis in 2001, which featured “Romeo and reveal Cline's layers of intricate Wilco has spent the past five on his amp and adds jazz-induced Juliet.” This season, the Shakespeare Festival brings “Much guitar work, and its lyrics revive years creating and then guitar layers over an orchestral Ado About Nothing” to Forest Park nightly at 8:00 p.m. Wilco's world view. disassembling the patterns o f rock backing track. from Friday through Sunday, June 17. Pre-show One of the album’s best songs, music, leaving their fans always The second track, “You Are My entertainment is also scheduled, featuring dancers, jugglers “Shake It Off,” adds 1970's tinged wanting more. 2004's Grammy- Face,” starts out with the same and minstrels. Admission is free, and chairs can be rented keyboards and drummer Glenn winning “” is the folksy guitar riffs, and ends with a at $10 or $7, depending on the seating section. For more Kotche's signature drum rolls. perfect example. The album begins nod in the direction of the album's information, call 341-531-9800 or visit www.sfsd.com. Kotche's moment in the spotlight with a lightly-strummed guitar and ensuing 1970's rock jams. Tweedy's lyrics also reflect Sky comes on “Walken,” when Kotche explodes into lengthy jams and and Cline pair off together in a introspective vocals, always rising, Blue Sky's subdued introduction; he Lynyrd Skynyrd influenced jam. falling, and leaving the listener declares “Maybe the sun will shine Even as “Sky Blue Sky” shows wanting more. today / The clouds will roll away ... I will try to understand / Either Wilco’s lighter side, it also shows With Wilco's sixth full-length the changing tastes of a maturing album “Sky Blue Sky,” singer Jeff way.” This unapologetic positivity marks Sky Blue Sky in stark contrast rock band. Fans of Wilco’s 1990's Tweedy and the gang have tricked us to Wilco’s previous albums; gone albums “Being There” and once again, but this time without are the surrealistic qualities of “Summerteeth” will find the alt- the bravado of their past albums. 2002's “,” country influences on “Sky Blue Coming from a band that has which began with “I am an Sky” refreshing. always worked on the edge of American aquarium drinker,” a line But Wilco's newer fans may see something too large, creating sonic that, after hundreds o f listens, still “Sky Blue Sky” as the beginning of peaks and troughs that move you makes no sense. Yet even as the the end to a promising experimental along uneasily, one might expect an lyrics sound simpler than in the past, band that disassembled their epic masterpiece in “Sky Blue Sky'.” they show “Sky Blue Sky's” major musical foundations. Neither of Photo courtesy of www.ragingrivers.com Instead, Wilco has mastered the art weakness: the album’s lyrics have a these assumptions reflect “Sky Blue In the Raging Rivers “Swirlpool,” riders slide 30 feet of subtlety and nuance, and at first watered-down, commercialized feel Sky;” instead, it is an album in its and swirl in a large bowl before plunging into 7 foot listen, the album comes across as flat deep waters. to it that is distinctly anti-Wilco. own league, showing us that Wilco and uninteresting. Tweedy often relies on cliche's has once again stymied our After Wilco streamed the album instead of artful allusions, as is assumptions of them, and have for free on their Web site before it displayed on the album's last song mastered the art of subtlety. was released, many fans felt they had Raging Rivers water park in Grafton opens for the “Let's N ot Get Carried Away,” Whether you are looking for been betrayed. But a closer listen 2007 season Saturday. Raging Rivers features a wave pool where Tweedy declares: “I've got a music that expresses many different reveals Wilco knows exactly what it with 4-foot waves, a leisurely inner nibe float ride, and a million things that I'd rather do / emotions, or just a fun rock album, is doing. 40 mph, 30-foot swirling slide called the “Swirlpool.” Than to play rock and roll for you / “Sky Blue Sky” is for you. The album begins with “Hither Admission is $18.95 for the entire day and $14.95 after. 3 Oh honey if I blow you a fuse / Can Way,” a subdued, ethereal p.m. Parking is $5. For more information, call 786-2345 I please be excused?” Lines like these introduction to an album that or visit www.ragingrivers.com. hardly come close to the socially and Kevin Eagan can be reached at displays Wilco's ability to hold back. politically tinged lyrics of “A Ghost [email protected] or 650-3531. Track and Field Nationals - Thursday - Saturday Men’s Golf NCAA Finals - Thursday Questions or comments regarding this section? Contact Sports Editor Anthony Patrico at 650-3524 or [email protected]. Sports■ www.thcalestle.com Wednesday, May 23, 2007 We are the Champions Softball team wins its first National Title

by Anthony Patrico first run across the plate in the Alestle Sports Editor third inning after a walk, followed by a stolen base that put The SIUE softball team has a runner in scoring position. The brought the university its first following batter hit a double national championship in 18 scoring the run from second years. Defeating Lock Haven on putting the Lady Eagles up by Monday 3-2 in twelve innings at one. Firestone Stadium, the Cougars The Cougars tied the game finished the season with a ló­ in the next inning as a lead-off game winning streak and a double by junior shortstop national championship. Kaeliegh Rousey put a runner in On their way to the national scoring position. Rousey scored a title, the Cougars (49-8) defeated few moments later after a the likes of Florida Southern, Cal throwing error that tied the game State Stanislaus, and gained two at one. victories over defending Lock Haven jumped back champions Lock Haven. into the lead in the bottom of the “Knowing that you are fourth as the Lady Eagles pieced number one in the country is one together a two-hit inning putting of the greatest experiences ever,” them back into the lead 2-1. After said sophomore outfielder a double by the Lady Eagles, Courtney Mall. Colosimo relieved McCune. On the final day of the SIUE tied the game at two tournament, the Cougars in the fifth inning. The Cougars defeated the Lady Eagles by a scored a run on three hits as the final score o f 3-2. It took extra game came down to the wire. innings to find a national champ The standard seven innings was as the two teams played 12 not sufficient in finding this years innings in the final game. SIUE D-II champ. sophomore ace Kaitlin Colosimo, “We were so confident in who threw a no hitter to get the Kaitlin we knew Lock Haven Cougars into the finals, gained would not score before us,” said her 23 victory o f the year, in relief Mall. “It was only a matter of of senior pitcher Sabra McCune. Courtesy of Phil Long'PRL Photography Lock Haven (52-5) put the Libby Lenart (center) lifts Kaeliegh Rousey as the softball team celebrates the Division II National CHAMPS/pg.10 Championship, in Akron OH., on Monday. SIUE wins All-Sports trophy, Track heads to Nationals Commissioners Cup award by Anthony Patrico well as the 400 meter hurdles. of the Year, sophomore Deserea by Anthony Patrico SIUE had a successful year Alestle Sports Editor Sophomores Chris Littleton, Brown qualifying for the 400 Alestle Sports Editor in athletics gaining conference Chris Wright, and freshman meters, the 400-meter hurdles, championships in six sports in the The Cougars will send 18 Nicholas Harold will join Rose and the heptathlon. Senior Two major awards have been individuals to this years NCAA and Bannister to compete in the Tairisha Sawyer will compete in GLVC. The men’s soccer team, granted to SIUE this year. The Division II National Track and 1,600-meter relay. the 400-meter as well as the 200- the softball team, and both the SIUE Intercollegiate Athletics Field outdoor tournament “Our relay team qualified meter dash. men and women’s indoor and have won both the Great Lakes outdoor track and field teams all scheduled for May 24 to 26 in with the second fastest time,” Joining both Brown and Valley Conference All-Sports were at the top of the GLVC at North Carolina. said Rose. “Bannister is a real Sawyer will be freshman Juliet Award and Commissioners Cup the end o f the year. SIUE recently captured both experienced guy, and I’ve been Alrich and senior Valerie for the 2006-2007 season. The Cougars have now won the men’s and the women’s Great running my fastest all year.” Simmons as they qualified for the As the GLVC proclaimed Lakes Valley Conference Rounding out the men 1,600-meter relay and the 4x100 the award twice since joining the SIUE as this years All-Sports GLVC in 1994. Their previous championships when the heading to Nationals arc senior meters. Simmons will also Trophy winner, the points scored All-Sports trophy was awarded to conference tournament was held Blake Markum, competing in the compete in the 100-meter and by the Cougars, 141.5, is the the University after the 1997-98 May 4-5 at Korte Stadium. 1,500 meters, sophomore Kyle 400-meter hurdles. Alrich also highest score any school has At last years D-II Nationals, Cameron, competing in the qualified for the 400 meters. A season. received since the creation of the SIUE has won 17 national both SIUE teams placed seventh. 3,000 meter steeplechase, senior fourth Cougar participant in the award. The award is given to the This year, the Cougars will be Anthony Weber for pole vault, 400 meters is sophomore Angel championships in its history, school with the best all-around including two in men’s soccer, sending 18 individuals in 19 and sophomore Scott Block, Royston. sports performance in all of the different events. competing in both the shot put Other athletes traveling to in seven in men’s tennis, three in 17 sponsored events. Individuals from the men’s and the discus throw. nationals include, junior wrestling, four in women’s The Commissioners Cup is team heading to North Carolina “We are qualifying so many Christine Butler, who will tennis, and one in softball. The given to the school that performs include All-American and GLVC people in so many events,” Rose compete in the triple jump. 1979 men’s soccer team won the the best in the leagues seven championship as a Division I Male Athlete of the Year, Kyle said. “It’s something that not Senior Alicia DeShasier, who “core-sports,” including men’s program. Rose, who will compete in the many teams do. It’s a huge credit currently holds the Division II and women’s soccer, men’s and 400 meters. He will be joined by to our coacning staff.” women’s basketball, softball, and Jonathan Bannister, who Women’s team individuals volleyball. qualified in the same event, as include GLVC Women’s Athlete TRACK/pg.10 TROPHY/pg. 10 Wednesday, May 2 3,2007 ____ www.thealestle.com 9 New Billikens coach makes early impact

by Bernie Miklasz Biondi stepped up, hired Rick arrival, and he led the 22-11 zoomed off to the NBA, and destination place for St. Louis St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MCT) Majerus and made good on his Billikens into the 1998 NCAA SLU began a slow fade into sports fans and ESPN crews. promise to build a top program. Tournament and a first-round irrelevancy. Early indications are that It has been a while since St. We’d have to go back to win over UMass. Biondi and his new buddy, recruits who crossed SLU off the Louis University basketball 1997-98. It was the freshman The home crowds were Majerus, are changing that. SLU list will at least reconsider. A generated the kind of buzz we’ve season, the only SLU season, for large, the atmosphere electric, is fielding an increase in calls for good example is Scott Suggs, the been hearing since school Larry Hughes. The Billikens and SLU was a player on the season tickets, and the new on- coveted 6-foot-6 junior guard president the Rev. Lawrence were 11-18- before Hughes’ national map. But then Hughes campus arena will be a from Washington, Mo. Last weekend Suggs told PowerMizzou.com that he’d narrowed his list of schools to seven: Florida, Clemson, Wisconsin, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Washington. Word is, Majerus has arranged a meeting with Suggs and his family in an attempt to get the Billikens back into the picture. Brett Thompson, a 6-11 junior from Vienna High in Southern Illinois, has SLU on his list of four finalists (with Indiana, Alabama, Iowa State). Other notable local recruits won’t get away easily. Majerus is busy networking. He had a casual, get-to-know- you meeting with the staff of the prestigious St. Louis AAU Eagles and will do the same with the Gateway AAU coaches. This type of outreach rarely occurred when Brad Soderberg coached the Bills. SLU’s benign neglect of local coaches and players is over. This is fascinating. SLU

David Stephenson/Lexington Herald-Leader Former Utah head coach Rick Majerus, current SLU head coach, instructs his team in the final seconds of his team's game against Oregon during their NCAA Midwest Regional game at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville; Tennessee; in 2003. MAJERUS/pg. 10

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CHAMPS MAJERUS from pg. 8 from pg. 9 time before we would score.” team has made a statement in showing suddenly has clout and star talent without feeling the small thing, but it It would take twelve innings for the D-I teams that they are the best status. Unlike previous SLU Majerus presence. symbolized the Majerus either team to get a run across the plate. team in D-II competition. coaches, Majerus won’t back With all due respect to influence. The Cougars scored the go-ahead run as Joining McCune and Ohlau, are down from recruiting Anderson, Lowery, Weber SLU hasn’t exactly been leadoff batter, senior Jodi Ohlau singled celebrating seniors Emily and Libby battles. He will raise SLU’s and Hinson, SLU now has front and center in the A- to right field. The next batter, Mall, Lenart and Katy Biggs. The four collective self-esteem. The the power coach, the 10’s consciousness, but then drove a single to center moving departing seniors have made impacts on Billikens won’t have to act celebrity coach. In terms of Bruno immediately paid her Ohlau in scoring position. With two this season’s triumphs and have been a as if they’re content to pick career achievements and respects to Majerus. Why do runners on, senior outfielder, Ashley key part o f the team’s success. up the recruiting scraps left national profile, Majerus I get the feeling that SLU Price sent the ball into the outfield “We all play for each other,” said on the gym floor by Illinois, trumps them all. will move up in the A -10 giving Ohlau enough time to score. The Mall. “Not one person plays for Southern Illinois This isn’t to suggest hierarchy and receive better Cougars were now in the drivers- seat themselves.” Carbondale, Missouri and that Majerus will win big officiating and national TV leading 3-2. Coach Sandy Montgomery, who Missouri State. right away, though anything considerations? I don’t Colosimo retired the next three took over the team in 1989, has gained As long as Majerus can is possible given the think Bruno wants to lose Lady Eagles in order bringing the her first national championship as head stay healthy, click with mediocre nature of the Majerus to the Missouri Cougars their first D-II National coach. Montgomery, who was recently Biondi and maintain his Atlantic 10 Conference. But Valley Conference. Championship since 1989. The victory inducted into the SIUE Athletics Hall energy, he’ll be in position give Majerus time to install Whether it be ticket is not only exciting for the team and the of Fame, credited her girls for never to alter the area basketball a system and the players sales, attention, recruiting fans, the university itself will see giving up. landscape. who can run it, and watch or the A-lO’s sudden benefits from this victory. “This is the once in a lifetime Missouri coach Mike out. The rise of SLU interest in SLU, we’re “Seeing the excitement of the experience for all of us,” said Colosimo. Anderson, SIUC coach basketball is inevitable. seeing it on all fronts: athletes and fans watching TV was one “I wouldn’t have wanted to share it Chris Lowery, Illinois coach Majerus already has Majerus is very good for of the most exhilarating experiences I with anyone else.” Bruce Weber and Missouri increased SLU’s respect business. have had.” SIUE Director of Athletic State coach Barry Hinson level in the A -10. The Brad Hewitt. will have to make room for conference commissioner, (c) 2007, St. Louis With the current reclassification to Anthony Patrico can be reached at the big fellow. Those Linda Bruno, attended the Post-Dispatch. Division I status, the Cougar softball [email protected] or 650-3524 gentlemen won’t be able to official introduction of Distributed by saunter into St. Louis and Majerus as SLU coach April McClatchy -Tribune surrounding areas to mine 30. That might seem like a Information Services. TRACK from pg. 8 TROPHY national high in javelin toss, will head heading to Nationals.” from pg. 8 to nationals. Senior Callie Glover will The D-II Men’s and Women’s compete in both the discus throw and Track and Field Outdoor National The long softball would bring to the significant as one might hammer toss, and senior Lindsey Championships will be held at John C. championship was won University. thirik,” Hewitt said. “From Defers will represent SIUE in the discus Smith University in Charollete, N.C., Monday in Akron, Ohio. “It is another point of my perspective it is a very throw. from May 24 to 26. 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