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SECTION AND ENTERTAINMENT NEWS’ WEEKLY ARTS THE DAILY EASTERN Ahn Trio premieres Vlog: On the Cheap V ‘Ahn-Core’ performance Making the most of change Section B Online

ADMINISTRATION Women’s basketball wins in overtime, see page 8

AHN TRIO STORY UPI ratifiesPAGE 3B Sister Trio to perform at Doudna AHN TRIO PREMIERES CONCERT contractPHOTO COURTESY OF ARTHUR ELGORT agreement

Economic terms will not be implemented until funds are appropriated

By Shelley Holmgren Administration Editor

After almost nine months of negotiations, members of Eastern’s chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois voted 227-17 in favor of ratifying the tentative contract agreement Wednes- day. Only a majority of submitted votes was needed in order to ratify the contract. ere is no required number of total UPI members who need to submit a vote. e next step will be for key university members to sign o on Article 31 Duration and Im- plementation. This document requires signatures from the president of the university, chair of the Board of Trustees, chief negotiators from both parties, and the president and chapter president of UPI Local 4100. This document specifies the agreement will be effective until Aug. 31, 2012 when a new AUDREY SAWYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Morgan Palombizio, a red-shirt freshman forward, and the rest of the women's basketball team celebrate after they beat Tennessee Martin 88- contract will be negotiated. e document also 85 in overtime. states the economic terms of the agreement will not be implemented until the required funds are BOOKSTORE appropriated by the board. After these signatures are gained, the Board of Trustees will put the contact up to a nal vote at Suspect pleads ‘not guilty’ in thefts their special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Engham Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. thews waived a reading of the general counsel department. e unknown person purchased University Union. Union Bookstore charges and asked for a hearing Miller said he could only pro- two laptop computers, two iPads John Allison, English professor and UPI silent on issues, date. Judge Millard Everhart set the vide the name because the case is and two iPods. chapter president, said he believes the vote will next hearing for 10 a.m. March 23. still going on. The UPD is investigating the pass without issue. case ongoing e thefts were reported to the When employees of the Union case. Although the ratication was passed, only a University Police Department Jan. Bookstore were asked about the The Daily Eastern News has re- little more than one-third of UPI’s approximate By Marcus Smith 20 and were connected to one sus- thefts, they said they could not ported three incidents of theft at the 667 members voted. Staff Reporter pect, Detective Kent Martin said. comment on the incidents. Union Bookstore since last semester. However, some of the submitted votes were He said he could not comment any Mitch Coe, manager of the ese reports occurred on Sept. 13, not counted toward the vote because they were e suspect charged for a pair of further on the case. Union Bookstore, deferred the 2010, Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. nameless and unveriable, Allison said. thefts at the Martin Luther King Jr. Through a Freedom of Infor- matter to the UPD. More details will be reported as For the vote, members were asked to mark University Union Bookstore Jan. mation Act request, it was discov- In another report of theft at the they become available. their choice on an anonymous ballot. From 20 appeared in Coles County Cir- ered that Raven Smith, 20, of Col- Union Bookstore, someone used a there, they sealed their vote in a small white en- cuit Court Wednesday, pleaded not fax Ave. in Chicago, was the per- fraudulent credit card to purchase Marcus Smith velope and inserted it into a campus mail enve- guilty and requested a jury trial. son charged in these incidents, said $5,409 of electronics on Aug. 18, can be reached at 581-7942 UPI, page 5 Public Defender Terese Mat- Robert Miller of the university’s according to an e-mail from Miller. or [email protected].

CONFERENCE RESIDENCE HALL Eastern to host IRHA after 20 years RHA ready, By Jennifer Brow “It’s also a time to recog- chosen by the IRHA committee sities. Staff Reporter nize schools for their hard work because of his involvement as pres- Hudson will be giving the wel- waiting for since the last IRHA Conference,” ident in the Residence Hall Associ- coming message to Eastern stu- After 20 years, Eastern is hosting Browning said. ation and the National Residence dents and visiting delegates to the the Illinois Residence Hall Associ- Browning said there will be 18 Hall Honorary. university. conference ation conference, which brings to- colleges in attendance at this year’s Other speakers at the event “The purpose of IRHA is to gether about 250 college students IRHA annual conference. will be President Bill Perry, Dan have RHA members from all over By Elizabeth Edwards from universities throughout Illi- Biernbuam said IRHA has been Nadler, vice president for student the state to come together to share City Editor nois. around for 40 or 50 years and he aairs, and Mark Hudson, director ideas and be motivated,” Hudson Events for IRHA begin at 7 p.m. has attended IRHA in previous of Housing and Dining. said. During the RHA meeting ursday members today with Eastern alumni John years. “ e theme for the weekend fo- Friday’s events, which will take talked about preparations for the Illinois Resi- Biernbuam, class of ’92, as the vis- “I’m going to talk to them about cuses around superheroes, ‘Stu- place in the Martin Luther King Jr. dence Hall Association conference. iting key speaker of the evening. what it means to be involved in dents by day, Leaders by night, University Union, includes a su- “We are very excited!” said Julia Novot- Karla Browning, co-chair of the student organizations,” Biernbuam Unleash the leader within!’” perhero movie, bowling and arcade ny, IRHA co-chair and junior physics ma- IRHA committee and senior fam- said. “I’m going to talk about Browning said. games. There will also be perfor- jor. RHA will sponsor 20 representatives from ily and consumer sciences major, my experience in RHA and be- Hudson is another key speak- mances by Lunchbox Voodoo and Eastern to participate in the IRHA conference said IRHA is an opportunity for ing a student leader and what that er at the weekend’s events and said a ballroom dance for Eastern stu- where they will learn leadership and program students to expand their leadership means.” IRHA conferences include both dents and visiting schools. strategies. skills while on a college campus. Browning said Biernbuam was private and public univer- IRHA, page 5 RHA, page 5 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 2 DENNEWS.COM N o. 28, VOLUME 96 EIU weather TODAY SATURDAY what's on tap SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Partly cloudy Partly cloudy High: 56° High: 52° Noon - Bags tournament 4 p.m. Eastern Symphony Orchestra 4 p.m. Healthy Cooking 101 Low: 31° Low: 38° Respect for Youth, Eastern’s chap- In addition to Beethoven's Sixth This is the second session in a ter of Mothers Against Drunk Driv- Symphony, the Eastern Symphony Or- four-week series of cooking class- ing, is hosting its first fundraising chestra welcomes special guests art- es that feature easy and inexpensive

THE DAILY bags tournament. The bags tourna- ists: The Ahn Trio. Their performance recipes. e topic for the session is ment will take place in the McA ee will be in the Doudna Fine Arts Center Ethnic Cuisine and it will take place EastErn nEws Gymnasium. Dvorak Concert Hall. in 2309 Klehm Hall. “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” If you want to add to the tap, Contact If you have corrections or tips, please call: please e-mail dennewsdesk@gmail. 217•581•7942 com or call 581-7942. or fax us at: 217•581•2923 ONLINE Printed Attention postmaster by Eastern Illinois University Send address changes to: Catching spring fever on soy ink and recycled paper. The Daily Eastern News Blog: On the Cheap 1802 Buzzard Hall, This week's edition teaches us Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL 61920 how to manage our change. Join As- sistant Online Editor Christopher Editorial Board Editor in Chief ...... Emily Steele O’Driscoll at DENnews.com for the ...... [email protected] latest vlog! Managing Editor ...... Abby Allgire [email protected] News Editor ...... Kayleigh Zyskowski Watch a soundslide of a faculty percussion recital took [email protected] place in the Doudna Fine Arts Building ursday. Go to Associate News Editor ...... Sam Bohne DENnews.com for a soundslide of the event. [email protected] Opinions Editor...... Dave Balson [email protected] FUNDRAISER Online Editor ...... Julia Carlucci [email protected] Bags tournament fundraiser News Sta Activities Editor ...... Seth Schroeder Administration Editor ...... Shelley Holmgren to help spread awareness Campus Editor ...... Rachel Rodgers City Editor ...... Elizabeth Edwards Staff report Photo Editor ...... Audrey Sawyer Sports Editor ...... Rob Mortell Student Government Editor ...... Nike Ogunbodede Micah Rucker’s girlfriend was killed by an underage Verge Editor ...... Samantha Bilharz drunk driver. is led him to start Eastern’s chapter of Assistant Photo Editor ...... Kim Foster University Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 2007. His Assistant Online Editor ...... Chris O'Driscoll Assistant Sports Editor ...... Dominic Renzetti girlfriend’s initials were RFY so Rucker named the chap- Online News Director...... Barbara Harrington ter Respect for Youth. Online Sports Director...... Doug T. Graham The chapter works alongside the Charleston and Advertising Sta Advertising Manager ...... Joel Rivard Campus Police Departments to help spread alcohol Promotions Manager ...... Nicolas Jacob awareness. Ad Design Manager ...... Brittney Ferris For the rst time, the chapter will be having a fund- Faculty Advisers raiser to help earn money for guest speakers and other Editorial Adviser ...... Lola Burnham events. e fundraiser will be noon Saturday in McAfee Photo Adviser ...... Brian Poulter DENNews.com Adviser ...... Bryan Murley gymnasium and will include a doubles beanbag tourna- Publisher ...... John Ryan ment. Business Manager ...... Betsy Jewell Press Supervisor ...... Tom Roberts Tickets are $3 per person and can be purchased at the Production Sta Student Athletes Oce and at the Journalism Depart- Night Chief ...... Emily Steele ment in Buzzard Hall. Lead Designer/Online production ...... Caleb Branson Anyone looking to participate in the tournament or Copy Editors/Designers/Online Production ...... Ashley Holstrom, ...... Karolina Strack donate to the chapter should contact Steve Udowitz at About [email protected]. The Daily Eastern News is produced by the students of Eastern Illinois University. It is published daily Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., during fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer CORRECTION term except during university vacations or examinations. One copy per day is free to students and faculty. Additional copies can be obtained In Monday’s edition of The Daily Eastern News, for 50 cents each in the Student Publications O ce in Buzzard Hall. The Daily Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is en- Fenger High School was misidentied in the article ti- titled to exclusive use of all articles appearing in this publication. tled “Guest poet talks about racism at Poetry Slam.” Comments / Tips Contact any of the above sta members you believe your information is relevant . KIMBERLY FOSTER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Also in Monday’s edition, the article titled “Facebook Corrections Trisha Bell, a freshman special education and early childhood education major, plays ocial: ‘It’s complicated,’” has a factual error. Alex Boyd The Daily Eastern News is committed to accuracy in its coverage of the catch with friends Thursday on the South Quad. Despite significant winds, many stu- and Holly Henry ended their relationship at the begin- news. Any factual error the sta nds, or is made aware of by its read- ers, will be corrected as promptly as possible. Please report any fac- dents took advantage of recent spring-like weather conditions to have fun outdoors. ning of February. tual error you nd by e-mail, phone, campus mail or in person. e DEN regrets the errors. EIU History Lesson February 18 Eastern and Charleston were given a grant from the De- 2001 partment of Natural Resources for scientic research ben- eting and preserving area wildlife.

1987 East German Ambassador Gerhard Herder discussed political issues regarding U.S. relations in a press conference at Eastern.

1974 Eastern was charged a $1,500 fee by Charleston for two late water payments. The October and November water bill were paid late because Eastern was waiting on money from the state. News Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Kayleigh Zyskowski DENNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 2812 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 CAMPUS [email protected] N o. 28, VOLUME 96 3

DIVERSITY Flavor of laughs Conference for diverse campus

By Courtney Bruner from them by attending the confer- Staff Reporter ence, said Alex Boyd, the student diversity aairs chairman. e EIUnity Diversity Conference “I think it’s a good way to get stu- hopes to bring more knowledge and dents to get a good understanding of understanding of diversity to Eastern dierent types of people,” said Boyd, students today. a sophomore political science major. With the theme of “Diversify Me! Boyd said it is important for stu- Dierent Experiences – One Vision,” dents to attend the conference be- the conference will focus on a number cause the campus is diverse. of dierent topics surrounding diver- “I think it’s important to function sity, including multiculturalism in fra- as a university to accept each other’s ternities and sororities, diversity train- dierences,” he said. “It makes this a ing, religion and spirituality in col- better place.” lege, LGBT issues and many others. The registration and welcome for Part of the conference will include the conference begins at 9:30 a.m. “Safe Zone” training, which will teach in the third oor lounge of the Mar- Eastern students to speak and help tin Luther King Jr. University Union. LGBT students, said Hal Blue, a Stu- Students may choose which work- dent Senate member. shops to attend or can attend for the e conference will also help stu- whole day. dents learn to accept each other’s dif- Although registration ended ferences, the sophomore communica- Wednesday, students who did not reg- tions major said. ister can still attend the event, Blue DANNY DAMIANI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS “I hope (students) can learn to tol- said. Courtney “Goldie” Jackson, of Flavor of Love, performs during University Board’s Black Collar Comedy in the Grand erate everyone,” Blue said. Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday. “I turned my tragedies into funny stories,” Jack- Students could learn a lot about Courtney Bruner can be reached son said. “I guess you could say it’s a tale of the things I did in my insecurities.” people and cultures that are dierent at 581-2812 or [email protected].

CAMPUS Prospective students get a taste for Eastern

By Rachel Rodgers minority aairs oce, said the “Access a feel for the campus culture by staying will participate in dierent education- Andrews Hall. Campus Editor Granted” program is done to increase here for a few days. al programs. “The housing and dining depart- the yield rate of Eastern. e yield rate “I think (the participants) will get a “This year we are doing workshops ment provides meals for the students A group of graduating high school is the percent of students who attend very good understanding that Eastern is on study abroad, the national student free of charge and they also provide the students is participating in a program to Eastern after being admitted. a place that cares about students,” Hud- exchange program we have here and lodging as well,” Sanders said. get a taste of college life at Eastern this “Just because you are accepted into son said. also the Disney internship program,” Sanders said this year’s students had weekend from Saturday to Monday. a university doesn’t mean that you will e rst event of “Access Granted” is Sanders said. an average grade point average of 3.03 e “Access Granted” program con- decide to go there,” Davenport said. a luncheon in the University Ballroom Entertainment programs are also and an ACT score of 19. sists of 50 students who have been ad- He also said this year there are 39 in the Martin Luther King Jr. Univer- scheduled and include a Greek step e “Access Granted” event will end mitted to Eastern. students from the Chicagoland area, sity Union. show, recreation time in the Student Monday after the students participate Nick Sanders, an admissions coun- seven students from southern Illinois, Will Davis, an Illinois state repre- Recreation Center and bowling. in Open House around campus. selor, said the purpose of “Access Grant- and four students from central Illinois, sentative from the 30th district, is the An “Access Granted” committee is “In my opinion, by the end of this ed” is to provide exposure from the uni- who will participate in “Access Grant- scheduled guest speaker for the lun- formed every year to prepare for the event, these students are going to know versity to underrepresented minority ed.” cheon. event. where all of the buildings are and they students. Sanders said around 350 to 400 stu- “(Davis) will speak about taking ad- “We do about eight months of are going to form a close bond with “We invite the students to spend a dents are invited to “Access Granted” vantage of the opportunities that these planning for the speakers, the room others that gives them a strong advan- weekend at Eastern to expose them to and they pick the rst 50 students who students have by coming down for the reservations, the invitations and all of tage in being acclimated to campus over the EIU culture and environment with return information and consent forms weekend and he will talk about his own the marketing of the event,” Sanders other incoming freshmen,” Davenport some academic and social programs to participate. personal story as a rst generation col- said. said. that we have going on at the universi- Mark Hudson, director of Housing lege student,” Sanders said. Male students are staying on the sec- ty,” Sanders said. and Dining, said it is a very powerful According to the agenda for “Access ond floor of Lawson Hall and the fe- Rachel Rodgers can be reached Mona Davenport, director of the recruiting tool to have the students get Granted,” after the luncheon students males are staying on the ninth oor of at 581-7942 or [email protected].

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STAFF EDITORIAL COLUMN Gov. Quinn’s Saving Planned Parenthood is not about abortion With all the insanity going on with Title X was created in 1970 as a family borrowing plan House Republicans these days, I found it planning program to provide information, hard to isolate just one outrageous issue to contraceptives and health care to everyone, lose sleep over. focusing primarily on women and low-in- tough, needed Be it the constant assaults on the gay come individuals who otherwise might not community, public broadcasting, or wom- receive this care. In his State of the State address Tuesday, en’s rights, they don’t seem to be making Planned Parenthood receives about 90 Gov. Pat Quinn outlined his budget propos- any bones about waging an all-out war on percent of Title X funding, and the afore- al, which included austere spending cuts and progressive values, human rights, and their Mia Tapella mentioned services are the organization’s a plan to borrow $8.7 billion in an e ort to own hypocritical calls for small govern- primary objectives. tackle the state’s $13 billion decit. ment. First of all, neither Planned Parenthood, It seems insane to me that anti-choice While we have some concerns about However, there is one issue that stands nor any other federally funded clinic, re- activists, lobbyists and politicians, so vehe- Quinn’s proposed budget, we recognize it as a out to me, one that affects everyone in this ceives any federal funding for abortions mently against abortion of any kind, would step in the right direction. country, particularly young people, and (except in very limited circumstances), and so readily dismantle one of the largest pro- Perhaps the most controversial aspect of that is the shameless assault on the nearly haven’t since 1976. viders of contraceptives in the country. the proposal is the borrowing plan. e state century-old Planned Parenthood. Here are some more fun facts Pence This issue is not about abortion and would borrow the money by issuing bonds Republican Conference Chairman Mike would have you ignore: 75 percent of all whether one ‘agrees’ with it; in my opin- backed by revenue from the tax increase Pence, R-Ind., who drafted the amend- U.S. counties have at least one clinic re- ion, if someone is morally opposed to abor- passed in January. ment, is spearheading the effort with the ceiving federal dollars under Title X. tion then that individual should not have It is easy enough to admonish Quinn’s help of the House Appropriations Commit- At least one in five American women one, and that is where the importance of plan as simply kicking the can down the road, tee. While Planned Parenthood is not the have used Planned Parenthood’s services, that individual’s opinion should end. but there is more to it than that. only recipient of Title X funds, there is lit- including breast and pelvic exams, cervi- This broad-strokes legislation included But it seems the government has little tle question as to whom Pence is targeting. cal cancer screenings, contraceptives, infor- in the numerous anti-choice bills current- choice. Something must be done to address “Planned Parenthood is the largest abor- mation, and STD and HIV testing, at least ly up for discussion is an attack on individ- the state’s nancial problems. ere are three tion provider in America,” Pence said on once in her life—and that doesn’t include ual rights, particularly those of women and ways to get our nancial house in order, and the House floor. “According to their annual men who make use of these services. low-income individuals, under the guise of none of them are pretty. report, most recently, they boasted of hav- Only about 2 percent of women ages 15 a conservative attempt to perpetuate reli- One is raising taxes. Last month, Illi- ing performed more than 300,000 abor- to 44 have abortions each year. That fig- gious values. nois Democrats raised corporate and person- tions in this country. Another fact: Planned ure includes cases of rape, incest, or threat Nancy Pelosi calls this “the most radical al income taxes from what were politically Parenthood is the largest recipient of feder- to the woman’s life; the only circumstanc- assault on women’s health in our lifetime,” convenient, yet unrealistically low rates. e al funding under Title X.” es wherein a woman might be able to re- and it absolutely is. increase is intended to cover the state’s $6 bil- While I could wax poetic all day about ceive federal help paying for her abortion, lion operating decit. the numerous semantic problems with this though perhaps not for long if Pence and Mia Tapella is a junior English and political Illinois still has lower taxes than many oth- statement, the most important thing is how his fellow anti-choice legislators have their science major. She can be reached at 581-2812 er states, and we think Quinn and the legisla- misleading and manipulative it is. way. or [email protected]. ture could raise taxes a bit more to cover the decit—though we concede such a proposal FROM THE EASEL is unlikely to survive Congress. e second way to tackle the budget is to cut spending. Quinn’s proposal included $1 billion in cuts. Many of those cuts are to vital programs. ose who oppose Quinn’s budget call for him to borrow less and cut more. While we encourage lawmakers to nd and cut any ineciencies in government spending, we urge them to consider the social and economic impact of those cuts. Even with Quinn’s proposed cuts, the growing costs of pensions and health care would force spending to increase by $1.7 billion. Universities would also get a 1.5 percent increase in state funding, the vast majority of which would go to nancial aid programs like MAP grants. AMANDA LIMBACH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Naturally, we applaud Quinn for keeping his promise to invest in the education of Illi- nois’ future leaders. But spending cuts and tax hikes do not come close to covering the COLUMN vast decit, and here at Eastern, teachers are feeling the brunt of the state’s budget woes. Vicariously trashy: Why we love reality TV Sta and faculty are paying into a pension system that does not have the money to pay When I was at home last week watching Many guys wish they had the skills to them back, and the state owes Eastern mil- MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” there was a com- pick up women like MVP can. Others wish lions of dollars in reimbursements. mercial showing clips of the upcoming sea- they could get drunk as Snooki does and In the end, taxing and cutting will not son of “Real World: Las Vegas.” While I sat act like a complete mess without any con- come close to solving our nancial prob- there watching the drama-filled clips, my sequences. lems. e legislature should focus its e orts impression was that I watching a knock off Usually if a regular person gets drunk on nding ways to cut spending and increase of “Jersey Shore.” and acts like a wreck, the person will face revenue, but in the meantime, the state must Another MTV show, “Skins,” revolves humiliation and future apologies to others. pay its overdue bills. around high school kids who party, screw Steve Puschmann People like the drama-intense story lines It will take years to work our way out of and take different drugs. Sound familiar? of “Gossip Girls” and “90210” because this nancial mess, and the borrowing plan The shows have different casts, but the these CW shows revolve around the same most of the people love high school drama would buy us some much-needed time. plots, which revolve around seven people plot of high school drama, but just in dif- as long as it does not involve their own life. living in the same house, dealing with dra- ferent settings and cast members. How can We find it funny when someone is be- ma, sex, drugs and alcohol, are exactly the so many shows be so popular if they all ing back-stabbed or being cheated on until The DA ILY same. Though “Real World” was the first have the same plots to them? It’s because it is one of our friends, or even worse, our- of its kind, “Jersey Shore” is more of an en- we love to watch the things we can’t be in selves. Drama, sex, drugs and alcohol on EASTERN NEWS hanced version. our own lives. TV give us the chance to live our deepest “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” I then realized that I had trouble telling We love these shows because the prob- desires these characters. the popular shows of the CW apart as well. lems the characters face are the problems Most of us cannot do this in our lives EDITORIAL BOARD The only time I watch anything on CW we as people wish we could face everyday. because we live with guilt and fear of the is for reruns of shows such as “Two and People watch these shows because they re- consequences we would face if we went af- Editor in Chief News Editor Half Men,” “How I Met Your Mother” and late to a specific character and live through ter these desires. It just goes to show how Emily Steele Kayleigh Zyskowski “Family Guy.” the character. TV helps us deal with our daily insecuri- During the commercials I see previews of Most people love Mike “The Situation,” ties. Managing Editor Assistant News Editor “Gossip Girls,” “90210” and “Hell Cats,” Vinny and Pauly D. from “Jersey Shore” Abby Allgire Sam Bohne and after the commercials have passed I because most of the people watching wish Steve Puschmann is a sophomore journalism can’t remember which one is which. to be as funny and charismatic as those major. He can be reached at 581-2812 This is because, like the shows on MTV, guys can be. or [email protected]. Online Editor Opinions Editor Julia Carlucci Dave Balson Letters to the editor can be submitted at any time on any topic to the Opinions Letters to the editor can be brought in with identi cation to The DEN at 1811 The daily editorial is the majority opinion Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. Buzzard Hall. of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern The DEN’s policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or potentially harmful. Letters may also be submitted electronically from the author’s EIU e-mail address News. They must be less than 250 words. to [email protected]. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 NEWS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS N o. 28, VOLUME 96 DENNEWS.COM 5 UPI, from page 1 IRHA, from page 1 RHA, from page 1 Allison said the reason for this Jean Dudley, who has been on the Novotny said more than 100 vol- was to be able to verify voter eli- UPI/EIU negotiation team since unteers will help with the conference gibility. All members who are part 1999, is very pleased UPI mem- throughout the weekend. “The theme for Saturday’s events will be moved of UPI’s bargaining unit are eli- bership voted for ratification. “e volunteers have been eager to to Coleman Hall and will be the gible to vote. This includes both “I think it’s very positive that help,” Novotny said. the weekend busiest conference day. “fair share” members and “objec- people understand the difficul- She also said students from other focuses “Each delegate will get a chance tors.” ties of the economic situation,” universities are coming in at 3 p.m. to- to attend four programs, plus “Fair share” members do not she said. “I am so pleased the day. around one Top 10 Program,” Browning want to be associated with the vote reflected the understand- Novotny said the representatives said. “ese programs are put on union, but still pay the same ing of that fact. When we negoti- from other schools are excited about superheroes, by schools attending and focus amount in dues as required by law ate again in less than two years, I the conference. around the categories of personal in order to still receive the protec- hope the economic situation will “The representatives are looking ‘Students by development, community service, tions and benefits of UPI mem- have changed. I consider it a mir- forward to a new experience,” Novot- educational, and social justice and bership. acle that we’ve managed a (salary) ny said. day, Leaders diversity.” “Objectors” are members who increase.” Also during the meeting, Jake Nees, Eastern, although it is the host- “really don’t want anything to do In the agreement, the Unit A the president of the RHA, said Colle- by night.’” ing school, will have its own dele- with the union and so they can and Unit B faculty will receive a giate Marketing has expressed interest in Karla Browning, co-chair gation represented at the event. file papers so they pay a little bit 1.5 percent increase retroactive for setting up a rental program at Eastern. of the IRHA committee “e students from all over the less,” Allison said. this year, and a 1.25 percent in- The company wants to provide a state help present programs at the He said most campuses do not crease for next year. rental program that would allow stu- conference,” Biernbuam said. allow “fair share” members and Allison said this vote would not dents to customize their dorm rooms. students with a futon that would be Between noon and 2 p.m. Sat- “objectors” to take part in voting; have been possible without the Collegiate Marketing has provid- designed to fit under bed lofts for urday, the IRHA participants will however, Eastern’s UPI chapter ex- work of both UPI members and ed colleges with bed lofts and refrig- $199. have a luncheon at the Tower Din- tends this privilege to all members the administration during the ne- erators for 15 years, according to bed- RHA would receive a commission ing Center in Stevenson. of the bargaining unit. gotiations. loft.com,. for this program, which would allow A closing banquet will nish o Once Allison received the votes, “I’m extra proud of the (ne- Students would pay the company to RHA to build up their general fund, the evening with Illinois awards, volunteers from the bargaining gotiating) team and I’m always rearrange their rooms either by bunk according to Nees. including best school, best student unit opened the outer envelope, very grateful to UPI’s contract or loft setup. During the meeting, many mem- and many more. removed the sealed white enve- campaign committee,” Allison Collegiate Marketing would allow bers thought a guest speaker from the “The really great thing is that lopes and ballots, and scattered said. “I’m also grateful to all the each individual residence hall to set up Collegiate Marketing would be present this conference has been put on them to ensure anonymity, Alli- people that came to rally or at- their customized layout. to discuss the rental program. by volunteer resident hall lead- son said. tended a Board of Trustees meet- e company would set up the lay- “I thought a guest speaker from the ers who have spent more than a As for the UPI members who ing to show our team support.” out before students arrived on campus. company was coming,” Novotny said. year working through the details, did not vote, Allison said he be- Although it has been a long Nees asked for each residence hall Michael Frisby, secretary of the working as a team towards this lieves they refrained from voting process, Dudley believes the rati- to review the rental program and see RHA, said a guest speaker was not big project, which is all leader- because “they might have thought fied contract was worth the work. if they are interested in the program. scheduled for the meeting. ship development in itself,” Hud- (the agreement) was going to pass “Negotiations are never easy,” Collegiate Marketing did not men- Also, the RHA discussed upcom- son said. because all of the anecdotal voting Dudley said. “I think it takes pa- tion a specific amount for the rental ing programs such as Kids and Friends showed that people were main- tience and willingness to cooper- program. Weekend, which is scheduled for Jennifer Brown can be ly in favor.” Additionally, he said ate.” Also, the company would rent stu- March 4 and 5. reached at 581-2812 or je- “fair share” members might not dents a small microwave and refrigera- [email protected]. have felt comfortable submitting Shelley Holmgren tor for about $125 to $140. Elizabeth Edwards can be votes. can be reached at 581-7942 The company could also provide reached at [email protected]. Unit B faculty member Carol or [email protected]. Phone: 217 • 581 • 2812 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Fax: 217 • 581 • 2923 DENNEWS.COM Online: dennews.com/classifieds FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 CLASSIFIEDS N o. 28, VOLUME 96 6

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011 SPORTS THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS N o. 28, VOLUME 96 DENNEWS.COM 7 MEN’S BASKETBALL | PREVIEW DOMINATE, Team hits the road from page 8 The coaches, players and fans ex- ploded inside Lantz Arena with the for Bracketbusters Panthers getting the ball back with two seconds left. By Rob Mortell finished 7-22 and missed the Ohio “ at’s why Lantz Arena is a special Sports Editor Valley Conference tournament. place,” Sallee said. Granger is on the doorstep of East- The Skyhawks fouled King with Eastern’s men’s basketball team ern basketball history, as he now has one second left, and King went to looks to end its eight-game losing over 200 made free throws in his ca- line and converted on both free streak against 4-22 Toledo for an ES- reer, which qualies him for Eastern throws. PNU Bracketbusters game. career free throw percentage top ten. None other than Wyss deflected e Panther will travel to Toledo, If his career ended right now, Grang- the Skyhawks’ ensuing inbound pass Ohio where they have had success er would go down as Eastern all-time away, as the clock expired unleashing in the past, beating the Rockets 72- best free throw shooter. He is cur- a celebration. 62 last season when junior guard Jer- rently 10th in the NCAA this sea- “This is what we play for,” Wyss emy Granger poured in 21 points as a son, shooting 91.1 percent. If he can said. sophomore. is year Eastern has had improve that mark to 91.6 over the The Panthers and fans celebrat- its struggles on the road, posting a re- course of the next three games, he will ed. King was overcome with excite- cord of 3-9. surpass Julio Anthony for the title of ment. is game will most likely be a low best single season free throw shooting “I was excited to play this team,” scoring affair, as Eastern and Tole- percentage. King said. “It was a big game.” do are amongst the worst in NCAA is is the nal Panther non-con- King and Wyss nished the game Division-I in terms of scoring points. ference game of the season. e team with 22 and 21 points, respectively; Eastern is currently ranked 330th is 4-6 in non-conference games this however, they thought it was team ef- while Toledo is even worse, as it is in season. fort that won the game. the top 20 worst scoring teams in the Eastern will nish the season on a King said the Panthers had to play entire nation. three-game road trip, with the final as a team in order to have a chance is is the sixth time the Panthers two being OVC games against Austin to win. Eight Panthers played in the will compete in ESPN’s annual event. Peay and Tennessee State. The Pan- game, all of which scored at least four They currently have a record of 2-3 thers are currently in ninth place in points. at the Bracketbuster; however, their the standings and would need to win two wins have each come from the their next two games, as well as and Alex McNamee can be reached at past two seasons. In the six years East- have University Tennessee at Martin 581-7944 or [email protected]. ern has been in the event, four times lose its last two games to make the it has played a team from the Mid- tournament, as the eighth and final For an extended version American Conference. team to qualify. AUDREY SAWYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS of the story visit e last time the Panthers had an Curry McKinney, a senior guard, goes up for a basket during the game eight-game losing streak or higher was Rob Mortell can be reached at DENnews.com against Tennessee Martin Tuesday night in Lantz Arena. in the 2007-2008 season, where they 581-7944 or [email protected].

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AUDREY SAWYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Brady Sallee, the women's basketball coach, yells out a play during the game against Tennessee Martin Thursday evening in Lantz Arena. No heartache tonight

By Alex McNamee thers and Skyhawks went into over- six seconds left and drew a foul. She Staff Reporter time, where Wyss was not done mak- hit 1-of-2 free throws to give Eastern ing plays. a one-point lead. Kelsey Wyss was walking around e score tied 76-76, the Skyhawks “Sydney made the right play,” head Lantz Arena in socks after ursday’s began overtime by draining one of 17 coach Brady Sallee said. “She saw they overtime win over Tennessee-Martin, three-pointers they made in the game. didn’t collapse on her so she drove it but her sheer excitement overcame On the other end, Wyss sank a game- to the basket.” any strain in her tired feet. tying three-pointer of her own. e free throw Mitchell missed was Wyss’ block on Jaclissa Hais- From there, the game was back and the second of two so the clock started lip at the end of regulation stuffed forth until sophomore forward Mari- once Skyhawks’ forward Perica Glenn any chance of déjà vu in favor of ah King gave Eastern the lead in the grabbed the rebound. the Skyhawks, after they had won game with a short-range jumper. With Lantz Arena rocking and the two teams previous meeting on e Panthers kept the lead for the sophomore guard Ta’Kenya Nixon a game-winning shot with two sec- nal 1:30 in the overtime period, as pressing Skyhawks guard Jasmine onds left. they would win by three, 88-85 with Newsome, Glenn passed the ball AUDREY SAWYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS “You can’t stand here and say any- King and sophomore forward Sydney to Newsome. The ball bounced off Ta'Kenya Nixon, a sophomore guard, goes up for a shot against Tennessee thing, but that was mad luck,” Wyss Mitchell connecting on free throws of the leg of Newsome and out of Martin Thurday evening in Lantz Arena. The Panthers beat the Skyhawks said. late in the game. bounds. 88-85 in overtime. After blocking the shot, the Pan- Mitchell drove into the paint with DOMINATE, page 7

TRACK & FIELD | PREVIEW Track looks to tune-up, emerge victorious

Team prepares for cline since the start of the season. e Ballard also said the team does not Salukis started out the season ranked “I see it as motivation. We want to feel any pressure from its top ten re- Friday Night Special in the top ten of the Midwest, but gional ranking, but that the team uses have since fallen out. e Salukis fell try and get ranked as high as we it as a motivational tool. By Dominic Renzetti six spots in this week’s regional poll, “I see it as motivation. We want to Assistant Sports Editor the farthest drop for any team in the can, and we’re always looking to try and get ranked as high as we can, Midwest’s top 25. and we’re always looking to compete After a series of long road trips, Illinois State enters the Friday compete our best.” our best,” Ballard said. Eastern’s track and field team will Night Special as the No. 19 team in Ryan Ballard, freshman runner With the weather being as nice as compete in Lantz Fieldhouse for the the Midwest Region. The Redbirds it is, one could think it could be easy first time since mid-January’s EIU have eight team members ranked in for the Panthers to already have their Mega Meet. the region’s top ten in their respective Championships, also hosted by the Butler and Indiana State at the EIU minds set on the outdoor season, but The Panthers enter the Friday events. Panthers. Early Bird at the beginning of the the team is focused to close out their Night Special as the No. 9 ranked Southern Illinois- Edwardsville The women’s teams of Butler and season. indoor season in a great way. team in the Midwest Region. Also comes to the meet as an Ohio Val- Indiana State both bring top fif- With one week to go until the “We still have to take care of busi- competing in the event with the ley Conference rival to the Panthers. teen talent to the Friday Night Spe- OVC Indoor Championships, fresh- ness with two meets left,” Ballard said. Panthers will be Butler, Illinois Southern Illinois- Edwardsville will cial, with Indiana State sitting at No. man Ryan Ballard said the team looks e Panthers will begin the Friday State, Indiana State, Southern Il- likely use the Friday Night Special 13 and Butler following right behind to use the meet as a way to prepare for Night Special at 2 p.m. at Lantz Field- linois and Southern Illinois- Ed- as a way for their athletes to get ac- at No. 14 in the Great Lakes Region. their conference foes. house. wardsville. quainted with the track and oth- e men’s teams of Indiana State and “We’ll use the Friday Night Special Southern Illinois, which current- er conditions at Lantz Fieldhouse, Butler are also ranked No. 11 and No. as a bit of a tune-up for conference. Dominic Renzetti can be ly sits at No. 16 in the Midwest re- as they will be returning again 13 respectively. It will also give us a chance to nalize reached at 581-7944 gional poll, have been on a steady de- next weekend for the OVC Indoor The Panthers have faced both the roster,” Ballard said. or [email protected].

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Sister Trio to perform at DoudnaAHN TRIO STORY AHN TRIO PREMIERES CONCERT PAGE 3B

PHOTO COURTESY OF ARTHUR ELGORT 2.18.11 2B V Calendar of Events Cartoon Zone O -campus event: O -campus event: Friday: What: Open Circle Jam What: Mardi Gras When: 7 p.m. Extravaganza featuring On-campus event: Where: Jackson Avenue Coffee Chingy What: e Ahn Trio: An Ahn- Where: Penalty Box Core World Premiere O -campus event: When: VIP entry at 7 p.m. and Where: e Doudna Fine Arts What: Concert general admission is at 9 p.m. Center (Dvorak Concert Hall) Where: Friends & Co. Details: Rapper Chingy When: 7:30 p.m. When: 9:30 p.m. will be performing his Details: e Ahn Trio will be Details: Mike Golden & Friends hits. See Page 4B for more showcasing their world-premiere with Kids ese Days will be information. of "Kapustin Trio No. 1 (Op. performing. Cost: $20 at the door 136), composed by Russian Cost: $10 at the door composer Nikolai Kapustin. See age 3B for more information. Sunday: Cost: $7 for students, $12 for Saturday: Eastern employees and $15 for the On-campus event: general public. O -campus event: What: Concert What: Concert Where: e Doudna Fine Arts On-campus event: Where: Jackson Avenue Coffee Center (Dvorak Concert Hall) What: "For Colored Girls" When: 8 p.m. When: 4 p.m. When: 7 p.m. Details: Believe it or Not will be Details: e Eastern Symphony Where: Buzzard Hall Auditorium performing. Orchestra will be performing Cost: Free Beethoven's Sixth. See Page 3B for more information.

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Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 • Sun 12-4 305 W. Lincoln Charleston, IL 345-3479 2.18.11 3B Ahn Trio premiere honors late EIU vice president By Zinika Livingston a piano was and wanted to learn ing the fall of 2009. as a perfect balance of classical Verge Reporter how to play. “The piece is Dan Crews, director of Pa- and jazz. Lucia started taking piano les- tron Services for the Doudna Fine “While listening, you might Angella Ahn said the first sons and her sisters followed her Arts Center, said after their per- think, ‘Hey, this is jazz,’ because time she and her sisters walked lead, picking up the violin and the so intense. formance the sisters made com- it feels like improvisation,” Angel- into the Doudna Fine Arts Cen- cello. ments of how pleased they were la said. “It is the most satisfying ter, they were blown away by “Even at that age, we really It's like with the acoustics of the Doudna piece.” its beauty. They had no doubt it knew we wanted to do something Fine Arts Center. The Ahn Trio will also ac- was the perfect place to present with music,” Angella said. learning a new “They were so impressed company The Eastern Sympho- their world premiere of the con- The Ahn Trio and their par- with Doudna that they wanted ny Orchestra at 4 p.m. Sunday in cert “The Ahn Trio: An Ahn-Core ents, originally from Seoul, Ko- language then to do something extremely spe- the Dvorak Concert Hall at the World Premiere.” rea, came to America at 8 and 10 cial here,” Crews said. “We’re Doudna Fine Arts Center. The The premiere of “Kapustin years old, excited to learn the cus- performing a honored.” Ahn Trio and the EIU Sympho- Trio No. 1 (Op. 136),” composed toms and traditions of America. The Ahn Trio has been prac- ny Orchestra will perform “Hard- by Russian composer Nikolai Ka- “At that age, we felt like we play.” ticing for almost four months. ware Concerto, Movement 1,” pustin, is in honor of late Barbara were going to another planet,” Lucia said she had to practice composed by Kenji Bunch. Hill, a former Eastern vice presi- Angella said. alone to master her part as a pi- General Admission is $7 for dent. Angella said being famil- Lucia Ahn, of anist, then practice with her sis- students, $12 for Eastern employ- The classical piano trio con- iar with two different cultures ters to piece everything togeth- ees and seniors, and $15 for the sists of three sisters: Angella, helped their growth as people The Ahn Trio er. general public. the violinist and the youngest; and as musicians. “The piece is so intense,” Lu- “When you’re growing up, you and twins Maria, the cellist and By the time they attended aside to attend to business. cia said. “It’s like learning a don’t think, ‘When I grow up I Lucia, the pianist. and graduated from The Jul- “How do we forget the fact new language then performing want to play with my sisters,’ but Angella, Maria and Lucia liard School in New York City, that we are sisters?” Angella a play.” we tried it and here we are,” An- were influenced by their moth- the sisters had grown accus- said. “But we have to separate The Ahn Trio will perform gella said. er’s love for the arts. tomed to performing with each the two.” “Kapustin Trio No. 1 (Op. 136)” As children, their mother other and started The Ahn The Ahn Trio has traveled to for the first time at 7:30 p.m. to- would take them to concerts of- Trio directly after. all 50 states and 30 countries. day in the Dvorak Concert Hall at Zinika Livingston can be ten, Lucia said. By kindergarten, Angella said they had to The sisters performed at the Doudna Fine Arts Center. reached at 581-7944 or Lucia said she knew exactly what learn to put any sisterly drama Eastern for the first time dur- Angella describes the piece [email protected]. Beethoven's Sixth to be performed by Eastern Symphony Orchestra

By Erin Riedl Chad Mathis, a graduate stu- Verge Reporter dent majoring in music with a bass performance concentra- The Eastern Symphony Or- tion, plays bass for the orches- chestra will be performing the tra and said he believes Pavlov is first, fourth and fifth movements doing a good job of running re- from Beethoven’s Sixth Sym- hearsals. phony. Along with the Eastern As part of his graduate duties, Symphony, the Ahn Trio, which Mathis assists in sectional re- members are alumnae from Jul- hearsals and helps the stage crew liard and have six albums, will set up for rehearsals and con- join the stage. certs. The Eastern Symphony Or- “Beethoven’s Sixth is, in chesta will perform in concert my opinion, one of the great- at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Dvor- est works of the classical era,” ak Concert Hall located in the Mathis said. “To be able to Doudna Fine Arts Center. perform it is personally grati- “I enjoy working with the stu- fying.” dents of the orchestra, they give Mathis said he was not too off a very good energy,” said Ka- thrilled about losing a week’s Wai Yu, a cello professor at East- worth of rehearsals. ern. “Even though we lost a week The first movement is ti- of rehearsals due to the weath- tled, “Erwachen heiterer Emp- er, Pavlov has helped us catch findungen bei der Ankunft auf up for lost time and I think we dem Lande” (Awakening of will be well-prepared,” Mathis cheerful feelings upon arriv- SUBMITTED PHOTO said. al in the country), the fourth Dr. Richard Rossi plays the harpsichord with members of The Eastern Symphony Orchestra in 2009. Yu said he believes movement is titled, “Gewitter, Beethoven’s Sixth is challeng- Sturm” (Thunderstorm; Storm) chestra will perform the piece rector and the director of orchestra is a very young, yet en- ing for the students, but knows and the fifth movement is ti- “Hardwork Concerto” with chestra activities for this spring ergetic orchestra, and perform- they are putting much effort tled, Hirtengesang. Frohe und the Ahn Trio that was written semester, said he believes ing this piece will be a great into it. dankbare Gefühle nach dem for the trio by composer Ken- Beethoven’s Sixth is a difficult learning experience for them,” Sturm (Shepherds' song; cheer- ji Bunch. symphony to perform. Pavlov said. ful and thankful feelings after Yu said he is excited to per- Pavlov said it will be a big Yu, like Pavlov, said he thinks Erin Riedl can be reached the storm). form with the trio. challenge for the orchestra. the piece is a great piece to learn at 581-2812 or The Eastern Symphony Or- Sergei Pavlov, the choral di- “The Eastern Symphony Or- from. [email protected]. 2-7 Bedroom Homes for RENT Coles Available August 2011 County Call Marsha @ (217) 276-7223 Shuttle WWW.CHUCKTOWNRENTALS.COM ANYWHERE/ANYTIME! • Group Rates -9 pm-2 am • Watch for us every Thurs., Fri., & Sat. -$2 Local Shuttle Find us at colescountyshuttle.com OR or call: email us at [email protected] 217-345-5037 4B CharlestonV brings in big name rapper Mardi Gras ingy. event is based on.” Chingy will perform his top Little said he also talked per- Extravaganza at hits on Saturday, plus many oth- sonally to Kori and Sydney of The er songs. Bad Girls Club and wanted to se- the Penalty Box Penalty Box owner Peter lect women that the general pub- Christos said he worked out a lic would enjoy. brings in Chingy deal with a promotion company “We wanted to select girls that in order to host the event. the public will like and are fairly By Jose Gonzalez Christos said Little City Pro- popular with the general public, Senior Verge Reporter motions came to him with an and so we came across Kori and organized business plan. Sydney,” Little said. Recording artist and rapper Tenaucah Little, the CEO of Weekend passes for the event Chingy will perform at the Penal- Little City Promotions said he is are $25. Christos’s goal is to sell ty Box for the Mardi Gras Extrav- in charge of planning the event out tickets by today. However, if aganza event this Saturday. and his friendship with Chingy the tickets do not sell out, then he The event will be going helped move the event in the will offer daily passes for $15 to- on all weekend starting to- right direction. day and $20 Saturday at the door. day with the festivities being Kevin Hunt, a sub-promoter Little said the event, which kicked off by Kori and Syd- for the event, said he has done can be found on Facebook, has ney from Season 6 of "The Bad promotions in the past, but only more than 580 confirmed guests Girls Club," who will be judg- with clubs, restaurants and bars and he, along with Hunt, said ing “the first ever EIU’S Bad- in St. Louis. PHOTO COURTESY OF MYSPACE.COM/CHINGY they would like to plan future dest Girl Contest.” Hunt has been looking for- events in the Charleston area if The winner will receive a ward to this particular event name that still has appeal and good events to the area to work this event goes well. cash prize, gift bag and a meet since the planning began. can be beneficial to the EIU stu- with the college crowd. VIP entry to the event will be- and greet VIP pass with Kori, Hunt said he and Little dents,” Hunt said. “We were open for all ideas, gin promptly at 7 p.m., while gen- Sydney, Chingy and DJ Char- were scouting potential hosts Hunt said he felt the location and Pete was willing to come on eral admission entry will begin at lie Chan Soprano (who will be for Chingy’s concert and found was good because it was close to board and let us use his establish- 9 p.m. spinning the VIP pre-party). that The Penalty Box was the campus and relatively reachable ment,” Little said. “In planning On Saturday, EIU’s “So You right fit for the event. for most students in the area. this, I want to give the audience Jose Gonzalez can be Think You Can Rap” winner “We wanted a name with some After talking with Christos., a chock full of surprises related reached at 581-7944 or RENEGADE will open for Ch- draw to it, and Chingy is a big Hunt said he wanted to bring to the Mardi Gras theme that the [email protected]. Grammy night delivers mixed surprises, awkward moments

What do you get when you anza Spalding, the first time a was just getting over the flu, of the song from the hit-show mix ninjas, giant eggs, Mup- jazz artist has won in the cat- but she should have spent less “Glee”). pets and Arcade Fire? The 2011 egory. I have never heard of time shaking her lady parts and In my opinion the award Grammys. her before in my life, but good more time actually focusing on for “Record of the Year” This year’s Grammys was full for her. And why? Because it a crazy thing called pitch con- should have gone to Green of all sorts of surprises. wasn't Bieber. Is my vendetta trol. (rather than Lady Antebel- Lady Antebellum beat out that obvious? In a night full of awkward lum) for this track. Green’s the likes of Eminem and Lady A pleasant surprise of the ballads and flat lining perfor- song is so catchy it could even Gaga for the most awards. Es- By Shelley Holmgren evening came from the con- mances, the 67-year-old Roll- have your grandmother drop- peranza Spalding, a relatively Administrative Editor joined efforts of the beautifully ing Stones front man Mick Jag- ping “F-Bombs.” unknown performer, beat out bearded Mumford & Sons and ger electrified the stage in a However, the most surpris- tween sensation Justin Bieber The Avett Brothers with the tribute to late soul legend Sol- ing, but fantastic surprise of for “Best New Artist.” And sur- ry was sitting on a raised swing iconic Bob Dylan. These “folky” omon Burke with his rendition the night was when Canadian prisingly Lady Gaga actually with her and comedian Russell men proved you don’t need of “Everybody Needs Some- Indie band Arcade Fire took didn’t have blood bursting from Brand’s wedding video project- dancing ninjas (I’m looking at body to Love.” For a man that home the most deserved hon- her abdomen. However, she still ed on the curtains behind her. you, Jaden Smith), birth-canal- is old enough to be a member ors of “Album of the Year” for arrived in…er…style. Needless to say, the performance exposing ensembles (Rihanna) of AARP, he was moving like a “The Suburbs.” The shock and In typical Gaga fashion, the was awkward. Although the sing- or a hair piece (and yeah, I’m 20-year-old in sneakers, work- surprise was evident on front Lady arrived on the red car- er slightly redeemed herself with talking about you, Bieber) in ing a cape and orthopedic soles! man Win Butler’s face when pet in what appeared to be the upbeat “Teenage Dream,” order to put on a fantastic per- If I had to chose the best the band accepted the award some sort of egg/embryon- the whole time I was asking formance. Grammy performance of the Arcade Fire’s previous two ic sac. I guess she really want- myself ‘why aren’t you shoot- My only question is why was night, my vote would go to album’s “Funeral” and “Neon ed to stress that she was “Born ing whipped cream out of your Dylan putting on his best Tom Cee Lo Green (of Gnarls Bar- Bible” were flawless and it This Way.” breasts?’ Waits impression? I understand kley) with the song otherwise is about time they are rec- However, Gaga delivered a The first surprise of the night the man is 69, but could some- known as “Forget You.” ognized for their talents. To lackluster performance of her was the “Best New Artist” cate- body get him a Ricola? Out Gaga-ing, Lady Gaga, those viewers who asked new single (which uncannily re- gory. However, this momen- Green performed in a hybrid “Who?” when the band’s name sembles Madonna’s “Express With such nominees as tum was burned out by Rihan- Liberace/Cher/Elton John/ was announced, it’s your loss. Yourself”) later in the evening. Florence and the Machine, na in her second performance Big Bird ensemble with Jim Another disappointing per- Mumford & Sons, and Bieber, of the night, where she per- Henson’s Muppet figures sing- formance came from Katy Per- the crowd was surprised when formed with Drake. They per- ing back-up vocals and later Shelley Holmgren can be ry. Perry started her performance the award went to (relatively formed their hit song “What's was joined by Gwyneth Pal- reached at 581-7944 or with “Not Like the Movies.” Per- unknown) jazz singer Esper- My Name.” I know Rihanna trow (reprising her rendition [email protected].

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