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MUNCIE POLICE Chris and James Haitz charged with criminal recklessness; Chris taken into custody Monday Brothers charged in Lambda Chi assault

brother of Chris, is also being Chris told the Daily News that he ing has not yet been scheduled. being supported by the university Charges BY P ATRICIA G RAY charged with the same charges, saw James returning to the fraterni- “We did everything that we and interfraternity council and said NEWS EDITOR ■ ARREST according to chief deputy prosecutor ty house with a golf club in hand, could at the time to prevent these he believes the fraternity “never did Chris Haitz taken Formal charges were filed Friday J. Cummins. As of press time, James after James said he was attacked at things from happening,” said Kyell anything wrong.” to Delaware County and an arrest was made Monday had not been arrested. the house by a “whole bunch of Thomas, public relations chairman “People need to be careful and jail on charges morning in the assault of Lambda Chi On Sept. 9, Muncie Police guys.” for the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. need to realize that there are crazy of battery with a Alpha member Paul “P.J.” Henderson. responded to a call at the Lambda “He [James] wasn’t thinking “We were following all of our poli- people out there. I do not have an deadly weapon and At 10:15 a.m. Monday, Chris Chi Alpha fraternity house, 1110 straight ... and everything happened cies ... this was just a crazy, unpre- answer as to what can be done to pre- criminal Haitz, 20, Schereville, was arrested Riverside Ave., at 2 a.m. after a fight so fast,” Chris said. dictable thing. vent these sort of things.” recklessness. and taken to Delaware County jail on erupted behind the residence. Chris and James Haitz are sched- “We have not been able to release Ryan Cassell, advisor of the ■ HEARING charges of battery with a deadly Henderson, 23, Elkhart, was taken uled to appear for an initial hearing a formal statement of the incident Interfraternity Council said, “This Court date not yet weapon and criminal recklessness then to Ball Memorial Hospital and where they will be made formally because we haven’t had an opportu- was your typical case of a person scheduled. causing serious bodily injury with a treated for serious head injuries. He aware of the charges, according to nity to talk with P.J. [Henderson].” being turned away from a fraternity deadly weapon. James Haitz, the twin was released the following Tuesday. Cummins. A date for the trial or hear- Thomas said the fraternity is and being angered.”

UNIVERSITY POLICE CAMPUS ORGANIZATION Cops make NOWrevived several after six years Along with Feminists for Action, group weekend focuses on promoting women’s rights.

BY C HET B AUMGARTNER arrests STAFF REPORTER Feminism has a new ally this year as an inactive organization Students cited for wide variety has resurfaced alongside Ball State’s Feminists for Action. Sophomore Linda Rabadi is responsible for reviving the of offenses, including disorderly National Organization of Women after approximately six years of conduct, consumption. inactivity. NOW, like Feminists for Action, is a group focused on promot- ing women’s rights, Rabadi said. BY E VAN W ILLIAMS “I know Feminists for Action has had a lot of success with what CHIEF REPORTER they’ve done, and I think that’s wonderful, but the truth is that A number of arrests last weekend there are millions of issues that can be addressed for women, and occurred on and off Ball State’s campus I think that there’s definitely enough room for both organizations dealing with alcohol consumption, disor- on campus,” said Rabadi, who added she has always been interest- derly conduct and traffic violations. ed in feminism. At about 12:10 a.m. on Friday, officers Though NOW has always been listed in the Pride Guide, it responded to a traffic accident at New became dormant over the years because its officers were too busy York and Wayne Streets. Ross J. with other activities. Anderson, 22, was found and arrested This year, however, the group has already had its first meeting, intoxicated with a blood alcohol level of and it and Feminists for Action are coor- .15. dinating their activities. Arrested for driving under the influ- Junior Lindsay Conrad, coordinator “Our biggest ence at 3:30 a.m. on the same night, for Feminists for Action, and about eight plan in the Michael A. Riley, 28, was found at Gilbert other members are planning the annual and Martin Streets driving with a blood “Take Back the Night” march in mid- immediate alcohol level of .10. October. The march is an annual event Although some of the arrests off cam- that focuses on violence against women. future is pus involved alcohol, University Police Though the event has occurred were aware of disturbances that had since Feminists for Action was orga- organizing occurred on campus as well. nized in the mid-1980s, Conrad and the Calls were made to the University “Take Back the Night” committee are people to go Police early Saturday morning because of considering whether or not to allow a student being loud and picking fights, males to participate this year. to the march said Robert Fey, deputy chief of “We’ve had some concerns University Police. Mathew J. Stewart, 19, expressed by men who were abused,” in Washington.” of Howick Hall, was arrested at 4:30 a.m. Conrad said. “They thought they needed on the 23 for disorderly conduct and an outlet.” Linda Rabadi minor consumption. The group is also preparing for sophomore Further down on campus, University “National Young Women Day of Action” Police came across Jill R. Wallsmith, 19, on Oct. 25. The group will hold a vigil at the Frog Baby statue to with a New Palestine address. Discovered commemorate the death of Rosie Jiminez. Jiminez was the first in an alley at 1600 block of West known woman to die from an illegal abortion after an amendment University, Wallsmith was found vomiting was made that ceased funding for abortions. behind a dumpster with a blood alcohol Like Feminists for Action, NOW is organizing its own activities. level of .10. Rabadi is attempting to gather participants for the “World March of Arrests this past weekend were not Women 2000” on Oct. 15. Participants will be marching for three continually made because of alcohol con- different reasons: to eliminate poverty, to eliminate violence against sumption. Officer Fey said the University women and ensure equality between men and women. Police got a call early Sept. 24 with a loud “We already have people that our going. We’re just really excit- party complaint. ed about it,” Rabadi said. “Our biggest plan in the immediate future When the University Police arrived at is organizing people to go to the march in Washington.” 2209 Rosewood Street, Fey said, a woman BY MIKE PODGORNY, CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Also, last Wednesday, Rabadi and several other members sta- approached the officers on duty that her tioned themselves outside Woodworth Dining Facility for “National boyfriend was being attacked. Love Your Body Day.” They were distributing literature on eating Chad M. Sutliff, 27, was charge for LET’S SEE THAT IN INSTANT REPLAY right and eating disorders and free food. assault, disorderly conduct and resisting Still, while Rabadi and other members are organizing activities, arrest after he quickly removed himself Brandon Cha, fourth-year student and Zeta Beta Tau member, gets tackled by new brother at a muddy they’ve also had to re-establish NOW’s identity. from the scene. John Schultz, who was football game Monday afternoon. The seniors won the game against the freshmen. The post-pledgeship “A lot of people didn’t know about the organization,” Rabadi assaulted, was found with minor lacera- event was held for the brothers to get to know each other. tions and contusions. FEMINISM SEE PAGE 2 Also arrested at 2209 Rosewood Street was Michael Moore, 26, because of an outstanding warrant of Moore’s failure to appear in court. CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Another arrest made for reasons other than alcohol consumption was J.C. Hutchens, 43. He was discovered at the 1200 block to West Gilbert Street and Fair to teach about opportunities abroad then arrested because of a warrant that was out for his violation of probation. Study abroad coordinator, nator for the Center for International Located at the CIP, 708 N. Calvert, the “In a way I’m a product of the study Timothy J. Williams, 32, was also Programs, said it was her trip to India fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. abroad,” Kurosawa said. “I came here a arrested due to warrants that had been Kurosawa, pursues global that prompted her desire to travel to Last year CIP sent more than 400 stu- long time ago as an exchange student in obtained. Found on Sept. 22 at 5:34 p.m., opportunities for students. other countries — and help students get dents all over the globe to study, with no high school and I just couldn’t believe Williams was arrested because of tres- to them as well. discrimination to the students’ majors, how much I learned from my experi- passing on University property. “When I went to India, I was just in Kurosawa said. She sees studying abroad ences — and when I went back (to Japan) shock because the colors were so differ- as an indescribable experience that not I said, ‘That wasn’t enough; I have to Many years ago, Fey said, Williams BY J ADA A CH was attracted to the campus and sexually ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR ent,” Kurosawa said. “The sky looked dif- only teaches students about a different come here again.’” harassed males. ferent, the sun looked different; and that culture, but also teaches them about Faculty who will be leading field This year, he returned to campus and The colors of India, so different from inspired me to do something else.” themselves. studies, program representatives and was arrested for indecent sexual proposi- what she was used to in Japan, painted On Wednesday students will be able Kurosawa said her first experiences students who have gone through a study tioning and also received lifetime suspen- hunger in her mind — the hunger for fur- to pick from a palette of countries at the of studying abroad were addicting, abroad program will be at the fair to sion from his driver’s license due to a ther travel. annual Study Abroad Fair, hosted by the causing her to pursue other global answer any questions. For more informa- traffic violation. Yuki Kurosawa, study abroad coordi- Center for International Programs. opportunities. tion contact CIP at 285-5244.

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CAMARILLO, CALIF. — Gasoline prices remained steady over the past two weeks, with no immediate impact from President GAY RIGHTS DN DAYS A HEAD Clinton’s decision to tap 30 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles, an analyst said Sunday. Days Ahead is a community bulletin board provided to Ball State by the Daily News. The Lundberg Survey of 10,000 stations nationwide found that Homosexual workers Notices can be published up to three times, but the Daily News can only guarantee the the average price of all grades, plus taxes, was $1.62 per gallon notice will run on the day of the event because of space limitations. Call Craig Blanchard Friday. It was a tenth of a cent per gallon lower than prices the sur- at 285-8249 with questions. vey found two weeks ago, but 28 cents per gallon higher than for receive more benefits the same period a year ago. TODAY Analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that prices likely wouldn’t best workers, a critical consider- ■Office of Educational Field Experiences reminds students planning to drop to 1999 levels any time soon. Gay employees are being ation in the current tight job student teach during Fall 2001, Spring 2002 and/or Summer 2002 semesters Clinton’s announcement Friday may have had some ‘‘psychologi- offered more health market.’’ to pick up applications in the Office of Educational Field Experiences, TC 915, cal effect’’ on retail prices, but the oil won’t hit the market until The report called a ‘‘land- next month, Lundberg said. insurance, study says. before Oct. 6. mark move’’ the announcement ■ Rising energy costs are becoming an issue in the presidential in June by Big Three domestic mt Cup Revue: Submissions for the mt Cup Revue are due Sept. 29. Enter campaign as winter heating bills are expected to be as much as 50 automakers — DaimlerChrysler, poetry, prose and art for publication. Submissions are accepted in the English BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS percent higher than last year’s. Crude oil is selling for more than General Motors and Ford — and office (RB 297). $34 per barrel, a 10-year high. WASHINGTON — More the United Auto Workers that ■mt Cup Revue will be meeting at 7 p.m. in the English Undergraduate Lounge. The end of the summer driving season often means lower gaso- employers are offering health domestic-partner benefits would line prices as demand dips and refineries convert more of their oil Come if you are interested in working on the mt Cup Revue. insurance coverage to the part- be offered to their more than ■ to heating fuel. But costlier crude oil is keeping gas prices high. ners of homosexual employees 400,000 employees. mt Cup Revue is holding an Open Mic Night at 8 p.m. at the mt Cup. — a total that includes just over ‘‘This marked the first time ■Health Education Division offers free anonymous HIV testing every Tuesday JAILBREAK 100 of the Fortune 500 compa- that virtually an entire sector of morning. Call 285-1067 for an appointment. nies — according to a report American commerce, along with ■Homecoming Steering Committee reminds you to submit Bed Race forms by Sex offender escapes from prison released Monday by a gay rights its leading union, decided collec- Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. in the Alumni Office at the Alumni Center. group. tively to provide domestic part- ■ The study, by the ner benefits,’’ the report said. Baptist College Ministry invites all to attend worship and Bible study at 7:30 — A convicted sex offender escaped SAN QUENTIN, CALIF. Washington-based Human Rights Fortune 500 companies p.m. Call 282-1961 for more information. 2004 W. Euclid Ave. from San Quentin State Prison before dawn Monday, apparently Campaign, found that a total of offering or planning to offer ■The Baptist House: The Spiritual Wellness Workshop will meet at the Baptist using a blanket and gloves to scale a fence topped with razor wire, 3,572 companies, colleges and domestic partner benefits authorities said. House (one and a half blocks west of RB) at 7 p.m. states and local governments increased from 70 in August ■American Sign Language Club: Open to beginners, intermediate and Eduardo Mariscal was in his bunk at the 1 a.m. head count, but offered or had announced they 1999 to 102 last month, an was missing when guards made another count two hours later, would offer health insurance increase of 46 percent. In addi- advanced. Now meeting in the student center Room 301. prison spokesman Vernell Crittendon said. their employees’ domestic part- tion, 41 of the top 50 companies ‘‘It doesn’t look like he had any assistance from inside,’’ ners. This was up 25 percent in America prohibit discrimina- WEDNESDAY Crittendon said. from a year ago, when 2,856 tion based on sexual orientation, ■BSU Country Kickers will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. in Irving Gym Room 200D. No Mariscal, 31, was housed in a medium-security dormitory-style employers extended such bene- the report said. cellblock, bunking with hundreds of other inmates, when somehow experience necessary. fits. ‘‘All the signs point to private ■ he managed to walk out of the building unnoticed, Crittendon said. The findings were included and public employers continuing Delta Gamma Iota Fraternity is having its post-rush tonight. Come see what About 200 feet away, near a perimeter fence that is 14 feet high in the group’s annual ‘‘State of to institute nondiscrimination this growing and diverse social fraternity has to offer. Formal attire required. and topped with razor wire, authorities found a pair of gloves and the Workplace for Lesbian, Gay, policies and domestic partner Call 741-0741 for information. a blanket. Bisexual and Transgendered benefits,’’ the study said. Authorities believe Mariscal threw the blanket over the razor Americans.’’ However, it noted that there is no wire before scaling the fence. ‘‘Domestic partner benefits federal law prohibiting discrimi- DN SERVICE DIRECTORY Mariscal was sentenced in May 1994 for sex crimes involving are increasingly becoming a stan- nation based on sexual orienta- minors. He had a tentative release date of July 2001. dard business practice in corpo- tion, nor is there one in 39 states, The Ball State Daily News (USPS-144-360), the Ball State University student rate America,’’ said Kim I. Mills, although President Clinton newspaper, is published Monday through Friday during the academic year except for GUN CONTROL education director of the Human issued an executive order in exam periods and vacations and published Monday, Wednesday and Thursday dur- Rights Campaign. ‘‘Employers 1998 prohibiting such discrimi- ing summer sessions. Lawyer: Gary suit not affected by Chicago have discovered that these bene- nation in the federal civilian The Daily News is supported in part by an allocation from the General Fund of fits help attract and keep the work force. the university and is available free to students at various points on campus. GARY, IND. — The dismissal of a $433 million lawsuit brought POSTAL BOX by Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley against the gun industry should The Daily News offices are in Student Center L-23, Ball State University, Muncie, not affect a similar lawsuit in Gary, an attorney for the Indiana city Ind., 47306-0481. Periodicals postage paid in Muncie, Ind. said. Groups plan collaboration TO ADVERTISE While the two lawsuits are similar in theory, they are based on Classified department (765) 285-8247 very different laws, said James Meyer, lead attorney for Gary. FEMINISM FROM PG.1 the same goals, they do possess Display department (765) 285-8256 or 285-8246 Office hours are 8 a.m.to 5 Chicago’s lawsuit against 22 gun manufacturers, four gun dis- some differences. Feminists for p.m. Monday through Friday. tributors and 12 suburban gun shops contained two main allega- said. “There’s been some Action is a Ball State Organization. TO REPORT A NEWS ITEM tions. The city claimed the defendants, especially the gun shops, interaction with the campus, NOW’s student members are part of Local news: Call 285-8255 were negligent in providing weapons to straw purchasers who but I know a lot of people have the Muncie-Delaware Chapter, Entertainment news: Call 285-8257 turned the guns over to people who used them. Circuit Judge come up to me because they don’t which is a branch of the national Sports results: Call 285-8245 Stephen Schiller dismissed that portion of the lawsuit in February. quite know what it’s about.” organization. “I’m really glad we get this Both groups, however, are still COMMENTS OR COMPLAINTS The city withdrew and later refiled the case after packing it with The Daily News strives for fairness and will correct errors of substance. opportunity to do this,” Rabadi looking for members. NOW is tenta- analysis and federal data in an effort to prove its second allegation, If you wish to report an error or request a clarification, please call Craig Blanchard, edi- said. “It’s a big responsibility, but tively scheduling a meeting for Oct. specifically that the guns represented a public nuisance. tor, at 285-8249 between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. On Sept. 15, Schiller dismissed the suit without a written opin- I’ve always felt strongly about the 1. Rabadi believes it will be in the ion, commenting that the data would be more appropriate to lobby feminist issue.” Robert Bell Building in Room 119. PRINTER Rabadi is not the only one Feminists for Actions holds its The Daily News is printed on the USA Today presses at the Palladium-Item in for legislation. He also said he had doubts about the nuisance Richmond, Ind. claim. awaiting NOW’s revival. Sue meetings every Tuesday night at 8 Chicago city attorneys said they would appeal. Errington, the acting treasurer for in the Burkhardt Building in Room the chapter, is looking forward to 309. Ball State’s involvement. DN CROSSWORD “It really made me feel good to find a young woman with the inter- est and energy to take on a leader- ACROSS ship role,” Errington said. 1 Horn sound Currently, each group is work- 5 Sound repro- ing on its own. However, Rabadi and duction Conrad would like to establish con- 10 Type of sch. nections with each other. 14 Field mea- “Our goals are pretty much the sure same, so I’d like an open relation- 15 Expertise ship,” Rabadi said. 16 Blue or White “We would certainly love to Shows for Tues. 9/22-Thurs 9/28 river work with NOW,” Conrad said. “It Art Of War (R) 17 Author of would probably be very beneficial 4:15, 7:20, 10:00 "Penrod" for us to work together as much as Orginal Kings of Comedy (R) 20 Printer's 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 we can.” Bring It On (PG13) DIGITAL measures Though the groups may have 4:10, 7:15, 9:40 21 Eject The Cell (R) DIGITAL 22 Joyful exu- 5:10, 7:40, 9:50 berance Saving Grace (R) 23 One of a pair 4:00, 6:45, 9:00 24 Do road work Way Of The Gun (R) 4:45, 7:30, 10:10 25 Current unit What Lies Beneath (PG13) 28 Tender 4:20, 7:10, 9:55 DIGITAL 29 Holzman or holder Auerbach 59 Clarinet or 32 Old sailors oboe 33 On __ (as a 60 Sorts gamble) 61 Cafeteria car- 34 Sly rier 35 Connecticut Shows for Tues. 9/22-Thurs 9/28 representa- DOWN tive, 1943- 1 Ruth or Coyote Ugly (PG13) 1947 Zaharias 5:00, 7:40, 10:15 Urban Legends (R) 38 Director 2 Bus. sch. 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Preminger subj. Nurse Betty (R) 39 Fusses 3 Cupid 4:40, 7:15, 9:45 40 Saltpeter 4 Favorite Bait (R) 41 Half an 5 Shrewd Thomas 44 Put into pitch 4:45, 7:30, 10:00 African fly? 6 Tsar's edict 25 Wide tie 45 Mix together The Replacements (PG13) 42 Peter the 7 Gossip 26 Barley 46 Slightly open 5:10, 7:45 Great's title 8 Class sprouts 47 Composer Space Cowboys (PG13) 4:00, 6:50, 9:40 43 Iron alloys 9 Member of a 27 Metal coat Porter The Watcher (R) 44 The one here ruling clique 28 Tracker's trail 48 Biblical pro- 4:20, 7:00, 9:20 45 Lout 10 Dickinson of 29 Course taken noun 46 Real "Police 30 Surpass 49 Related (to) 49 Grad Woman" 31 Color chang- 50 Substandard 50 Sunday seat 11 Quote as an ers 51 Sicilian 53 Ford's authority 33 Soft drinks spouter Theatre 12 Oodles 34 Aviator 52 Watery part Shows for Fri. 9/22-Thurs. 9/28 assassin 13 Gainsay 36 Walk-on- of milk The Patriot (R) 56 Out of the 18 Husky-voiced water lizard 54 Waikiki gar- Fri/Sat 7:30; Sun-Thurs 7:30; wind 19 Church sec- 37 Put in a pyra- land Sat/Sun Matinee 2:00 57 Left Bank tion mid 55 Sept. follower Bless the Child (R) Fri/Sat 7:00, 9:15; Sun-Thurs 7:00; river 23 Paris subway 42 Melt Sat/Sun Matinee 2:15 58 Ice-cream 24 Kilmer and 43 Drunkards

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PRESIDENTIAL TRAIL GUBERNATORIAL RACE GUBERNATORIAL RACE Competitors have dueling factsaboutfrank sites Education key issue Candidates wage Online war in Gore, Bush camps dollars in ways you are probably unaware. We’d message: ‘‘Frank O’Bannon is putting your tax BY M IKE S MITH like to raise your awareness.’’ dollars to work in ways you are probably ASSOCIATED PRESS ‘‘There have been more It shows a design of a man and woman on unaware. We want to make you aware.’’ Candidates promise promises made on education this INDIANAPOLIS — In an attempt to win a sailboat, a grainy picture of O’Bannon, and big The site includes the same sailboat design, more school spending; year than all of the other elections votes and criticize the record of Gov. Frank red letters that say ‘‘Before You Vote ... some except its sail is the state flag instead of a dol- combined,’’ said Linus Wright, a O’Bannon, the campaign of Republican David Facts About Frank.’’ lar bill. It has a better picture of O’Bannon, and critics question worth. Dallas school consultant who once McIntosh recently created an Internet Web site It goes on to list a number of criticisms, the same red headline, ‘‘Before You Vote ... ran the city’s schools. at www.factsaboutfrank.com. including slow response by O’Bannon’s envi- some Facts About Frank.’’ The candidates promise to Not to be outdone, the O’Bannon camp ronmental agency to a massive fish kill in the It says O’Bannon’s legacy is one of lower BY A NJETTA M C Q UEEN increase the number of charter promptly paid $35 to register a site it labels White River, and his administration’s failure to taxes, better health care and better education. ASSOCIATED PRESS schools, improve the Head Start www.factsaboutfrank.org. Not surprisingly, the realize until months had passed that a tax cut Among other things, it says Indiana leads the — From sleep- program for preschoolers and help ‘‘facts’’ listed on each site tell entirely different passed in 1999 would cost the state $200 mil- nation in moving people from welfare to work, WASHINGTON ing over in teachers’ homes to read- states take drastic steps to fix stories. lion more than expected. providing health insurance for children and ing books to inner-city children, the chronically low performing This is more than a campaign of million- McIntosh campaign aide Richard Essex said academic standards. presidential candidates are pitch- schools. dollar television commercials. It’s also about the site was created in part because it was too There’s a link to another Web site that says ing education plans with a fervor Some plans are bound to have Internet warfare, and proof that for every move difficult to detail all of O’Bannon’s mistakes in on Sept. 7, McIntosh became the second worst rarely seen in national politics. a diminishing effect when spread by one side, there’s a countermove by the other. 30-second commercials. member of Congress when it comes to missed Democrat Al Gore wants more across the states. ‘‘This is an opportunity to lead voters to ‘‘Obviously, in the world we live in today votes and lists many of them. teachers, school repair and Even Gore’s showcase $50 bil- our Web site, which portrays a very positive where the computer is such a vital part of ‘‘Within an hour (of seeing the McIntosh preschool learning. Republican lion universal preschool program, message of what the governor has done to spreading information, it was an obvious commercial) we went online to check to see if George W. Bush wants to crack promised for all 4 year-olds, would improve Indiana,’’ O’Bannon campaign choice,’’ he said. ‘‘People can go to it at their they had also registered the org, and when we down on failing schools with sanc- require states to pay for setting up spokesman Thad Nation said Monday. leisure.’’ realized they hadn’t, we registered the name tions for private-school the preschools before ‘‘But we also looked at it as an opportunity He said the site address is easy for viewers the same day,’’ Nation said. vouchers. He says they get the federal to have a little fun with the McIntosh campaign to remember and call up. That’s exactly what ‘‘I think any business professional you talk there’s an ‘‘education “There have money. Bush’s plan and take advantage of an oversight on their the O’Bannon campaign had in mind, too, when to that has an online presence realizes it is one recession.’’ to make schools and part.’’ it used the same address except with an ending of the basic things to do — when you go online Yet Washington been more states accountable McIntosh’s ‘‘facts’’ Web site address of ‘‘org’’ instead of ‘‘com.’’ register both org and com and the net domains contributes just 7 for student perfor- appears on a couple of the congressman’s tele- O’Bannon campaign spokesman Thad because you don’t want your competitor to go promises cents of each dollar mance would pay for vision commercials. The top of the site page Nation said many viewers won’t remember on and take advantage of your name ID.’’ spent on schools. half the cost of test- includes a black bar with this message: ‘‘Frank ‘‘com,’’ and will go to their web site instead. Essex said he had not seen the O’Bannon made on Despite campaign ing students and let O’Bannon is squandering your hard-earned tax It has a black bar at the top with a different Web site in question. promises, many ques- education states set their own tion whether standards and select Washington can make this year their own tests, sub- TELEVISION more than a dime’s ject to federal bench- worth of difference. than all marks. ‘‘The federal gov- ‘‘So much of this is ernment just doesn’t of the other symbolic and bully Talk shows part of presidential landscape spend the kind of elections pulpit,’’ said money’’ that would Vinovskis. make a big impact, Yet federal spend- Research group says stops are guests on CNN’s ‘‘Larry King Live.’’ trying to catch up. says Maris Vinovskis, a combined.” ing, while a modest ‘‘By Bush going on Oprah, even the Millions more people watch Leno University of Michigan Linus Wright proportion of school are necessary to promote Republicans have recognized that warm and Letterman. A January study by the history professor who budgets nationally, ‘warm and fuzzy’ image. and fuzzy is now necessary,’’ said Bob Pew Research Center for the People & served as an education Dallas school can play an outsized Lichter, president of the Center for the Press found that 28.5 percent of the adviser under both consultant role in less wealthy Media and Public Affairs, an indepen- public got campaign information from Presidents Clinton and states and districts. dent research group. ‘‘The Democrats these late-night comedians. For those ‘‘Anyone who is touched by pro- BY O WEN S. GOOD Bush. had a lock on this means of communi- between the ages of 18 and 29, it was 47 Pew Study ASSOCIATED PRESS ‘‘It’s more important to re-ener- grams that money has purchased cating with the electorate.’’ percent. ■ OPRAH SHOW gize the next set of governors.’’ is better off,’’ said Randy Koon, WASHINGTON — First he This newest stop on the campaign ‘‘The people who are not looking for 14 percent State and local taxes cover 93 who coordinates federal education smooched Oprah Winfrey’s cheek. Then, trail began with Bill Clinton in 1992, election news, but will stick with it if it’s of Americans percent of the $360 billion spent to aid for poor children in Florence, in a style more flattering than imitating, Lichter said. on Oprah, are highly prized,’’ Lichter would vote for run schools from kindergarten S.C. The 14,000-student system has George W. Bush strolled onto the set of After a bruising ’’60 Minutes’’ inter- said. ‘‘By definition, (these) uninformed candidate Oprah through 12th grade. State officials an $80 million budget; it gets $2 Regis Philbin’s morning talk show view about his relationship with voters are least likely to have made up Winfrey supports. and school boards, not million from the federal govern- dressed exactly like the host — in a Gennifer Flowers, Clinton landed on Phil their minds.’’ Washington, buy the textbooks, ment. ■ matching shirt-and-tie combination. Donahue’s talk show and saved his cam- The Pew study also found that 14 GENDER license and hire teachers and set ‘‘That $2 million hires teachers, The Republican presidential nomi- paign. He followed with the talk-show percent of Americans would vote for Oprah and Regis the school calendar. The $15 bil- buys computer software, opens nee and Democratic rival Al Gore may equivalent of a Nixon-goes-to-China someone if Winfrey supported that can- reach 22 million lion-a-year federal K-12 budget learning labs,’’ Koon said. quibble over podium height and the moment: playing the saxophone for didate. viewers; 80 focuses aid on the neediest chil- In any event, nothing can hap- brand of bottled water for their October Arsenio Hall. Thus, Gore holds cue cards for Leno percent are dren. pen without Congress’ approval debates, but they agree that talk shows ‘‘That really was a turning point,’’ and running mate Joseph Lieberman women. Governors, naturally, want and, in Bush’s case, not all can help spread their message to millions Lichter said. ‘‘George Bush Senior breaks into song (‘‘My Way’’) for Conan ■ VIEWERSHIP more money for education, but not Republicans are eager to see of television viewers — mostly women. remained distant and formal, running O’Brien and, tapping his firsthand Nearly 29 percent so much influence. ‘‘We don’t look Washington take an expanded role Gore started things off two weeks the old-fashioned way, when (Ross) knowledge of Jewish humor, promises of public, and for the federal government to do it in education. ago with his Sept. 11 appearance on Perot and Clinton were discovering you ‘‘No bull, no pork.’’ Gore also wants to nearly 50 percent all and it shouldn’t try to,’’ said ‘‘Governor Bush has some pretty Winfrey’s Chicago-based program. Bush could broaden your appearance into the take his schtick to Philbin and Rosie of those from ages Democrat Jim Hunt of North large plans,’’ said Rep. William landed there on Sept. 19. In between, realm of pop culture.’’ O’Donnell’s show. 18 to 29 get Carolina. Goodling, R-Pa., chairman of the Gore visited with late-night talkers David Few soils are more fertile with unde- ‘‘We think presidents have to be campaign news That hasn’t stopped Bush from House Education and Workforce Letterman and Jay Leno, and Bush flew cided voters. Philbin claims a daily audi- funny now,’’ sniffed Henry Graff, a pres- from late-night assigning blame or Gore from tak- Committee. ‘‘We still have a lot of to New York to chat on ‘‘Live With ence of 5 million, and Winfrey reaches idential historian at Columbia comedians. ing credit for a mixed bag of test people on our side of the aisle Regis.’’ 22 million people a week — almost 80 University. ‘‘When I think of great results. On Monday, Bush criticized emphasizing state and local control.’’ On Tuesday, Gore attends an MTV percent of them women, surveys sug- speeches, Herbert Lehman, and on back ‘‘an education recession,’’ using Over the years, philosophies town meeting with college students in gest. Gore now leads among women, to Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, they scores recently released by the shaped in the national arena have Michigan, while Bush and his wife Laura according to the latest polls, and Bush is didn’t have all this funniness.’’ Education Department. mattered more than dollars. Schoolchildren’s reading and Court decisions, federal direc- science scores had risen in the tives and presidential summits 1980s, but have leveled off since have influenced states. Black and VICE PRESIDENTIAL RACE 1992, the start of the Clinton-Gore white children are no longer sepa- administration. But math scores rated by law. Students who are have risen, which Gore noted, and blind or in wheelchairs are no Lieberman criticized for running dual races praised. longer shunted to institutions. The same national tests show Nearly every state has standards that Texas students overall are in for learning — though they vary Gore’s running mate Connecticut, have agreed to dis- campaigning and some fund-rais- Giordano, by 72 percent to 19 the middle of the pack, but minori- widely in scope and quality. agree.’’ ers for the Democratic National percent, the poll said. His job ty students in that state did better ‘‘For many schools, it was not a back home to campaign He noted that the same poll Committee, where his role was approval was a record for elected than minorities nationally. Bush is question of will, it was a question for Senate re-election. showed Connecticut voters giving that of Al Gore’s running mate. officials in the three states where pointing to his state’s record as he of ability,’’ said Michael Pons, a lob- him a lofty approval rating of 80 Lieberman raised more than $3 Quinnipiac polls are taken, pushes his ideas for education byist for the National Education percent; he holds a wide lead over million. Connecticut, New York and New nationwide. Association teachers’ union. his Senate challenger. During the day, he visited the Jersey. BY B RIGITTE GREENBURG One voter, Chuck Scarlott, 70, Harbour Park Restaurant in Giordano has accused ASSOCIATED PRESS of Deep River, said he would cast Middletown to give one of his Lieberman of neglecting his job MIDDLETOWN, CONN — his ballot for Lieberman for vice annual ‘‘Joe’s hero’’ awards to and being an absentee politician, PRESS CORPS Joseph Lieberman took a detour president but wouldn’t vote for local environmentalist Patricia noting he missed last week’s from the vice presidential cam- anyone in the Senate race ‘‘just as Pendergrast for her work in pre- Senate approval of permanent paign trail Monday, returning a protest.’’ serving the Connecticut River. He normal trade status for China. He Lieberman receives care package home to campaign for a Senate ‘‘You can’t ride two horses,’’ also visited a Montessori magnet also accused Lieberman of duck- ASSOCIATED PRESS — Call her the ultimate Jewish mother. seat that he acknowledged many Scarlott said. ‘‘I find it hard to school in Hartford to announce a ing debates. Joseph Lieberman’s 85-year-old mother Marcia is sending care voters want him to give up. understand it is anything but self- $1.1 million grant to put police ‘‘If he doesn’t have time for packages, not only to her son, the first Jew to run for vice presi- serving. ... I think he’s disserving officers in schools in seven us in the state of Connecticut, State law allows him to com- dent, but to reporters following him on the campaign trail. pete for both offices at the same his party and disserving his good Connecticut communities. then I think he should think The brown paper-wrapped boxes were mailed from her time, but a recent poll showed name as an ethical person.’’ Some of Lieberman’s vice about resigning his seat,’’ Connecticut voters evenly split Nearly one in four voters said presidential campaign staff Giordano said Monday. Stamford, Conn., home and recently delivered by campaign aides over whether he should do so, they are less likely to vote for dropped out of sight for the day A Senate debate is scheduled to reporters aboard his plane in Texas as the Connecticut senator with 46 percent disapproving and Lieberman for Senate because of to avoid any violation of Federal for Oct. 19, but Lieberman has and Democratic vice presidential nominee campaigned there. 45 percent approving. his dual candidacies, according to Election Commission rules, and not committed to attending. So what did she send? Tylenol, lip balm, tissues, an apple, ‘‘I understand this is an the Quinnipiac University poll some old faces from his Senate Lieberman said Monday he was Manishewitz bagel chips, a news clipping of her son, candies, a unusual situation,’’ Lieberman released last week. office reappeared. focused on preparing for his pair of plastic sunglasses, and postcards for reporters to write told reporters. ‘‘In a sense, I and Lieberman’s schedule Lieberman leads his debate Oct. 5 with his Republican home to their own mothers, among other goodies. my extended family in Monday was a mixed bag — some Republican Senate challenger, rival for the vice presidency, Dick A handwritten note implored reporters to ‘‘Please be good to Connecticut, that is the people of Senate business, some Senate Waterbury Mayor Philip Cheney. my son!’’ It was signed, ‘‘Marcia Lieberman (Joe’s mom!).’’ PAGE 4 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 ■ THE BALL STATE DAILY NEWS

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THE BALL STATE MASTHEAD I THE BALL STATE DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL BOARD Craig Blanchard, editor in chief Ball State student body, publisher “The Greatest and perhaps only Necessities of Humanity Patricia Gray, news editor Ada Anderson, asst. diversions editor Michael Hartz, asst. graphics editor are Freedom of Thought and Freedom of Expression— Jada Ach, asst. news editor Lori Herber, asst. diversions editor Elaine Buschman, photo editor Paul Allor, asst. news editor Tom Gubbins, sports editor Andy Heidt, asst. photo editor All else is but joy or pain.” DAILY NEWS Amanda Bramel, opinion editor Stephen Smith, asst. sports editor Sara Cunningham, online editor Louis Ingelhart, Nichole Faux, diversions editor Kristopher Lee, graphics editor Matthew Mace, asst. online editor Ball State director of student publications emeritus Don’t assume sites tell full story about candidates

Political propaganda in Indiana has taken a new form, one that would make war-time America proud — it has taken to the Internet. Web sites sponsored by the David McIntosh and Gov. Frank O’Bannon camps tell the “facts” of each candidate’s records, well, the way each candidate wants you Find out accurate to see the facts. When the McIntosh campaign set up information www.factsaboutfrank.com to criticize O’Bannon’s record, he left the door on candidates open for www.factsaboutfrank.org — a from independent seemingly identical site that tells a whole different story of O’Bannon’s inquiries. political history. The McIntosh-sponsored site tells of “The O’Bannon fish kill,” and other such political scars while the O’Bannon rebuttal tells O’Bannon’s side of his record. That site links to www.missedvotes.org, sponsored by the 2nd District Democratic Committee, that says McIntosh is the BY MIKE PETERS second-worst member of the House of Representatives in missed votes. JUSTIN SYNDRAM REPUBLICAN WRITE These Web sites aren’t the informative pages they are pre- sented to be. They are packages of information prepared by political public relations officials. Don’t let sites like these con you into deciding who’ll win Diversity ties US citizens together your vote. Go out and find the truth. Go to the local chapters of Well my friends, this week the in Indiana this week. U.S. Senator tax decrease. These repeated nega- political organizations and ask for literature, or go further by focus has been on the importance Dick Lugar will be running for re- tive attacks are unnecessary and of shoes to the presidential cam- election this year. He has been on are simply a response to sending inquires to candidates by e-mail or snail-mail to get paign. Al Gore and George W. Bush the senate for decades and is the McIntosh’s 18-point deficit in the facts on their platforms. will have their first debate on Oct. favored candidate for the position polls. 3 at the University of at this time. Lugar brings experi- “Renewing Family and Massachusetts at Boston. A display ence to the seat along with an Community” is the Bush platform ■ Justin Syndram DN FORUM POLICY of shoes from 12 U.S. presidents excellent foreign affairs record. He issue of the week. The family is is a member will also be at the UMass campus has had a strong influence in society’s central core of energy. It of College The ultimate goal of the Daily News authorship of the letter. during this time. nuclear arms disarmament. is for this reason that the $1,000 Republicans, I don’t know how much the can- The governor is up for re-elec- tax credit per child is proposed by Opinion Page is to stimulate discussion and Letters appear as space permits each day. The a freshman didates’ footwear affects my deci- tion this year as well. Democrat the Republicans. They advocate a action on topics of interest to the Ball State limit for letter length is one page, single-spaced. journalism major sion, but there is some evidence to Frank O’Bannon is the incumbent family-friendly tax code, and that community. The editor reserves the right to edit and con- and writes show that the candidates think it’s running against Republican David is the motivation behind many of The Daily News welcomes reader viewpoints dense letters and columns for length restrictions “Republican Write” a big deal. I studied one such exam- McIntosh. Again I will remind you their proposals. The sense of fami- and offers three vehicles of expression for reader as well as clarity. for the Daily News. ple from the 1968 election. Richard that this is my opinion, and my ly is also strongly tied into the opinions: letters to the editor, guest columns and All letters must be typed. His views do not Nixon and John F. Kennedy pre- views do not necessarily represent roots of our nation. Our country’s phone responses. The Daily News will not be held responsible necessarily ferred the same shoe style — black that of the republican majority. I diversity is unique from the rest of Letters must be signed and accompanied for errors that appear in print as a result of tran- represent wingtips with fancy scrollwork. say this because I do not support the world. We benefit from this with current picture identification and will be scribing handwritten letters. those of the The reason for this was quite sim- David McIntosh’s campaign. diversity, and we must also checked by an employee of the Daily News. The name of the author is usually published newspaper. ple. Nixon wanted to imitate the McIntosh is running a vicious neg- strengthen these ties whenever Letters mailed to the Daily News office will be but may be withheld for compelling reasons, such young Kennedy in every way he ative campaign against Gov. possible. Therefore, Republicans held for publication until the editor can confirm as physical harm to the author. could. Kennedy’s style was natural- O’Bannon criticizing spending and support a constitutional amend- ly much younger than Nixon’s and environmental issues. I believe his ment that will restore to the peo- much more energizing to the ad campaign is something like, ple, through their elected represen- AMANDA BRAMEL RIDDLE ME THIS American public. Unfortunately for “O’Bannon is bad for fish and bad tatives, their right to safeguard Nixon, he tried too hard, and the for Hoosiers.” This criticism is due “Old Glory.” plan backfired. Gore and Bush will to a fish kill in the Wabash and If you would like me to do some have an opportunity to check out O’Bannon’s alleged slow response research on Congressional candi- Make right choice when the different shoes when they meet time in dealing with this issue. dates representing the district you for the debate. Anyway, there’s the McIntosh has also had ads are from, drop me an e-mail with story about the shoes. pulled because his evidence could the name of your hometown, and I Getting back to real political not be substantiated, and many in will see what I can do. deciding on a sorority issues, I thought I should spend the Republican Party have also Get registered today! some time on a few other republi- questioned the feasibility of his Write to Justin at can candidates running for office guaranteed 25 percent property [email protected] Choices. We all make them. the glitz and glamour will Some are more important than suck you in with the power of others. Some seem more a tornado. These next two COURTNEY STURGEON DEMOCRATIC DISH important than others. Some, weeks will introduce to you we are told, should be more nice, friendly women — some important than others. It’s up of them for real, some of them to us, however, to decide fake. Just don’t be surprised if ■ Amanda Bramel Innovations may not impact society what is important and what the latter reveals itself. is a junior should be put on the back My advice to you who are journalism major burner until another time. rushing this year: get to know Well, we are another week clos- First of all, you may be con- send an online card to your and writes Having been here for four the women in the sorority you er to the election and, like my last fused about which party you friends spreading around the “Riddle Me This” years, I have had to weigh the hope to join outside of rush. article, I’m going to talk about vot- should be in, if any at all. There’s democrat message. I think is a for the Daily News. importance of more than one Get to know the women for ing. This article is not about regis- the “World’s Smallest Political very well-run site. Her views do not issue concerning my future. who they are. Look around in tering to vote, but making educat- Quiz” at www.self-gov.org/ To check out the Republican necessarily I’ve made many choices: class; they may be sitting right ed decisions on whom to vote for. quiz.html. You fill in the answers site, go to www.republicans.org. represent some I wish I hadn’t made; beside you. See if they want to ■ I hope you notice that I’m not to a few short questions and click Its claim to fame is being a board those of the some I wish I had made soon- study for the next test. Courtney standing on a soapbox saying, “submit,” and it will describe you of opinion and free speech. It has newspaper. er; some I wish I hadn’t made It may sound like I’m bash- Sturgeon “Vote for Democrats!” I realize by the answers you put down. polls and opinions where you can so fast. ing sororities, but I’m not. I is a member that not everyone has the same That way, you at least know what voice your thoughts freely. There’s Looking back, I realized I was in one for two years, and of University views and so, therefore, not every- party has some of the same views a republican chat room and the jumped the gun on one major it is a choice I would never Democrats, one can be a Democrat. One of my as you. It shows which candidate Daily American Political News has decision: joining a sorority. take back. I learned about time a freshman history closest friends, Clark, is one of the for president you match up with, a place to click and read about I’m not saying going greek is management and philanthrop- major and writes most faithful Republicans in that too. anything going on in politics bad; what I’m saying is that it’s ic events, and I met some peo- “Democratic Dish” party, and I truly believe that he Next, there is the “Best Political today. The site also offers a direc- a life-long commitment and ple that I can’t imagine not for the Daily News. will work in Washington one day. Web Site” in existence, or so it tory of republican resources and should be taken seriously. It’s having in my life. I just wish I Her views do not He’s already on his way, having claims. This is at www.vote- an Amazon.com bookstore. I not something you can change had waited and not been so necessarily spent his summer doing an intern- smart.org. Anyway, I figure with believe this a good site and has your mind about a year down anxious to fit in somewhere so represent ship at the Reagan Ranch. Clark is its boasting capabilities it must many interesting things to offer in the road and go through rush fast. those of the a great person, and I respect his have something good for you. I do the name of politics. again so you can get into a dif- But like any choice you newspaper. views, just as I hope he respects actually think this site is innova- Let’s not forget the ferent sorority. No. It becomes make, there are good sides mine. tive because you can type in your Libertarians. You can check out just as much a part of you as and bad sides. And this is a Now back to what I was saying ZIP code and it will give you a list this party’s site at www.lp.org. The you become of it. choice that requires a sure and about educated voting decisions. of the candidates you can vote for first part of the site is about You’re expected to repre- responsible mind. A lot of people just go to vote for in your area. You can click on the becoming a part of the party, but if sent your sorority in every- Fun times are ahead for everyone that is running in their names and it gives you a biogra- you dig deeper, you can find out thing you do, whether it be anyone who decides to “Go party. I will not be one of those phy of the candidate and his or about its news and its candidates. how you act, how you drink, Greek” or stick to house par- people. Many candidates have dis- her official Web sites. It’s a good The Libertarian Party is really how you perform in class, or ties. Joining a sorority for the puting views, even if they are in place to get information. I tested it pushing this year to get 5 percent how you contribute to the wrong reasons will leave you the same party. Some candidates out by clicking on Gov. O’Bannon’s of the national vote so its candi- community. If you’re in it to disappointed. Do some have opinions about issues that name and his Web site address. dates can get federal funding in get invited to fraternity par- research: talk to women out- are the same as people from other Everything worked well. It not only the next election. The site is well- ties, then you’re in it for the side of rush about something parties. had Republican and Democratic designed, and I hope the party can wrong reason. It’s a nice other than rush, because That’s why I do research on the candidates, but it also listed get 5 percent because it would be bonus, but it’s not what the that’s not allowed during the different candidates I get to vote Libertarian candidates as well. a great sight to have an equal sorority expects. It expects two weeks of rush (it’s consid- for. You can do the same thing, This is a good site to check out. three-party system instead of just certain grade point averages, ered “dirty rushing”), and get and it really doesn’t take very long. Of course, there are always the two. philanthropic hours, atten- to know the “real” them. You can investigate national candi- national party sites to check out. Well, I think that I’ve given dance at certain events and, Wait if you aren’t comfort- dates and even sometimes local The official Democrat site is enough information to get you most importantly, time. Some able joining now. The sorority candidates on the Internet. Just www.democrats.org. Anything and started on being a well-informed women have been known to will be there next semester, make sure that you are on an offi- everything you ever wanted to voter. I just hope that all this infor- devote five hours a week up to honest. You wouldn’t want to cial Web site instead of a critic’s know about the Democrat Party is mation is put to good use. Please 20 hours a week, depending make an important decision opinionated site. They each have on this site. It also links to local feel free to e-mail me if you want on responsibilities they put on concerning your future pre- opposing views and could be very sites, if you want to look there for some more information or have their shoulders. maturely, would you? confusing. I’m going to talk about your candidates. It carries all the any questions. It’s a huge responsibility Write to Amanda at a few sites to help you make edu- upcoming democratic events and Write to Courtney at you may not be ready for. But [email protected] cated voting decisions. news. This site enables you to [email protected]

DN BOTTOM LINE The Daily News encourages its readers to voice their views on legislative issues. The following legislators represent the Ball State community:

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MATCHBOX TWENTY PRIME TIME Fall season Popular band to performWednesday filled with Students, community members excited for concert According to Byrnes, most bookings on this tour are colleges. Album releases “Their whole tour is based in an arena venue,” Byrnes said. “This is an in Worthen Arena, tickets still available at box office. exclusive college tour.” Over the summer, the band’s hit “Bent” scored a No. 1 rating on the Billboard “Hot 100” chart. Like their tunes, they continue climbing in suc- old faces, BY L ORI H ERBER ASSISTANT DIVERSIONS EDITOR cess as “mad season by matchbox twenty” has already reached double platinum status, according to matchboxtwenty.com. new shows For weeks she had a memo on her mirror — a constant reminder of Opening for Matchbox Twenty, The Jayhawks bring along their the day Matchbox Twenty tickets were to go on sale. Minutes after seats prowess of musical experience to show off the work of their sixth album, became available, sophomore Kim Clifford clicked onto ticketmaster.com “Smile.” “Mad Season,” 2000 Gena Davis, Michael to reserve her place at Wednesday’s Matchbox Twenty concert in Worthen Like her excitement for Matchbox Twenty, Clifford anticipates the Richards, Delta Burke Arena. Jayhawks’ performance as well. Clifford’s purchase entitles her to view one of over 40 stops included “I worked at Eddie Bauer over the summer, and we have a CD we’re tackle rolls in new series. in Matchbox Twenty’s “Mad Season” tour. supposed to play,” Clifford said. “(The Jayhawks’) song, ‘I’m gonna make “I had planned on going to the Notre Dame show Oct. 2,” Clifford you love me’ was on that CD, so that’s how I became familiar with them.” said, until she discovered the local performance. Tickets for Wednesday’s performance are still available for $23.50 or BY F RAZIER M OORE Unlike Clifford, some couldn’t wait the extra 15 minutes for sales to $27.50 at Worthen Arena box office and ticketmaster.com. The perfor- ASSOCIATED PRESS be posted online. mance will begin at 7:30 p.m. “There was an initial line before ten o’clock,” director of athletic facil- When Wednesday gets here, Clifford plans to arrive an hour early. A look at the new prime-time television ities, Dan Byrnes said of the approximately 100 students gathered outside “I want to get there relatively early in case it’s first-come first-seated series on Tuesday, with premiere dates: the arena box office on Aug. 25. Upon the release of their second album, or whatever,” she said. “We have tickets on the floor, and I’ve never had “Yourself or Someone Matchbox Twenty booked a summer tour, including dates in Australia. floor seats before.” Like You,” 1996 ABC ‘‘Genna Davis, “ premier: Oct. 10 She’s Teddie Cochran, glamorous career gal. BAND HISTORY Tours, talk show appearances, grammy nominations ‘color’ group’s career He’s Max Ryan (Peter Horton), big- time political scribe. She lives in Manhattan. He’s a sin- gle father who lives in the ’burbs. They meet, have a whirlwind romance, then get married. Matchbox Twenty rises to success ‘‘A widower with two kids!’’ shrieks Teddie’s acerbic, cosmopoli- Carlos Santana. tan chum on hearing the news. ‘‘Why BY L INDSAY H URNI Thomas told Spin Magazine (July don’t you just run with your arms STAFF WRITER 2000) that he wasn’t even supposed to wide open into a propeller?’’ Despite what people say about sing the song. They had hoped to get It seems ‘‘The Geena Davis Show’’ Matchbox Twenty, there is one thing that George Michael, but Santana, who had was concocted with comparable lack remains true: people cannot get their never before heard Matchbox 20, wanted of forethought. catchy tunes out of their heads. From Thomas’ voice. Davis (gorgeous, natch) chooses grocery stores to dining services, the The song, which Thomas co-wrote to play her character as a bimbo. beats of the chart topper “Push” and their with Itaal Shur, spent 13 weeks at number Horton looks less like a journalist recent hit “Bent” can be heard almost one on the charts, and earned him three than some aging scruffy actor who everywhere. Grammys for “Song of the Year,” “Record once starred on ‘‘thirtysomething.’’ The recent release of their newest of the Year” (with Santana, producer Matt Humor is supposed to result from album, “mad season by matchbox twenty” Serletic, and engineer/mixer David the contrast between Teddie and Max, has proved to people around the world Thoener) and the “Best Pop Collaboration particularly Teddie’s lack of parenting that Matchbox Twenty is here to stay. with Vocals” (with Santana). skills. The band formed when lead vocalist “I just fell bass-ackwards into luck Unfortunately, the contrast is Rob Thomas met drummer Paul Doucette again,” Rob said on Matchbox Twenty’s such that they have nothing in com- and bassist Brian Yale in Orlando, Florida. Web site, “Everything about ‘Smooth’ has mon. As played by Davis and Horton, After playing songs which included their been so special and so beautiful. We were they have no chemistry. No jokes. No future hit “3 a.m.” at local clubs, the quin- taking our time making ‘mad season,’ so authenticity. Nothing, in fact, but this tet met producer Matt Serletic, who had ‘Smooth’ became this really good bridge. mediocre series. At least Horton gets worked with music artists such as We needed a break, and it kept us from off without his name in the title. Collective Soul and Aerosmith. the ‘Where Are They Now?’ file.” NBC Eventually, they recruited guitarist With May’s release of “mad season by ‘‘Michael Richards’’ premier: Oct. 24 Adam Gaynor, who worked as a recep- matchbox twenty,” the success of the The beloved, kookie star who tionist for Miami’s Criteria Recording album has proved rewarding by debuting played Kramer on ‘‘Seinfeld’’ head- Studios, and then 19-year-old guitarist third on the Billboard 200. The hit single lines his own sitcom. In it, he plays a Kyle Cook, who was studying at the “Bent” remained first in the Modern AC private detective, with William Devane Atlanta Institute of Music. Their name was and Adult Alternative outlets over the and Tim Meadows among the sup- to be The Big Shoe Spiders, but soon Photo Courtesy of www. matchboxtwenty.com summer, and was VH1’s top most-played porting players. The show was changed after being inspired by a guy video. The album received “kudos” from unavailable for preview. wearing a number 20 softball jersey with Performance By A Duo Or Group with The band was named “Best New People Magazine’s Steve Dougherty who ‘‘Dag’’ premier: Oct. 31 a patch for Matchbox cars. Hence the Vocal” category. Thomas received the Band” by Rolling Stone’s 1997 Reader’s wrote “few singers can make a romance It’s not David Alan Grier’s fault name Matchbox 20. 1999 Songwriter of the Year award from Poll and Billboard’s “Duo/Group” award. gone bad sound so good.” Their newest that his initials closely resemble the The band released “Yourself or the performing rights organization BMI, They were also awarded a trophy at the single “If You’re Gone” is already receiving title of another network’s military Someone Else Like You” in 1996, which which also presented the tracks “3 a.m.,” 1997 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards rapid air play. drama. But he didn’t have to use climbed to No. 1 on the charts with the hit “Real World” and “Push” with their 1999 for “Favorite Group: New Artist.” In March, the band changed the sec- ‘‘DAG’’ as the title of his sitcom. single “Push.” The success of “Push” was “Pop Award.” Meanwhile, vocalist Thomas had been ond half of their name from “20” to Viewer alert: ‘‘DAG’’ is not ‘‘JAG.’’ followed by the hits “3 a.m.,” “Real World” Matchbox Twenty spent over 600 named among People Magazine’s “50 “Twenty.” Thomas told Spin Magazine Nor is it ‘‘The West Wing,’’ although and “Back to Good.” nights on the road promoting their new Most Beautiful People In The World” in that there were too many bands with both take place in the White House. The album proved successful even album. They made their network televi- 1998. numbers in their names, such as Blink On ‘‘DAG,’’ Grier plays Secret before being certified 11 times platinum. sion premiere on the Late Show With After touring, the band spent much 182. Service agent Jerome Daggett — a It earned the band a Grammy nomination David Letterman, and taped a live perfor- of 1999 cultivating their next album. In “The change is very cutting-edge,” he man haunted by the fact that he for the single “Push,” which received a mance for MTV’s Live At the 10 Spot in- the meantime, Thomas was busy collabo- joked. “I just hope we don’t confuse the jumped out of the way, not into the 1998 nomination in the “Best Rock concert program in 1998. rating a smash hit with the legendary fans.” line of fire, when a would-be assassin tried to shoot the president. ‘‘It was an honest mistake,’’ OPENING ACT Daggett is always explaining. ‘‘I thought the president was to my right.’’ Revamped Jayhawks to take stage with ‘tougher’ sound Fortunately, the president, to his left, was nonetheless unhurt. But Leaders of early ’90s grunge All irresistible fodder. Yet it would be way devoted fans argue over which up there saying, ‘Hope nobody notices.’’’ Daggett was laid low: He found him- a shame if these stories overshadowed Jayhawks album is the best, and the Still, he said, some fans concentrate so self demoted to protecting first lady music opens for Matchbox ‘‘Smile,’’ the band’s most recent and — delight he feels when people respond to much on the differences between the two Judith Whitman. get ready for a fight — best album. the new music. bands that they overlook the similarities. Played by Delta Burke, Mrs. Twenty at Worthen Arena. The New York Times called ‘‘Smile’’ In the old Jayhawks, Olson and ‘‘People kind of get taken aback by the Whitman is demanding, moody, hard- ‘‘one of the most beautifully ambitious Louris seemed inextricably bound. They frosting — there’s a Neil Young solo on headed — in short, a handful for BY D AVID B AUDER rock records of the year, an exquisitely shared songwriting, and their tight har- that album and this one has strings and Daggett. Meanwhile, he must cope ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER melodic and literate concept album monies were the foundation of the samples, so they’ve really changed,’’ he with the taunts of his fellow agents about wanderlust and the distance peo- band’s pastoral music. said. ‘‘But, really, the songwriting’s the while he hopes for a return to his old NEW YORK — For a rock ’n’ roll ple will go to run away from their prob- The new Jayhawks are slightly same.’’ duties. band with a compelling present and lems.’’ tougher-sounding, led by the new inter- In making ‘‘Smile,’’ the Jayhawks FOX promising future, the Jayhawks are The compliment, however, came play of Louris’ voice with those of drum- were initially looking for a bigger depar- “Dark Angel” premier: Oct. 3 forced to spend an awful lot of time in under the headline, ‘‘What If You Made a mer Tim O’Reagan and keyboardist ture from their old sound. They contact- Times are tough. Ever since a the past. Classic, and No One Cared?’’ The story Karen Grotberg. The female voice has ed several producers to gauge their inter- huge electromagnetic pulse zapped The Jayhawks led the alternative concentrated on why it was unlikely proven so crucial that when Grotberg est, including the Minneapolis rhythm ’n’ computer records and the wealth they country movement that was a counter- many people would even hear the disc. recently left to raise a family, the band blues partners Jimmy Jam and Terry documented, disorder has reigned. point to grunge in the early 1990s. Yet Gary Louris, the band’s chief song- looked for another woman who could Lewis, electronic wizard Flood and even Food riots are common. Abandoned when they never became a big success, writer, reacts to it all with a polite fib. sing and found Jen Gunderman. the eccentric genius, Phil Spector. cars litter the streets. A can of soda their debt-ridden saga was often cited by ‘‘I don’t really worry too much about Louris is careful not to say the They settled on Bob Ezrin, best from a vending machine costs $5. writers as a metaphor for what’s wrong what people think, which may be why we Jayhawks are better now. Just different. known for his 1970s work with Pink Created by James Cameron with the music industry. don’t sell millions of records,’’ he said. ‘‘People in the band saw an opening Floyd, Kiss, Alice Cooper and Lou Reed. (‘‘Titanic’’), ‘‘Dark Angel’’ is evocative Then, when co-leader Mark Olson ‘‘Maybe I should calculate things a little and they went for it,’’ he said. ‘‘Mark left, All the prospective producers were and eye-popping, as is its heroine. quit in 1995 and the Minneapolis-based more. We’re so out of step with the times and they thought maybe it could be less sent a tape of about three dozen songs. From her bee-stung pout to her acro- band decided to carry on without him, that in certain ways, it’s hopeless to even of a Mark and Gary thing. I think every- Ezrin wrote a detailed critique of each batics, Max, it seems, can surely save the decision splintered their loyal fans try.’’ body stepped forward and filled the void one, as well as a general discussion about the world. and became a subject for near-endless It’s hard to believe him, especially a bit, as opposed to just finding a Mark the band. Impressed with the enthusi- If only her series survives. debate. when you hear his evident pride in the Olson sound-alike guy and putting him asm, the Jayhawks hired him.

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DIVERSIONS DN DIGEST MUSICAL Dancing, creative costuming entertain audience COMPILED FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS ‘Steel Pier’stuns Emens crowd CONTEST Two dozen take part in ‘Hands on a Hardbody’ DN REVIEW ‘Steel Pier’ LONGVIEW, TEXAS — What would you do to win a pickup - Starring: Connie SaLoutos truck and boat? A Try standing next to the truck with at least one hand flat on any part of its body — no leaning allowed — for several days. BY G AIL K OCH That’s the object of the annual ‘‘Hands on a Hardbody’’ contest, STAFF REPORTER where about two dozen people set out last Tuesday to outlast all With an impressive score and a dreamlike the others. opening, “Steel Pier” came to life Monday Houston resident Warren Hearne — who calls himself ‘‘The evening in Emens Auditorium in front of a Shark’’ — beat out two final competitors Sunday with a record- packed house. Set in Atlantic City in the late breaking 126 hours and 46 minutes of excruciating pain and 30s, the classic Broadway musical featured a endurance. brilliant cast and a stunning performance. ‘‘I shocked the world,’’ the 37-year-old state police officer told As Connie SaLoutos opened the show with reporters. her solo number “Willing to Ride,” It was ‘‘Can you tell I’m a little tired?’’ Hearne said. ‘‘I’ll wake up about apparent the audience was in for a memorable 24 hours later and they’ll say, ’Hey, what about that truck and treat. Playing the role of Rita Racine, a woman boat you won?’ and I won’t know what they’re talking about.’’ destined for fame in the crazy world of dance marathons, SaLoutos’ number was full of GOLF MASCOT enthusiasm and flamboyance. “Rita’s opening number is one of my favorites,” SaLoutos said. “She really speaks Vulture makes home on golf course out on who she is, and everyone can see her- self pouring her heart into what she’s doing LINCOLN, NEB. — Golf enthusiasts are well aware of a Tiger there at the marathon.” stalking the nation’s courses. But a vulture? “Steel Pier” centered itself around Racine’s One recently took up residence at the North Forty Golf Course. life, and her desperate attempt to win the It was big and ugly, according to witnesses, with wide wings, a Atlantic City dance marathon that finally hunched back and small, darting eyes. allowed her to get home. Her husband, Mick No one rolled out the welcome mat, but no matter what people Hamilton, served as emcee for the event and did, the vulture kept coming back. It invited itself to sit in tee instantly became the story’s villain. Todd Alan boxes and roosted on Callaway drivers resting in golf bags. Johnson, who portrayed the character, was a Course regulars came to expect the winged visitor when they last minute replacement for the part. arrived for a round. The vulture made itself at home on the nine- “I came into this show a little later than hole course for several weeks this summer. everyone else,” he said. “Hamilton was the evil character that someone had to play, and I guess ‘‘It hangs around and sits on the No. 1 tee box and watches I was the one to do it,” he said with a laugh. everyone tee off,’’ assistant golf pro Brian Nielsen said last week. As Racine continued to pour her heart The bird became such a regular older golfers began referring to into her dancing, Hamilton assured her that he each other as ‘‘buzzard bait.’’ would rig the contest so that it would be her Bird experts say the vulture has likely flown south for the win- last. Unaware to her character, Hamilton plot- ter. ted behind Racine’s back to continue entering BY AUTUMN ACTON, STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Nielsen said the feathered visitor will not be missed. ‘‘But you her in contests after the marathon — includ- can probably say something a bit nicer, like the players miss it,’’ ing an impressive St. Louis competition that Connie SaLoutos and David Engelman begin the marathon dance contest to the song “Willing to Ride.” he said. would earn him $5,000. SaLoutos was nominated for Best Actress for her work “Man of La Mancha” and “Crazy for You.” Some of them anyway. As the curtain rose on the Steel Pier ball- ‘‘Some people were afraid of him,’’ said Helene Richards, ‘‘but I room, the orchestra brought the set to life with entitled “Everybody’s Girl.” As a dancer her- who Kelly truly was, and how deeply she had wasn’t. He was like a mascot.’’ its jazz and big band music. An array of cast self, Stevens had no qualms with letting the fallen in love with him. members danced across the stage in a spectacu- crowd, and the other marathoners, catch a The musical performed by Mainstage lar sequence of choreographed moves as Racine glimpse of her frisky sexual side. Productions, and The North Carolina Theatre, SCHOOL DANCE soon discovered her partner was a no show. She As the show opened on the second act, will continue its national tour hitting Iowa next. found herself then dancing with the show’s male Racine found herself dreaming about Kelly — “It’s difficult performing a series of one- lead, Bill Kelly, played by David Engelman. Kelly, whom she was slated to marry at the marathon nighters,” Engelman explained. “One day you WWII veterans hold high school prom a dare devil pilot who first caught a glimpse of as a publicity stunt. Along the way, she found wake up on a bus in one place, the next day TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Nearly 60 years after they left high Rita at a Trenton air show, was earnestly seeking herself falling in love with the pilot, and with another. It’s draining, but everyone is so won- school early to serve their country, a group of World War II veter- to receive a dance with the woman slated as his help and guidance, began to realize how derful in this cast that it helps make every per- ans finally got to hold their senior prom. “Lindy’s LoveBird.” He informed Racine that he much control Hamilton has held over her life. formance strong.” ‘‘I couldn’t get enough of it of yesterday,’’ Al Brandon, one of won the event’s raffle offering a dance with her With a suspenseful ending uncannily “Steel Peer” is a stunning musical full of the event’s organizers, said of Saturday night’s long-delayed event as its prize, but Racine shrugs off his request as familiar to today’s “Sixth Sense,” Racine dis- wonderful life metaphors that are applicable the first act drew to a close. covered Hamilton’s desires to keep her danc- yet today. SaLoutos and the other cast members in the Florida Panhandle city of Milton, 180 miles west of the state Adding to the storyline was a wonderful ing after the Atlantic City show. In a dramatic brought a powerful voice to their characters, capital. ‘‘I wanted to stay there.’’ group of supporting characters. Shelby dialogue between Hamilton and Racine, Racine and it was easy for the audience to find a bit of Brandon was one of about 100 World War II veterans and their Stevens, played by Heidi Blickenstaff, added a broke free from Hamilton’s grasp but not themselves in the men and women who per- spouses who turned up for the ceremony that was a graduation, bit of humor to Act I with a rousing number before she faced a climactic realization about formed their magic on the stage. class office elections and senior prom all rolled into one. A lot of the veterans wore caps and gowns, and many arrived with their newly-received high school diplomas in hand. ALBUM RELEASES DONATION Reverend to donate kidney to parishioner In an odd twist, rock band Pearl Jam releases 25 discs NEW YORK (AP) — Pearl earlier this summer. time. Even Pearl Jam admits it’s WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Rev. Joey Jennings is used to Jam fans will have their loyalty ‘‘We just thought it was pret- not for everyone. giving big chunks of time and his soul to his congregation. Soon tested on Tuesday. The rock ty cool,’’ said guitar player Mike Most musical acts don’t vary he will give one member of his flock a little more — one of his kid- band isn’t just releasing a new McCready. ‘‘If fans have to buy their set lists much from city to neys. album — it’s putting out 25 of bootlegs, it can cost them $50. city, making such a project Jennings, husband, father and pastor for the Christ Wesleyan them. We wanted to do something that redundant. But like Phish or Church, will donate one of his kidneys Wednesday to Ron In an unprecedented attempt was cheaper.’’ Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam Underwood, a parishioner. to beat bootleggers at their own Each album carries a suggest- prides itself on being unpre- Jennings was one of about 15 members from the congregation game, the Seattle-based band is ed retail price of $16.98. dictable in concert. of 200 who offered to donate a kidney to the 51-year-old selling live two-CD sets recorded No one can remember one Underwood, who has kidney disease. at more than two dozen con- act flooding the marketplace ‘‘God gave us two. Share one,’’ joked church member Delsie certs during a European tour with so much music at the same Pence. Volunteering a kidney was a difficult decision for Jennings because it would take him away from his work and family. But before long he started to feel obligated to help. ‘‘God would want you to love your family, but you have to put God first,’’ Jennings said.

CAR ACCIDENT King gives sympathy in death of driver

or trauma when Smith’s body was BY C HRIS G OSIER found, Capt. James Miclon of the ASSOCIATED PRESS Oxford County Sheriff’s Office FRYEBURG, MAINE — An said. ‘‘He was on a variety of med- autopsy did not explain the death ications for his health,’’ Miclon of the man whose van struck and said. severely injured horror writer Smith had been on disability Stephen King, officials said payments for an old back injury Monday. and arthritis and police said he Bryan Smith, 43, was found had been taking various medica- dead Friday at his tions. His brother, home in Fryeburg, “I was very Everett Smith, said with no sign of his brother’s medica- injury. sorry to hear tion had been The autopsy changed within the BW-3 Monday also found of the passing last several weeks. 1609 UNIVERSITY AVENUE • 751-4000 no evidence of trau- Bryan Smith ma but no conclu- of Bryan struck and seriously sion was reached on injured King while the cause of death Smith.” driving a van in pending the out- North Lovell in June come of toxicology Stephen King 1999. King, who was Tuesday tests, according to a author walking along the statement from the road, suffered bro- 30¢ Wings state medical examiner’s office. ken bones in his right leg and hip, Those tests could take several broken ribs, a punctured lung and months. a head injury. Earlier Monday, King Smith pleaded guilty in Mondays expressed sorrow over the death January to a misdemeanor dri- Come in for a of the man he once said took his ving-to-endanger charge. chance to win $10,000 ‘‘peace of mind and my ease of Prosecutors dropped a charge of body.’’ aggravated assault. Smith ‘‘I was very sorry to hear of received a six-month suspended the passing of Bryan Smith,’’ King jail sentence. No Cover Charge said in a statement issued by his Smith said he was distracted assistant, Julie Eugley. ‘‘The death by his dog. He publicly apolo- EVER! of a 43-year-old man can only be gized to King while insisting the termed untimely.’’ crash was an accident and no one There was no sign of violence was at fault. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 ■ THE BALL STATE DAILY NEWS PAGE 7

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MEN’S GOLF GREG FALLON AND THE CROWD GOES WILD Cards place 12th Grand prix attitude of wealth ruins event

I have attended more than four have a ton of money. Generally, and moments you can’t help but get goose in Michigan invite Indianapolis 500 races. This past this isn’t always the case, tons of bumps up and down your neck. Sunday I experienced a whole new money equals a huge ego. Why else should they be consid- Mistakes and poor playing his premiere golf game. style of racing as well as a different My first, rather large gripe that ered a bunch of brats? Cook’s heroics are not going to be lifestyle while attending the first—ever makes me say they’re a bunch of brats The F1 series brought their own putting run up scores, enough to carry the squad, and United States Grand Prix. is the amount of disrespect they security into the race. They didn’t trust undermine team efforts. Fleck is searching for the combi- The Formula One race opened my showed only a few minutes before the the Indianapolis Police Department nation of players who can get the ■ Greg Fallon eyes to some of the wealthiest little race started. well enough to guard certain areas of job done. is a freshman brats in the world. Two particular occurrences of dis- the track. “Kenny played three very BY M ELISSA L INDER journalism major This sounds a bit harsh, I’m sure. respect stick out in my mind. During In fact, there were sections in the CHIEF REPORTER respectable rounds without his A and writes Hear me out and then ask yourself if the national anthem it was hard to infield that not even the IPD were game,” Fleck said. “But, it seemed “And the crowd I’m really being that harsh in the end. hear due to the fact that several teams allowed to go. Of all security that could like everyone had a million putts goes wild” for the First let me explain, quickly, how were testing air guns in the pits while be available, you would think that IPD Men’s golf head coach Mike each round. Our first round was Daily News. His expensive F1 racing is. It is best it was being sung. would be the best considering they Fleck thought his squad could do it. decent, but we can’t be effective views do not summed up by a graphic that The second was even more dis- have been the sole source of security at Kenny Cook did too. The with the way we performed in the necessarily Speedvision showed during qualifying turbing. Before each race at the 500 for quite some time now. sophomore predicted the last two rounds. Our scores of 77 represent this past Saturday. Indianapolis there is always an invo- The whole idea of how bratty these Wolverine North Invitational and 79—we need to get to a point An Indy Racing League car can cost cation. Believe in God or not, the invo- guys are can best be summed up with would be the squad’s best perfor- where those are the scores we can those of the newspaper. a team roughly $250,000. cation is a time when a respected fig- what takes place during the celebra- mance since it won the Ball State throw out.” An F1 car costs nearly $900,000. ure in religion takes a moment and tion of the 500 versus the Grand Prix. Invitational last spring. Fleck tagged last week’s prac- These boys have to have quite a bit asks for, among other things, the safe- At the 500, the winner celebrates According to Fleck, golf is a tice as very productive, and had rea- of money just to get a team started. ty of the drivers and those in atten- by drinking a bottle of milk. game of mistakes and in Ball State’s son to believe the squad would dis- That figure is the cost of one car, not dance. At Sunday’s race, the invoca- The winner of the F1 race sprays second outing of its non-traditional play confidence in the first round. the cost of the trailers to haul it in, not tion could not be heard over the roar the crowd with expensive champagne. season, blunders were in abun- The Cards’ spark in round one was the cost of the tools to fix it, or the of two or three engines that teams Give me a break. dance. The Cards finished 12th of freshman Jason Jones, logging a spare parts to replace it. It doesn’t had already started. When they come back next year 13 teams, and last among the Mid- team-low 70 in the first round in his include the costs of paying a crew or At the 500, with an attendance of they need to be off their high horses American Conference schools. first collegiate tournament. the other hundreds of expenses that more than 400,000 people, you can and step back down to reality. To “It was really surprising to me The rest of the team didn’t come with a team, either. hear a pin drop during both the Indiana reality. as a coach to be out there on the fare as well, as Ball State’s core of So, with all that in mind, I believe it national anthem and invocation. It’s so Write to Greg at golf course during a round, and veterans was situated toward the is fairly safe to say that these guys quiet at the 500 during those [email protected] have the guys come up to me and bottom of the field. Rounding out have a total loss of confidence in the Cardinal roster were junior their ability to go out and per- Dan Witt, tie for 54th; sophomore form,” Fleck said. “It makes me Nathan Vannatter, tie for 57th; SYDNEY 2000 wonder how they go out and play and senior Bill Pollert, 68th. in the summer and put up the Fleck has reason for concern scores they do without anybody among his more experienced around. It was amazing how much golfers, as Pollert logged Ball U.S. captain watches as team reaches semis confidence they lost in a short peri- State’s best finish two weeks ago. od of time.” None of Pollert’s scores figured Men’s soccer knocks off Japan, tough call,’’ Califf said. ‘‘He’s such wouldn’t trade for the world.’’ Cook made a mistake by fore- into the Cards’ 12th-place finish. a great player. I really thought I “Each and Coach Charles said casting a solid team performance. “It seemed like right off, Bill’s earns first-ever semifinal berth. was only coming along for the Dunseth’s selfless decision to Chances are, he is fired as the confidence was right out the win- ride.’’ every one of rule himself out was ‘‘extreme- team’s fortune teller. dow,” Fleck said. “It seemed like Dunseth hasn’t played a sin- ly courageous.’’ BY J OHN P YE us knows what That was one of the few mis- everyone was trying too hard, and gle minute during the campaign, Asked if he’d give the ASSOCIATED PRESS takes he made. Cook displayed his the harder we tried, the worse it which has also included a 1-1 tie we’re capable skipper a run if the United cool, calm and collected side, got. We just need to get back into against Cameroon, a 3-1 win over States was far enough in front, tying for 19th place without dis- the right frame of mind.” SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — U.S. men’s soc- cer captain Brian Dunseth should be playing Kuwait and a thrilling quarterfi- of, so making Charles said he’d have to take the leading role in the major success story of nal win against Japan. Dunseth’s lead and do what the Sydney Olympics. When the quarterfinal went it this far was was in the best interests of the U . S . GRAND PRIX Instead, the 23-year-old central defender into sudden-death overtime, team. has become more of a cheerleader than a Dunseth conceded he wanted to a shock ‘‘He’s one of the real player, watching from the sideline as his sprint onto the field. to everyone heroes,’’ Charles said. ‘‘It was- Three found dead outside Speedway teammates moved into an unprecedented Instead, he stayed in the n’t an easy decision for him to INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Three Canadian race fans in town for semifinal clash against Spain. dugout. And when the result except pull out of that first game. He’s the Formula One died overnight Friday of carbon monoxide poison- Dunseth injured his groin in a training hinged on a penalty shootout, he worked four years for it. I ing after a tailpipe in their RV became clogged, leaking gas into the accident just before the Americans arrived said it was almost impossible to for us.” asked him, ‘are you sure?’ and motor home. Down Under. stay in his seat. he told me he didn’t want to let ‘‘I would have loved to have the team down.’’ Armonde Sylvestre, 53, David Gilbert, 47, and Barry Rihbany, 30, After agonizing for several days about Brian Dunseth taken (a penalty kick) but I didn’t Dunseth said he could all of Ontario, were found dead inside the vehicle Saturday morn- his fitness, he approached coach Clive U.S. soccer captain Charles and volunteered to sit out the really deserve the chance,’’ he endure the constant pain, but ing. They had parked the motor home outside the Indianapolis said. ‘‘We won, 4-5, so that was the injury would have impeded Motor Speedway in anticipation of Sunday’s United States Grand Olympic opener against the Czech Republic. ‘‘It’s just a real bad timing injury,’’ he that.’’ his ability to cut or turn sharply during the Prix. After substitute Sasha Victorine nailed game. ‘‘They arrived in the Speedway area around 2 p.m. (Friday), said. ‘‘It’s so frustrating. The only thing that will really fix it is time off or, if that doesn’t the clincher, Dunseth was among the first on Defense ‘‘is one of the most important posi- retired for the evening at 9 p.m., and when friends tried to wake the field to share the joyous moment. What tions on the field, in that any mistake is them this morning, they were unsuccessful,’’ Speedway Police Chief work, maybe surgery.’’ Danny Califf slotted into the starting should have been his finest hour was tinged going to cost you,’’ he said. ‘‘I didn’t want to Jeffrey Dine told Indianapolis television station WISH. lineup and played a storming game in a 2-2 with disappointment. be that excuse, that fault at the back.’’ The tailpipe apparently became clogged with mud and grass tie in Canberra to cement his place on the ‘‘Any time you can’t enjoy the success on The New England Revolution defender said Friday night after the driver of the RV made a wrong turn and team. The rest is history. the field, you’re disappointed,’’ he said. But the Americans were capable of taking gold, drove over a grassy median. Police said the vehicle’s engine was ‘‘I feel real bad for (Dunseth) — it was a ‘‘the things we’ve accomplished as a team regardless of how the so-called experts rated left on most of the night. here ... to be part of history is something I them.

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Call 289-7307. Birthright 289-LOVE. Tues. & Thurs. 1252 for more information. PAGE 8 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 ■ THE BALL STATE DAILY NEWS

SPORTS

SOCCER DN AWARDS

PLAY OF THE WEEK Sport: Women’s Volleyball Junior Lauren Jillson served and won eight BSU ties Huskies, consecutive points in game one against Western Michigan Saturday night. With the score tied at six, she increased the loses to Broncos Cardinal lead to 14-6. Cardinals split MAC weekend openers; periods went scoreless, yielding the 2-2 final result. JILLSON It was the third time in Ball State’s last four games coach seeks 90 minutes of action. that they went into extra time. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK “It was a very hard-fought game; both teams Sport: Softball left it all out on the field,” Rainey emphasized. “I BY K EVIN E RB Junior Marcy Mobley thought we played well with the lead, Northern pitched a one-hitter CHIEF REPORTER (Illinois) just did a good job of coming back.” against the University The women’s soccer team split a pair of road Freshman midfielder Alicia Jo Kalafut put the of Indianapolis on Saturday and a no-hit- conference games this weekend, losing Friday at Cardinals on the board first, putting home a goal ter against Butler on Western Michigan and tying Northern Illinois on just nine minutes into the game. Sophomore for- Sunday as the softball Sunday. ward Eileen Weinheimer doubled the lead 15 min- team swept the The Cardinals (4-4-2, 0-2-1 Mid-American utes later with her team-leading sixth goal of the Cardinal Fall Conference) battled through rainy, windy condi- season. Invitational. Mobley held opponents to a tions and a stingy Western Michigan defense but The Huskies would get on the scoreboard right MOBLEY 0.24 batting average couldn’t find the back of the net in losing 2-0. The before halftime, and then drew even on a late sec- for the tournament. Chippewas used two first-half goals and a strong ond-half goal. second-half defensive effort to thwart any hopes of Weinheimer sat out the last 50 minutes of the a Ball State comeback. match with an injury, and the Cardinal offense QUOTE OF THE WEEK “At the beginning, we had difficulty containing seemed to grow stagnant and complacent in her Sport: Men’s Tennis their backs and they attacked us well,” said head absence. Still, Kalafut had a chance to put the “I could go through coach Ron Rainey. “They attacked our weaknesses Cardinals back on top late in the second half, but each guy and rate them on a scale of 1- and were quite effective at it.” her penalty kick was denied on a brilliant save by 10. I’d give Seni the 10 Rainey said that the first and second halves the Huskie goalkeeper. and Pressel the one were different stories for his team, and was pleased “It was very good shot, and a very good save,” …,” said head coach with the effort they put forward, despite coming Rainey said. “I have confidence in Alicia, and she’ll Bill Richards, com- away empty-handed. take the next penalty kick we have.” menting on Andrew Seni’s ability to win the “We played very well in the second half; we put Rainey said that despite their missed opportu- A Flight singles title more pressure on them offensively,” Rainey said. nities, he was extremely pleased with how the team and Jason Pressel’s “It was more of a group effort, and the effort level composed itself in all game situations, playing both RICHARDS inability to win a match was great.” with the lead and from behind. in the tournament. The Cardinals showed no signs of fatigue on “Our team is doing everything we need to put BY ANDY HEIDT, ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Sunday, jumping out to a 2-0 first-half lead before ourselves in a position to win,” he explained. “It’s a Sophomore midfielder Elisa Angeles deflects the ball with her head in action Northern Illinois rattled off two unanswered scores process to win these games; it’s figuring out how to earlier this season. Angeles has two goals on five shots this season. to pull the teams even. Two sudden-death overtime put a solid 90 minutes together.” DN MEDAL COUNT Country G S B T United States 23 14 21 58 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY SYDNEY 2000 China 21 14 14 49 Russia 14 14 19 47 Australia 12 20 11 43 American gymnasts win no medals France 12 13 6 31 Cards fly high among nation’s best Germany 5 9 15 29 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (AP) — Blaine Wilson came unpre- pared. Elise Ray got overmatched. Italy 11 6 11 28 Ball State finishes fourth belonged to Brigham Young, last The efforts of the team Britain 6 8 5 19 year’s national champs, North enabled them to finish ahead of Now U.S. gymnasts are leaving the Olympics empty-handed Romania 10 4 4 18 out of 22 teams at Great Carolina State and Georgetown. Duke University, ranked 16th in the for the first time in a generation. South Korea 4 5 8 18 “The conditions were just hor- national polls last week and ‘‘We have to go back to the drawing board,’’ USA Gymnastics Netherlands 7 5 3 15 American Festival. rible,” head coach Sue Parks said. Michigan State, who finished sec- president Bob Colarossi said after Monday’s crowning failures in Ukraine 3 6 5 14 “It rained the entire meet and the ond at last year’s NCAA Great event finals at the Sydney Games. Japan 5 4 4 13 BY S COTT Z ICK course was mud, but our team Lakes regional. Without the difficulty he needed to seriously contend, Wilson Belarus 1 1 8 10 STAFF REPORTER always thrives in adverse condi- “I felt the team really stepped finished sixth in the vault. Poland 4 4 1 9 tions so we were not too worried up to the challenge this weekend,” Ray wobbled on the balance beam and finished eighth of Bulgaria 4 3 2 9 In normal circumstances the about the rain. I told the (team) to Parks said. “Despite the conditions, eight gymnasts. Cuba 3 4 2 9 women’s cross country team just get a quick start and that’s they stepped up the times when It was a fitting closing act for U.S. teams that failed to bring Switzerland 1 5 2 8 would not be content with fourth what they did. They were able to they needed to and that’s what it’s home medals for the first time since 1972, not counting the Sweden 3 3 1 7 place, but when the competitors stay at the front of the pack.” about—continually improving games they boycotted in 1980. Greece 2 4 1 7 are the best in the nation and the For the second meet in a row, throughout the season.” ‘‘The whole experience isn’t everything I had hoped it would Canada 1 1 5 7 rain is beating down on a muddy sophomore Katie Nowak finished The team will have the week- be,’’ Ray said. Czech Republic 2 1 3 6 course, circumstances are far first on the team with a time of end off as it prepares for the from normal. 17:26, giving her 11th place overall. Notre Dame Invitational on Oct. This weekend at the Great Behind her were Amy Beatty and 6. Parks believes the next two American Festival in Charlotte, Kathy Kadziolka at 15th and 16th. weeks of practice will be crucial N.C., Ball State finished fourth out Coach Parks was pleased with their in getting the team ready for of 22 teams with a point total of efforts and said she believes these Notre Dame and Iowa the follow- 107. First through third place three can run with anyone. ing week. DOMINO'S PIZZA STEPHEN SMITH 20 AND COUNTING… 811 W. McGalliard No disappointment this week

Good news. Cross. Hail Mary. The football team didn’t lose this week- South Carolina, who entered the sea- end. Granted, there was no game, but let’s son with the nation’s longest losing streak, not ruin the moment. has rattled off four straight wins and At least there is no disappointment fol- found its way into the Top 25 for the first lowing a Saturday loss, no letdown after time since 1993. Congratulations South s r r TM ■ dropping a home contest, no heartbreak Carolina and thank you for handing us the Stephen Smith coming off the latest addition to the losing dubious distinction of the nation’s worst is a junior English streak. team. education major Just imagine how good it must have All I want to know is when is it our and writes felt for the football players to wake up turn? Someone please spread the love. “20 and knowing they weren’t going to drop game Unfortunately, the end is not as near as it Counting …” No. 21 in a row. Maybe they were even once was. FAST FREE DELIVERY for the Daily News. thankful that the media didn’t have any- I honestly don’t see the long-awaited His views do not thing to write about. Well, when your foot- win coming against Northern Illinois. The necessarily ball team hasn’t won in almost two years, Huskies put up a respectable performance represent there’s always something to write about. against No. 20 Auburn and have been OPEN FOR LUNCH $15.99 those of the One of these days that streak will come picked to finish third in the MAC. To make newspaper. to an end, the burden gone. Until that day matters worse, only a meager 12,779 fans arrives, head coach Bill Lynch, his team showed up against Western Illinois. If that 2 Large and the administration will be under con- trend continues, it surely won’t help the stant scrutiny from the media. Cards’ fragile confidence. 2 Topping Aside from the losses, it has been a sea- Assuming Northern Illinois keeps the son of mixed results as Ball State (0-3) streak alive, a trip to rival Miami, Ohio will 289-3030 opened the season strong, faring well be the site of the Cards’ next loss. The against then Associated Press No. 9 Florida RedHawks are already 2-0 in conference in a 40-19 loss. Head coach Steve Spurrier play, racking up a combined 79 points in was forced to keep his starters in until the those games. They also fought hard last few minutes of the game and was so against then No. 17 Ohio State, taking the frustrated with the Gators’ performance, game down to the wire. Fri., Sat., Sun. he even once punted on third down. So, look toward homecoming on Oct. The Cardinals were unable to ride the 14 to be Ball State’s next best shot at final- high of that gritty performance, falling at ly picking up a win. The Cardinals will take home to Division I-AA Western Illinois 24- on Eastern Michigan, picked to finish fifth, $9.99 14. That was supposed to be the game it one spot better than the Cards, in the MAC finally ended, the game that finally broke West. If nothing else, alumni will add to the losing streak; the game that Card fans the depleted fan attendance and give the Large 2 rushed the field and celebrated with their Cards someone to play for other than team, belting out the school’s fight song. themselves. Last year, the team exploded But the win was not meant to be, and prob- for 21 points against the Eagles, but gave Topping & ably for the best, because I doubt many up 31 in the loss. students know our fight song by heart I’ve already guaranteed victory once $5.99 1 Two Liter anyway. this year. Well, that strategy backfired mis- In the latest loss, the Cards were mer- erably, so I’ll just stick to assuming we are cifully crushed by then No. 7 Kansas State going lose and maybe, just maybe I’ll get 76-0. Merciful, only in the sense that the proven wrong in the coming weeks of Tuesday Wildcats could have easily scored 100 MAC competition. points if they would have tried in the sec- For all the freshmen and sophomores ond half. on this football team you might need to It will be interesting to see how the learn this song sometime soon, so here are Cardinal team responds on Saturday against the words: $12.99 Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference home opener. Maybe if we all Fight team, fight for Ball State; think happy, positive thoughts together all We must win this game. SPECIAL week, we can create an aura around cam- Onward, now you Cardinals, 1 Xtra pus that will help propel the team to vic- Bring glory to your name! tory. Or we could all pray to our significant Rah! Rah! Rah! Large 1 Topping deities to give us just one victory. Just one. Here’s to both your colors — Large Even Buffalo won this weekend. The Cardinal and White, Bulls had an 18-game losing streak, dating Praying for a victory- back to its days in Division I-AA. It was the So, FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! 3 Toppings first Division I-A win for the Bulls, who are in their second year of Division I-A com- Write to Stephen at petition, since a 1970 victory over Holy [email protected]