Eastern Progress

Was it written in The Eastern the stars? Take a look at which signs are more likely to make a heavenly match, and which ones aren't/I Progresswww.progress.eku.edu weel • • i ■ : • This gives people freedom"— Chris Pace, Student Government President Regents relax on-campus housing regulations BY J AWE VMSON campus for that semester. Association. "I think it is important for positive one for students at Eastern. major Jarrod Elkins from Pikeville says News editor President Bob Kustra feels the change Eastern to continue to reevaluate its poli- "I am a firm believer that all students such a change was necessary at Eastern. was necessary. cies and procedures in order to stay on the should reside on campus for their first "All the policy was for was for them Eastern has updated its housing policy. "Students are interested in flexibility," forefront of what other schools are doing. Eastern's Board of Regents approved two years," Bullins said. "Research sug- (Eastern) to make money," Elkins said. Kustra said. "We have to be as competi- This will be the only way Eastern can gests that students who do so are "1 pay less for my apartment" the change to the housing policy tive as the next school down the road." stay competitive with other colleges in retained at a higher rate than those stu- i Saturday to allow students with 60 credit Some students, however, view the Student leaders agree competition is the state in a day when students shop for dents who do not reside on campus dur- change as a negative change for Eastern. hours to live off campus. the key to a school's success. value in the colleges they look for." ing this period. The policy had stated all single, full- "Living on campus is a great experi- "Anything that supports (the students) Kustra said changing the housing poli- "However, I know that many students ence and now that this has passed, you time, undergraduate students younger makes the university more appealing," cy is one more way to draw students. do like the privilege to move off campus than 21 must live in university facilities. will have more people moving off cam- Student Government Association "We have a large arsenal of weapons at an earlier point than the previous poli- pus," said junior recreation therapy major Exceptions are made for students resid- President Chris Pace said. This gives to promote students to Eastern," Kustra cy would allow," he said. "This policy ing with their parents within a 50-mile Sharlena Davis from Hazard. The dorm people freedom." said. This is one more positive weapon allows for the best of both worlds." fees may also rise if less people live in radius determined by a map. Full-time "I am very pleased that the board we can add. This will be the residence of Most students seem to agree the new dorms." students must be 21 prior to the first day passed the proposal," said Chris Bullins, first choice for students." policy is a positive change. of class of any given semester to live off Despite student reaction, the new poli- president of the Residence Hall Bullins said the new policy will be a Sophomore police administration cy will go into effect next fall. Board allows freshmen Helping on student government BY SHA PHIUJPS freshman senator for every 700 with Dobbs say they think Assistant news editor freshmen on campus with no freshmen need to wait their more than 12 hours of academic turn. Freshmen at Eastern could credit. Applications for those They just got here and don't be one step closer to getting the positions are due Feb. 24. know what's going on. How can Turpin, a family and consumer science Hands opportunity to run for Student This change could they control some- education major, took notes Monday Government Association offices. make way for fresh- thing they don't The constitution currently says men wanting to run for understand?" said a student must be at least a sec- executive positions in Antigone Geromes, ond-semester sophomore to run the association. If how some 19, an undeclared for any offices. freshmen have repre- students feel sophomore from Fort Justin Dobbs, a freshman sentation, they will about the Mitchell sociology major from want to bring up the changes, A2 Student Government Lexington, wants the constitu- issue for more rights. Association President tion to be amended so first- Dobbs said. Chris Pace said he semester freshmen will be eligi- "I think young people thinks the writers of the consti- ble for the positions. straight out of high school today tution wrote the requirement "All students should be able have strong minds and being a because they wanted it. He said to hold any student government freshman doesn't mean any- it could be a risk for an execu- position," Dobbs said. thing," said Pete Dahlhauser, tive representative to be a fresh- Saturday, the Board of 19, a sophomore Wtmdcasting man. Regents passed the proposed major from Elizabethtown. "I don't see it as very feasi- constitution changes. One Dobbs said he thinks this ble," said Pace. change, which will affect fresh- will open student government to However, Pace said he men, is the senate body repre- everyone. would support the change if it sentation will now include one Some students who disagree passed. ►Black History Month BSU president discovers inspiration from organization Editor's note: Each week dur- Lystra ing February, The Eastern Barthok) Progress will profile an African mew, American leader on campus. president BY SHA PHILLIPS of the Assistant news editor Black Student Black Student Union Union President I.ystra Bartholomew introduced is a busy woman. During her four years at Nikki Eastern, she has accomplished Giovanni more than most students Feb. 3. dream. Bartholomew. 21. has served as the BSU president since last spring. "It's changed my life," Bartholomew said. James When she came to Eastern Branaman/ on a track scholarship in 19%, Progress Bartholomew said she was shy. Coming from Rochester, N.Y., cussion time, Bartholomew "I've got to see she said getting involved in the said. At the last meeting, stu- how the real world works and BSD gave her the chance to dents talked about interracial how to deal with it," develop leadership skills. dating. Bartholomew said. "At first all I was doing was "1 was just playing the media- Her inspiration comes from track and 1 needed something tor and trying to direct ques- her father, Cecil, and mother, else to do," Bartholomew said. tions. It was interesting," Gloria. She said her mom has Being a member of the BSU Bartholomew said. always tried to give her the best Corey Wilson. Progress has given her opportunities she Bartholomew also is involved in life. wouldn't have had otherwise. with the University Diversity "My dad has shared his wis- Raglena Turpin takes notes for Elizabeth Schmidt in an Identity and Sexuality class Monday morning. Bartholomew had the privilege Committee, which tries to dom of the world and how it of introducing poet Nikki improve retention of minority works with me." Bartholomew Giovanni last week. Because of students at Eastern. said. Taking notes in class is way to earn By the the event, she also had dinner at "It's been a learning experi- Her track coach. Rick extra money for some students the president's house with ence coming here from New Edmann. has enjoyed watching Numbers Giovanni. York, there's a much slower her mature and change over the BY JAMIE VINSON al $25 if a note taker takes notes There's a lot of potential to pace," she said. past four years. Bartholomew is glad she "She's always positive and News editor for two students. We also provide get involved." Bartholomew carbon paper for the note takers." 70 said. came to Eastern. She said it has dedicated as a student-athlete." Taking notes is a traditional "I work mainly with deaf and Total number of participants The BSU has changed its for- given her a different view of the task for some students, but hard of hearing students," Rivard mat at meetings to include dis- world. See President, A5 more of a job for others. said. "A deaf student must have Student Judicial Affairs arid an interpreter. They cannot take $25 Services for Students with notes and watch the interpreter at Payment for notes in labs Disabilities offer a program that the same time. A note taker ► Inside ►Weather ►Reminders pays students to take notes for lessens distractions." others who are unable to take $50 TODAY Rivard said there are several Paymentit for not«notes in 090-199 Ad Index A5 The Summer Camp Job Fair is notes for themselves. ways for students to get involved. Hi: 60 level claiclasses r happening today in Keen "The program began in the Accent B1 Low: :i. ) "Someone in class will announce Johnson Building from 9 a.m. early 1980s," said Shirley Rivard, that you can volunteer," Rivard Conditions: Briets B4 4 p.m. coordinator of judicial affairs and said. "You can also stop by Case $75 Mostly cloudy ^» disabled services. "I wasn't Annex Room 205 or 207 and drop Payment for notes in 200-399 Classifieds A4 Monday is Valentine's Day. (working here), but going to off a copy of your schedule and level classes school here." we'll match them (schedule) to a Perspective A2. 3 m Don't forget to let that special The program has 70 partici- student (that needs notes taken)." mk 60, Showers someone know you care.

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