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TM second place FRIDAY Eastern Illinois University Charleston, Ill. 61920 Tennessee April 17, 1998 Vol. 83, No. 139 Tech. Six bands to get “ugly” 16 pages Saturday on the South Quad News PAGE PULL OUT SECTION “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid” 8A Student’s condition upgraded to serious comatose state.” Edwards said the extent of McRae’s McRae taken off injuries include a damaged liver and spleen, a crushed pelvis and a punctured lung. brain monitor, “His injuries cannot be worked on until he comes out of the coma,” Edwards said. McRae was flown to St. Francis Medical remains in coma Center and Edwards was treated and released from McDonough District Hospital By AMY THON immediately following the accident. They Campus editor were returning to Eastern from Western Illinois University when the accident An Eastern student has been upgraded occurred. from critical to serious condition, but Edwards said $103 was donated to help remains in a coma after he was injured in a cover McRae’s medical expenses during the one-car accident outside of Macomb. April 8 campuswide vigil that was held for James McRae, a junior graphic design McRae. major from Chicago, has been in a coma Edwards said money also has been since April 5 after he lost control of his donated by the members of Alpha Phi Alpha vehicle when passing another and hit a fraternity, of which McRae and Edwards are telephone pole. members. He also said the sweetheart court Craig Edwards, a senior computer of Alpha Phi Alpha have donated to the management major and passenger in fund. McRae’s vehicle, said McRae is showing Students who wish to help can mail signs of improvement. donations to: James McRae Medical Fund, ”He has been taken off the brain First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust, 500 W. monitor,” Edwards said. “The pressure in Lincoln Ave., Charleston, Ill, 61920 or call: his brain has subsided. He is breathing on 345-2174 or 345-8306 and ask for Lisa his own but he is still in a very deep Grotesend. KATHERINE THOMAS/Staff Photographer Jump for joy Tiffany Kinsley, a junior political science major, double-dutches with other Students divide on mandatory members of Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Sigma Alpha Thursday afternoon at Thomas courts. Health Service appointments By AMY THON time in the afternoon to see a doctor and were CAA establishes guidelines Campus editor consequently missing classes. Now a nurse is available at all times to Eastern students are continuing to adjust to answer questions over the phone. An the new mandatory appointment system at appointment is not necessary to see a nurse, to review general education Health Service that was implemented after Drake said. By TAMMIE SLOUP core in terms of attitudes, abilities and spring break. “(We) still allow for walk-ins but also made Administration editor understandings. Lynette Drake, director of Health Services, available appointments for physicians,” Drake Five subcommittees also will be said in-house appointments have been available said. “We wanted to make it easier for students The Council on Academic Affairs formed to review five segments of the for many years but were never mandatory. In the to call in.” Thursday unanimously approved a integrated core. The subcommittees will past, a student could schedule an appointment to A nurse also is available for walk-ins or proposal to review the general education consist of one to two members of the see a doctor the next day if they were too busy to appointments for immunizations, allergy program using guidelines prepared by the CAA, a member of the general education stay on the day of their original appointment. injections or Tuberculosis. system for general education revisions assessment committee, members of the “That was working out well for us,” Drake “I think (the new system) is probably better. subcommittee. Academic Affairs Committee of the said. It’s good that you can still see a nurse to get The council will review seven Student Senate and others serving as Because of increased waiting time for medication,” said Heather Rusch, a junior proposals related to the integrated core to resource persons as requested by the students, Drake said they decided to implement zoology major. improve general education at Eastern.. subcommittee chair. A CAA member an appointment system. Drake admitted the program is not flawless, One proposal is that each segment of would serve as subcommittee chair. “The problems we have faced for years is at especially since it is new. the integrated core be reviewed to The CAA members who will chair the certain times of the day this place was packed,” “Every once in a while there is a glitch,” determine specific contributions that subcommittees are: Doug Bock for Drake said. Drake said. particular segments make to the integrated She said students would have to wait a long See CAA page 2A See APPOINTMENT page 2A Constitution changes will give senate more responsibilities By JOE SANNER definitely take up more time. Their time will Student government editor The constitution was so vague. This will give us exact duties which will be well spent.” definitely take up more time. Their time will be well spent.” The Student Senate executive positions Revisions to the Student Body Consti- – Jason Amato, include student body president, speaker of the tution will give Student Senate executive “ senate, vice presidents for academic affairs, student vice president for student affairs officers more duties and make them more student affairs, public affairs and financial accountable. affairs. The senate is scheduled to vote on the president for student affairs. “Constitutional Each Student Senate executive has added The changes will affect only executive amendments at the April 29 senate meeting. changes have to be tabled for a week and also specific duties to make themselves more positions in terms of individual duties and The changes will be put on next voted on by the students.” accountable, Amato said. order of succession. The order of succession semester’s ballot, voted on and then tabled The changes will take effect thereafter, he “The constitution was so vague,” he said. is now in alphabetical order. for one week, said Jason Amato, student vice said. “This will give us exact duties which will See CHANGES page 2A 2A Friday, April 17, 1998 The Daily Eastern News

LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 Stu’s 120 to participate in Walk for Unity ES $1 TL .75 By LAURA WOLFF differences and take a stand walk. OT Co Staff writer against such issues as vandalism “What takes place here has a B H ron $1 ein a and random violence, said Roy profound effect on Haiti which is . Lite eke More than 120 students, facul- Lanham, Haiti Connection advis- the poorest nation in the western 2 oz n ty, and community members will er. hemisphere,” Lanham said. 0 2 s 50 $1.5 ixer ¢ join together Saturday in “We live in a culture of vio- Last year’s “Walk for Unity” ka M Dr Eastern’s second annual “Walk lence, and even (Eastern) students had 100 participants and raised Vod aft for Unity”. are not immune to it,” said over $2,100 to benefit the people s The five-mile walk, sponsored Martha Sojka, co-chair of the of Haiti. With over 120 people Style LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 by the Haiti Connection and the walk. “We have experienced already signed up for this year’s LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 LADIES NO COVER TILL 11:00 Student Wellness Association, will death, vandalism, and assault this walk, the committee hopes to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday. past year and this walk is a way make as much money as last year, NEED AN HIV TEST? Participants will start at a designat- of saying hope and respect will if not more, Lanham said. Anonymous Testing and Counseling ed point across the street from win the day.” He also said walkers are asked Andrews and finish near Lincoln Sixteen groups including stu- to get a minimum of $5 in is available at the Coles County Health Department Hall. dent organizations, church pledges and may register the This year’s theme, “Creating groups, and greek organizations morning of the walk. “Walk for 825 18th Street in Charleston Hope, Renewing Hearts,” encour- have donated money and will Unity” t-shirts will also be sold Testing also provided at Eastern’s Health Service after hours on Thursdays ages participants to put aside their have members participating in the for $5. Call the Health Department to make an appointment for either testing site 348-0530 / 258-0530 RHA tables closure of nominations ask for Joyce or Judy The Residence Hall Association nications coordinator and Illinois the executive board for next year. th Thursday tabled a resolution to communications coordinator; and RHA members also voted to 1412 4 Street 345-7849 close nominations for executive Jason McCool, secretary. allocate funds to a Chicago band, Charleston members. No nominations were received The Dolemites. The Dolemites Drink Special: 16 oz. Drafts...... $1.75 Nominees currently include for other executive positions. It will perform Friday at Coffeetalk if Domestic Long Necks...... $1.75 Colleen Shanahan, vice president; also was announced that a fund- they receive enough money to Jamie Workman, national commu- raising position will be added to cover their travel expenses. 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SUPER Burger-Never Frozen ing room to prepare the students to Probably health service had their showing up for appointments but it see the doctor because there are own problems with everyone com- is too early to tell if this will be a RYAN SNOWDEN not many examination rooms. ing in at once,” said Zhibo Wang, problem. Students are asked to call JAZZ QUARTET “One of the things that’s diffi- a graduate student in English. at least an hour in advance if they Spaghetti Tonight 10 - 1 am Buy a cult (is that) we are limited with Drake said she has heard posi- need to cancel. Special, Superb Greek Greek Salad, & $1.00 Cover salad&get the number of examination rooms tive comments from students “It’s a disservice to other stu- Garlic Bread for physicians,” Drake said. regarding the new system. dents when students don’t make ONLY a gyros 348-8055 Delivery until 4am free Colleen Sarna, a junior environ- “I think in a way it’s good. It (their) appointment and don’t call $2.99 12am-4am Steak & Eggs Breakfast mental biology major, said she cuts down on students missing to cancel,” Drake said. understands the new system makes class to see a doctor when they Drake said she likes the new Health Service more organized but don’t really need to,” said Shanyra arrangement because it is more like Breadsticks only $1.59 said it is difficult for students. McGlown, a freshman Spanish the treatment students are used to w/ any pizza order “I really don’t like it because it’s major. getting at home and because the not as convenient for me. My Students are asked to come students have an opportunity to schedule doesn’t go with their early for appointments in case they talk to a nurse anytime. Large 20 inch 1 Topping 1 Topping Pizza Pizza CAA from page 1A $ 99 $ 99 foreign languages, language, and U.S. civilizations. 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TOBACCO EMPORIUM CHANGES from page 1A 820 Lincoln Mon-Sat 7am-8pm 345-1053 Sun 12pm-5pm “This is not appropriate the way “There’s still a controversy on student deans to meet with deans of it is now,” Amato said. how we’re going to do this,” Amato colleges each semester and talk Cigarettes Specialty Cigarettes If the senate approves the said. “Why we put them in this about various issues in each col- Marlboro Carton $16.19 Djarum Black Handrolled changes, the order of succession order is (because of) how account- lege, he said. Camel Carton $16.19 Sampoerna Cloves Premium would be vice president for public able each position is to students.” The revisions would require that Packs $1.71 Cigars affairs, student Affairs, academic The vice president for academic executives meet with their adviser, affairs and finally financial affairs. affairs would require the council of David Milberg, once a month. The Daily Eastern News

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Deana Poole, Justin Kmitch We accept Master Card & Visa The Daily Eastern News Friday, April 17, 1998 3A Jenkins’ attorney may have ‘personal ties’ to deputy By NICOLE MEINHEIT Butler. had,” Lutz said. “I’m certain he The charges stem from the attempted murder, carries a sen- City editor “Mr. Jenkins and I felt that it has had frequent contact with shooting of Deputy Bob Butler tence of up to 80 years, and in would be in his best interest to Officer Butler as well.” on April 1 in the 600 block of addition to that, Jenkins is fac- The man accused of shooting have council representing him Dunst declined comment on Jefferson Avenue. Additional ing federal charges,” Lutz said. Coles County Sheriff’s Deputy that did not have the personal whether there was a conflict of charges may be filed when Jenkins is scheduled to Bob Butler may be assigned his and professional links that I interest, saying that it would be Mattoon and county police appear at 1 p.m. Monday in the third public defender next week have with Officer Butler,” Lutz an issue brought up in court reports are turned in, Lutz said. Coles County Courthouse for after his newly court-appointed said. Monday. Jenkins is also charged with his arraignment. Jenkins will be attorney revealed he may have Butler had often worked secu- If this is a problem, Jenkins the aggravated robbery of a informed of what the charges personal ties to the deputy. rity at the court house, Lutz had or Dunst will have to bring it to Kwick-mart that will be handled against him are and it is a Michael Jenkins, 27, of said. Waller’s attention, Lutz said. in a separate case, Lutz said. chance for Dunst to make his Mattoon, was granted a new Judge Waller assigned Bob Jenkins is charged with two Lutz expects charges to be first appearance as Jenkin’s attorney Tuesday after Judge Dunst, public defender from counts of attempted murder, filed involving the robbery of a attorney, Dunst said. Ashton Waller reassigned his Mattoon, to represent Jenkins aggravated discharge of a bank in Lerna and a Savings and A preliminary hearing, where current attorney, Lonnie Lutz. but Dunst may have similar con- firearm, armed violence, posses- Loan in Mattoon. Jenkins also is the state will attempt to show Lutz said he informed Jenkins nections with Butler. sion of a weapon by a felon, being held on a federal parole probable cause, also will be last week that he had personal “Mr. Dunst may have some of obstruction of justice, aggravat- violation, Lutz said. scheduled at the hearing and professional connections to the same potential for conflict I ed assault and trespassing. “The most serious charge, Monday, Dunst said. Campaign celebration to feature National Geographic editor By AMY THON National Geographic, will be the keynote Campus editor speaker,” Hyder said. “We sought someone of national stature who is recognized for The journalism department Saturday professional accomplishments and abilities, About 400 prospective students will celebrate the end of a $130,000 fund- someone who had significant achievements raising campaign with an all-day event in their career and who is recognized as a including a luncheon, keynote speaker and professional journalist.” to attend campuswide open house open house. Garrett will speak on the role that jour- By ABBY RADCLIFFE school juniors who are just starting the Les Hyder, journalism department chair, nalist’s have had throughout history, Hyder Staff writer college selection process. said he hopes student and faculty will come said. The seniors that attend “are making to the open house to see the new facilities “(Garrett) is going to talk about the The fourth and final open house of their final decision on what is right for of the recently completed Buzzard Hall. He struggles journalists have faced and over- the year Saturday has the potential to them,” Weber said. said the event will be held in conjunction come to promote freedom of information bring 400 prospective high school and Registration will be held from 8:30 with the university’s spring open house, and expression. He will discuss areas jour- transfer students to Eastern’s campus. to 9:30 a.m. in the University Ballroom also being held Saturday. nalists have excelled in and areas we Daniel Weber, open house coordina- of the Martin Luther King Jr. University “We see that as an opportunity to present haven’t lived up to,” Hyder said. tor, said that last year 300 to 350 stu- Union with the opening session begin- our program to prospective students and “There have been times when journalists dents and their families attended the ning at 9:30 a.m. also in the Ballroom. parents,” Hyder said. have excelled and made vital contributions open house, but this year they are hop- From 10 to 11:45 a.m. students and A luncheon will be held to inform stu- but there are times when what we’ve given ing for 350 to 400 students. their families will have a browsing ses- dents of the opportunities in the journalism the public is not something we should be “(An open house is the) best way for sion that will take place in the Grand department and in student publications. real proud of,” he said. students and family members to come Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. A luncheon also will be held for the Garrett said he will speak on the courage to the campus and get an idea what the University Union. major donors of the fund-raising campaign. that is necessary to get into a career in jour- university is like,” Weber said. The browsing session gives students “During that event we will recognize nalism. His presentation will also include Weber stated this open house is more an opportunity to speak with campus everyone who has contributed whether it slides of his work, Garrett said. structured than the previous three. He officials and ask questions. was $5 or $10,000,” Hyder said. Garrett worked for the National said the open house will give students Students also will be able to view He said the department also will express Geographic for 36 years as a writer, pho- an opportunity to talk to campus repre- residence halls between 11 a.m. and 2 appreciation to the campaign steering com- tographer and editor starting in 1954. sentatives from such areas as housing, p.m. The tours will be followed by a mittee and cabinet for their work in con- “I went to work for the National admissions, financial aid, athletics and complimentary lunch available from 11 tacting donors and generating support. Geographic after going to the Korean War academics. a.m. to 1 p.m. Bill Garrett, retired editor of the after graduating from the University of Students are not required to go to Campus tours will begin at 1 p.m. in National Geographic, will give a presenta- Missouri,” Garrett said. specific programs and are free to attend the University Ballroom. Admissions tion at 2:30 in Buzzard Auditorium. The A reception will be held following those that interest them, Weber said. staff members also will be available to public is encouraged to attend. Garrett’s presentation to give the guests an Weber said the majority of the people meet with students from 1 p.m. to 3 “We are especially pleased and honored opportunity to tour the facilities, Hyder attending the open house will be high p.m. in the Office of Admissions. that Bill Garret, retired editor of the said.

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The Daily Eastern News Grade inflation infects Eastern’s campus ecently a colleague, Tim demic probation-anyone who RShonk, who is always a lit- “All those years falls below 2.0-and this may be tle less out of things than I am, fighting a bad the real engine that is driving gave me a copy of the report the OPIS statistics to Dadaist that has been worrying the cam- conscience for extremes. For of course 2.0 is Opinion pus this spring: the one that tab- grading too the numerical equivalent of C, ulates the grades given by all leniently; now unblushingly defined as “aver- age” in the Eastern catalog. the academic departments at JOHN KILGORE page Eastern, showing a pattern of it turns out I How can an average perfor- Guest columnist “runaway grade inflation.” was a hanging mance be grounds for dis- Blame Tim for anything intem- missal? It can’t, and the effect Editorials are the opinion of the Editorial Board. perate or offensive that gets said judge.” of our serene self-contradiction- Columns are the opinion of the author. in the following. quite foreseeably-is to push The report, issued on request of the CAA by the grades upwards until the institution has a probation rate Office of Planning and Institutional Research, is indeed it can tolerate. An average floating around 3.0, or at any Friday, April 17, 1998 eye opening. It shows, for instance, that the average rate far above 2.0, has been built into the system to grade given at Eastern in spring 1997 was a 3.0, or B. begin with. PAGE 4 Among departments issuing significant numbers of Shameless catalog rhetoric notwithstanding, the sim- grades, Career Occupations takes the prize for largess ple truth is that B, not C, is our average grade, and that with a 3.74, handily besting Elementary Education at our nominal five-grade scale hides an actual three-grade 3.57. My own department, English, tools along at a rela- scale. The ceremonial D and F are still officially there, tively sober 2.95, just a hair away form the all-universi- however, like rusty grenades in an armory; and when Administrators must ty average. Mathematics and philosophy, as one would actually used they have a grossly disproportionate expect from fuddy-duddy disciplines obsessed with impact. In effect, an F pulls down on the typical GPA truth, trail the field, grumping along at a mere 2.57. three times harder than an A pulls up. Or it would do so keep promise with Turning the page, one finds educational psychology cel- if Eastern, perhaps partly to prevent such anomalies, did ebrating a true orgy of brilliance, with students there not slip two more jokers into the deck: our very liberal “earning” a collective 3.92 during the summer of 1997. policies for dropping and repeating courses. These part time position For me the figures have already triggered a mild iden- ensure that, in fact, no properly advised student ever he position of associate vice president for stu- tity crisis. All those years fighting a bad conscience for need be saddled with a D of F counted into the GPA. Tdent affairs will be reinstated this semester to grading (as I thought) too leniently; now it turns out I The careless and the improperly advised, however, con- help alleviate the workload and stress level of Vice was a hanging judge. And now what do I do: join the tinue to suffer, more or less at random. party, selling out all those past students from whom I The net result of everything is that grades at Eastern President for Student Affairs Lou Hencken. have exacted sweat and tears as the price of As and Bs; are reliable indicator of nothing, except perhaps the stu- University administrators must keep their vow or continue penalizing my students by grading them dent’s ability to play the system. A 4.0 student may be that the position will remain part time and not harder than anyone else’s? able to correct a comma splice, tell you the capital of become an administrative position. What is keeping me out of therapy, though, is the Canada, or recite the Inverse Square Law-But don’t bet The Office of Student Affairs has been without reflection that the whole institution of academic grading on it The monopoly money of EIU grades is available to is so zany that “responsible grading” has never been a all players in roughly equal amounts, and virtually all an assistant vice president since 1992 when realistic possibility. The system in its basic postulate players who show up for four or five years get the cre- Hencken left the position guarantees that grades shall measure nothing and mean dentials they have asked for. and took the vice presiden- nothing, and the OPIS report merely confirms this. We Where to begin fixing the system? Lord knows. I Editorial cy. He said he did not seek could all content ourselves with a purely absurdist used to think energetic institutional measure to stan- a replacement for associate approach to grades (I toss the papers downstairs, and dardize grading would restore some semblance of sani- whichever one flies farthest...), but for one thing: our ty. Now I am inclined to believe that the system is past vice president for student affairs because he thought meaningless grades carry meaningful consequences. fixing. Indeed, I doubt that it ever was meant to work as he could handle the workload. At Eastern, as in the larger society, the deficiencies of advertised. No one really want to live with the harsh Five years later, Hencken has decided “it’s time” the grading system start with our failure to anchor self-knowledge that responsible, objective, bell-curve to fill the vacancy because of an increase in the grades to anything more objective than the instructor’s grading would impose. How much more pleasant it is to number of departments he is responsible for. The inner voices. A standard by definition is something have a system of pseudo-assessment, one that allows us shared, yet we make no effort to harmonize grading to pretend “all the children are above average,” as in Student Recreation Center, athletics and Counseling practices even in huge multiple section classes, leaving Lake Wobegon. At its best this system-a polite fiction, Center are now under the direction of his office each instructor free to grade however he or she pleases. after all-strengthens the sense of community and lets us among others. The whole situation recalls Humpty-Dumpty’s claim in concentrate on learning for its own sake. He said the associate vice president for student Through The Looking Glass that he can make words Its true function, though, which it performs superbly affairs will be part time and responsible for helping mean anything he wishes. My “B” means whatever I in the course of doing everything else badly, is to dis- like, and what it says to you is no concern of mine. This guise plutocracy as meritocracy. The solemn pretense of with the strategic planning process and run the stu- approach might have a certain laissez-faire charm, if we rigor and objectivity fools everyone into believing that dent affairs office in Hencken’s absence. did not then proceed to collect those uncalibrated As, we really are trying to recognize true talent and achieve- One plus for this part-timer is a $200- to $300-a- Bs and Cs and treat them as if they were the solidest ment: not bestowing credentials and entitlements that month pay increase, which after a few years can add scientific data. We average together ALL grades-from are essentially purchased. A concerted push for truth in up quite nicely. But administrators agree “this is not chemistry, art and PE, from hard and easy instructors, grading, for genuine meritocracy, might seriously dis- from remedial and advanced classes-to obtain that grand rupt the processes whereby wealth and power are hand- another administrative position, but someone cur- piece of pseudo-data, the GPA. This is a nonsensical ed down form one generation to the next. And then rently doing their job plus a few extra duties.” construct, devoid of correlation to anything; but we where would any of us be? Eastern President David Jorns told the campus regard it with deepest reverence, using if for instance to during the State of the University Address and dur- determine who gets into teacher certification and the – John Kilgore is a professor of the English department ing the administrative fall forum that he will not add School of Business. and guest columnist for The Daily Eastern News. His We also use the GPA to decide who gets put on aca- e-mail address is [email protected]. any additional administrative positions. So, as the five internal candidates begin their Kruse is not against throughout this school year no longer open session interviews next week, there should be your turn have shock value. As educated students; answers adult,s we must be intolerant of vio- no glimmer of administrative duties, or administra- lence combatting it with positive tive pay. willing to answer questions on his all merger questions free time. He has never turned ques- action. Easterns budget is tight. They are in no position To the editor: tioning students away and always I urge you to join 16 recognized to increase the number of administrators, which in I have been following the articles answers questions to the best of his student organizations and 100 stu- turn would increase the number of employees and opinions of the editors which knowledge. dents in a walk for unity sponsored regard the botany/zoology merger This editorial shows that, if any- by The Haiti Connection and The receiving pay. Student Wellness Association to be The reasoning behind reopening the position of and I don’t get it. Almost every sin- one, The Daily Eastern News should gle article in The Daily Eastern News be to blame for the uninformed and held 11 a.m. Saturday at the lot associate vice president for student affairs is valid – has either given incorrect quotes or ill-informed students. Here Kruse is across from Andrews Hall. This two minds at work is always better than one. incorrect facts. For example, the edi- made out to be insensitive to the stu- event is more than a walk-a-thon or a But too often promises are made and not kept, torial titled “New Chair Should dents, but really he is trying to be as demonstration. It is the unification of Listen to Students Before Making helpful as possible. If an editor is diverse campus groups and students concerning hiring practices. in order to combat violence. As these The administration must keep in mind the Plans.” I understand that this is just going to make opinions, they should an editorial, but the opinions were learn the facts first. tragic incidents become more fre- promise made to more than 11,000 people – that made on false facts. It says in this Jessica Marks quent, there is the risk of immunity. The headlines will no longer shock this position is not an administrative one and only editorial that Kruse’s first priority senior zoology major part-time – for yourselves admitted the university should be helping the students under- us. The violence in our community is zoology club president becoming a reality rather than an cannot afford to pay. stand the merger. If this editor researched this topic properly, he or enemy that must be combatted. she would know that Kruse is doing This walk for unity with the sup- just that. Haiti Connection asks port of students and faculty will not today’s quote only create more common ground April 8 Kruse held an information- students to help aid al forum which was open to any and within RSOs and between students, Here lies our sovereign lord the King, all students that wanted to learn in war against violence but also will inspire non-violent about what will take place through- action for the betterment of our cam- whose promise non relies on; he out the merger and to answer any To the editor: pus and community. never said a foolish thing, nor ever questions. Also, I know from person- Headlines such as assault, hate Emily Fetterer “ al experience that if a student has crimes and domestic violence have walk for unity did a wise one. -John Wilmot questions about the merger, Kruse is plagued our community consistently committee member Let your voice be heard. E-mail us at [email protected] The Daily Eastern News Friday, April 17, 1998 5A Former 911 director pleads Lincoln comes to Charleston By NICOLE MEINHEIT said. City editor Oseguera took most of his background material from Walt Whitman’s work, innocent; hearing date set The Association of Lincoln Presenters Oseguera said. By NICOLE MEINHEIT connection to person or parties Saturday will present a re-enactment of the Whitman did a lot of his work on the City editor involved, (hear the case),” Lutz said. Abraham Lincoln-Stephen Douglass debates front lines and his work was even published Circuit Judge Ralph Pearman was and selections from the play “Our American in a lot of newspapers, Oseguera said. Former Coles County 911 Director assigned to the case and Wednesday’s Cousin” as part of their national convention. Despite his preparation, Oseguera said Jack Abrams Wednesday pleaded inno- hearing was scheduled to fit Pearman’s The debate will be held at 1:15 p.m. the role of Douglass is a difficult role for cent to two charges of official miscon- schedule, Lutz said. Saturday at the Coles County Fairground. him to play because he does not agree with duct. He said the official misconduct “Our American Cousin” will be presented at Douglass’ ideology. Abrams, of Allenville and former charge against Abrams alleges he 8 p.m. Saturday in the Charleston High Douglass was a strong believer in states’ 911 Board Chairman Rex Roberts, of “gained personal advantages that would School Auditorium. Both events are free to rights and was a white supremacist, Mattoon, were indicted in February for not have been available except for his the public. Oseguera said. alleged misuse of 911 board funds. position on the 911 board.” The fourth annual Association of Lincoln “In order to recreate the debate someone Wednesday was the first court “(Abrams) is accused of using a 911 Presenters Convention will include exhibits, has to portray Steven Douglass and I will try appearance for Abrams, represented by board-issued credit card to pay for a tours of historic Lincoln sites and a church to portray him as honestly as I can,” Public Defender Lonnie Lutz. Abrams personal trip to Florida and to buy service led by a descendent of Lincoln’s half Oseguera said. “I believe that people benefit requested a trial by jury but no date was cleaning equipment for his own use,” brother. The debate and the presentation of from hearing the debate.” set. Circuit Court Judge Ralph Pearman Lutz said. “Our American Cousin” are the only events The speech Oseguera and Woodard will instead set a hearing date for May 29. Roberts pleaded innocent to similar open to the public, according to a press give Saturday was never given by Lincoln or Roberts will also have a hearing to charges at an April 3 hearing. release. Douglass, Oseguera said. assign a trial date on May 29. Lutz said Both men resigned from their 911 Tony Oseguera, an Eastern speech com- B.F. McClerren, a former professor at he expects that a date will be selected board positions in August, at about the munication professor, will portray Douglass Eastern, took the main points from the for a jury trial at the hearing. same time it was announced that the and Joe Woodard, a Charleston resident and debates and condensed them into an hour Abrams’ hearing was originally 911 system would be investigated. member of the ALP, will represent Lincoln debate, Oseguera said. scheduled for April 3 but was resched- The investigation later lead to a in the debates, Oseguera said. Members of the Looking Glass uled because Circuit Judge Paul grand jury’s indictment of both men. Oseguera said he has prepared for the Playhouse of Lebanon will perform selec- Komada and chair of the 911 was If convicted, both men could face role by speaking with professors in the his- tions of “Our American Cousin,” the play scheduled to hear the case, Lutz said. possible prison sentences of two to five tory department and from historical reading Lincoln was watching when he was assassi- “It would be best if a judge from out years, or up to 2 1/2 years of probation. he has done in the past. nated, a press release stated. The play will of the county, that would not have any Both men are currently free on bond. “I think that probably what I can bring to be presented up until the point Lincoln was the role is my love for history,” Oseguera assassinated.

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SOFTBALL from page 8A Rugby hosts good opportunity to pick up a Colonel’s top offensive threats. to be struggling a little bit, 10 of few games on the road.” She was batting .289, while hit- 1998 WEST their losses this season have tournament First up for the Panthers will ting two homers and driving in DIVISION come by only one run, but be a doubleheader at Eastern eight. SOFTBALL Morehead is staying competi- STANDINGS This Saturday, both the Kentucky on Saturday. “The season is going pretty tive. men’s and women’s rugby The Lady Colonels are 28-14 well so far,” said Lady Cononel The Eagles have struggled Team Conf. Overall team will host the Trailor Park overall, while going 9-3 in the head coach Jane Worthington. Southeast Missouri 10-0 28-8-1 somewhat lately. Kids Invitational at the rugby OVC. “We have had a couple of key Tennessee-Martin 8-5 16-16-1 They went into last weekend fields on fourth street by They currently hold the top injuries lately, but we are play- Eastern Illinois 6-5 14-15 in second place in the division, Coleman Hall. Austin Peay spot in the OVC East division. ing pretty consistently. The con- 2-9 17-22 but suffered three losses at the “This is the second time for Eastern Kentucky will be ference is set up so anyone can Saturday’s games: hands of Eastern Kentucky and Eastern Illinois @ Eastern Kentucky (2) this tournament, we hosted it playing through a couple of nag- beat anyone, it all depends on Southern Utah @ Austin Peay (2) Tennessee Tech to fall near the last year,” rugby member Dave ging injuries and playing with- which team shows up.” Southeast Missouri @ Morehead State (2) bottom of the division. Samford @ Austin Peay (2) Salzman said. out one of its key players. Eastern will travel to More- Sunday’s games: Even though they have been “We just wanted to start it Senior outfielder Angie head State for another two-game Eastern Illinois @ Morehead State (2) struggling as of late, Eastern up again.” Southeast Missouri @ Eastern Kentucky (2) Dunagan went down recently set on Sunday afternoon. cannot afford to look past the The Invitational begins at 9 with a compound shoulder dislo- The Eagles are 9-25 overall Eagles. a.m. and goes to 6 p.m. on cation. and 3-7 in the OVC. Morehead in the OVC East. “Illinois State had been strug- Saturday. The championship Dunagan was one of the Lady rests near the bottom of the pack Although the Eagles appear gling too,” Searle said. game will be at 5 p.m. Other colleges competing in the tournament will be Southern TENNIS from page 8A Illinois, Illinois State, Western Illinois and Northern Illinois. Reid is confident her team can perform well The men’s team travels to Nashville with the round. Middle is the hands-down favorite to win Club teams competing in in Nashville. seventh seed. They finished 2-6 in the OVC, and the tournament, according to Reid. the invitational will be “The girls were talking about the tournament 3-12 overall. The No. 3 seed went to Tennessee Tech, Eastern, Peoria men’s club, on the trip (to Evansville Tuesday),” Reid said.” Eastern will take on Tennessee-Martin as which will take on Austin Peay. Eastern Manhattan men’s club, They were going over who they had played, and well. One saving grace coming into the tourna- Kentucky earned the No. 4 spot, and will play Macoupin County men’s club what their score was.” ment is the way they played against the against No. 5 seeded Murray State. and Scott Air Force Base Although Eastern lost the match against Skyhawks earlier in the season. Reid said she thinks Eastern has a good men’s club. Evansville, Reid thinks the team learned a valu- “The score (5-2) was not indicative of how chance to do well in the tournament due to the Salzman said Eastern and able lesson. we played,” Reid said. setting. Southern competed in the “They found out how important doubles play “We know that this team is beatable.” “With good weather conditions, and a neutral championship at Southern and is,” Reid said. “With three points on the line, Middle Tennessee claimed the No. 1 seed, site, we should be able to perform better than we lost a close match. they need to be able to step up the doubles play.” and will play Morehead State in the opening have been,” Reid said.

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TRACK from page 8A “He (Johnson) has won the be.” to the 400-meter distance. The OVC three years in a row and he The long jumpers have had 3000-meter steeplechase is should do very well,” Haines two good weeks as Joe Flanigan another event competed only said. and Jimmy Sims have moved outdoors. Akers said the weather Eastern’s 4x400 relay team is into the top 10 seeds in confer- has hindered Moroney in getting tops in the conference by six sec- ence and pole vaulters are led by water jumps in early in the sea- onds, but there are still some Tom Marchese, Dan Stone and son. questions for the Panther’s. Josh Stroot. The throwers have made “We don’t have as many ques- The outdoor season features steady improvements throughout tion marks this year as we did several different contests, then the outdoor season with Dave last year,”Akers said. the indoor season. With the con- Astrauskas being near the top of “We need our second and ference meet so early in the track the discus and the shot put. John third entries in each event to season, it is hard to be at a peak Davis has been working on a have some break through perfor- level Akers said. new technique the past few mances.” “It is hard to have consisten- meets and Akers said he is Of the question marks needed cy and to be reaching peak per- beginning to show improve- to be answered, Akers said the formances, especially since a lot ments. high jumpers need to have a of people are untested going in,” Akers said he has one major good meet. Akers said. goal for the team as soon as the “Our vertical jumpers “We will be ready physically competition begins on Friday. (Ruffner Francis and Justin and we will get in there and “We should not be looking at IKUYA KURATA/ Photo editor Young) need to be more consis- compete.” the burden of repeating,” he said. Eastern runner Mike McBride competes in the Big Blue Classic. The tent,” Akers said. “It’s not how Intermediate hurdlers Jacob “If we go down there and com- men’s will team attempt to stay unbeaten against conference foes this high they can jump, rather how Hunt, Bob Cecich are seeded in petitive we will come out all weekend. consistent and smart they can the top 10, but are relatively new right.”

BASEBALL from page 8A record. Right behind Eastern is Tech with a their starters.” The highest of these performances was offer prizes. There will also be a “lucky 12-6 conference record. As of last week, the Eastern pitching Chad Heminover, who threw a complete program” drawing during the game for This is also going to be a battle of the staff was ranked second in the conference game three hitter in a 4-3 win on Sunday. food or drink prizes from Blimpies, top two offenses in the league. As of last with a 6.07 ERA. The Tech staff had an “We were in a lull for a while, but now Domino’s or Pepsi. week, Tech held the conference lead with a ERA of 6.80, which is good enough for we’re back on track,” Mayes said. Finally, during the game Country batting average of .344. But Eastern is right fifth in the conference. Tech has this ERA “Tennessee-Martin was a good test for Catering will be grilling sandwiches. behind the Golden Eagles with a batting even though they have two pitchers among this weekend.” Students may purchase a sandwich and average of .340. the top five in the OVC. Mayes said even though this is not the drink for $1, while the general public will “I think the strengths of both us and EIU Tech, last years OVC regular season and final series in the OVC year, this is still an have to pay $2. are we are real good hitting teams,” Mayes tournament champion, is coming off a important weekend from his team. Eastern associate athletic director for said. “Our outfield is also playing good conference weekend where it took a three- “We only have two weekend series’s left marketing and sports information, Dave defense.” game sweep from Tennessee-Martin. after this one because we’re off next week,” Kidwell, said he hopes the prizes and Because of this, Mayes said the offenses Junior outfielder Jody Wheeler took OVC he said. cheap food will bring out students. will not decide the series. Player of the Week honors by going 10-for- “So we only have six OVC games left, “It will be a chance for students to “Both teams have to have their pitching 16 in the series with one homer, two dou- so this will be a determining factor.” socialize and cheer on the Panthers,” he to come through,” he said. “This is a big bles and four RBI. As part of Student Appreciation Day, said. weekend, and both of the team have to The Golden Eagles also saw some strong radio station 92.1 “The Party” will have a “This team deserves support because have good pitching performances out of pitching performances in the Martin series. live remote from noon to 2 p.m. and will they’ve done so well this year.” FRIDAY The Daily Eastern News 8A April 17, 1998 Sports

.Baseball puts first place on line By MATT WILSON 1998 Sports editor BASEBALL STANDINGS The top two baseball teams in

the Ohio Valley Conference will Team Conf. Overall do battle on Monier Field this Eastern Illinois 11-3 25-9 weekend, as Tennessee Tech takes Tennessee Tech 12-6 23-17 on conference-leading Eastern. Southeast Missouri 9-6 20-17 The Panther and Chicago State Murray State 9-6 14-27 game scheduled for Thursday was Eastern Kentucky 7-8 16-20 canceled due to the weather. Morehead State 7-8 14-26 Tech head coach David Mayes Middle Tennessee 6-8 14-21 said Eastern is the hottest team in Austin Peay 6-12 17-25 Tennessee-Martin the conference right now. 4-11 13-23 “In my mind they’re (Eastern) This weekends games: the best team in the conference,” Tennessee Tech @ Eastern Illinois Eastern Kentucky @ Morehead State Mayes said. “They were a good Tennessee-Martin @ Murray State team last year and they’re playing Middle Tennessee @ Southeast Missouri well right now.” momentum this weekend,” he Panther head coach Jim said. Schmitz said he is looking for- “Tech has a very explosive ward to a great weekend. offense and we have to do a good “It’s going to be a big battle,” job pitching and shutting them he said. down.” “Last year we played in three Eastern and Tech will engage great games and we’re looking for in a doubleheader at 1:00 p.m. another three great games this Saturday, and will finish the series week. I think whoever gets the with a single game at 1:00 p.m. better pitching will come out on Sunday. The final game of the top.” series is also Student ANNA BETZELBER/ Staff photographer Schmitz said he hopes his Appreciation Day. teams recent success will carry One game separates these two Sophomore catcer Erik Nelson swings at a pitch that will end up over the fence against Indiana State over into this weekend. teams, as Eastern holds the OVC Wednesday. The Panthers will host Tennessee Tech for a two-game weekend series 1 p.m Saturday and 1 “We played well last weekend lead with an 11-3 conference p.m. Sunday at Monier Field. Tech is second to Eastern in the Ohio Valley Conference. Eastern could see and during the midweek and See BASEBALL page 7A its lead grow or shrink after the weekend’s action. hopefully we can keep that Men’s track looks to continue winning streak By DAVID PUMP of the pack in each event coach Tom Akers Finn are third and fourth respectively. High hurdles could also be a strong Associate sports editor said. The 800 is such a strong event for event for Eastern, as Brandon Meiner and “There are five teams basically in the Eastern that people had to be left off of the Rollie Slama are in the top four. SEMO’s Eastern is in Clarksville, Tenn. and hunt, SEMO in the field events, Middle squad making the trip. Glen Haley and Scott Tate are also in the looks to continue its men’s track and field Tennessee in the sprints, Eastern Kentucky “We are leaving a lot of people home top five. dominance over the Ohio Valley in the distances, Tennessee State and that would score for us at the conference “Our hurdles are running really, really Conference. The Panther’s have not lost at Eastern,” Akers said referring to the team’s meet, because of conference limitations,” well, and both guys (Haley and Tate) run the OVC meet since Eastern moved from overall balance against the other schools Akers said. both events very well and I consider it one the Mid-Continent Conference two years individual strengths. “We are balanced The 1500-meter run features Panther of our stronger events,” Haines said. ago and are the favorites to build off of the from top to bottom, but it’s us against all of senior Todd Moroney. Moroney was the The most lopsided events are the indoor win. them in each event.” indoor meets co-MVP winning the 1500 javelin and the 4x400 meter relay. “Eastern is the team to beat, they are the One of the strengths for the Panther’s is and the 3000-meter runs. SEMO’s Randy Johnson has throw the big team on the men’s side,” Southeast in the long sprints. Junior Chad White has Jason Bialka and McBride are also in javelin 208 feet this season, 30 feet longer Missouri coach Joey Haines said. “Our the top seed time heading into the 400- the top five in the 1500. Rick Walden and than the next competitor and 50 feet longer goal is to finish in second.” meter dash. Kert McAfee is second in the Chad Bauer have the top two 10,000-meter than Paul Ryndak from Eastern. The Panther’s need to be near the top 800-meter dash, Mike McBride and Cory seeds heading into the meet. See TRACK page 7A Softball Tennis teams enter conference tourneys By TODD SCHREIBER Missouri State in the opening Staff writer round. plays four Middle Tennessee grabbed Conference tournaments are the top seed, and will play BY KYLE BAUER what every sports team waits the Morehead State in the opening Staff writer whole season for. round. The No. 2 seed went to This weekend, the Eastern ten- Tennessee Tech, they will play The Panther softball team nis teams will travel to Nashville Eastern Kentucky. will return to action on and compete in the Ohio Valley The Lady Panthers dropped a Saturday with another big Conference tournament. This 6-3 decision to Martin earlier this weekend of Ohio Valley year’s event will be the first time season. The team will also be Conference games. Eastern is in OVC history that both the men looking for revenge from last scheduled to play four confer- and women will compete at the season’s tournament. ence games in two days against same sight. Martin defeated Eastern in the two teams heading in two dif- Being in the same place is a opening round 4-0 in last year’s ferent directions. big boost for the teams, accord- OVC tournament. The Lady On Saturday the Panthers ing to Eastern coach Marla Reid. Panthers bounced back with vic- will take on first place Eastern “There will be more support tories against Eastern Kentucky Kentucky before heading to between the teams,” Reid said. and Southeast Missouri to claim Morehead State to take on the “This will help us since we are at fifth place in the tournament. Eagles, who remain near the a neutral site.” Eastern is coming into the bottom of the OVC East. The women’s team will open tournament with wins in four of “It is a big conference week- up play against Tennessee-Martin its last five OVC match ups. end for us,” Panther head coach at 10:30 a.m. Murray State beat The Lady Panthers finished Lloydene Searle said. Martin 7-2 on Tuesday to claim the season with a 5-4 conference IKUYA KURATA/ Photo editor “We lost a couple of games the No. 3 seed. record, and a 7-6 overall record. Senior Justin Miles returns a shot against Eastern Kentucky April 12 to Tennessee Martin, so this is a Murray will take on Southeast at the Lantz tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams play See SOFTBALL page 6A See TENNIS page 6A conference tournaments this weekend in Nashville. MAGAZINE

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a benefit performance for victims of the Mattoon tornado by charlie huber 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 on the mainstage Dounda Fine Arts Center copy editors $6 adults AMY THON JUSTIN KMITCH $3.50 seniors and students cover design verge editor JAIME HODGE JAIMEHODGE ANDEW KLEMENS Call 581-3110 for ticket information & reservations On the Verge of the Weekend friday.1.30.1998 3b Uglyfest to display sonic medley Fourth annual event brings together a variety of musical stylings too much fun and trying to pick a by jaime hodge fight with Dark Eden security,” Verge editor Warda said. t’s been raining for three days “The greatest gift we have been straight, you’ve just been slapped given through organizing this fest is Iwith a ten-page research paper, the opportunity to reach out and and there are only two weeks left seriously annoy the people at the before finals start screaming your paper who are nice enough to take name. Just when things couldn’t get their time and write a story about any uglier, the unthinkable crashes us,” said Tony Wiltgen, co-founder down in your own backyard. of Uglyfest. As various as “a Picasso with Both ‘fest founders sent a spe- scotch tape on it,” the fourth cial thank-you out to Steve Uglyfest explodes with a wide vari- Whitlock and James Amos for all ety of musical talents, including their help in the past. Warda left space-age jazz lounge, high energy with these words of wisdom to his rock, fundamental ska, bluesy rock followers: The Astronauts “Uglyfest, to me, is like life. It is and country. Ferra - trumpet. and hopes to draw a lot of people Aranowski, guitar; Kevin Farrell, full of diversity and beauty. And I “This is a great lineup. I love it Featuring an eclectic mix of ska, out at Uglyfest, Nees said. bass; Dan Wagoner - percussion. am proud to be ugly,” Warda said. because of the diversity. I hand- The Middlemen “don’t go for the “I think the line-up’s pretty good The band that broke Coffeetalk’s “So this fest is for the people who picked them after Pearl Jam and typical ska sound; the poppy, hard this year,” Nees said. “That would record for drawing in the most cannot come to the conclusion the Fugees backed out,” Warda rock obnoxious sound,” Miller said. hopefully bring more people out people on a Friday night will also be that they are ugly. Just come out said. “We try to apply a lot of musi- because of the good music that’s playing Uglyfest for the first time. admit it and let’s be beautiful Uglyfest has erupted into a cality and influences we have from going to be there.” The group has been together together. And nobody will ever be musical mayhem “much bigger than school, like jazz,” Miller said. “Me This is Drip’s second time play- since late September and captures as ugly as Tony. Farewell all.” expected,” and more organization and Eric Chapman, who are the ing Uglyfest; the first time they a hybrid of metal and southern The groups performing, in order in the future may be necessary founders of the band - we believe graced the event was in the fall of rock, with a twist of unusual, dark- of appearance: since one of Warda’s favorite the true influence of the ska is the last year, Nees said. er beats. Uglyfest memories was being ■ The Middlemen, members: Patrick Wright - tenor sax; Jon Jamaica reggae, which is what we “If they keep asking, we’ll keep “(Our music is) eclectic. It assaulted. try to hold onto.” “My favorite was when Rob Sturn - trumpet; Ebben Moore - vocals; Matt Hattfield - drums; This group is also no newcomer Uglyfest, to me, is like life. It is full of diver- Kleiner started beating me up to the ‘fest - it played in the spring when I was taking down their Brian Vose - bass; Megan Haynes - sity and beauty. And I am proud to be ugly.” baritone sax; Eric Chapman - trom- of last year, Miller said. One of the equipment while he was still playing high points of that performance a mandolin because he was having bone; Woods Miller - guitar; Anne “ was the people dancing on the –Tom Warda, quad, which really gave energy back to the band, he said. Uglyfest co-founder playing,” Nevill said. doesn’t seem to leave anyone out ■ The Astronauts, members: Jon or draw anyone in,” Dertz said. Kostal - electric piano and synthe- ■ Trickle Down, members: Chris “People who normally go there lis- sizer; Doug Strahan - electric gui- Eitle - lead vocals, rhythm guitar ten to anything from punk to metal tar; Brian Vose - bass; Dave Jolley - and harmonica; Zac Eitle - lead gui- to acoustic to southern rock. It drum set; Tom Nevill - percussion; tar and back vocals; Jeremy Grier - doesn’t seem like we have a certain Ryan Snowden - trumpet and bass and back vocals; Matt Mullally crowd that has anything in com- flugelhorn; Walt Howard - tenor - drums mon, other than they like Baked and soprano saxophone; Katie Sharpening their talents on high Alaska.” Schmied - flute and piccolo energy rock with dynamic, at times Together for only five months, melodic changes, Trickle Down has ■ Kelly Staley The Astronauts flourish a typical been together for a year and Although she will be performing space-age bachelor-pad music, enjoys getting the crowd involved, solo with backup tapes for her Snowden said. The band features Mullally said. musical force, Staley plans on draw- popular theme songs, such as the “They get a lot of energy - a ing a big crowd. Batman and James Bond themes, lot of dancing, a lot of energy. We “The bigger the crowd the hap- and also Peter Gunn’s Mission try to send energy and they send it pier I am. I like fun crowds,” Staley Impossible theme, Kostal said. back,” Mullally said. “This will be said. “We’re excited about bringing fun; this will be a good one. I think Staley has been singing solo for back this genre of music ... it’s over- a lot of different people can relate almost five years, and was in cho- looked by most people. Most don’t to our shows.” rus at her high school for six years. even know it happened,” Kostal Trickle Down has also per- She mostly sings country, since she said. formed at Uglyfest in the past and “comes from a small town” and ■ Drip, members: Brent Byrd - gui- has rocked to people swinging, every year at her school, she tar and vocals; Tom Nevill - drums dancing and singing with the music. worked on a country concert. and cymbals; Anthony Nees - bass One of the highest points of playing Staley has also performed at Byrd describes Drip’s music as Uglyfest has been the crowd Coffeetalk and said she had a “posi- bluesy and aggressive, and Nees involvement, Mullally said. tive reaction” from the crowd. Her said it’s loud and hard rock, but not inspiration to sing at Uglyfest came heavy, like Metallica. The group has ■ Baked Alaska, members: Al from a friend, she said. 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Eastern’s Tarble Arts Center “Plum Blossom and the Dragon” some of the style and conven- Our Chicagoland clients are ready to bring you on will be hosting puppeteer Ginger is a story about a poor Chinese tions of Chinese Theatre, blend- board for the following temporary assignments: Lozar for a performance of the family who must ask for financial ing color, music, pageantry, and •Customer Service •Accounting puppet show, “Plum Blossom and help from a wealthy but selfish drama. •Reception •Secretary the Dragon,” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, uncle. The daughter, Plum Lozar is a professional pup- May 3. Blossom, travels to the uncle’s peteer who has been on the •Data Entry •Office Assistant According to Kit Morice, home, encountering a number of Illinois Arts Council’s Arts-In- We’ll pay $8-12 depending on skills, so call us now Curator of Education at the characters along the way, includ- Education artists roster since and start working next month! Tarble Arts Center, the puppet ing a dragon. 1987. Morice added that Lozar show is being held in conjunction The puppet show is based on a has done lots of work at various with Puppetry: Art and Chinese fairy tale and Lozar will schools throughout Illinois, pri- (630)968-0504 Performance, on exhibit in the be using vintage Chinese wooden marily conducting workshops on Tarble’s Brainard Gallery from totem-dolls that originated in the puppet making and drama as well Placement Solution Inc. April 24 through June 7. 1880s. According to Morice these as puppet performances. “Specializing in temporary and Permanent placement. All fees company paid.” “It’s an all ages tale; it’s suitable dolls are antique puppets that The show is free and open to for everyone,” said Morice. “We range in age from 75 to120 years the public. This weekend at Cultural dishes offered at potluck dinner by heather cygan NGambwa, an international stu- After all the performances are Mother'sMother's. Staff editor dent adviser. This is the first time complete, a world geography quiz that ACIS has incorporated the will begin. Certain culture ques- Are your taste buds a fan of potluck dinner as part of tions will be pulled and the winners authentic food? If so, bring a dish International Week, he said. of the quiz will receive prizes, “Don’t be a Schmuck... to pass to the potluck dinner spon- Foods from places such as NGambwa said. sored by the Association of Nepal, Japan, the Congo, Yugonda, The potluck dinner is free of Everything’s A Buck!” International Students. Brazil, the United States and India charge and the general public is Learn about different cultures have previously been brought to invited to attend. plus... through exotic foods, cultural per- pass, NGambwa said. There will be Other events taking place today formances and a world geography small descriptions in front of each are: Rum-N-Coke Pitcher Special $4.00 quiz presenting awards to the cor- food listing its ingredients and ori- ■ A documentary film about (w/lime) rect participants. gin. America at 7 p.m. in the Lumpkin Christoffer Mansby, an ACIS The performance will also con- Auditorium Room 017. committee member, said the tain a variety of culture, NGambwa ■ A panel of American and Remember... potluck tradition has been carried said. international students enhancing “If you like to cuddle, Ride the Shuttle! on annually for as long as he can Alexis Ignatiou, an Eastern cultural understanding at 7:30 p.m. remember, with student and faculty international student from Cyprus, in the Kansas Room of the Martin participation bringing ethnic food will sing and play guitar. Next will Luther King Jr. University Union. to pass around. be a cultural fashion show. “I hope this week will raise the “Students from all over the Students from India, Sudan, awareness of different cultures world come ... it’s a cultural Yugonda, Scotland and Brazil will wanting to live together in the exchange opportunity,” Mansby wear their heritage’s clothing and same community,” NGambwa said. said. “It’s about the whole notion explain its meaning and purpose “Cultural understanding lets us co- of sharing your cultural from their region to the audience. exist in a peaceful way.” experience.” The EIU Dancers will also per- The dinner will take place from ACIS is expecting about 150 to form two separate dances. It is 6 to 7:30 p.m., with the perfor- 200 students to attend the event probable that an Eastern faculty mance following from 7:30 to 8:30 which has been a tradition for the member from Congo-Zaire will p.m. Saturday in McAfee past 20 years, said Kitenge sing as well, NGambwa said. Gymnasium. Saturday, April 18 advertiseEAT RUGBY TOURNAMENT Friends SLEEPadvertise EIU Men’s and Women’s &Co advertiseDRINK OO Hornet Rugby H TENANY & STUDYadvertise BEER BLAST SPECTACULAR! advertiseEAT will host their SECOND 1st ANNUAL SLEEPadvertise TRAILER PARK KIDS INVITATIONAL MOTHERLODE advertiseDRINK this Saturday. Come on out to the 4th • FRONT ROOM 7-10 • FREE SHOW • STUDYadvertise street field and watch as 14 teams ruck and all the way from Cleveland, OH... advertiseEAT & maul for the first place title. Games SLEEPadvertise TH COW LI G S advertiseDRINK begin at 9 a.m. and refreshments will E S N ER advertise w/ I.T.B., and Teddy and the Boozers STUDY be available. 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by kevin pierce address the IHC format,” said and nondiscrimination statutes. well as exhibit projects. “Dante in the 1990s” literature Staff editor Bud May, director of Grants and The IHC encourages applica- The funding guidelines state conference. Research. tions from organizations in rural the IHC does not fund advocacy Associate professor of foreign The Illinois Humanities coun- According to the IHC funding and small-town Illinois, along or social action, individual languages Donald Sundheim also cil will present two grant writing guidelines, catalog eligibility with groups with minority audi- research or publications intended received a grant for his “Illinois workshops Thursday at the requirements projects must be ences. primarily for the scholarly com- French Heritage” conference, Tarble Arts Center. rooted in one or more of the The IHC awards mini-grants munity, academic courses or for Thomas said. Dennis Kolinski, an IHC pro- humanities disciplines, feature up to $2,000 and major grants other public costs. The first workshop begins at gram officer, will explain what professional humanists in all with a maximum of $10,000, Several Eastern professors 9:30 a.m. and the final at 2 p.m. steps to take to receive a grant phases, be public in character, be although requests beyond have received grants from the Individual appointments with for a wide variety of projects in sponsored by a non-profit group, $10,000 will be considered, IHC before, said Grants and Kolinski will be held from 11 a.m. the humanities that the applicant organization or institution, share according to the IHC funding Research secretary Cathy to 12:30 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. To might be interested in. at least 50 percent of the cost, guidelines catalogue. Local, com- Thomas. schedule an appointment contact “The workshops are designed provide a plan for evaluation, and munity and oral history projects English professor David Eastern’s office of Grants and to show applicants how to comply with federal disbarment are also funded by the IHC as Raybin was awarded for his Research at 581-2125. e Daily Eastern News On the Verge of the Weekend classifiedadvertising friday.04.17.1998 7b For Rent For Sale Announcements Announcements Personals Personals HEY SIGMA NU’S. Let’s have a CUTE ONE BEDROOM HOUSE 1989 CHEVY CAMARO. 79K NEED CASH, We buy used CD’s. PARTY BARN AT RILEY CREEK RYAN SHONE OF SIGMA CHI: good time this weekend and let available immediately. $350 per miles. Runs good. Body in good Sound Source Music. 258-8919. STABLES-Book now for Fall of You’ve done a wonderful job as our Alumni feel Proud of us. month. 1401 Harrison. Call 348- condition. $1800. Doug 581- ______5/1 1998 $50 Reserves Date. Special our Bordeaux Beau. 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Students who plan to take any work students — NOT the local addresses. Please be sure that you have MATES NEEDED. Call Ira or current listings. by correspondence from some other college / university MUST have requested a change of address with Housing if there has been a Keith at 345-5193. ______4/17 that course approved in the Records Office prior to enrolling for the ______4/22 change in your home address to which grades will be mailed. course. Michael D. Taylor, Registrar Michael D. Taylor, Registrar 8b friday.4.17.1998 On the Verge of the Weekend Comic book junky rids himself of habit ing powers. I almost lived vicari- of getting hooked further, he sions. The books are mostly Will sell books ously through them. For example, made a vow to give up the comics. Marvels and DCs. Some books in if someone gave me a hard time in So what does a 27-year-old the sale are: “The X-Men, Super for few pennies school, I would think to myself, ‘if man do with hundreds of comic Friends, Justice League, Teen I were Superman, I could kick his books? Titans and more. by sarah johnson butt.’” He’s offering them to the public “It’s mostly super heroes saving Staff writer Even though the comics caused in a sale called Comic Book the world type of literature from He’s probably the only library Alan to put unrealistic expecta- Heaven. the 70s and 80s,” Speer said. staff member adorned with a nose tions on himself, the addiction had “This sale is a valuable oppor- With the comic book industry ring, and he’s probably the only its benefits. His parents helped tunity. Anyone who is a collector back on the rise, Alan hopes for a one who graduated from New feed his addiction by bribing him will be shocked and surprised good turnout. York University with a master’s with comic books. For every race with some of the items in my col- “As long as I’ve lived here, this degree in film. But there’s more. he won at his swim meets, and he lection. Anyone who reads or col- is definitely Charleston’s largest Alan Speer has a confession to hardly ever lost a race, Speer said lects for fun can have a field day comic book rummage sale,” Speer make. he would get a comic book. because I’m selling the comics said. “I spent ten years of my adoles- The addiction also served as a cheap,” Speer said. The sale will be held Saturday cence addicted to comic books,” vocabulary builder. The books will be sold for nick- and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speer admitted. He said everyone “I attribute my language devel- els and dimes, Speer said. at 1145 12th St., north of Lincoln. probably picks up one or two opment to comic books. I encour- “Money’s not important to me. The sale will be held in the drive- comic books at one time or age kids to read them. At the age I’m moving and the collection has way or garage depending on the another, but the fantasy world of six, I was reading and learning become unwieldy. Hey, I probably weather. portrayed in the comics was like a words like invulnerable,” Speer learned that word from a comic If people are unable to attend drug to him. He was hooked. said. book,” Speer added. “All prices the sale, they are encouraged to “The fantasy world was pretty He even based his essay for his are negotiable; I just have to get call Alan at home at 348-0714 or important to me as a kid. I con- application to film school on his rid of them.” at work at 581-6061. stantly played super heroes, experience with comic books. He Comic books in all sizes will be Don’t miss this once in a life- whether it was with action figures explained the artistic influence sold for nickels and dimes, Speer time opportunity, even if you are or with friends,” Speer said. comics had on him. said. There will be mostly 8.5 by afraid of becoming a comic book “There was something about hav- But by the age of 15, with 11 inch books, but there will also junkie like Alan. He’s living proof comic book inflation and the fear be some tabloid and digest ver- that there’s hope for recovery. Theatre puts new twist on old fairy tale by jessica sedgwick trusting witches anymore these days, so this Mattoon chapter of the American Red Cross Staff writer time they accompany their children into the for the Mattoon tornado victims. forest. “Whatever we can do to help our commu- The Eastern theatre department's unusual “Surprise! Surprise! The team still gets lost,” nity and other communities around us when and comical adaptation of “Hansel and Gretel” said Evers. they have a disaster is great,” Merlano said. may change the way the audience views the Hansel and Gretel’s adventure begins by fol- Merlano said this show is not strictly for a traditional children’s play. lowing a spirit of the forest, which is a light child audience and that “people of all ages “It’s kind of like a Hansel and Gretel part that leads them once again to witches, said would enjoy this show.” Kids will enjoy the two,” said cast member Karen Evers, a junior Evers. physical action of the play, but there is also theatre major. The other members of the cast include the- humor that adults can appreciate, said Evers. The retelling of this classic fairy tale was atre majors Bob Ladewig, who plays Hansel; Performances open to the public are at 7 adapted by the director, Jerry Eisenhour, espe- Mia Merlano, who plays Gretel; Seth Berry, p.m. on April 23, 24, 25, and at 2 p.m. on April cially for today’s young audiences, said Evers. who pays Spoore and Father; and Carrie 26. There are ten other performances that Their “Hansel and Gretel” is a happier, more Schreiber, who plays Griselda. Evers plays the are strictly for children who will be bussed in animated and exciting version, she said. parts of Belladoma and mother. from grade schools in surrounding communi- “It’s not scary like the original,” said Evers. Ladewig said the actors who perform duel ties. “Our goal is not to scare the kids.” roles do an “excellent” job with their role The theatre ticket office is located on the Evers said this children’s version of Hansel changing and are almost unrecognizeable as first floor of the Fine Arts building and is open and Gretel changes into the more modern ver- having two roles. from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and sion after the brother and sister have already The theatre department added a special an hour before each show. been lost in the forest and have safely returned performance at 2 p.m. Saturday, Evers said. Tickets can be reserved at the ticket office to their home. The worried parents aren’t The proceeds from this will go to the by calling 581-3110.

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