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Eastern Illinois University plus Charleston, Ill. 61920 loss Students are happy with new Vol. 85, No. 23 Women’s volleyball team 12 pages features offered for Panther drops five-game match to St. Dining. News Louis. Story on Page 3 “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” Story on Page 12 Ballard faces harassment charges Women’s soccer coach on paid leave until investigation complete By Chad Merda he sat out a while until the review is com- McDuffie said Ballard’s leave took Rights. Details of the complaint are Sports editor plete.” effect on Sept. 11. unknown and McDuffie said he has not Ballard declined comment. The soccer player said Ballard cur- read the report outlining the allegations. Eastern women’s soccer coach Steve Six players filed the sexual harass- rently is not allowed to make any contact The soccer player said as of now, she Ballard has been asked to take a leave of ment complaint Sept. 9 with the Office with the players, and she did not wish to does not know what the next step is. absence amidst player allegations of sex- of Civil Rights, but all six did not neces- comment on the specifics of the charge, “We don’t really know much; as ual harassment, Athletics Director Rich sarily have individual complaints, a saying each complaint is different. much as the next person,” she said. McDuffie said Tuesday. member of the women’s soccer team “It’s a lot of things,” she said. Cynthia Nichols, director of civil “He’s presently not with the team,” said under conditions of anonymity. Complaints stem from last year as rights, could not be reached for com- McDuffie said. “There has been some “Each person talks alone (with offi- well as this year, she said. ment. Steve Ballard concerns raised with the women’s soccer cials); we don’t share with anyone else,” The review of the allegations is being Women’s soccer coach program and I thought it would be best if she said. conducted through the Office of Civil See BALLARD Page 2 Proposal to extend bar hours on hold until next month By Matt Neistein oranges,” Cougill City editor said. More inside City Council After a lengthy discussion The campus member Bruce between City Council, Student community Scism stressed the Senate representatives, Charleston reacts to extend- City Council is residents and business owners, ing bar hours not loosening council members unanimously Page 5 liquor laws. placed a resolution on public dis- “We’re not play for two weeks that would allowing a greater access to alco- extend bar hours from 1 a.m. to 2 hol,” he said. “We’re allowing more a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, access at the same level in a con- if passed. trolled situation.” “We hope the students see this Council members discussed a as meeting them halfway, with an proposed peer cooperation pro- emphasis on halfway,” said Mayor gram, sponsored by Student Senate, Sara E. Figiel /Staff photographer Dan Cougill. “We’re looking to get that will inform students about something back from this, meaning alcohol and encourage them to look How to beat a DUI a decrease in criminal activity asso- out for each other when intoxicat- Dan Siriann, president of Eta Sigma Gamma, gives senior health promotions major Lisa Sekulski, a breathalyzer ciated with alcohol.” ed. test during a D.U.I. presentation on Tuesday evening in the lobby of Carman Hall. Story on Page 3 Cougill said in the last four Council member Larry Rennels years, alcohol-related crime, said he’d like to see the program defined as noise violations, loud implemented “prior to the ordi- parties, minor possession of alcohol nance going into effect,” and said and other similar crimes, has been that it would have to be up and run- on a steady decrease. But the city is ning no later than Dec. 1. Agents don’t just take bullets looking for more than just the same The ordinance does not require steady rate. the Student Senate program to be in “If (alcohol-related crime) does- place, but council members indicat- Alum fulfills life-long dream of being in Secret Service n’t decline, or if there isn’t an ed they think it will strongly affect orders only a day before he has to increased rate of decline ... we will their view of the ordinance. Kristi By Meghan McMahon Staff editor leave. terminate this program in a heart- Kirby and Lorri Thompson, I got a degree in economics “It kind of depends on what hap- beat,” he said. Student Senate representatives to Being a Secret Service agent pens in the world,” Tucker said. The mayor said the ordinance the City Council, were asked to pre- involves a lot more than taking a Currently, many Secret Service will “affect the way we operate to sent the program in more detail at bullet for the president of the NowWhat? agents are being sent to North some degree,” and said the city will the next council meeting on Oct. 5. United States. Carolina to provide protection for deploy more police officers on Cougill said the problems of At least according to Lawrence who worked for the Secret Service. Clinton while he tours areas of the Friday and Saturday nights. alcohol-influenced behavior is Tucker, a Secret Service agent and He said he splits his time on the state that were severely damaged The main thrust of the ordinance starting to become a national issue. Eastern alumni who had a life-long job doing investigations of crimes by Hurricane Floyd. is to cut down on after-hours parties “I am absolutely convinced dream of becoming a Secret such as money laundering and He said since the president and by letting students stay in the bars America is awaking to the fact that Service agent. counterfeiting and protecting vice president have been campaign- longer and hopefully reducing the academia has a problem dealing “People think all we do is take a United States leaders such as ing for the next presidential elec- inclination to go out and party else- with (student-related drinking),” he bullet for the president,” Tucker President Bill Clinton and Vice tion, he has been spending more where. said, citing student deaths and sui- said. “There’s really a lot more to it President Al Gore and foreign time traveling. “They can (party) in the bar, go cides resulting from alcohol. than that.” heads of state. Tucker, who is married and has home and hit the rack,” he said. “Until academia changes its Tucker, who got a bachelor’s “Half is protection, half is inves- one child, said although he spends a An audience member asked how mind with how it deals with alcohol degree in economics from Eastern tigation of money crimes,” he said. lot of time traveling he still recog- this could happen since “parties go and students, it will be an uphill in 1989 and continued on for a mas- In non-campaign years Secret nizes the importance of his family. on during bar hours,” saying that battle for college towns. They turn ter’s degree in political science Service agents work on a travel “You’ve got to take care of council members were comparing the other cheek and look the other graduating from Eastern in 1991, rotation where they travel for a home when you come home,” he apples and oranges. way ... municipalities are fighting a said he decided very early on he month and investigate for a month, said. “I’m willing to give (students) losing battle. They are not being wanted to become a Secret Service said Tucker, who is based in more apples if they’ll have less See BARS Page 2 agent because of a family member Chicago. Sometimes he gets travel See AGENTS Page 2 2 Wednesday, September 22, 1999 The Daily Eastern News The Daily ple will leave a bar in Mattoon at 1 a.m. to go to a bar in Charleston for Eastern Workshop to focus Bars another hour, which would increase from page 1 the amount of drunk drivers. News After the discussion was opened to the audience, a local business The Daily Eastern News is published daily, on handling roles responsive to binge drinking and owner asked if the ordinance would Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- underage drinking, they tolerate ... be judged solely by the crime rate, ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer term except during school By Emily Terry The workshop was developed inappropriate behavior.” and not by how much it helps local vacations or examinations, by Staff writer because of the rise in the number Police statistics from recent business. PRINTED WITH SOYINK the students of Eastern Illinois TM of students coming into college as University. Subscription price: years were cited by various individ- “It serves both purposes, but in $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all A workshop dealing with creat- parents, which is an adjustment uals, although the numbers were for my opinion, if it doesn’t get rid of year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of ing a healthy balance between the outside of the “traditional” student, the entire Charleston population crime, the other’s not worth it,” The Associated Press, which is entitled to responsibilities of being both a par- Leonard said. exclusive use of all articles appearing and included all dispatch calls, not Cougill said. in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 ent and a student will be held “One of the reasons we are just citations. Other residents shared their represent the majority opinion of the today. doing the workshop is because so “What I want to point out to experiences with parties and intoxi- editorial board; all other opinion pieces are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial “A Balancing Act” will be held often, the university community Student Senate is that alcohol viola- cated students. One woman, who and business offices are located in Buzzard at 7 p.m. in the Charleston- members are overwhelmed and tions have been on a steady decline asked only to be identified as Ann Hall, Eastern Illinois University. Mattoon Room of the Martin challenged with their dual roles from 1997 to 1998 to 1999,” for fear of retribution, said she’d Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920. Luther King Jr. University Union. and complexities that they face Cougill said. He also read off clos- like to “appeal to students on a ISSN 0894-1599. The workshop, sponsored by everyday,” she said. Printed by Eastern Illinois University, ing times for bars in other state uni- human-to-human basis” to explain Charleston, IL 61920. the Counseling Center, will include The lecture will focus on tech- versity towns as well as nearby what kind of effects alcohol-related Postmaster: Send address changes to a lecture and panel discussion. The niques used to create a healthy bal- cities. behavior has on townspeople. The Daily Eastern News panel will be made up of individu- ance between a person’s dual roles, “Champaign closes at 1 a.m., but She related the story of how, Buzzard Hall als who have to fulfill multiple Leonard said. Eastern Illinois University they let 12-year-olds get in the after just recently moving to Charleston, IL 61920. roles during their everyday lives. “The workshop will be a good bars,” he said, referring to the bar- Charleston a year ago, three indi- “The panel will discuss real life source of ideas and techniques to entry age in Urbana-Champaign of viduals who appeared to be stu- conflicts with resolutions pertain- balance the many responsibilities 19. dents splashed gasoline over her ing to multiple roles,” said Tina that so many of the EIU communi- Mattoon, Arcola and Tuscola front lawn and set it on fire. Three Daily Eastern News staff Leonard, counselor at the ty members face each day,” bars all close at 1 a.m., leading fire engines were required to douse Editor in chief ...... Deana Poole* Counseling Center. Leonard said. Scism to speculate how many peo- the flames. Managing editor...... Nicole Meinheit* News editor ...... Tammie Sloup* Associate news editor...... Amy Thon* weapon at all times while on the agent does not require a degree in during their time at Eastern. Editorial page editor ...... Meghan McMahon* Development director...... Laura Irvine* job. any particular field, Tucker said. “LT (Lawrence Tucker) is a Activities editor...... Elizabeth O’Riley Agents “There is risk involved. We just “We take all disciplines,” he great example,” Hencken said. “I Administration editor...... Melanie Schneider from page 1 Campus editor...... Geneva White need to make sure we are on said. “As long as you have a four- think he is what EIU is all about. City editor ...... Matt Neistein guard,” he said. “We do everything year degree, you can apply.” He is a student who came here ... Student government editor...... Chris Sievers Since beginning his job with the possible to stop (a situation) before While at Eastern, Tucker was and as he was here, he began devel- Photo editor...... Mandy Marshall Associate photo editor...... open Secret Service in 1996, Tucker has it starts.” involved on campus as a Resident oping his skills.” Sports editor ...... Chad Merda traveled to places such as Moscow, Before coming a Secret Service Assistant, ROTC, Alpha Phi Alpha Tucker was able to make a real Associate sports editor ...... Kyle Bauer Madrid, Spain, Chile, Denmark agent, Tucker went through an fraternity and what is now called contribution to Eastern, Hencken Verge editor ...... Dan Ochwat Associate Verge editor ...... Christy Kilgore and some third world countries. extensive six-month training Black Greek Council. He also ran said. Online editor...... Chuck Payne He said his international travels course. track for a couple of years. While He remembers one instance Advertising manager ...... Mike Burton Design & graphics manager ...... Jennifer Evans have helped him realize that the “Our training is six months and he was pursuing his master’s were Tucker was a counselor for a Sales manager...... Amanda Kramkowski perceptions Americans have of for- includes a basic criminal investiga- degree and immediately after grad- group of 45 high school juniors Promotions manager ...... Karen Whitlock eign people are just stereotypes tive course,” he said. uating, he worked as a Resident who visited Eastern. Business manager...... Betsy Jewell Assistant business manager ...... Cindy Mott and do not fit the image we have of The training begins in Glenco, Director in Carman and Douglas “He just did a super job,” Student business manager ...... Carrie Masek them. Ga. and then moves to Maryland halls. Hencken said. Circulation manager ...... Chad Merda “People are the same. for Secret Service School. In One person Tucker said he Of the 45 students, 44 of them Editorial adviser...... John Ryan Publications adviser...... David Reed Everybody has problems, but Secret Service School, students are remembers as a great influence on went on to attend college and the Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough they’re all living the same way,” taught about federal laws and regu- him while he was student is Lou student who didn’t, joined the Subscriptions manager...... Ami Head Tucker said. lation and procedures they must Hencken, vice president for stu- Navy. * Editorial board members He also said traveling to foreign follow, Tucker said. dent affairs. Twenty-two of the students countries has made him appreciate Tucker said he likes the variety Hencken said he also remem- graduated from high school and the many freedoms associated of of the job because he does not do bers Tucker from his days as a stu- attended Eastern. living in the United States. the same thing every day, like dent at Eastern and considers him a Hencken said he has recently Night staff “Any time I go out of the coun- many people do. great role model for current stu- spoken to Tucker and is proud of Layout chief ...... Tammie Sloup News layout...... Heather Cygan try, I always appreciate being a “I could be around the Prime dents. the accomplishments he has been Sports layout...... Chad Merda U.S. citizen,” Tucker said. Minister of Israel one day and the One of the things Hencken most able to make since leaving Eastern. Photo night editor...... Mandy Marshall He said there is some risk next, I could be arresting money enjoys about his job is being able “He was just telling me about News copy editors...... Gabe Rosen ...... Jason Sperb involved with being a Secret launderers,” he said. to attend commencement and see his job and it sounds truly fantas- Sports copy editor ...... Kristin Rojek Service agent, but agents carry a Becoming a Secret Service the students who have progressed tic,” Hencken said. News night editors ...... Tammie Sloup ...... Amy Thon ble,” McDuffie said. coach Adam Howarth has taken years and before that, Ballard was The soccer player said the team over the women’s team. the men’s and women’s soccer To reach us Ballard is coping with the situation as best “I can’t comment much,” coach at Elon (NC) College from By foot: The Daily Eastern News from page 1 as they can. Howarth said. “All I can say is I’ve 1980-89. Much like at Eastern, he is located in the south end of “We’re fine. It’s not a good been acting as the head coach for started the women’s program at Buzzard Hall, which is at Seventh “The university takes those thing that happened, but the team the last four games. The team is both institutions. Street and Garfield Avenue next things very seriously,” McDuffie is sticking together,” she said. doing fine, but unfortunately, Ballard’s career women’s to the Tarble Arts Center and said of the allegations. “When According to Eastern’s Sexual we’ve lost the last four games.” record is 98-82-4 while he has across the street from the Life concerns were raised, I asked him Harassment Protocol, “an investi- Ballard came to Eastern in coached his men’s squads to a Science Building. if he would separate himself from gation of a complaint will be com- 1995 and founded the women’s 156-100-16 mark. the team for a while and give a pleted within 30 days, exclusive of soccer program at Eastern. The “The most important thing is By phone: (217) 581-2812 chance for an inquiry and have a holidays.” first-year team went 8-11 and then that we seek out the concerns in By fax: (217) 581-2923 cooling off period.” The review process includes had three consecutive winning the inquiry,” McDuffie said. “We McDuffie said Ballard will be “an in-depth interview of the seasons. Under Ballard’s instruc- need to review the final report and By mail: paid his base salary of $36,036 alleged harasser, interviews of tion this season, the team started whatever is done would be a per- The Daily Eastern News during his leave, which will be in appropriate witnesses and a review out 2-2. sonnel issue.” Buzzard Hall effect until the review is complete. of other documentation,” accord- Prior to coming to Eastern, he Eastern Illinois University “I would like to have the report ing to the Protocol. coached men’s and women’s soc- – News editor Tammie Sloup con- Charleston, IL 61920 from the OCR as soon as possi- In the mean time, assistant cer at Averett (VA) College for five tributed to this article. By e-mail: Editor in chief Deana Poole [email protected] Graff, Ballauer, Blanski Managing editor Nicole Meinheit [email protected] News editor Tammie Sloup & Friedman P.C. [email protected] Associate news editor Amy Thon [email protected] W er e looking for ener getic and qualified Editorial page editor Meghan McMahon [email protected] individuals seeking a car eer in Sports editor Chad Merda [email protected] Public accounting Verge editor Dan Ochwat [email protected] Photo editor Mandy Marshall [email protected] Come visit David Friedman Thursday at the Job Fair The Daily Eastern News Wednesday, September 22, 1999 3 Dining Services options get positive reaction Students enjoy bringing guests, swiping ID at campus eateries By Sara E. Figiel tary education major, said she can Staff writer save money by bringing a visitor to dining services. New options offered by dining “I like the option of being able to services have proven to be a hit bring a friend to dine, because with students, who appreciate hav- when you bring a friend to campus ing a decision to make at mealtime. it’s nice to have a cheaper option The biggest change made to din- rather than going out all the time,” ing services this year is the Panther Bernardi said. Plus Meal Plan. Through the plan, Charlie Bostedo, a senior speech students who live on campus will communications major, also enjoys be allotted $3.25 every week on the guest option. their Panther Card to go toward “I think the bringing a friend items at Coffee Express or the option is a wonderful addition to recently opened Chick-fil-A. Eastern’s food service, and shall be Students also have the option of enjoyed by all,” Bostedo said. using the $3.25 to take a friend or Carole Griggs, a junior educa- relative to eat at any of the resi- tion major, said she thinks all the dence hall dining centers. changes and improvements that Many students said they like the have been made in dining services new addition of Chick-fil-A and the are good. Panther Plus Meal Plan. “The bonus $3.25 option gives “Actually, it makes it easier for students a good opportunity to eat students and somewhat easier for with an off-campus friend or just me,” said Matt Powers, a junior change their routine meals up a lit- JoAnna Kierbs / Staff photographer marketing major who works at tle bit,” Griggs said. Sheryl Swaekauski scans a Panther card Tuesday afternoon in Taylor Dining Center. Panther Dining offers more options Coffee Express. Bill Schnackel, director of uni- this year with either a guest swipe, or $3.25 to use at Chick-Fil-A or Coffee Express once a week. Lorissa Kellogg, a sophomore versity housing and dining services, will have, because of the broadened Shirley Stewart, associate vice and allows students to sit and study special education major likes hav- thinks students are reacting well to food options. president for student affairs, thinks until 1:00 a.m.” ing Chick-fil-A on campus. the addition of Chick-fil-A. “It’s hard to say exactly what the students are responding well to Construction of the food court is “I really like having a chicken Schnackel said the opening of reactions of students will be, Chick-fil-A. slated to begin in January of 2000, option close by,” Kellogg said. Chick-fil-A is giving students a because they will have so many dif- “All I’ve heard are great com- Stewart said. The food court will “Because there are not a lot of good preview of what is to come ferent options,” Schnackel said. ments from students,” Stewart said. contain four new food options places to get chicken around here with Eastern’s upcoming food “But because of the bigger flexibil- “They really like the food and its besides Chick-fil-A, and will and it’s an easy option.” court. However, he thinks it is hard ity in options, students should real- service. Students really like the fact include, Subway, TCBY and a rota- Jaime Bernardi, a junior elemen- to predict what reaction students ly respond well.” that it stays open until 7:30 p.m., tion station with a changing menu. Intoxicated students demonstrate effects of alcohol By Kelly Rush limit and how they responded to cited for DUI had they been dri- if no property has been damaged age drinking. Staff writer tests such as the field sobriety test ving,” said Lt. Chris Stone of the and no one gets hurt,” Stone said. “The main thing we want to do and the results of a “breathalyzer” University Police Department. Violating city ordinances pertain- is give people the information so Good decision-making and the test after five drinks. Ryan Brown, a senior health ing to drinking also can be expensive, they can make informed decisions consequences of irresponsible The program was initiated by the administration major who partici- sometimes ranging up to $3,000. about drinking,” Stone said. “The drinking were the topics of an alco- University Police Department, and pated in the program, disagreed. “We want to raise awareness body can only convert one drink an hol awareness program held sponsored by Health Honorary “I feel just fine,” he said. “I’m sure about drinking and driving,” said hour out of the system. Not many Tuesday in the Carman Hall lobby. Fraternity Eta Sigma Gamma in an I could drive home; no problem.” Dan Siriann, president of Eta Sigma people stop at one drink an hour.” As part of the presentation, four attempt to educate students about the Jennifer Lackney, a senior health Gamma. “It is a very unique pro- Most of the students who students went off campus and con- dangers of irresponsible drinking. administration major, started drinking at gram because people can see actual attended the program said they sumed a total of 5 beers each. The participants introduced 5:45 p.m. and had a total of five beers. results of drinking instead of us just found it to be very informative on The purpose of getting the stu- themselves, then proceeded to take Stone stressed the financial con- telling them about those results.” the topic of responsible drinking. dents intoxicated was so students a “breathalyzer” test. sequences of getting a DUI. 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THE STATION 611 MONROE 348-8055 The Daily Eastern News Giving new meaning to distance learning etting a degree from They say it’s easier for them a university without not to have to drive to Eastern ever stepping foot on “The School of to take a class and the program campus or even the Adult and accommodates their full-time G work load. Opinion town it resides – impossible? Continuing Hardly. I took off-campuses courses I survived the first half of a Education should because with my 19-hour class two-weekend senior seminar require at least one load and work load, weekend page course held at Parkland College Deana Poole classes fit my schedule and course be taken at in Champaign. The class meets Editor in chief allow me to earn the credit from 6 to 10 p.m. on two Eastern ...” hours needed to graduate. Wednesday, September 22, 1999 Fridays and from 8 a.m. to 6 But I can’t imagine getting a p.m. on two Saturdays. degree from a university, But the most interesting thing I’ve learned thus far putting that degree on my resume, and an employer say- Page 4 came not during the lecture, but from talking to other ing, “Oh you went to Eastern?” The reply then would classmates during our lunch hour. have to be, “Well, I was there twice – once to pick up my I spoke with a woman who had been taking classes cap and gown, another to walk through the graduation part-time through Eastern for the past 14 years while ceremony.” working full-time. She’s never been to Eastern, and didn’t I commend every off-campus, non-traditional student know Charleston’s population was only 20,000, of which for working toward obtaining a bachelor’s degree while about 11,000 are students. often times juggling children and a full-time job. Easing the Why? Because the first time she will venture to But what’s missing from that white piece of paper that Eastern will be to pick up her cap and gown for says “you’re done” is the campus atmosphere – not even December graduation. the social one, but the academic aspect. They won’t have And she wasn’t the only Eastern off-campus student to hike up three flights of stairs in Blair Hall to take a who had only seen pictures of Eastern on the admissions sociology class or hike from Coleman to Old Main, get a transfer load beverage from a pop machine and go to the bathroom in brochures and via the Internet. Many non-traditional students are opting to work full- less than 10 minutes. The School of Adult and Continuing Education pro- astern will host a conference later this time and take classes in their hometown or a city nearby. This semester alone, classes are offered in Centralia, gram should require at least one course be taken at month to address the continuing problem Champaign, Danville, Effingham, Mattoon, Olney, Eastern, the easiest one being the senior seminar. Want to of transferring classes from other colleges Robinson and Springfield. Don’t want to sit in a class- graduate from Eastern? Your senior requirement is to take or universities to Eastern. room at all? Take a class via the Internet. a class at Eastern. E William Hine, dean of Eastern’s School of Adult and Just one class, and just so Eastern graduates can actual- Community college counselors from across the state will discuss transferring courses at the annual Continuing Education, hopes to increase off-campus pro- ly answer potential Eastern students when they ask: grams 18 percent by the year 2000 after “recognizing “What’s Eastern like?” Community College Articulation Conference Sept. rapidly changing educational needs of society,” according 30 and Oct. 1 in the Martin Luther King Jr. to the college’s web site. ■ Deana Poole is a senior journalism major and a weekly University Union. Other students attending the off-campus course say columnist for The Daily Eastern News. Her e-mail address is All transfer students should attend the confer- they are happy never to have to take a class at Eastern. [email protected]. Columns are the opinion of the author. ence to share their experiences during the first ses- sion. Transfer students will provide insight on ways to ease the transfer process. Whether a student has had difficulty transferring two years of work or a Transfer students single class, they should Transfer students should attend attend the conference. an upcoming conference to The only way to voice their concerns about transferring credit. improve this process is for administrators to know exactly what problems students are having. Students will check-in at 3 p.m. Sept. 30 in the Alumni Lounge of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, followed by individual course articulation and student meetings in the University Ballroom. The second day of the conference will be spent discussing how different classes transfer and to show the community colleges what Eastern has to offer. The conference is an excellent opportunity for students to voice their concerns and difficulty with transferring and see actual results. Complaints are often heard of difficulties students have transferring into Eastern with summer school classes or other work at community colleges, but the university does not often take time to listen to these com- plaints. About 17 community colleges will attend the conference and listen to problems student have. If students expect to see changes in the transfer process and have valid suggestions, they should Bonnie Panther gets ax Volunteers’ work made attend this conference and offer their advice. from administration You r t u r n many smiles Saturday Students are most impacted by policies decided by Letters to the editor I have recently been informed that Over 750 students projected most the university, so they should be involved when the energetic, fun and school-spirited positive attributes and represented the decisions are being made. Bonnie the Panther has been discon- Bonnie and Billy entertain the crowds. university inordinately well on tinued as of this fall semester! The They both keep the fans energetic and Saturday. They served, all day, as a ■ The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily decision was made without regard to cheering on the teams. Seeing the “Friend for the Day” at the annual Eastern News. the student population. To my knowl- smiles on everyone’s faces makes Special Olympics Family Fun Festival, edge only a few students were made keeping both mascots around well hosted by Illinois Consolidated aware of this termination. The admin- worth it. Telephone Company. It is tough work istration claims Bonnie has not been If this decision is kept, no one will during a long day — and continually Today’s quote an adequate role model to the female be seeing Bonnie at the following there were not only smiles on the faces “ athletes. events around campus: Homecoming of those they were assisting, but the Diversity of opinion within the framework of loy- Female athletes must have equal pep rally, Homecoming parade. foot- Eastern students were smiling and alty to our free society is not only basic to a uni- representation as do male athletes. By ball games, basketball games, volley- receiving much too. The responsibilities taking away Bonnie and leaving Billy ball games, yearbook pictures and the volunteer students accepted and the versity but to the entire nation. to do the job of two Panthers this is many other Eastern events. Isn’t Billy numerous acts of kindness they continu- James Bryant Conant favoring males in the athletic depart- going to be lonely without her? Aren’t ally exhibited represent one of the out- American educator, 1893-1978 ment. Why don’t they just cancel Billy you going to miss her? standing qualities of this university. and keep Bonnie? Half the reason for attending Katie Dwyer David N. Bateman Eastern athletic events is to see sophomore special education major Lumpkin distinguished professor of business Send” letters to the editor via e-mail to [email protected] The Daily Eastern News Wednesday, September 22, 1999 5 Off-campus students Campus divides on 2 a.m. bars to be exempt from Some students still believe after hours will continue By Matt Neistein Another said underage students that Senate newspaper fee City editor attend parties should be considered. Our fraternity parties at the “People who can’t go to the bars By Chris Sievers Despite the obvious appeal of “ shouldn’t have to suffer,” said Student Government editor being able to drink and dance for Union go until 1:45 a.m.We Walter English, a junior jazz studies This initial program another hour at Charleston bars, head out after that to par- major. If the National Newspaper “ many students felt that a new ordi- Some students seemed opti- will be completely free ties.People will do the same Program is brought to Eastern, nance being considered by City mistic that the ordinance would off-campus students will not be and will serve as an Council merely is a concession. thing at the bars. accomplish its goal. responsible for funding the indicator as to whether “If they’re going to extend bar Chris Eatmon, “People might be more inclined program. hours, it’s going to have to be until sophomore business marketing major to go home after drinking for an Cortney McDermott, stu- or not students are truly 3 a.m. if they want to cut down on extra hour,” said Brad Tertell, a dent vice president for academ- interested. parties,” said Andrew Klemens, a junior industrial technology major. ic affairs, said there are some Cortney McDermott, senior graphic design major. He The majority of students, how- misconceptions with off-cam- student vice president also said that to have any success, ever, said the ordinance was an ill- pus students who are con- for academic affairs the bar-entry age needs to be low- “What will we do after 2 a.m.?” conceived idea. cerned with paying a fee for the ered to 19. Many students agreed. asked Ryan Johnson, a senior busi-” “Our fraternity parties at the program. Only on-campus stu- “They should lower (the bar- ness management major, saying Union go until 1:45 a.m.,” said dents will have to pay the fee, entry age) to 19,” said Tony Caruso, parties will just go on an hour later Chris Eatmon, a sophomore busi- she said. will be minuscule,” she said. a sophomore secondary education as well. ness marketing major. “We head McDermott said the pro- McDermott said the ”pilot major. However, he thought the cur- One student looked at the ordi- out after that to parties. People will gram was initially called “free” program is scheduled to start in rent proposal was “damn great.” nance practically. do the same thing at the bars ... because she hoped and still mid-October and will be of no “They need to lower the age,” “I think it’s good because that’s they’ll sweat out some of the alco- hopes the program will be free cost to students. said Ricky Jean-Pierre, a sopho- less drunk people I have to deal hol and go back out.” for students. “This initial program will more business management major. with at work,” said Latice Donald Rogers, a sophomore “My initial goal was and still be completely free and will Many students seemed very Campbell, a sophomore psycholo- speech communication major, is that students will not be respon- serve as an indicator as to cynical about the ordinance’s goal gy major, who works as a night summed up his opinion: “It’s a sible for a fee increase,” she said. whether or not students are of decreasing after-hours parties. assistant. waste of time.” “Rather, various administrators truly interested,” she said. and faculty sects would be willing Various residence halls are to contribute funds and taken currently conducting surveys to CAA to talk about mission statement draft from other pools.” see how the newspaper pro- The Counsel on Academic third floor of the Martin Luther chance to look at it and solicit feed- McDermott said if there is a gram will be received, Mc- Affairs Thursday will discuss a King Jr. University Union. back. fee increase, it would be added Dermott said. The research will draft of the mission statement as Bill Addison, chair of CAA, said James Johnson, dean of the col- on the housing fee for students determine which residence part of the revised general educa- a draft of the mission statement lege of arts and humanities, will who live in the residence halls. halls will take place in the trial tion program. was passed in the minutes from last discuss the incomplete policy, “This fee, if there is a fee, program. CAA will be held at 2 p.m. in weeks’ meeting so that everyone in which he was unable to present at the Arcola/Tuscola Room on the the university community had a last week’s meeting. the daily eastern news Need a reason advertise. to smile?

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By Jason Maholy By Susan Chinnock clean for Family Weekend. Staff writer Staff writer “Perception is reality,” Pitrak said, “trash leaves a negative impression. If The Faculty Senate Tuesday continued to dis- “(Morale) isn’t where it should be, and, if Students will roll up their sleeves we keep it clean, it will give the parents cuss its agenda for the Nov. 9 Fall Forum and the somebody is not happy,you’re probably and don rubber gloves Thursday in an a good feeling (and) make Eastern major issues that need to be brought to the atten- not getting the most out of that person. effort to make Eastern’s campus look look better.” tion of Eastern’s administration. nice for Family Weekend. The area to be cleaned will encom- Bonnie Irwin, chair of faculty senate, said she We want to be a better institution but The second annual “Eastern’s Time pass O’Brien field, down the main would like to narrow the topics for the forum down they’re telling us we don’t have what we to Shine” project will involve individ- stretch of campus, all the way to to four or five specific issues within the next two ual students and many student organi- Carman Hall. Pitrak said that the quads weeks. need to be good. zations. Coordinated by the American are the most important area to clean One issue that deserves attention, according to Bud Fischer, Marketing Association, the event will because that is what the parents will the results of the Faculty Senate’s survey of professor of zoology begin at 4 p.m. in the Library Quad. see. Eastern’s faculty, is the amount of funding for Each volunteer will be given a garbage The organizations confirmed to travel, research and conferences. Faculty members bag, a pair of rubber gloves, and an help include Alpha Gamma Delta, think this is essential for an institution to improve area of campus to clean. Alpha Phi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha its quality of education. Gary Foster, professor of sociology and anthro- Jim Pitrak, a senior marketing Sigma Tau, Delta Zeta, Sigma Kappa, Janice Coons, professor of botany, said the fac- pology, said the reason for the lack of funding” is a major and president of the Eastern Sigma Sigma Sigma, Delta Chi, ulty and administration are aware there is a lack of short-sighted legislature that does not see any chapter of the American Marketing Lambda Chi Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, funds in this area, but for an increase in funding to value in providing money for the research teachers Association, said the project should Sigma Phi Epsilon, Simga Pi, Tau occur, the faculty has to make a strong case to the conduct. take about an hour if enough students Kappa Epsilon, Administrative Infor- administration. The administration would in turn Bud Fischer, professor of zoology, said the and organizations volunteer. mation Systems Management, Ass- have to sell that case to the state legislature. issue that concerns him most at this point is the The project was a big success last ociation of Honors Students, Society John Best, Faculty Senate vice chair, said trav- morale of the faculty at Eastern, which is too low, year, Pitrak said, with 352 volunteers for Advancement of Management and eling and collaborating with colleagues is all about based on the survey results. working in the rain. American Marketing Association. enhancing the quality of teaching. “(Morale) isn’t where it should be, and, if “Hopefully this year, we will get Students have until 5 p.m. today “It’s not a vacation,” Best said. “We go to get somebody is not happy, you’re probably not get- just as many people to do it, if not to volunteer. Those interested in vol- needed skills that are going to allow us to do a bet- ting the most out of that person,” Fischer said. “We more,” he said. Pitrak said he thinks it unteering may call Pitrak at 348- ter job. Money must be put into maintaining and want to be a better institution, but they’re telling us is important for the campus to look 5950. nurturing the talent we have here.” we don’t have what we need to be good,” he said.

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Land College attended the interna- to meet administration so, ing and studying here,” Albiero p.m. in the Arcola/Tuscola Justin Brinkmeyer, tional students welcome Tuesday said. Room of the Martin Luther King Student Senate member in the main foyer of Old Main. in the future, administration Sanjay Bangladesh was at the Jr. University Union. Roger Godfrey, president of the is not foreign to us. welcome visiting with other stu- Senate member Justin Brink- Association of International Stu- Roger Godfrey, dents from India. Most of them meyer said the original proposal Trustees October meeting. dents, thought it was good to see Association of International Students said they were very homesick and was for $30.50, but one of the fees, “Basically, we are under ”a lot so many students. president it was nice to meet people from the which would fund a new indoor of pressure from administration “I think we had a good turnout, same country. Bangladesh current- track at $5 per semester, was cut by to pass this as quickly as possi- especially because lots of stu- ly attends Lake Land College and a senate review committee, bring- ble,” Brinkmeyer said. dents have classes at this time,” said he will attend Eastern next ing the total of proposed fees to Senate members also will dis- he said. “To me, this is tremen- semester. $25.50. cuss a resolution that will limit the dous. I hope a lot of students will to tell you how much you enrich Surles will be hosting another There will be presentations for shuttle bus committee’s authority to keep coming to these events to campus life and contribute” to event at 10 a.m. today in the Mar- each of the proposed fees at the make decisions without the meet administration so, in the diversity of thought in classrooms tin Luther King Jr. University meeting. The senate will most approval of the rest of the senate. future, administration is not for- at Eastern,” Surles said during her Union. It will be a second gather- likely vote on all the fees by Oct. Currently, the committee has final eign to us.” speech. “You are special guests as ing for any Eastern staff members 6, in time for Eastern’s Board of word over all decisions. Eastern President Carol Surles well as students.” who were unable to attend the gave a welcome speech to interna- Nilton Albiero from Brazil said Sept. 17 coffee with president tional students and expressed how this was the fifth international event Surles. Surles will chart the Uni- this was a unique opportunity to he has been to. Albiero is a rotary versities course for the year by Workshops to prepare meet them. student attending Mattoon High sharing her vision for Eastern dur- “This is a special opportunity School, and he plans to study busi- ing the coffee. for writing comp exam By Elizabeth Riley are both graduate assistants for the ‘House of Spirits’to depict Latino culture Activities editor Writing Center, and both will be Movie to be hosted by a co-screenwriter in honor of Latino Heritage month running the workshops. Two writing workshops will be Fitzer said that the workshops By Dar’keith Lofton The movie, “House of Spirits”, Isabel Allende ran away in exile held today and Friday to help stu- are kind of a tradition, because Staff writer was written by Isabel Allende, a to Venezuela. Years later, she dents prepare for the writing com- they are run the Thursday and native of Santiago, Chile and also a moved to California and married an petency exam. Friday before every exam. She said As part of Latino Heritage relative of a former Chilean president. American. Thursday and Friday, of this that more workshops will be Month, a movie depicting the lives The novel also focuses on the The movie will focus mainly on week, the Writing Center will be scheduled for the next exam on of three generations of a Latino fam- social problems between Chile’s the social tensions between the offering workshops to show stu- November 6. ily living in Chile from 1910 to upper and lower classes. farmers and members of the upper dents how to formulate an essay, Registration is not necessary for 1973, and based on a novel by a Allende was the niece of class and stars Antonio Banderas, by correctly developing a thesis, an the workshops, but Fitzer said there Latino author, will be shown tonight. Salvador Allende, president of Winona Ryder and Meryl Streep. outline and body paragraphs. is a sign up sheet in the Writing The movie is free and open to Chile from 1970 to 1973. Unpopu- “‘House of Spirits’is a combina- The workshops will be held in Center. The workshops are free and the general public and will be lar because of his radical socialist tion of action, history, love and pas- room 222 of Coleman Hall. all that is required is to bring a pen shown at 7 p.m. in the Lumpkin beliefs, Salvador Allende was sion,” said Karen Taylor, who will Thursday’s workshop is from 6 and some paper, Fitzer said. Hall auditorium. The presentation assassinated when his palace was be giving a brief presentation on p.m. until 8 p.m., and Friday’s is To register for the writing com- also will feature a brief discussion bombed by an anti-socialist mili- Isabel Allende. Taylor also co- from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. petency exam, contact Testing about the author of the novel. tary group. wrote the screenplay. Denise Fitzer and Joe Levora Services at 581-5986. Wednesday at

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The biggest athletic renovation “We have the biggest project project in the last 25 years, the almost out of the way in football,” upgrades to O’Brien Stadium, is McDuffie said. “We have talked nearly complete, but it does not sig- about replacements, but we can’t nify the end of improvements. afford to buy new ones and we have “We have a four-year plan in also discussed taking them out and which all of the facilities would be having tent space there, but we need renovated and bring them to where something there for the high school they are supposed to be,” said track and field state meet.” Eastern Athletic Director Rich Now how do they plan to pay for McDuffie. all of this? “We went to the student senate Most of Eastern’s facilities were Chad Merda / Staff photographer built while the Panthers were com- last year asking for an increase in stu- With the official reopening of O’Brien Stadium over the weekend, Athletics Director Rich McDuffie has completed the first dent fees, and we have also gone out peting at the Division II level, so phase of renovations of the athletics facilities. He now has plans for refurbishing many other sports’ facilities as well. many of them are outdated, including in the community,” he said. “We have the baseball and softball facilities. The baseball facility would also The indoor track also needs to be would not only benefit athletes, but been aggressive both on and off cam- “We are in the process of putting have permanent restrooms and stor- replaced since it was laid out in the also the students that play tennis in pus.” in an underground irrigation system age room for equipment, McDuffie 1960’s and is similar to running on there. The aggressiveness has paid off and there is no final approval yet, but said. cement. “This directly effects the students with fundraising having produced we want to put in a new press box Along with baseball, McDuffie “Another project is the resurfac- and the athletes,” McDuffie said. “All $850,000 over the past 18 months and permanent seating for baseball,” said the softball field needs under- ing of the indoor track and the interi- the way from students playing recre- and the Panther Club has set new McDuffie said. “Ideally, what we ground irrigation and to bring in the or where people play tennis,” ational tennis in the field house to records the past three years, would like to do is put the irrigation fences. McDuffie said. “As an athlete, it is teams playing on the fields to the fans McDuffie said. system in this spring, resod the “We need to do something with hard to train on because it is like con- sitting in the stands.” “Overall the revenue is the high- infield in two years and in three softball,” McDuffie said. “We also crete and a newer surface would give McDuffie said the order has been est that it has ever been,” he said. years, add a concrete structure with want to bring the fences in from 220 us better conditions to raise the stan- put in to repaint the chipping and fad- “We are not asking the students or permanent seating of 500 to 600 feet to 200 feet and we want to add dard.” ing Panther Country sign with the the community to do it all – it has to chair back seats.” permanent seating.” The resurfacing of the field house soccer team’s accomplishments on it, be a partnership.” Cutler and Morrison use match to set personal records Tuesday night’s loss to Saint fear in the eyes of Eastern had just two fewer blocks momentum factor, too.” “If the fifth game wasn’t rally, Louis not only marked the setting of opponents. for the match, which is impressive we’d still be playing,” Morrison said. two team records for kills, which had “Meleah Cutler considering it had to face off against a Whew, that’s a long one stood for 13 years, and assists, but does it all,” Saint team with eight players near or above Tuesday night’s 2-hour and 40 Ramos fights through it outside hitters Meleah Cutler and Louis head coach six feet tall, while the Panthers boast minute match marked one of the After struggling through a solid Erin Morrison also set personal bests. Marilyn Nolen Volleyball only one player at the six-foot mark. longest matches the Panther players portion of last year with rotator cuff said. “She’s a great Notes Morrison shattered several per- “Our blocking was up and down, and Epperly had ever seen. problems in her right arm, Ramos had player and swings sonal marks, catching the attention of and that’s why we didn’t win in the “That’s the longest women’s a scare last night when her shoulder hard with great interim head coach Andrew Epperly. end,” junior setter Gen Ramos said. match I’ve ever been in,” he said. popped out of place. accuracy and she hardly ever gets “That’s the best I’ve ever seen her “And blocking is crucial to winning “I’ve seen some men’s college match- It was in the middle of the fourth blocked. She’s just amazing.” play by far,” Epperly said of the junior the match.” es that were longer, but that was the game of the match when Ramos felt outside hitter. “She had the second Morrison also believes blocking longest I’ve ever seen at the women’s her shoulder pop on a dive. most kills and the best hitting per- Big time blocking can prove to be a big momentum fac- level.” “It popped out real quick and it’s centage; she played great.” Perhaps the biggest key in the tor throughout the course of a match. Ramos can’t remember a longer just real sore,” she said. “It will be Cutler, a senior outside hitter from match was the blocking. In each of “Stuff blocks can be big and it’s match in her four years as a Panther. like that for a couple weeks, but I Shelbyville, racked up 28 kills for a the five games, the team that had the tough after you get blocked,” she said. “That’s probably the longest can play.” personal record and continues to put most blocks came out ahead. “So, blocking can definitely be a big match we’ve ever played,” she said. – compiled by Bill Ruthhart Classifiedadvertising The Daily Eastern News MONEY’S LOW AND YOU WANT TO SHOUT? YOUR LANDLORD’S READY TO THROW YOU OUT? NOW YOU KNOW WHAT MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM BY MIKE PETERS YOU NEED TO DO, ONE AD IN THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS CLASSIFIEDS WILL MAKE MONEY FOR YOU! CALL 581-2812 10 Wednesday, September 22, 1999 The Daily Eastern News OVCspotlight Valley vitals Western Kentucky finally has a home and finished with a No. 5 nation- Hilltoppers ax al ranking. While Harbaugh can rest a bit 121st independent easier with his team back in the OVC, he has other challenges to The Panther football team’s status, rejoin OVC conquer, mainly in overcoming defense ranks No. 121 in all of the problem of a team filled with Division I-AA – out of 122 By Chad Merda underclassmen. Sports editor teams. Eastern is giving up an “We’re a young team and have 10 players who are first average of 512 total yards of inally, in his 11th year at offense each game. time starters in college,” the helm of the Western Harbaugh said. Kentucky football pro- “I’ve seen some positive F gram, Jack Harbaugh things, but we need some more has accomplished his goal. work.” 5.40 It’s not a national champi- The biggest problem for the onship nor is it a league title. But Score early and score often is coach right now is answering at least now, the Hilltoppers have the theme when playing the some offensive woes, mainly due a chance to win the latter with Tennessee-Martin women’s to the loss of junior quarterback their move back into the Ohio Donte Pimpleton, who was soccer team with its 5.40 goals Valley Conference this season injured in the first week of the against average. after being independent for near- ly two decades. season and it’s a crap shoot as to Getting back into the OVC is when he will return. something Harbaugh said has Pimpleton played sparingly in 323.33 always been a priority since he his first two seasons behind Murray State quarterback took over the program in 1989. Willie Taggert, who led the team in rushing last season (1,313 Justin Fuente has already lit up “I’ve been here for 11 years and I’ve been pursuing it for 11 yards, 15 TD) and passed for 699 opponents’ defense with regular- yards and eight touchdowns. years,” Harbaugh said of rejoin- Photo courtesy of the Ohio Valley Conference ity,racking up an average of 320- ing the OVC in football. “I’m Harbaugh said the loss of plus yards in the air each game. Kicker Jeff Poisel is one of the few seniors Western Kentucky has on the ros- Pimpleton hurts even more hoping it’s a long-, long-, long- ter for its first year of OVC competition since the team went independent in term thing.” because the virtual rookie just 1981. The Hilltoppers are back, taking the place of Middle Tennessee, which needs playing time. The Hilltoppers (2-1) replace moved up to Division I-A this season. Middle Tennessee, which moved “It’s a growing experience. 16.68 up to Division I-A this season tion, that meant the football team because of Murray’s league con- When you have a quarterback for The Lady Panther volleyball and Western will make its offi- was turned into orphans. tract. four years, you begin to take a team has proven to possess a cial OVC return Saturday when “There’s very few pros, being Not only is the scheduling lot of things for granted,” Harbaugh said. “To lose killer instinct, as it leads the it hosts Southeast Missouri in independent,” Harbaugh said. much easier on Harbaugh now, Bowling Green, Ky. “It’s very difficult to survive in but so is motivating the team (Pimpleton) in the first game, conference with 16.68 kills per Western Kentucky was one of this day and age without a con- week in and week out. that really hurts. I never feel con- game. the charter members of the OVC ference affiliation. Scheduling is “(As an independent), the goal fident in replacing that position.” when it was formed in 1948 and very tough. has to be a national championship But it seems only fitting stayed in the league until 1981 “The problem is trying to find because we don’t have a league Western Kentucky has so many where in that time, the people to play because you have championship and we don’t even new players – to go along with 11 Hilltoppers won eight league to go great distances to find peo- have offensive and defensive the new start in the OVC. The Tennessee State football titles. ple that have an open date.” players of the week.” “I think it’s a good league,” team has started out the year with Western Kentucky left the Harbaugh said Western Despite all the challenges of Harbaugh said. “It’s a lifeblood a 3-0 record,moving the Tigers’ OVC to join the Sunbelt Kentucky even struggled to being an independent I-AA pro- for our program. We’ve gone Conference, which was stronger schedule local schools, such as gram, Western Kentucky did see through a lot of tough times regular-season winning streak to in basketball. Since the Sunbelt rival Murray State, and would go success under Harbaugh. In because we weren’t in a confer- 11 games,second in Division doesn’t have a football affilia- years without playing each other 1997, the Hilltoppers went 10-2 ence.” I-AA only to Lehigh (14).

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was questionable for next national Sunday’s game at Oakland Scoreboard because of dizziness and sports headaches that forced him Toronto at Boston, 6:05 p.m. Ryan Longwell – 38.5 AMERICAN CONFERENCE from the Seattle game. Tests EIU CALENDAR Cleveland at Detroit, 6:05 p.m. DENfl ‘99 Gary Anderson – 35.0 CENTRAL DIVISION Chicago at New York, 6:35 p.m. Jason Elam – 24.5 Jeremy Alexander – 331.7 this week showed he has a Today Here’s a look at the standings through John Kasay – 21.0 Todd Schreiber – 322.4 sinus condition. No events scheduled NATIONAL LEAGUE the second week of DENfl ‘99. Due to the Richie Cunningham – 17.5 Adam Randle – 309.24 East Division large amount of calculations that needed John Hall – 17.5 Donald Wells – 306.8 inbrief Thursday WL GB to be done, the list does not include Morton Anderson – 7.0 Todd Price – 288.78 Atlanta 93 57 — Monday night’s results – therefore, some AMERICAN CONFERENCE No events scheduled DEFENSE Dolphins, Broncos New York 92 58 1.0 people will have lower scores than they Seahawks – 135.98 WEST DIVISION Jones added to Philadelphia 70 80 23.0 think. But, it will all even out in the end. Ravens – 131.0 Jay Ochwat – 349.98 Montreal 63 86 29.5 While we’ve only listed the top five for Raiders – 129.1 Meghan McMahon – 313.48 MLB Florida 58 91 34.5 each division here, a complete listing can swap 1998 picks Bucs – 125.16 Nick Webb – 307.38 Bears practice Central Division be found on our website, at Cowboys – 117.76 Mike Manday – 304.24 AMERICAN LEAGUE WL GB www.eiu.edu/~den. DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – The Packers – 114.66 Adam Switzer – 301.48 LAKE FOREST (AP) – East Division Houston 92 60 — Once again, for those who picked Vinny Chiefs – 109.4 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Miami Dolphins and Denver WL GB Cincinnati 89 62 2.5 Testaverde, we’re sorry. And for those Fullback Jim Finn, the last Jaguars – 108.94 EAST DIVISION New York 90 59 — Pittsburgh 74 75 19.5 who picked Jake Plummer, your season Broncos swapped their 1998 Redskins – 107.36 Susan Kile – 377.02 player taken in the 1999 NFL Boston 87 62 3.0 St. Louis 71 79 20.0 may be over very soon. Giants – 107.14 Brian Forneis – 317.7 first-round draft choices Toronto 77 73 13.5 Milwaukee 67 82 23.5 Here’s how everyone fared: Diedre Barlow – 229.52 draft, and defensive back Chicago 60 90 31.0 Falcons – 98.98 Tuesday, with receiver Marcus Baltimore 72 76 17.5 Shane Miller – 282.04 Jermaine Jones were added to Tampa Bay 65 85 26.0 West Division QUARTERBACKS 49ers – 97.36 Jets – 96.66 Craig Ecker – 277.74 Nash going to Miami in Central Division WL GB Drew Bledsoe – 108.9 NATIONAL CONFERENCE the Chicago Bears practice Arizona 90 60 – Brett Favre – 82.1 Dolphins – 95.86 WL GB WEST DIVISION exchange for running back San Francisco 82 68 8.0 Peyton Manning – 80.7 Cardinals – 90.57 squad Tuesday. x-Cleveland 90 60 — Anthony Garcia – 295.48 San Diego 71 80 19.5 Randall Cunningham – 74.8 Vikings – 90.08 John Avery. Chicago 68 81 21.5 Mike Lanners – 294.34 To make room, the Bears Los Angeles 70 80 20.0 Troy Aikman – 71.2 Steelers – 89.6 Detroit 61 88 28.5 James Connors – 284.94 Nash started in Denver’s Colorado 68 83 22.5 Mark Brunnell – 68.3 Broncos – 81.92 released fullback Brian Minnesota 61 88 28.5 Aaron Pankoke – 284.64 Tuesday’s Results Dan Marino – 63.6 Bills – 80.52 loss Sunday to Kansas City but Kansas City 60 91 30.5 Erin Wilox – 283.58 Goolsby and defensive back Florida 4, Montreal 0 (game one) Steve Young – 50.4 Chargers – 49.46 West Division Dave Dompke – 275.16 had no catches. He caught just WL GB Florida 5, Montreal 3 (game two) Vinny Testaverde – 14.6 WIDE RECEIVERS Carlos Jones. The team still has *Houston at Pittsburgh Jake Plummer – 13.6 Timothy Hiller – 268.86 Texas 89 61 — Marvin Harrison – 124.72 four passes as a rookie for 76 *New York at Atlanta RUNNING BACKS Raj Chavda – 259.88 one vacancy on the five-man Oakland 82 67 6.0 Keyshawn Johnson – 68.02 *St. Louis at Chicago Dorsey Levins – 56.2 Teresa Hundrickx – 250.72 yards. Seattle 74 76 15.0 Antonio Freeman – 58.12 unit. *Philadelphia at Milwaukee Eddie George – 47.8 Mike Cunha – 248.46 Anaheim 62 89 27.5 Terrell Owens – 57.5 Avery rushed for 503 yards *Arizona at Colorado Terrell Davis – 38 Luke Kramer – 214.96 Finn, a Penn product who Tuesday’s Results Cris Carter – 45.8 Kelly Gallery – 207.96 *Cincinnati at San Diego Emmitt Smith – 31.8 Bill Schrader – 43.38 caught three passes for 43 last year but fell out of favor Cleveland 6, Detroit 1 *San Francisco at Los Angeles Curtis Martin – 26.0 Timothy Anderson – 186.68 Curtis Conway – 25.08 *Toronto at Boston Today’s Games Warrick Dunn –25.6 NATIONAL CONFERENCE yards in exhibition play for the with coach Jimmy Johnson. Randy Moss – 24.2 *Chicago at New York St. Louis at Chicago, 1:20 p.m. Fred Taylor – 20.2 CENTRAL DIVISION Herman Moore – 16.94 Bears, was let go in the final This year Avery slipped *Baltimore at Texas Arizona at Colorado, 4:05 p.m. Ricky Williams –24.0 Jason Rossi — 407.96 Andre Rison – 7.92 *Tampa Bay at Anaheim. Montreal at Florida, 6:05 p.m. Ricky Watters – 24.0 Jon Gifford — 393.06 cut before the season started. behind Karim Abdul-Jabbar *Minnesota at Oakland Houston at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. Robert Smith – 14.2 J.J. Stokes – 3.74 Mike Byrne — 383.9 Jones, a fifth-round pick from and rookies Cecil Collins and *Kansas City at Seattle New York at Atlanta, 6:40 p.m. Marshall Faulk – 10.8 Rod Smith – 0.0 Mike Davidson — 329.8 Today’s Games Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m. Jamal Anderson – 10.0 Joey Galloway – 0.0 Christy Kilgore — 308.4 Northwestern State of J.J. Johnson on the depth chart. Minnesota at Oakland, 3:05 p.m. San Francisco at Los Angeles, 9:35 p.m. FIELD GOAL KICKERS Brian Poulter — 289.22 Toronto at Boston, 6:05 p.m. Cincinnati at San Diego, 9:35 p.m. Mike Hollis –87.5 AMERICAN CONFERENCE Steve Buecker — 288.5 Louisiana, was released by the “Because of the number of Cleveland at Detroit, 6:05 p.m. Thursday’s Games Pete Stoyanovich – 66.5 EAST DIVISION Ron Varrath — 264.66 New York Jets last week. running backs we have, John Chicago at New York, 6:35 p.m. Montreal at Florida, 12:05 p.m. Adam Vinatieri – 63.5 Anish Gavri – 309.28 Joe Prisco — 245.08 Baltimore at Texas, 7:05 p.m. New York at Atlanta, 12:10 p.m. Al Del Greco – 56.0 Greg Thompson – 295.76 Tom Hess — 227.18 The Bears also announced just didn’t fit in here,” coach Tampa Bay at Anaheim, 9:35 p.m. Philadelphia at Milwaukee, 1:05 p.m. Martin Gramatica – 49.0 Dave Pump – 274.82 Kyle Breden —224.06 that tackle Blake Brockermeyer Kansas City at Seattle, 9:35 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago, 7:05 p.m. Jason Hanson – 45.5 Doug Trznadel – 246.86 Jeremy Huff — 203.06 Johnson said. Thursday’s Games San Francisco at Los Angeles, 9:10 p.m. Steve Christie – 38.5 Jeffrey Price – 238.72 Brian Galin — 195.26

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save save save save save save save save save save save save save The Daily Eastern News Inside Western Kentucky football returns the OVC. Page 10 Improvements are planned for athletic facilities. Page 9 Wednesday 12 Volleyball notebook. Page 9 Sports September 22, 1999 Was Sanders the mac daddiest back of them all? ust what in the world is going on with “Sweetness” Personal Foul That is why Payton is the league’s all-time ish by the moment. Barry Sanders? First, he shocks the wasn’t going leading rusher and Sanders isn’t. Meanwhile, the whole retirement situation world with the announcement that he is to let some It’s unfortunate that Sanders’ career had to has evolved into just another immature, ego- retiring from football and now he is try- deadbeat end on such a negative note. He was truly the driven, holdout – masked as a retirement. J coach ruin his most elusive running back ever, off the field as Ironically, Sanders is now in the powerless ing to be like Mike. Sorry Barry, but your not Mike. If you say quest for well. position of asking the Lions to trade him, “I’m back,” I won’t be as excited, neither will greatness. He Teammates and coaches found him to be because, surprise surprise, he still wants to the Lions, for that matter, since they are 2-0 wanted to be quiet and vague when it came to the weekly play. without you. the best player question of “What’s the matter with Barry?” Well, unfortunately for Barry, the league Sanders was perhaps one season away from he could be. Gabe Rosen Now the Barry watch is on. Will he come and his former team are moving on without Barry back or won’t he? The Lions are telling his him. breaking Walter Payton’s all-time rushing Staff writer record. Just one season away from becoming wanted to be email: [email protected] agents to forget about it, but now NFL It seems that the absence of Sanders has perhaps the greatest running back in history. the richest, Commissioner Paul Tagliabue is intervening to freed up the Detroit offense. The Lions are no Nevertheless, Sanders has proved one more winningest, try and get Sanders back in an NFL uniform, longer as predictable without the human pin- thing in this whole retirement fiasco – he’s no mac daddiest running back ever but was somehow, someway. ball in the backfield, although Detroit fans Walter Payton either. unwilling to sacrifice his fragile ego. For now, however, it appears as if the should be wary of purchasing their Super You can bet Payton wasn’t thrilled about If Sanders checked his ego at the door and Barry Sanders show has been shut down. His Bowl tickets early. being on countless horrific Bears teams. You attempted to work with Bobby Ross and the pouting retirement antics have put him in the It’s not going to happen, Detroit. Take a can also be sure that Payton wasn’t about to Detroit coaching staff, he might still be play- doghouse with fans around the league and deep breath, calm down and repeat after me. retire because of a disagreement with manage- ing. Instead, we the fans are deprived of great- his public battle with Lions owner William Super Bowl, no go. Super Goal, no go. ment over the direction the team was headed. ness. Clay Ford Jr. is getting more and more child- I’m a poet and didn’t know it. Critically Billikens pull it off Eastern drops wounded match in five By Bill Ruthhart Staff writer

Torn ACL, surgery,ends Despite several record setting perfor- mances, the Panther volleyball team suf- Willingham’s college career fered a heart-breaking five-game match loss to Saint Louis Tuesday night at By Kyle Bauer Lantz Gymnasium. Associate sports editor Eastern (7-4, 2-0) dropped the match, which was just under Seth Willingham entered his final season at Eastern with hopes of three hours in length, More inside showing pro scouts he is NFL material. Called the best pro prospect 12-15, 15-10, 15-13, on this year’s Panther team, two weeks ago in Hawaii, Willingham 10-15, 12-15 despite Cutler and Morrison set per- became another name in a long list of Panther football players plagued setting school records by injury in the young season. sonal records in for most team kills in Tuesday’s Monday night, Willingham’s Eastern career came to an abrupt end. a five-game match “Seth had surgery in Birmingham last night,” offensive coordina- match. (96) and most team Page 9 tor Roy Wittke said. “It’s a torn ACL and he is done for the season. assists in a five-game But all indications are that the procedure went well.” match (276). The 6-foot-4 tight end will be sorely missed in all aspects of the Senior outside hitter Meleah Cutler offense. In the first game without Willingham in the lineup, the also notched a career best in kills with 28 Panther offense suffered. Willingham’s replacement, junior Nathan for the match, while junior outside hitter Kreke caught only two passes. Erin Morrison shattered several personal But probably hurt the most by Willingham’s bests. “We gave a great effort,” said absence is placekicker Chad Larner. Willingham Morrison. “We kept playing hard and we had assumed the holding duties for all of Larner’s never gave up. We know we fought to kicks for the past few seasons. the end.” Punter Bill Besenhofer has been filling in, but The story of the match was the defen- the height difference has posed problems. sive efforts on both sides of the net. In Besenhofer’s 5-foot-7 frame does not compare to each of the five games, the team with the that of Willingham’s. most blocks came out on top. Tuesday’s In Saturday night’s loss to Southern Illinois, match also marked one of the few teams Larner missed two field goals and saw a high that out-dug the Panthers. snap slip through Besenhofer’s hands. Seth Willingham “We played with tremendous defen- Also out for this week’s OVC opener against sive intensity,” interim head coach Tennessee-Martin is senior split end Phil Taylor. Andrew Epperly said. “I was real “Phil, we’re not 100 percent sure about yet,” Wittke said. “They are pleased with our blocking and it’s defi- saying four to five weeks, but we’re taking it one week at a time. He nitely getting a lot better.” will not play this week though.” Epperly was pleased with the overall As for the rest of the team that is healthy and ready to go for the effort his team gave him against the weekend, practice Tuesday was a time of getting back to basics. Billikens (14-1) Despite all the injuries, the team was back in full pads after the “I certainly can’t fault anyone,” he coaching staff decided it needed to do some hitting during the week. said. “And the good thing is it really Instead of depending on the coaches to get the team through this tough doesn’t mean anything since it’s not a start, the seniors held a meeting to discuss the team’s troubles earlier conference match.” this week. The first-year coach learned a lot “We sat down and tried to put things together because not one about his team’s determination and senior thought it has anything to do with the coaches or outside prob- desire, knowing that he won’t have to lems,” Larner said. “The seniors take full responsibility for the first worry about his players giving in during three losses. We have played three teams that were not better than us. a match. The difference is they had 90 guys believing in one common goal. We “I’m starting to see that my team can didn’t.” compete and battle well over time,” he The coaching staff is pleased to see the seniors taking the initiative said. “We were in this one right until the and acknowledging there is a problem. Now the trick is to fix it before very end. We lost, but it doesn’t mean it becomes too big. Mandy Marshall / Photo editor anything, and I can tell that we’re a fight- Sophomore outside hitter Amy Heimann spikes the ball against St. Louis “That’s a good sign,” Wittke said of the seniors holding a meeting. ing team and that we’ll battle to the end.” “In order to fix something, you have to recognize there is a problem. Tuesday night. The Panthers lost 12-15, 15-10, 15-13, 10-15 and 15-12. The kids are looking within and doing what they can to solve it.”