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Jenn Lofton DAILY EGYPTIAN

More than 1,200 women die from domestic violence every year. These statistics from the American Institute on Domestic Violence have started a nationwide effort to highlight that number of victims has not dimin- ished, but there is a fight to end it. SIUC’s Progressive Masculinity Mentor organization is taking part in this movement to stop the abuse and murder of women for “Men Against Violence” week. During the next few days, the organization will collaborate with the Women’s Center to host events to educate men about the ongoing problem and encourage them not to commit these violent acts. On Tuesday afternoon in the Faner breezeway, Derrick Williams, the organization’s founder, and other members set up a table for male students to take a pledge against domestic violence for the “These Hands Don’t Hurt” project. RYAN RENDLEMAN ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN Each student was given a paper Jacob Hays, a freshman from Carbondale studying musical theater, and Lydia Dunmyer, a freshman from Du Quoin studying vocal hand to sign and display around the performance, look at the T-shirts hanging in the Faner Hall breezeway Tuesday. The Clothesline Project intends to bring light to violence table. The students were also given against women. a white gel bracelet that read “Stop Violence Against Women” to show take the approach and do the work,” communication and had a goal of who have suffered from these crimes for women. their support for the cause. Williams said. forming a group of men who had and work to prevent it, he said. Over the years, the Women’s “It’s usually women who fight for Williams came to the university in strong opinions and wanted to take Christy Hamilton, coordinator for Center’s project has become the eye- this cause, but this week is for men to 2004 as a doctoral student in speech action against domestic violence. relationship violence and sexual assault opener of the week with T-shirts hung Usually this issue is kept at the Wellness Center, said projects in front of Faner. Each shirt has a vic- t’s usually women who fight for this cause, but this underground, Williams said, and that like “These Hands Don‘t Hurt” and tim’s story of domestic violence written is the reason it is important for those the Women’s Center’s “Clothesline” on it or memorials to those who have I week is for men to take the approach and do the work. men who are not afraid to talk about it project are a way for people to become died from it. — Derrick Williams get an opportunity to speak out. It will aware of the topic and come up ‘‘ founder of SIUC’s Progressive Masculinity Mentor organization also show their support for the victims with ways to help make society safer See VIOLENCE, Page 9 USG leader-to-be switches stance on funding reform Vice president-elect ‘misspoke’ which distribute money they receive �� to other registered student organiza- about finance committee changes tions. �� Three days later after stepping �� out of a meeting with White and �� Allison Petty said his first goal was to reform the the finance committee, Hardy said �� DAILY EGYPTIAN committee. he previously “misspoke” and stressed �� “Given all the controversy that’s that his plan to include umbrella orga- �� Undergraduate Student surrounded the finance committee, nizations was just an idea. �� Government Vice President-elect that’s going to be the first thing on “Right now, not speaking as the �� Vincent Hardy my agenda — to vice president-elect but speaking as a �� dropped his call to take the process and current finance committee member, �� reform the finance e should treat re-evaluate, try to the way the system is set up is fail- �� committee after a make it so it’s more proof,” Hardy said. “A lot of the nega- �� meeting with the Wthis with caution fair, not only have tive press and stuff that the finance �� committee and USG because every (USG) it so it’s USG that committee has gotten these last few �� President Demetrous administration makes the decisions weeks is because people don’t know White Tuesday ‘‘ but a more diverse how it works.” �� night. says they want to collection of stu- Hardy said he had not previously �� The finance com- reform the finance dents,” Hardy said considered that including umbrella �� mittee, which dis- Sunday. organizations could add bias to the �� tributes more than At the time, funding process. �� committee. $400,000 a year, has — Dylan Burns Hardy also said he When asked about the discrepan- faced scrutiny after senator representing the hoped to incorpo- cies between his statements several �� allegations of favorit- College of Liberal Arts rate representatives hours later, Hardy said, “Right, they �� ism surfaced during of umbrella organi- do kind of contradict each other.” Hardy added that he would come up sion to the senate. student elections last week. As a result zations such as Black Affairs Council He said he thinks the system is fair with several ideas for the committee, of these allegations, Hardy initially and International Student Council, but wants the whole senate to agree. but would ultimately leave the deci- See USG, Page 9 Student Life Campus Online Pulse Sports Student Center going New chancellor sounds off on Tokyo Police Club comes Softball falls short in final home through changes. community colleges. out of ‘Shell’. series before tournament.

PAGE 3 PAGE 5 SIUDE.COM PAGE 20 2 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 DAILY EGYPTIAN News CALENDAR NEWS BRIEFS Middle Eastern Myth Boy clings to life four days after stroller was Busters blown into lake • 7 p.m. today at the Student Center CHICAGO (AP) — A 2-year-old boy remains hospitalized in critical condition Mississippi Room. four days after being blown by a wind gust into Lake Michigan while strapped into • A fun-filled discussion on facts and myths his stroller. of the Middle East and its people. Medical experts say children can survive after being underwater for long periods • For more information, call 453-5714 — if the water is very cold. That’s because the body reflexively slows the heart and diverts blood to vital organs. In Friday’s rescue, the boy remained submerged for at least 15 minutes in 42- The Palestinian Non- degree water. He was unconscious when members of the Chicago Fire Department’s Violence Movement dive team pulled him out of the lake. • 7 p.m. Thursday at the Student Center Children’s Memorial Hospital spokeswoman Julie Pesch says the toddler’s family Kaskaskia/ Missouri Room. has asked that no information, other than his condition, be released. • Come watch a screening for a film about the Palestinian Non-Violence Movement. • For more information, call 453-5714 Nine people killed in 36 shootings over the weekend in Chicago Mixing Workshop with CHICAGO (AP) — Nine people were killed in 36 shootings over the weekend in Chicago, reflecting what some community leaders say is a deadly breakdown Nashville Engineer/ in discipline among gang members after a crackdown over the past few years put Producer Jeff Balding many of their leaders behind bars. • 10 a.m.–noon, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–5 “The older guys in the past looked out for the little ones. Now they’re all p.m. Friday at Communications Building locked up,” said Nick Stames, a social studies teacher at Crane Tech High School room 1114. on the city’s gang-ridden West Side. “There’s no sense of discipline in the projects. •Free to anyone, limited availability. Everybody’s doing their own thing.” Contact Todd Herreman at [email protected] Now there is growing fear Chicago could be in for a long, bloody summer. to reserve a spot. “If this happened on this weekend, what is ahead of us when it gets to be 85, 90 and when the schools close in June?” said the Rev. Michael Pfleger, an activist on the South Side. “A lot of kids out there are running their own game, trying to one-up SPC Presents: Drive-in each other for respect.” Movie The shootings included drive-by attacks, and one case in which someone shot • 8 p.m. Friday at the Arena parking Lot 18. up a plumbing supply store with an AK-47. At least 14 of the shootings were gang- • Showing: “No Country for Old Men,” related, according to police. As for the rest, the only thing they can say for sure is rated R. that three had nothing to do with gangs. • Free, no alcohol. Norovirus outbreak reported in western The calendar is a free service for community groups. We cannot Illinois MONMOUTH (AP) — Health officials in western Illinois are investigating an guarantee that all items will run. outbreak of norovirus. Warren County Health Department Administrator Jenna Link says the gastro- Submit calendar items to the intestinal illness has been confirmed in roughly 100 people who are either county residents or who have passed through the area. DAILY EGYPTIAN newsroom, Link says she’s heard about people from Knox, Warren and Henderson counties Communications 1247, at least who may be ill, along with Wisconsin residents who came to Illinois to watch a ten- nis tournament. two days before event, or call The virus causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and usually lasts 24 to 48 (618) 536-3311, ext. 266. hours. Link says the virus can be transmitted by eating food or drinking water con- CORRECTIONS taminated with the virus, coming into contact with people who are infected or by touching contaminated items. If you spot an error, please contact Link suggests frequent hand-washing as the easiest way to prevent infection, the DAILY EGYPTIAN accuracy desk at along with carefully preparing foods. 536-3311, ext. 253. POLICE REPORTS Abdulraham M. Ghaneoura, a 21-year- on Monday. ing a domestic violence call at Southern old SIUC student, was arrested at the Hills at 1:19 p.m. Friday. The suspect is a 19- Engineering Building at 6:40 p.m. Monday Terrence J. Flowers, a 20-year-old resi- year-old non-SIUC student who had fled for not appearing in court for a traffic viola- dent of Chicago, was arrested for domes- the scene before police arrived. The victim tion in Randolph County. He posted $300 tic battery at Evergreen Terrace at 1 did not require medical attention. cash bail. p.m. Friday. Flowers was transported to Jackson County Jail, but the victim did There are no suspects in the theft of There are no suspects in the theft of a not require medical attention. a Motorola Cell phone from Boomer Motorola cell phone from the Engineering I between 10:30 p.m. and 10:56 p.m. Building between 6:40 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The State’s Attorney’s Office is investigat- Monday.

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C onvenience is taking priority at the Student Center. Construction to make way for a convenience store at the Student Center began last week and is expected to be completed by the time students return for fall semester, said Lori Stettler, director of the Student Center. The first floor lounge will be split in two, Stettler said. A bank will occupy two-thirds of the area while the other third will become the new Information Station. The old Information Station will be trans- formed into a convenience store. “Students have been asking for a convenience store in the Student Center. The store will be designed to meet the grab and go needs of today’s students,” Stettler said. Some students agree with having a convenience store on campus, but question the decision to remove the lounge. “All the sitting is where food is. So if you want to study, it’s full of people eating and being loud,” said Katie Bunt, a junior from LaMoille studying fashion design. The rest and study space will not be replaced. The area that will eventually EDYTA BŁASZCZYKX ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN become a bank will remain open as a Once the boards come down in the fall around the Student Center lounge, a bank and a renovated Information Station will replace the TV lounge until the bidding process television lounge. The current Information Station will become a convience store in the fall. begins, Stettler said. The TV and furniture will be dis- submit names that represent the cam- to get to it, so that might be a little struction are estimated at roughly In the fall, Main Street Marketplace persed throughout the building. pus, the Student Center and the con- bit better for me,” Guenn said. “But it $35,000, which will come from will also be remodeled, but details on Some details on the plans are venience store concept,” Stettler said. depends on what bank it is.” the Student Center operations and the project are still vague, Stettler said. unclear. The name of the convenience Matt Guenn, a junior from West Other students feel there are plenty equipment account. “We are close to entering contract store and which bank will move to the Frankfort studying architecture, said of ways to access money on campus. Past projects supported through negotiations with vendors and hope to Student Center are unknown. Stettler the convenience store doesn’t seem “There’s ATMs everywhere. It the account include energy efficient release that information prior to the said branch banks would bid on the necessary, especially for students living seems a little superfluous,” Bunt said. window film on all exterior Student end of the spring semester,” Stettler remodeled space in the near future. in residence halls, but liked the idea of Stettler said Plant and Services Center windows, ceiling tiles on said. “We are considering a naming con- a bank in the Student Center. Operations, the organization that the second floor and controllable test (for the convenience store) where “That’d be pretty cool. My bank is handles all campus projects, is doing air conditioning in the ballrooms, Lindsey Smith can be reached at students will have the opportunity to in my hometown, so I have to travel construction. Costs for the con- Stettler said. 536-3311 ext. 255 or [email protected]. 4 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 WORLD & NATION News WIRE REPORTS

Clinton grinds out victory over Obama L

David Espo and Beth Fouhy up another critical test in two weeks was the dominant concern. Obama Clinton’s win marked at least the Bush criticizes THE ASSOCIATED PRESS time in Indiana. North Carolina votes was favored by blacks, the affluent third time she had triumphed when Democrats for the same night, with Obama already and voters who recently switched defeat might have sent her to the delaying trade pacts, PHIL AD ELP H I A — the clear favorite in a state with a large to the Democratic Party, a group campaign sidelines. Hillary Rodham Clinton ground out black population. that comprised about one in 10 She won in New Hampshire last hits candidates on a gritty victory in the Pennsylvania In Pennsylvania, Clinton was Pennsylvania voters, according to the winter after coming in third in the NAFTA primary Tuesday night, defeating winning 54 percent of the vote to 46 surveys conducted by The Associated kickoff Iowa caucuses, and she won NEW ORLEANS — President Bush Barack Obama and staving off percent for her rival with 75 percent Press and the TV networks. primaries in Ohio and Texas several chastised lawmakers on Tuesday for letting elimination in their historic race for the counted, and she hoped for significant More than 80 percent of voters weeks later after losing 11 straight international trade deals falter in Congress Democratic presidential nomination. inroads into Obama’s overall lead in surveyed as they left their polling contests. and criticized Democratic presidential con- tenders for wanting to scrap or amend the “Some counted me out and said the competition for delegates to the places said the nation was already in Her victory also gave Clinton vast North American free-trade zone. to drop out,” the former first lady told Democratic National Convention. a recession. a strong record in the big states as At the close of a two-day summit, Bush, supporters cheering her triumph in a An early tabulation showed A six-week campaign allowed time she attempts to persuade convention along with Mexican President Felipe Calderon state where she was outspent by more her gaining at least 28 delegates in for intense courtship of the voters. superdelegates to look past Obama’s and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, stood solidly behind the North American than two-to-one. “But the American Pennsylvania, with 130 more still to Clinton showed her blue-collar delegate advantage and his lead in the Free Trade Agreement. Under NAFTA, trade people don’t quit. And they deserve a be awarded. bona fides one night by knocking popular vote in picking a nominee. between the U.S., Canada and Mexico has president who doesn’t quit, either.” Clinton scored her victory by down a shot of whiskey, then taking a She had previously won primaries in swelled from roughly $290 billion in 1994 to an “Because of you, the tide is winning the votes of blue-collar mug of beer as a chaser. Obama went Texas, California, Ohio and her home estimated $1 trillion by the end of this year. turning.” workers, women and white men bowling in his attempt to win over state of New York, while Obama won “Now is not the time to renegotiate NAFTA or walk away from NAFTA,” Bush said. “Now Her victory, while comfortable, set in an election where the economy working-class voters. his home state of Illinois. is the time to make it work better for all our people. And now is the time to reduce trade barriers worldwide.” The summit was overshadowed by Tuesday’s Pennsylvania Democratic presidential primary race between Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, who have threatened to pull the U.S. out of NAFTA or renegotiate it to push for more protections for workers and the environment. With fears about job security already being fanned by downturns in the economy, trade has become a key issue of the presidential election. Bush argued that NAFTA has fostered prosperity in all three countries and that Clinton and Obama are wrongly using anti-trade mes- sages to lure working class voters. Free-trade opponents say expanded international trade helps businesses, but threatens U.S. jobs and keeps wages from growing.

U N  UN says Darfur conflict is getting worse; perhaps 300,000 dead and no Volunteer prospect of peace Helen V. UNITED NATIONS —The conflict Gonzales of in Darfur is getting worse, with full deployment of a new peacekeeping force delayed San Antonio until 2009 and no prospect of a political wears a settlement for a war that has killed perhaps Hillary 300,000 people in five years, U.N. officials Rodham said Tuesday. In grim reports to the Security Council, the Clinton mask United Nations aid chief and the representative as she gives of the peacekeeping mission said suffering in thumbs up the Sudanese region is deteriorating. Tens of thousands more have been uprooted from to motorists their homes and food rations to the needy are Tuesday in about to be cut in half, they said. Philadelphia. “We continue to see the goal posts reced- PETER TOBIA ing, to the point where peace in Darfur seems MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE further away today than ever,” said John Holmes, undersecretary-general for humani- tarian affairs. The conflict began in early 2003 when ethnic African rebels took up arms against Former Justice official pleads guilty in Abramoff probe Sudan’s Arab-dominated central government, accusing it of discrimination. Many of the worst Erica Werner atrocities in the war have been blamed on the pressuring him for action on the janjaweed militia of Arab nomads allied with THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Choctaw jail and other issues. The the government. court papers state that Coughlin r. Coughlin is deeply saddened by these events A joint U.N.-African Union peacekeeping WASHINGTON — The “never had a substantive conversation force took over duties in Darfur in January from and looks forward to focusing his attention on his a beleaguered 7,000-man AU mission. But only Justice Department lost one of its with Lobbyist B.” M about 9,000 soldiers and police officers of the own to the Jack Abramoff lobbying Coughlin, now 36 and living in authorized 26,000 have deployed. ‘‘ family and moving forward with his life. scandal Tuesday as a former high- Texas, accepted the gifts from 2001 — Joshua Berman “We are late and we are trying to speed up ranking department attorney to 2003 while working on legislative Robert E. Coughlin II’s attorney the deployment of this mission, and we facing many obstacles,” said the U.N.-AU force’s envoy, pleaded guilty to conflict of interest. affairs for the Justice Department. Rodolphe Adada. “But eventually, with the help Robert E. Coughlin II admitted He later became deputy chief of of some donors, we could be in a position to in federal court in Washington that staff of the department’s criminal agreed to cooperate with prosecutors Coughlin failed to report the achieve maybe 80 percent of the force by the he accepted meals, concert tickets division — the same division in their ongoing investigation. gifts on his financial disclosure end of this year.” and luxury seats at sporting events handling the Abramoff probe — He has already offered substantial forms. He also discussed with Ring The mission faces major problems in putting troops into a very hostile environment, from a lobbyist while helping the before he resigned a year ago, citing information about Ring’s behavior, the prospect of going to work at Adada said. It still lacks five critical capabilities to lobbyist’s clients. He pleaded guilty personal reasons. based on details in court papers. Greenberg Traurig, the law firm become operational — attack helicopters, sur- to a single conflict-of-interest “Guilty, your honor,” Coughlin The court papers detail Ring’s where Abramoff worked, while veillance aircraft, transport helicopters, military charge and faces up to 10 months said in a clear voice when Judge attempts to get $16.3 million for a doing favors for the lobbyist. engineers and logistical support. in prison under a plea deal with the Ellen Segal Huvelle asked him jail for the Choctaw tribe, a major The Justice Department probe of government. how he would plead. He made no Abramoff client. Coughlin pulls Abramoff and his team of lobbyists The lobbyist is identified in court comment as he left court holding strings to make it happen, including has led to convictions of a dozen N  Y  documents only as “Lobbyist A,” but hands with his wife. getting more sympathetic officials people, including former Rep. Bob Mail carrier saves details of the relationship make clear In a statement later, Coughlin’s involved. Ney, R-Ohio, and former Deputy that he is Kevin Ring, a former attorney Joshua Berman said: “Mr. Ring e-mailed Coughlin in June Interior Secretary Steven Griles. baby falling from member of Abramoff ’s lobbying Coughlin is deeply saddened by 2002 after learning the grant would At least one current member of window team and former Capitol Hill staffer these events and looks forward to come through with competitive Congress, Rep. John Doolittle, R- ALBANY, N.Y. — A postal worker is credited with saving a 1-year-old girl by who also is under investigation. focusing his attention on his family bidding waived. “Thanks is not Calif., remains under investigation. catching her after she fell out of a second- Ring was friends with Coughlin and moving forward with his life.” strong enough. We need to celebrate Ring worked for Doolittle, who’s story window in Albany, N.Y. and lobbied him during the period Ring’s attorney did not this issue finally being over.” Three retiring from Congress at the end of Lisa Harrell was delivering mail to a home in question on issues mentioned in immediately return a call for days later he treated Coughlin this year, before going to work for Monday morning when she noticed a baby in the court papers, including money comment. and two other Justice Department Abramoff. an open window above the front door. Harrell says the next thing she knew, the baby fell into for a jail for the Choctaw tribe, Because of Coughlin’s ties at officials to lunch at Signatures, the Abramoff is serving prison time her arms. The Associated Press has previously Justice Department headquarters, swanky Capitol Hill restaurant for a criminal case out of Florida When the baby’s mother realized what reported. prosecutors in Maryland investigated Abramoff once owned. and has not yet been sentenced on happened, she ran outside and grabbed the Abramoff, the disgraced GOP his conduct while reporting to the The government estimates the charges of mail fraud, conspiracy girl. The woman thanked Harrell and then ran lobbyist, appears in court papers as deputy attorney general’s office in value of the gifts and meals Coughlin and tax evasion stemming from to her mother’s house. Paramedics checked the baby and found “Lobbyist B,” but plays mostly a Washington. received at $6,180; Coughlin puts it the influence-peddling scandal in no injuries. bit part as Ring’s demanding boss, As part of his plea, Coughlin at $4,800. Washington. News DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5 Faculty opposes four-year degrees at community colleges

Madeleine Leroux major source of competition,” Goldman said. DAILY EGYPTIAN “They are providing a real headache to us, a big-time headache.” A resolution to oppose four-year degrees Goldman said the Illinois Board of at community colleges was unanimously Higher Education should deal with the passed by the Faculty Senate Tuesday. issue, but there is pending legislation to Gary Apgar, chair of the faculty status remove community colleges from the over- and welfare committee, presented a revised sight of the IBHE. House Bill 5025 would resolution to the Faculty Senate that is have community colleges report solely to the meant to oppose the movement of com- Illinois Community College Board, which munity colleges toward offering any degree currently reports to the IBHE. above an associate. The resolution was in Goldman said the main problem would response to Mid-Continent University be getting the attention of the community beginning to offer bachelor’s degrees at John colleges. Having all faculty senates in the A. Logan Community College state come together against the in Carterville. movement of community col- The resolution states that leges might force them to lis- Illinois community colleges don’t think ten, Goldman said, but the SIUC were founded to prepare people Ithey really Faculty Senate opposing it alone for transfer to other colleges or probably wouldn’t do much good. universities. It also calls for a care one bit “I don’t think they really meeting between SIU President‘‘ whether we care one bit whether we like it,” Glenn Poshard and the heads of Goldman said.

John A. Logan. like it. Goldman said contacting Faculty Senate President — Sam Goldman Gov. Rod Blagojevich could help Peggy Stockdale said the reso- interim chancellor to have the IBHE stop the pro- lution would not stop universi- gressing movement of commu- ties such as Mid-Continent and SIU from nity colleges. offering degrees at community colleges, but Stockdale said there is a council of Illinois instead focuses on the colleges granting university senates that might rally around bachelor’s degrees by themselves. this issue. Interim Chancellor Sam Goldman said The resolution was originally presented community colleges are becoming more at a meeting April 8, but the senate recom- aggressive with ambitious presidents who mended revisions to the draft before voting. RYAN RENDLEMAN ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN are looking to build up the colleges to uni- Interim Chancellor Sam Goldman fields questions during the Faculty Senate meeting versity levels. Madeleine Leroux can be reached at Tuesday. Goldman, who was a former Board of Trustees member, replaces Fernando Treviño “(Community colleges) have become a 536-3311 ext. 268 or [email protected]. while the university seeks out a new candidate. D AI LY E GYPTIAN E DI TO RIA L B OA RD DA IL Y E G Y P T IAN Sarah Lohman Sean McGahan Diana Soliwon Danny Wenger EDITOR IN CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR VOICES EDITOR ASST. VOICES EDITOR

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PAGE 6 · WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2008 VOUR WORD     A civil request “ talled,” “negotiations” university in the state to not and “union” are three offer classes because of a strike. words nobody likely Considering the purpose of ever S wants to hear together in a a university is to educate, such sentence. a thing would have wreaked Unfortunately for the uni- havoc on so many levels we’re versity and its largest civil ser- glad we never had to go there. vice employees union, this rhet- Luckily, both sides of the oric is exactly what they must current contract dispute are still use to describe their 10-month willing to talk. The last thing deliberations that have carried anyone wants — at the D on in the name of compromise. E at least — is another Conversely, members of the version of the 2003 debacle. Association of Civil Service But as Association President Employees have been working Cathy Lilley said, many civil that long without a contract. servants feel underappreciated. It reminds the D It’s no secret civil servants E of similar headlines operate under a different tier from 2003 when the Faculty in the academic hierarchy. Association and the university Among other things, they are were up in arms about the our secretaries, custodians and faculty contract. After nearly a computer specialists. They are year of negotiations, the situa- paid less. Their benefits are tion became that of such deep- surely incomparable to that of seeded division and downright an administrator.

absurdity (a song from a rally But the D E LYDIA BARGIELSKI ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN with the lyrics “Go back to wants to stress that this does Texas, Mr. Wendler” comes to not make them any less impor- mind), that the group eventu- tant. long it has been instated. It’s make things any easier on the priority. ally threatened a strike Feb. 3, “ ... We are the permanent clear the group is not in the university either. We need new A graduate student with a 2003. residents here and we do have business of being unreasonable. roofs. Pipes need patching. And decent fellowship who is just Four days later, a contract the institutional knowledge Simply put, the university’s everyone probably thinks they passing through stands to make agreement was reached. — we’re kind of the behind- offer of a 15- to 50-cent ante deserve a raise. nearly double what someone What’s important to the-scenes people that keep accompanied by a meager 3 But as long as we’re setting who has served the university remember about this event is things going,” Lilley said. percent across-the-board raise money aside for less needy for more than 20 years would for a moment in time, students Exactly. falls short of today’s economy. projects, such as one ill-fated collect. faced something not yet written The ACSE hasn’t rejected We understand a tight state Saluki Way, we think the uni- C’mon, SIUC. We can be a in the pages of Illinois’ history: an offer from the university budget and a list of price- versity can stand to make pay- little more civil than that. SIUC almost became the first in 30 years, which is also how tagged campus grievances don’t ing its employees fairly a higher

WHAT THE HEALTH IS GOING ON? Students rate stress as No. 1 problem THE WELLNESS CENTER veyed by the NCHA rated stress as the No. 1 because of emotional or other pressures have enhance overall positive performance (found reason for poor academic performances such been able to finish their semesters success- in “Teaching and Learning in Medicine: An Recent National College Health as missing classes and doing poorly on tests fully with support from counseling, skills International Journal” and “Depression and Assessment surveys show that stress is the or projects. Surprisingly, traditional health training or learning new information. Anxiety Journal”). Students really can learn top health factor negatively impacting aca- issues such as chronic illness, chronic pain, One method recommended by experts to clear their minds and concentrate despite demic performance. mononucleosis and injuries, along with sexu- is to learn a stress management strategy to personal, financial or family pressures. This is not news to the SIUC Student ally transmitted infections, reduce the stress response Self-regulatory techniques such as pro- Health Center, where physicians and coun- drug use and allergies were Twenty-one percent of the body. The body’s gressive muscle relaxation, imagery and selors regularly see the negative impact of rated by less than 5 per- of students rated stress response raises heart other behavioral tools are also taught at the stress and sleep problems on students here cent of students as factors rate, blood pressure, blood Wellness Center. If these simple skills are on our campus. Excessive stress negatively having a negative impact sleep difficulties sugar and over activates practiced regularly, students may be bet- affects not only learning and concentration, on academic performance. the nervous system with ter able to control physiological functions, but also health, the immune system, physi- Twenty-one percent of as a factor in stress chemicals such as thoughts and feelings. Listening to relax- cal appearance, mood and social interactions. students rated sleep dif- cortisol, adrenaline and ation training tapes may help students to Responding to these needs, the Wellness ficulties as a factor in poor poor academic noradrenalin released relieve worries, get some rest and not feel Center provides a stress management pro- academic performance. performance. in the body. By slowing exhausted every day. gram with individual therapies, biofeedback Students also rated anxi- down respiration rates The stress management program will refer training, relaxation skills and other services to ety, depression and relationship difficulties in with deep breathing, the heart rhythm is students as needed for medication, physi- intervene and deal with stress. the five top health factors negatively impact- calmed and the entire nervous system is more cian care, nutritional consultations, substance These services provide confidential assis- ing academic success. stabilized. abuse assessments and other help. tance for many stress-related health issues, Students can improve test anxiety, time Current research published by the SIUC For more information or to make an including sleep issues, for hundreds of stu- management, relationship problems or any School of Medicine demonstrates that simply appointment for stress management, or other dents each semester. area of life that is causing stress overload. breathing more slowly and deeply for two health information, contact the Wellness More than 30 percent of students sur- Students who have felt ready to quit school minutes at a time, several times daily, can Center at 536-4441.

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B  A D: J B .  F M E: E F .  A : Standing like D C .  C R: K A .  M- S: K T .  statues P S: B M .  Photo column by N OT IC E Ryan Rendleman ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN The D E is a “designated public forum.” Student editors have authority to make all content decisions The San Damiano Retreat Center is located on attending Sunday service and then living their without censorship or advance approval. the Ohio River about nine miles east of Golconda. own lives the rest of the week. Their hearts are C OPYRIGHT I NFO I was there over the weekend with my church far from God. for a Christian retreat. The beautiful scenery and The Pharisees were similar in this regard, and © 2008 D E. All rights isolated location makes concentration on God easy. Jesus called them hypocrites. He wants a lifetime reserved. All content is property of The above image was taken in a light-hearted of whole-hearted devotion to Himself. the D E and may not be reproduced or transmitted without manner as friends played spoons. The center is The church grows through leaps and bounds consent. The D E is a chock-full of similar statues when faced with hardship as Apparently, we’ve member of the Illinois College Press and paintings. Most of them a result of its faith. An early Association, Associated Collegiate represent Jesus as a blue-eyed, Christian, Justin Martyr, said, Press and College Media Advisers Inc. blonde haired Westerner. all forgotten that he “Though beheaded, and crucified, PUBLISHING INFO Apparently, we’ve all was not a product and thrown to wild beasts, and forgotten that he was not a chains, and fire and all other kinds The D E is published by the product of the 1960s Haight- of torture, we do not give up our students of Southern Illinois University. Ashbury district, the old of the 1960s confession; but, the more such Offices are in the Communications hippie-laden area of San things happen, the more do others Building, Room 1259, at Southern Francisco. Haight-Ashbury in larger numbers become faithful.” Illinois University at Carbondale, The statues, however, This type of persecution exists Carbondale, IL 62901. Bill Freivogel, fiscal officer. First copy is free; each are symbolic of an even district. in the world today. Christians face additional copy 50 cents. Mail larger problem for Western real persecution in such places as subscriptions available. Christianity than the Egypt, China, Cuba, Saudi Arabia misrepresentation of Jesus Christ. Too often, and Iran. Western Christians, however, are shielded EDITORIAL POLICY Christians who face no persecution or trials such from this. O W is the consensus of the D as those living in most democratic, Western Would there be as many people in the West E Editorial Board on local, nations remain as sterile and lifeless as these claiming Christ if they knew their lives were at national and global issues statues. stake? Would they stand? affecting the Southern Illinois University Their relationship with God is a matter of I pray I would. community. Viewpoints expressed in columns and letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect those of the D E.

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VIOLENCE from Carbondale studying theater, woman during a verbal dispute. He CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 made a pledge against domestic vio- said he was disgusted by what he saw lence. Valliant said the project is and encourages his friends and other Hamilton said fortunately this year an effective way to get those who men on campus to band together Williams stepped up to the plate to get care about the situation to show and work against sexual assaults and men involved to show they care about their support and for those who have other violent acts. the problem too. never been involved to learn about “It’s disgraceful to see a man hit a “It’s about making a difference the problem. woman,” Valliant said. “It is time for and if we stand united and work Valliant said he has witnessed acts men to make a change.” together we will see a change,” of domestic violence in public places, Hamilton said. which included an incident in the Jenn Lofton can be reached at Devron Valliant, a sophomore middle of a store where a man hit a 536-3311 ext. 270 or [email protected]. 10 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 DAILY EGYPTIAN Pulse

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ww DA IL Y E G Y P T IAN S OUTHERN I LLINOIS U NIVERSITY ‘TheP Black Swan’: sink or swim? Audra Ord opener serves to psyche listeners up DAILY EGYPTIAN for a well-balanced rock album. Most of the lyrical content is what Story of the Year can be expected from any alt-rock- ‘The Black Swan’ metal band: apathy, anarchy and unre- Release date: April 22 quited love. Record label: Epitaph Records However, “We’re not Gonna http://storyoftheyear.net Make It” is an exception to this rule. The song goes beyond the superficial “The Black Swan” is less ugly surface of “she doesn’t love me” rock duckling and more phoenix rising. tunes, addressing the deeper issue of The third full-length album from interracial dating. Story of the Year takes the band “With a whisper she mumbles PROVIDED PHOTO in a slightly new through, ‘I guess they direction in which just won’t accept me it blends styles from and you.’ They see a (P.A.C.)” and “Welcome to our new the previous albums. 3 out of 5 stars difference in skin, but War,” the rest of the album falls flat for It combines the I thought that love relying on recycled riffs and repetitive alt-rock ballads a was always true,” Dan choruses. la “Page Avenue” with the scream-o Marsala sings. Listeners can expect a few rock- proclamations from “In the Wake of “The Black Swan” ends on an out moments while playing through Determination.” exclamation point, closing with the album, but for the most part, The result is a blend of music to “Welcome to our new War,” a metal “The Black Swan” serves as a great please myriad listeners, from fans of anthem in which vocalist Marsala background soundtrack to a hyped-up “Page Avenue” to post-hardcore and proclaims, “Welcome to our new war, study session. It’s a great listen, but it metal lovers. where the rich sell their lies to the definitely won’t distract you from your The album opens with “Choose poor. We’re dying but we don’t know research paper or chemistry notes. Your Fate,” an unexpected metal what for.” anthem that makes listeners wonder Though the album does fea- Audra Ord can be reached at what happened to the group that ture a few stand out, driving tracks 536-3311 ext. 275 or at debuted with “Page Avenue.” This in “Choose Your Fate,” “Tell Me [email protected]. News DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, April 23, 2008 11 12 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 DAILY EGYPTIAN Pulse Man Man kicks the ‘Habit’

Devin Vaughn percussion, bass, as well as a mixed DAILY EGYPTIAN bag of horns and strings. At first, it’s Man Man easy to find oneself trying to identify ‘Rabbit Habits’ each of the individual instruments Release date: April 8 in hopes of better understanding Record label: ANTI-Records http://wearemanman.com the strange arrangements but as the album progresses the sounds seem Somewhere between a late night to become less and less recogniz- cabaret and an insane asylum exists able until each track rips out of the Man Man. speakers in a creative fervor like some “Rabbit Habits,” the group’s third kind of discombobulating musical full-length album, is a refreshingly blitzkrieg. weird vision of rock ‘n’ roll as seen It feels like rock ‘n’ roll is being PROVIDED PHOTO through a fun house mirror, filled broken down and rebuilt, all in less with bizarre characters, eldritch than an hour. grating with a hot jazz horn section arrangements and a unique mingling Stylistically, “Rabbit Habits” is a and a darkly soulful chorus, “There of musical styles. cluster bomb. The broadest umbrella ain’t no god here, as far as I can see. Spearheading the eccentric char- it can be placed under is experimen- Your god of hope and light never did acter of the group is lead singer tal rock, but several tracks owe much nothing straight by me.” Honus Honus, who does not sing of their sound to specific styles. Like them or not, one is unlikely so much as growl “Big Trouble” to describe Man Man as anything like some kind of pays homage to related to boring, and with this latest monster out of hot New Orleans work they have outdone themselves. a dark-humored 4.5 out of 5 stars jazz with the sultry “Rabbit Habits” is a testament to bedtime story, and wailings of its horn creativity that, in its own idiosyn- just as indelible is his carnivalesque section, while doo-wop music makes cratic way, reaches both to the past and oddly mellifluous backing. a strong appearance in the smooth and future while spiraling headlong Each track is layered with a harmonies of “Doo Right” through some strange extra-dimen- uniquely diverse collection of instru- Meanwhile, “Poor Jackie,” an sional rift. ments, incorporating a patchwork epic eight-minute track, moves in a of xylophones, synthesizers, pianos, demented, waltz-like rhythm adorned Devin Vaughn can be reached at electronic keyboards, varying guitars, with baroque keyboards before inte- 536-3311 ext. 275 or [email protected].

PULSE Tourists in Berlin willC soon be able to gaze upon the Cold War-era authoritarianism that was the Berlin Wall. The government of the German capital said it would soon be making available for rent small handheld multimedia devices that electronically depict the wall from wherever the user is standing. What symbols of repression would you like to see simulated on your dream vacation? Alicia Wade Audra Ord Devin Vaughn I’m going with a simulated George Ooh, how about a guillotine from the That’s tough. There are so many W. Bush. I’m sure that repressor is great French Revolution, complete with rolling to choose from! I’m thinking a three- to vacation with. Just don’t say anything heads? Now that would be something to dimensional representation of the incriminating when you’re calling home. share with the whole family. Mason-Dixon Line would be nice. People could use it as a dividing line for tug-of-war at family picnics. News DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, April 23, 2008 13 14 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 DAILY EGYPTIAN Classified Classified DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, April 23, 2008 15 16 Wednesday, April 23, 2008 DAILY EGYPTIAN Classified Pulse DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, April 23, 2008 17 Girls and Sports by Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein

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She said she felt comfortable on the mound and will try to let the losses roll off her back. “I guess the only thing you can try to do is forget it,” McNamara said. The Salukis will travel to Springfield, Mo., Saturday to Junior pitcher take on the Missouri State Bears Katie McNamara in an MVC series beginning with pitches during a doubleheader at noon and 2 the second game p.m. They will close the week- of a doubleheader end with a single game at noon Tuesday. The Salukis Sunday. lost both games to the University of Tennessee-Martin. Megan Kramper can be reached at STEPHEN RICKERL 536-3311 ext. 256 or DAILY EGYPTIAN [email protected].

SECOND score of 219. Salukis’ five returning players next CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Sophomore Jordan Cox finished year, said the team’s performance in in 11th after shooting a three-round the tournament will give everyone Sophomore Blake Driskell fin- total of 223. Juniors Phillip Collier confidence going into next season. ished tied for ninth place overall and Todd Obergoenner rounded out with Shockers’ junior Zach Potter. the Saluki scoring, finishing tied for Luis C. Medina can be reached at Both players shot a final round total 13th and 20th place, respectively. 536-3311 ext. 238 or 72 to finish with a three-round total Danielson, who will be one of the [email protected].

BANQUET his refrigerator constantly or eating get adjusted to the new guys coming CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 so much on his official visit that his in and I’m excited for that too.” mother had to keep Mullins isn’t Coopwood wanted to walk on apologizing. the only Saluki to the team but Lowery said he Lowery said his know he is excited for next blew Coopwood off time and again children would miss season. Assistant before he worked just as hard as the Falker the most as Iappreciativ e of what coach Brad scholarship players during the sum- he would often be we’ve done for him Korn and associ- mer and convinced him through his at Lowery’s house as ‘‘ ate head coach work ethic. often as them — to and what we’ve done Rodney Watson Green was a surprise because the point where there said players such Lowery said he discovered Green was are pictures of Falker f or the university. as Tony Boyle — Matt Shaw left-handed after he joined the team. with the family on senior forward and Christian Shaw said he knows this senior their walls. Cornelius have class meant a lot to Lowery, but Though SIU their fate and the Lowery is the type of person who said goodbye to four seniors, it also team’s future in their hands. cares about all his players on and off honored players who will be back The banquet ended with a high- the court. next season. The team voted Bryan light package of the season. Lowery “I know he is appreciative of what Mullins as the most valuable player said he would miss the highlights the we’ve done for him and what we’ve and he also won the Seymour L. seniors performed but is also excited done for the university,” Shaw said. Bryson scholarship. for their futures. “Being around his first group for four Mullins said he was grateful for “I really value the relationships I years is special.” both honors, but will miss the play- have with the players,” Lowery said. While Lowery said he is appre- ers who helped mold him into the “They came up with me and grew ciative of everything the seniors have competitor he is today. as men and I know they’re ready to done on the court, he is also thank- “It’s going to be different not tell- move on.” ful for the memories off of it. He ing Randal to post up or Matt to set a said Falker’s antics were especially ball screen for me,” Mullins said. “But Jeff Engelhardt can be reached at memorable, whether it was raiding that’s what the summer is for. I will 536-3311 ext. 269 or [email protected]. Sports DAILY EGYPTIAN Wednesday, April 23, 2008 19

Former University of Michigan offensive lineman Jake Long signed a $57.75 SALUKI TRACKER million contract with the Miami Dolphins Tuesday, securing his status as the Rodney Watson No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Was Long the right choice and was he worth the money?

“No and no. The Miami Dolphins should JEFF have gone with Glenn Dorsey, even if they ENGELHARDT do run a 3-4 defense. A Dorsey-Jason Taylor duo would have been intense. And an jengel offensive lineman is not worth $57 mil- @siu.edu lion, but not many athletes are worth that much.”

Longtime SIU men’s “HECK YES! Offensive linemen are basketball assistant coach the safest bets in this crapshoot known MATT HARTWIG Rodney Watson was promoted as the NFL Draft. Glenn Dorsey is a good to associate head coach player in his own right but they need mhartwig Tuesday. Watson also serves blockers for whoever the quarterback @siu.edu as the dean of Missouri Valley is going to be next year in Miami before Conference assistant coaches anything else.” and has been on SIU’s staff for 20 seasons.

“I think Darren McFadden could end up being the best player in this draft, but Long LUIS MEDINA was the best pick. He’s a safe pick who has the potential to be an All-Pro for 10 or more Do you have questions for the Saluki lcm1986 years. Signing him avoids any chance of a @siu.edu hold out, which is a good thing. “ Insider that you want answered? E-mail: [email protected]

BASEBALL Wood bat game on tap in Missouri Matt Hartwig DAILY EGYPTIAN

The Salukis hope wood bats will get their offense in gear against a Mississippi River rival. After dropping two of three against No. 6 Wichita State in its last series when it scored six runs, the SIU baseball team will take on Missouri at 6:30 p.m. today at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon, Mo. Saluki coach Dan Callahan said the wood bat game offers a change of pace from using aluminum bats. “It’s more of a nostalgic thing than anything else because I don’t recall a ton of scouts being there last time,” Callahan said. “In past games when we’ve played Mizzou and (Saint Louis), we’ve done the same thing and I think the guys look forward to it.” STEPHEN RICKERL ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN The Tigers (28-10) are ranked No. Senior shortstop Owen Mackedon attempts to turn a double play 10 in the USA Today college baseball April 15 against Southeast Missouri State. The Salukis will face the poll and took two out of three from University of Missouri today at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon, Mo. Oklahoma this past weekend. SIU (20-17) defeated Missouri roughed up in the loss — Kington Junior starting pitcher Ian Berger 7-0 in the previous meeting between gave up three runs in two-thirds of will take the mound for Missouri the teams in 2006, but the Tigers still an inning. with a 3-3 record and a 3.2 ERA. hold the all-time advantage 14-13. Curynski registered an out in the Berger should look familiar to Callahan is going to tinker with game but did so using one pitch. He most of the Saluki lineup because he the rotation for today’s game by mov- carries a 2-1 record with a 4.5 ERA pitched for Illinois State in 2006. ing in junior reliever Adam Curynski in 11 appearances this season. Junior outfielder Bret Maugeri for a spot start. “We thought we’d try something leads the SIU offense with a .364 The move comes in the wake of different, but that’s not because this batting average. Maugeri also has 17 junior Andrew Dunn picking up is some kind of theme game or runs scored in 22 starts. the start in Sunday’s 8-3 loss to the something,” Callahan said. “We just Senior outfielder Jacob Priday is Shockers. think going in with his changeup and the Tigers’ top hitter with a .364 The other option could have been slider that it could be a pretty good average. Priday also has a team-high junior David Kington, but he was matchup.” 13 home runs. om

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www DA IL Y E G Y P T IAN P AG E 20 S OUTHERN I LLINOIS U NIVERSITY APRIL 23, 2008 GOLFS SOFTBALL SIU finishes second at MVC Tournament Salukis drop final two home games Five-game losing streak matches longest of season Megan Kramper DAILY EGYPTIAN

A step out of the Missouri Valley Conference proved cost- ly for the SIU softball team Tuesday. The Salukis dropped both games to Tennessee-Martin in their final regular home series of the season with a 2-1 loss in game one and a 4-3 loss in game two. The Skyhawks (23-23) avenged a 14-1 loss at the Middle Tennessee Classic Feb. 23. Coach Kerri Blaylock said she was disappointed with the way her team played, specifically the offense. In game one, Tennessee- Martin scored two quick runs on a single and triple to give it an early 2-0 lead. SIU (24-21, 10-7 MVC) JASON JOHNSON ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN quickly responded as junior third Sophomore Jordan Cox drives a ball out of a sand trap and onto the green during practice Thursday at the Stone Creek Golf Club and baseman Katie Wagner hit a two Resort in Makanda. out double. Senior first baseman Lauren Golf gives best Tournament, which was the best how his team performed in the The Salukis had four top-15 Haas kept the inning going with a showing since finishing third in tournament, especially against a golfers in the 45-player field. Junior walk and sophomore right fielder showing since 2006 2006. team with a winning tradition. John Danielson shot a 216 to finish Katie Wilson singled to score At one point, SIU was within “The kids did a great job and in sixth place. Wagner from third, but it would L uis C. Medina four strokes of eventual champion they played their hearts out,” “Going into the tournament be the only run the Salukis would DAILY EGYPTIAN Wichita State but was never able Newton said. “They all contributed we thought we could challenge for push across as they dropped the to overtake the Shockers. Wichita and that’s why we finished in sec- second or first place and we kept game 2-1. The SIU men’s golf team’s best State won its seventh title in the ond place.” that all in mind,” Danielson said. Wagner said the Skyhawks finish under coach Leroy Newton last 12 seasons with a total score Wichita State also had the top “I realize they (Wichita State) are came focused while the Salukis wasn’t enough to land the team its of 850. two individual finishers in sopho- a good team, but when we play our did not. first conference title. Illinois State, Drake and mores Connor McHenry, who shot A-game, we can definitely hang “They were attacking the ball, The Salukis shot a two-day Evansville rounded out the top a 5-under-par, and Ryan Garza, with them.” which is something we really total of 874 to finish second at five. who finished in second with a three- weren’t doing,” Wagner said. the Missouri Valley Conference Newton said he was proud of round total of 212. See SECOND, Page 18 Freshman pitcher Nikki Waters was taken out of the game in the fourth inning as junior pitcher Katie McNamara MEN’S BASKETBALL picked up three innings of relief for the Salukis. Waters earned the loss in game one as she gave up eight hits Banquet brings an end to seniors’ careers and two runs while tossing one strikeout. Jeff Engelhardt Falker won’t be on the court, Lowery The Salukis struggled in game DAILY EGYPTIAN said he would always be a part of two as freshman pitcher Danielle his family, as would the rest of the Glosson gave up four runs in four R andal Falker stood underneath senior class. innings of work. a light pole on a cold, snowy night “This is a special team here at SIU would make a late sev- his freshman year, contemplating Southern Illinois,” Lowery said. enth inning rally, scoring two whether he should leave the basket- “This is a family that is hard to get in runs but it wouldn’t be enough ball team. to and very hard to get out of.” as the Salukis dropped their fifth Coach Chris Lowery was not The banquet recognized depart- straight game. ready to say goodbye to Falker and ing seniors and honored players “It was too little too late,” asked him to come back inside, but from every class for their contri- Blaylock said of the late scoring Falker continued to think. The next bution to the team. Seniors Matt surge. “We’ve got to be doing day, he told Lowery he was ready to Shaw, Dion Coopwood and Tyrone that in the third, fourth or fifth be a player. Green were all honored with Falker inning.” Four years later, Falker stood on one last time before they leave the The Salukis also had three the SIU Arena floor as one of the Salukis. errors in the game, two of them most memorable players to don the Lowery said this was a special class coming in the top of the sixth maroon. for him since Shaw and Falker were inning. Lowery said he was still not ready freshmen when Lowery first took JAKE LOCKARD ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN McNamara would come in as to say goodbye to Falker, but that’s over the team. He said Coopwood Junior guard Bryan Mullins, left, shakes hands with Saluki relief again in game two, tossing what he had to do Tuesday night at and Green were just as memorable basketball fan John Steele after the year-end banquet Tuesday 3.1 scoreless innings, putting her the men’s basketball year-end ban- when they joined. night. Mullins was named MVP by his teammates and received the total for the day at 6.1. quet at the SIU Arena. Even though See BANQUET, Page 18 Seymour Bryson Scholarship. See STREAK, Page 18