Aloha boys and girls Lil* brothers X^k Thei ne Easterneastern and sisters over- ran the campus this weekend in RHA's annual Iff Kid week- Progresswww.progress.eku.edu 3sm* end/Bl week ' nivrr* \\ "i,V "H rjr, . iqcs A|)n 1 do not deal well with people who just want to be average. I enjoy success, and I will work 24-hours a day until we see that success happen with this basketball program,* — Travis Ford Eastern names men's basketball coach Bv JEHBIY STEVENSON Ford has plenty to be anxious said Ford was "one of the best how many games his team will win or Sports editor about. He inherits a team that fin- shooters I've ever witnessed." In his lose, but he did make one promise. ished last in the OVC for the sec- junior season. Ford led UK to the After test driving possible coach- "I promise you all will see a team ond year in a row. Final Four and he was named MVP on the court that will show energy, es for two weeks, Eastern decided Ford is not used to losing. He has of the Southeast Regional. That sea- that will show excitement, that will on a Ford. been a winner at every phase of bas- son also saw Ford become the first make you excited. A team that will Thirty-year-old Madisonville ketball, from player to coach. As a player in UK history to make more work hard every time they step on native Travis Ford has been named player at North Hopkins High than 100 three pointers. the court and most importantly a head men's basketball coach. Ford School, Ford guided his team to Ford won gold at the 1990 U.S. team that will improve every single comes to Eastern after spending three state tournament appearances Olympic Festival and in 1993 he day, every single game," Ford said. three successful seasons as the head and was named to the All-State team. won gold in the World University Ford said he believes it will take coach at Campbellsville University, For his four-year high school career, Games. Ford was also an Academic a community effort to put the pro- taking this year's team to the N AlA Ford averaged 31.7 points per game A1I-SEC team member three times. gram back on track quickly. tournament for only the second time and was named the Western "I do not deal well with losing. "It's got to start with community in Campbellsville's history. He was Kentucky Player of the Year twice. I'm probably the most competitive support." Ford said. "You will enjoy hired with a salary of $80,000, After high school. Ford chose person you will be around," Ford watching these guys, and you will according to the athletic department. the University of Missouri. Ford said. "I do not deal well with people want to be part of this." "I'm very anxious to get started," spent one season at Missouri before who just want to be average. I enjoy As for the style of play Eastern Ford said. "Eastern Kentucky men's transferring to the University of success, and I will work 24-hours a players and fans can expect. Ford Corey Wilson/Progress basketball can be great and that's Kentucky. day until we see that success hap- made a comparison. Travis Ford sits with his wife Heather and their son Brooks during where we want to go, and we want While at UK, Ford was a crowd pen with this basketball program." the news conference announcing him the new basketball coach. to get there quickly." favorite. Former coach Rick Pitino Ford said he could not guarantee See Ford, A6 ►Student Government elections Voting goes back to one day in length Change ruled good idea, but unconstitutional Bv SHA PHILLIPS looked at it they said the change should Assistant news editor have gone into the constitution changes, which took place in January. The Student Government Association "We must have spent 45 minutes on will not extend voting to three days it," Myers said. because it is a violation of the constitu- Kacey Coleman. university counsel, tion. said on-line voting for three days would At the Council on Student Affairs bring more opportunities for students to meeting last Thursday, Tom Myers, vote. vice-president of student affairs, said The Student Government bylaws cur- the council decided three days for vot- rently are set for one day. Until it is ing has potential, but the constitution amended we can only do it for one day," says only one day can be used for vot- Coleman said. ing. Nick Bertram, an SGA senator, said The constitution says, "Spring semes- on-line and manual voting will occur on ter elections shall be held on Tuesday of one day simultaneously. the third week prior to the final examina- "Our original intent was to increase tion period." voter turn out, and with onjline voting for The SGA brought a proposal to the one day we can accomplish that," meeting on extending the voting time. Bertram said. However, Myers said when the council Two pairs vying for SGA's top positions All candidates have years of senate experience BY JENNIFER ROGERS Photos by Corey Wilson/Progress News writer Horde* of fans sing along as Indigo Girls Emily Saliers and Amy Ray perform at Alumni Coliseum Friday night A brand new face will hold the office of SGA president next fall. The two presidential candidates, About 1,200 attended play, the crowd sang along, dancing, Ritchie Rednour and Mary McGregor, swaying as though ihey were in some are current senators and committee type of trance. Friday's concert Some felt the attendance was sad, chairs. "No one appreciates what they Ritchie Rednour, chair of the student BY SAM GBH got," Lisa Edwards. 19, undeclared rights committee, said he became inter- Contributing writer ested in the office of president because of major, said. They missed out." his interest in politics. Last Friday night in alumni Over the course of the night the Indigo Girls played a variety of their Luke Ramsay/Progress "Politics is a passion for me," Rednour coliseum, an ocean of peo- said. This isn't a resume builder for me." ple stood rolling against the music. It was very laid back, but pas- Mary McGregor is running for president Rednour says his experience in stu- makeshift stage on one end sionate at the same time. with Barry Lee as vice president. dent senate will set him apart from the of the basketball court. The Throughout the concert, fans made audience waiting patiently for one various pleas for their favorite song. other candidate. A fan claps during the performance "In my opinion, 1 have experience in thing, the Indigo Girls. One girl was hoping for more of government," Rednour said. "It makes Some of the fans came a long way their popular songs. to the concert even though it wasn't The only thing on the stage was a "Ihey are awesome," Nancy me feel good to be in senate." black box made into a table, the top Rednour added the recognition for try- their first time seeing Indigo Girls. Sewell, 20, dietetics major, said, "but "This was my fifth time since filled with bottles of water and a cof- 1 wish they would play more of their ing to improve campus is a driving force fee thermos. for him. He also wants to address the July." Susan Lloyd of Paducah said. popular stuff." The lower tier of the arena and floor The crowd in front of the stage senate's reputation. They've always topped themselves." African tribal music played over were filled with generations of fans. grew as. the night went on. "I think (the events this semester) When the lights began to dim the Some people not on shoulders. have taken away from our legitimacy." the 14 large speakers during the intermission from the opening act Indigo Girls entered, and the crowd Everyone seemed moved by the music. Rednour said. "We want to get back to went crazy. The concert ended with a standing business." "Ms. Funk." Speakers lined each side of the The screaming was almost deafen- ovation. Which brought an encore of Rednour's campaign slogan is "R2K," ing, as though it was one single voice ••Galileo." partially because people are familiar with stage. To the left of the stage a variety of praise coming from the crowd. The Indigo Girls proved once Luke Ramsay/Progress the phrase. of 15 acoustic guitars sat against a long When the Indigo Girls began to again why they remain so popular. "All I've heard about for three years is black guitar stand ready to be played. Ritchie Rednour is running for president with Jessica Humphrey as vice president. See Candidates, A6 No substance to Pace's investigation claims BY JAMIE VINSON tee on committee's chair, would be McCormick also said Pace did SGA's interim adviser, was also one News editor removed from her position as office not have the authority to remove of the parties Pace claimed was manager. McGregor from her position. investigating the office. Thompson Student Government Association However, Claudia McCormick. "After speaking to Dr. did not return messages left by the President Chris Pace announced coordinator for student employ- Thompson, we have both reached Progress. unfounded allegations of miscon- ment and one of the people Pace the conclusion that Chris Pace did McCormick said she and duct against the SGA office and one said was conducting the investiga- not have the authority to fire or Thompson were both very pleased of his fellow cabinet members at tion, said there was no investigation remove anyone from a paid posi- with the work the office has been Tuesday's meeting, according to at all.