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CityI government Nation I Election 2008 Home rule could save student, local lives

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRYCE PEAKE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS

New system would Inyart said the committee is allow city more power weighing the advantages and disad- vantages of home rule on students enforcing property and community members equally. codes in off-campus “If it doesn’t benefit the students, it won’t benefit the townspeople,” he student housing said. MICHAEL BRYANT | MCT Eric Wilber, student representa- Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton waves to a crowd at the University of Pennsylvania in By Jordan Crook tive on the Charleston City Coun- Philadelphia. Clinton is the winner of Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary. Senior City Reporter cil, said he believes changing to a home rule system would be benefi- April Englund, Amanda Reif and cial to students. Scott Hams were students at the “It would give them a safety net University of Wisconsin before they they don’t have right now,” he said. Clinton defeats Obama died in a house fire in Menomonie, When the idea of a committee Wis., earlier this month. like this was first discussed, Wilber White males, females, Mayor John Inyart wants to asked Inyart to include a student blue-collar voters avoid a similar situation in Charles- representative on the committee. ton by having stronger enforcement He said Inyart agreed with him help Clinton win of building codes in the city, espe- and made certain to include the stu- Pennsylvania primary cially with properties that involve dent position in his decisions regard- students. ing the committee and home rule. However, there have been no “I think they do want student The Associated Press reports on what caused the house input on this issue,” he said. fire that killed the three -Wiscon Wilber said he will name his PHILADELPHIA — Hillary sin students, Inyart said when he replacement in July and the per- Rodham Clinton gained a gritty addressed the Home Rule Ad-Hoc son who takes his place will have an victory in the Pennsylvania prima- Committee on April 8. important role to play in how Home ry Tuesday night over a better-fund- A home rule system in Charles- Rule is considered by the commit- ed Barack Obama, staving off elim- ton would allow city officials the tee. ination in their historic race for the power to authorize actions that are He said it will be up to them to Democratic presidential nomina- not prohibited by Illinois law. make certain the student position is tion. The duty of the committee is to considered to the fullest. The former first lady was winning determine whether or not a measure However, Wilber said, since 54 percent of the vote to 46 percent SARAH J. GLOVER | MCT should be put on the ballot either home rule means the city govern- for her rival with 35 percent of the Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama and his wife, this year or next year to adopt home ment has more power over taxes as vote counted, and she hoped for sig- Michelle, are introduced at a rally at the University of Pittsburgh in rule in Charleston. well as housing code enforcement, nificant inroads into Obama’s overall Pittsburgh on Monday. Obama did not receive enough votes to win in Under the current system, build- students and community members lead in the competition for delegates Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary. ing code inspections can only be may face higher taxes. to the Democratic National Con- performed if a tenant or landlord This will not have a great effect vention. the dominant concern. 10 Pennsylvania voters, according to requests one. on students, and if home rule is Clinton scored her victory by Obama was favored by blacks, the surveys conducted by The Asso- If home rule were implement- adopted, students will support the winning the votes of blue-collar the affluent and voters who recently ciated Press and TV networks. ed in Charleston, the city would change, he said. workers, women and white men in switched to the Democratic Party, a be able to perform inspections on an election where the economy was group that comprised about one in » See Election, Page 5 properties when they see fit. » See Home Rule, Page 5

Campus I Faculty Senate Turning Point is turning heads Program will require Keypads will be sold in the mittee was approved in February. students to purchase Martin Luther King Jr. University “Turning Point is the most cost Union bookstore for $50. -efficient, most (powerful), and keyboards; bookstore The bookstore is considering easiest to learn,” Stowell said. may buy them back an option to buy back the keypads The program has been used on for half the purchased amount for campus for the past three years, By Brittni Garcia students who no longer have a including during freshman orien- Faculty Senate Reporter desire to use the keypads. tation. “If they don’t want to sell it The subcommittee initially The Turning Point program back to the bookstore, people can considered Textbook Rental as the will be used by at least 15 profes- buy it from other people,” said facility to distribute the keypads sors, which will encompass more Michael Hoadley, assistant vice because students could pick them than 2,000 students starting in president for academic affairs for up with their books. the fall. technology. Senate member Bud Fisch- Turning Point is an audience- Hoadley and Jeff Stowell, er said Textbook Rental would be response system that can work chairman of the Academic Tech- the best location for the keypad with PowerPoint. nology and Instructional Sup- distribution. The program includes keypads port Subcommittee, discussed the “This is the logical spot for this BRYCE PEAKE | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS for the students and receivers in Turning Point program at Tues- destination,” Fischer said. Bill Joyce, associate professor of accounting, takes a drink during the the classroom. day’s Faculty Senate meeting. Their consideration was ulti- Faculty Senate meeting where members discussed the implementation Students who take classes with The recommendation made mately denied. of Turning Point – a $50 audience response system that will possibly be Turning Point are required to pur- by the Academic Technology and required of all students in the fall. chase their own keypads. Instructional Support Subcom- » See Turning Point, Page 5 NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I WEDNESDAY 4.23.08

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The Associated Press then went inside through an open sliding glass door at her home in Oldsmar, just north ofTampa. OLDSMAR, Fla. - And some people get jittery It then apparently strolled through the living room, about mice in the kitchen. down a hall and into the kitchen. Authorities say a 69-year-old central Florida woman A trapper with Animal Capture of Florida re­ found an 8-foot long alligator prowling in her kitchen moved the alligator, which was cut by a plate that was late Monday night. Sandra Frosti says the gator must knocked to the ground during the chaos. But no one have pushed through the back porch screen door and inside the house was injured.

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Jason Mraz concert tickets still on sale Tickets for the Friday concert at Lantz Arena featuring singer Jason Mraz are on sale. FILE PHOTO I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Cost of tickets are $13 for Former Eastern President Dan the public and $10 for Eastern Marvin died Monday at age 69. students. Mraz's performance is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. and features opening acts Bushwalla Former and magician Justin Kredible. For tickets, call581-5122 from JOHN BAILEY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Friday. Eastern Conductor Gary Jensen directs the Eastern Women's Chorus during the University Band and Chorus con­ cert at McAfee Gymnasium on Tuesday night. Rings of Saturn viewable president at observatory ARTS The Eastern physics observatory CAMPUS I will allow visitors to view Saturn at 9 p.m. Friday. funeral The facility houses a 16-inch Tarble celebrates 25 years computer-insurance plans are and his son's wife Crystal, of Pet­ Center. Earl Powell Ill, director of the Na ­ same objectives as the National Gal­ accepted, but those with Health aluma, Ca.; his daughter Laurie "Education is patt of our core tional Gallery of Art in Washington, lery. Alliance should contact the Marvin Latham and her husband mission," Powell said. "We like to D.C., gives a keynote lecture at the "It's the same underlying philos­ company to determine out-of­ David, of Paducah, Ky.; and daugh­ get involved with the public school Tarble Arts Center on Tuesday. ophies for both the Tarble and the pocket expenses. ter Amy Marvin Koehler and her systems." National Gallery," Watts said. Walk-in are available, but husband Stephen, of St. Charles, The National Gallery offers pro­ National Gallery, Powell said. But there is only one slight dif­ appointments are preferred. Mo. grams to help the public learn more Mellen felt America lacked a ference. Call (800) 639-5929 to schedule Marvin is survived by six grand­ about the exhibits on display. It has national gallery because, although "We look for different ways to an appointment. children, numerous nieces, nephews 2,800 paintings and 3,500 sculp­ there were museums, there were no attract students," Watts said. and his brother, Lester Marvin, and tures of various styles, including folk galleries, Powell said. - Compiled by Associate News his brother's wife, Merle, of Pocono and contemporary art. Mellen used his personal collec­ Ashley Mefford can be reached at 581- Editor Stephen DiBenedetto Mountain, Pa. He was preceded in Andrew Mellen created the tion to start the National Gallery, 7942 or [email protected]. death by his parents and his sister, Adelaide May. Marvin held a bachelor's in edu­ CAMPUS I PROGRAMS cation from East Stroudsburg State College, a master's of science in zoology from Ohio University, and Eastern students cross state lines CORRECTION a PhD in physiology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. ture experiences within the U.S., opportunities both academically and Eastern junior jumper Jenna He completed postgraduate Messer visits National as well as additional educational socially. He is a former member of Uhe was misidentified on work at Michigan State Universi­ Student Exchange opportunities. the Eastern men's rugby team and Page 11 ofTuesday's edition ty and the University of California conference to place "It allows us to be nationally on a member of the Alpha Tau Omega of The Daily Eastern News. at Berkeley. In I962, Marvin began front with other schools that are fraternity. his career as a published research Eastern students exchanging students, so it gets our "My school back home has over The total number of scientist and college professor at name out there on a national level," 30,000 people, and it is hard to ballots cast in the Student Radford College in Virginia, where By Brittni Garcia Messer said. make friends," Hill said. "Here, it's Government Elections was he served as assistant dean, vice Facu lty Senate Reporter "But it also gets our students to fast to make friends because you see incorrectly reported on Page president and acting president. experience educational opportuni­ the same students over and over." 5 of April 17's edition of The He became the director of Vir­ Some Eastern students will ties in other universities." Kaylee Babbs, a freshman French Daily Eastern News. The total ginia State Council of Higher Edu­ attend other schools in the fall. Instead of studying overseas, major, attended Universite de Sher­ number of ballots cast was cation in Richmond, Va., in I970. In March, Margaret Messer, co­ NSE students can cross state lines brooke in Sherbrooke, Quebec, for 1,088. He moved to Charleston in coordinator of the National Student to experience academic, social and the Fall 2008 semester. I977, and became the president of Exchange program, went to the cultural opportunities in one of 200 It was her first-choice school The DEN regrets the errors. Eastern. Marvin became president National Student Exchange place­ locations. because it is a French-speaking uni­ of First National Bank of Mattoon ment conference in Minneapolis to Bradley Hill, a junior industrial versity with a French as a second in I983. He served as president, place students in host universities. technology major, was the first stu­ language program. COMMENTS, CORRECTI ONS OR CEO and chairman of the Board of The National Student Exchange dent to come to Eastern through "I have always had a passion EVENTS Directors of First Mid-Illinois until is a program for undergraduate stu­ the program. for foreign languages," Babbs said. To report any errors, local events I999. He served on the corporate dents to exchange universities with­ Hill came from Texas State Uni­ "Anything that can help me learn or general suggestions for future board of directors until his death. in the nation and Canada. versity in San Marcos, Texas. more about another culture and lan­ editions, please contact our Edi­ The family requests memorial Messer said the program is an He found out about the program guage is something I love doing." tor in Chief, Matt Daniels, via: gifts be sent to the Eastern illinois opportunity for students to be able through a friend who was going to Phone 1581-7936 Foundation for WEIU-FM/TV at to visit other universities in other another university. Brittni Garcia can be reached at E-mail I [email protected] 600 Lincoln Avenue. geographic areas with different cui- H ill said he has experienced great [email protected] or at 581 -7942. Office visit 11 811 Buzzard Hall Drawn from the news IChris lee DAILY EASTERN NEWS "Tell the truth and don't be afraid."

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Editor in Chief Sports Editor Matt Daniels Scott Richey Guilt-driven • • Managing Editor Photo Editor Kri stina Peters John Bailey sincerity Throughout my years here at Eastern, News Editor Online Editor I have seen more and more people voic­ Nora Maberry Chris Essig ing their beliefs, trying to start some form The After Par ty of activism or to change views that the majority ofsociety may share. letter to the editor I am not trying to bash these forms STAFF EDITORIAL of protest; indeed, I advocate them and PICTURES CAN SAVE LIVES think they can be effective if used correct­ A picture can be worth a thousand Take safety precautions every time ly, as they have done on numerous occa­ words, or even more. It might even help sions far back in the world's history. save lives. Water-borne illness is a lead­ t's dark out. Walking across campus may not However, there are a few issues I have ing cause of death in developing coun­ take long. Even that 15-minute walk up to OUR VIEW with the type of protests that exist here on • Situation: Crimes happen on or around cam­ tries. A child dies every 15 seconds the Square is just a short jaunt. campus. I pus every year - most recently, last week. because of unclean water. What could possibly happen in those 15 • Stance: There are ways to prevent yourself For starters, I'll reference a protest that This week, Eastern President Bill minutes? Last Thursday, several males allegedly from being a victim. Walking with someone fa­ I have seen several times across campus: Perry is lending his time to make a dif­ assaulted a female on Ninth Street at about 1:15 miliar and trustworthy at night could help. the anti-war protest or demonstration, or ference. You can have your picture tak­ a.m. The woman is an Eastern student. She could something along those lines. en with the president for a small dona­ have been anyone. assault and battery and arson. I am, by no means, an advocate of the tion. The proceeds will go toward the Ninth Street could be better lit. According to an lnsideH igherEd.com report, war, but how is waving a sign at me and Clean Water El Salvador project to pro­ The university could put more emergency dis­ campus crime rates in the United States have fall­ yelling one-liners as I'm cmising down vide sustainable bio-sand water filters. patch phones around town. en 9 percent for violent crimes and almost 30 Lincoln Avenue going to cause some sort This semester, Baptist Campus Minis­ But nothing would keep students safer than percent for property crimes at four-year insti­ of political change? tries has been partnering with campus simply walking with someone familiar after dark. tutions. However, whether we're on or off cam­ There is the argument that they are organizations to help save lives by rais­ It's especially important when alcohol is involved. pus at night, it's always a good idea to carry a cell creating awareness. Although I am some­ ing funds for bio-sand filters. According to the National Crime Preven­ phone. But it's an even better idea to have some­ what politically deaf, I think it is impos­ The sociology club, several profes­ tion Council, "two-thirds of the violent inci­ one with you. sible for someone to not be aware of the sors, Christian Campus House's H20 dents involving alcohol occur at night, between Last year, the University Police Department war. project, local churches and many stu­ the hours of 8 p.m. and 3 a.m., with 10 percent recorded only two counts of aggravated assault, It has been and is continuously affect­ dents have offered their support. The occurring between 11 p.m. and midnight." one count of aggravated battery and one count of ing all of us. needs around us are many and some The U.S. Department ofJustice said in 2002 criminal sexual assault. I don't need to be reminded of it. might think greater than the resources an estimated 31 percent of victims attacked by The numbers are fortunately low, but it's still I think instead of doing these protests, at our disposal. strangers perceived their attackers to be under the evident that these things do occur on and around it would be much more effective to write But for the small sum of $30, a water influence of alcohol. campus. They can happen to anyone who is sim­ some sort of letter, start some form of filter can be installed that can provide If you're stranded uptown, unaccompanied ply in the wrong place at the wrong time. petition or to attend some sort of govern­ almost 100 gallons of clean water a day. and without a ride, you should try to catch the The UPD offers Rape Aggression Defense, mental meeting. Providing clean water is just one way Panther Express home instead of walking by a class for women only who want to learn ways I'm just throwing ideas out here ­ that we can make a difference, and we yoursel£ It's scheduled to stop at the Square every to defend themselves, at the Student Recreation none of them may even have the poten­ don't have to travel to another country 20 minutes between 11 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. on Center. Women can go to http://www.eiu.edu/ tial for working, but it seems they would with BCM, Christian Campus House Thursdays and between 12 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on ~police to fill out a R A.D. form, or call (217) be a more worthwhile line of pursuit than or the Newman Center to have a pro­ Fridays and Saturdays. And it's free. 581-3213 for more information about the class. telling average citizens they need to end found impact there. Overall, in Illinois the crime rate index has No one knows when a violent attack might the war. Something as simple as having your fallen nearly 70 percent since 1994. This includes happen. That's why walking along with some­ But what irritates me most is trying picture taken with President Perry can a whole spectrum of crimes, ranging from mur­ one you know and trust when it's dark is always, to guilt somebody into holding the same help save at least one child's life. Ifyou der, sexual assault and robbery all the way to without exception, a bright idea. beliefs you have. have the time, stop and get your pic­ What I am talking about is the guy ture taken, and you'll help save lives and oflocation and service, the roles of participants who stands outside Mary J. Booth Library have a lasting reminder of a world in letters to the editor remain close to the same." and hands out pamphlets to you while need and differences made. OPPORTUNITY, NOT OBLIGATION The mindset that employees of the universi- telling you, deceivingly politely, to "Help Times and locations are 1:30-3 p.m. ty simply provide a service to its paying student End Violence." Today on the North Quad by the Mar­ The Monday staff editorial on parking argues customers, with roles completely governed by the Well, when you say it like that, of tin Luther King Jr. University Union, that upperclassmen should be allowed to park in free market system, is alarming, widespread and course I'd like to help end violence! I 2- 3:30 p.m. Friday at Celebration on faculty/staff spots. While I oppose this, my deep­ often goes unchallenged. This same argument don't like violence either. What can I do the Library Quad, or by the Union est opposition is reserved for some of the stated can be (and has been) used to argue for a passing to help? Food Court in case of rain. rationale. 1he most offensive portion of the edi­ grade, a diploma and so on: the customers paid And then you open the pamphlet and Tim Boyce torial board's position is stated as follows: "East­ their money. inside are picnues of animals, which you Campus Minister BCM, President ern is a university where students pay to come for The university and its employees do not pro­ really could do without seeing. Association of Campus Ministries education, and faculty members are paid to edu­ vide a consumable good or material product, but Under the fa~ade of promoting vege­ cate. An analogy of a restaurant comes to mind in serves as a unique environment where students tarianism, the pamphlet is instead trying EDITORIAL POLICY this case: if the wait staff of a restaurant all parked are afforded the opportunity to acquire the intel­ to shock and guilt you to make you feel in front of the building, and the patron was lectual and social skills to thrive in modern soci­ like a cruel and violent human being and The editorial is the majority opinion forced to walk from a distance, this would dis­ ety. That, alone, is a really good deal. persuade you to become a vegetarian. of the DEN editorial board. Reach the courage patrons from going to the establishment. Jonathan Blitz All of the potential merits or benefits opinions editor at: "Although the context is different in terms Professor of chemistry of vegetarianism become replaced with [email protected] A MISLEADING ISSUE the declaration that "You are cmel and ing lots. Instead of continuing your mantra for evil, so change." Monday's edition of Daily Eastern News more parking like it is some sort of entitlement It sounds more like a religious preach lETTERS TO THE EDITOR provided a mixed message. Whereas a front-page for being a part of the EIU community, why not than a personal belie£ article ("Walking to Remember") extols the encourage folks to walk or ride bikes to campus? I feel I have to write a disclaimer. I Letters to the editor can be benefits of walking, including raising awareness With fuel prices continuing to rise and envi­ don't hate vegetarianism. I am not a fan submitted at any time on any topic to for cancer victims, an editorial piece ("No more ronmental quality continuing to decline, remind­ of violence. the Opinions Editor to be published in gambling on finding that parking spot") does ing your readers about healthy, cost-effective I wish this war was finished. Howev­ The Daily Eastern News. exactly the opposite. modes of transportation would seem to be a er, my point is that there are much more The DENs policy is to run all letters This campus has far greater problems with its sounder editorial stance. effective ways to bring about these chang­ that are not libelous or potential) infrastructure (e.g., a steam plant barely running Stephen}. Mullin, Ph.D . es. harmful. They must be less than 2 0 on 1920's than a There are ways which don't insult peo­ words. ple or guilt them into believing as you do Letters to the editor can be brought CONTINUE THE DEBATE and ways which don't remind people of in with identification to The DEN ONLINE their insignificance. There are ways that Visit DE Nnews.com to at 1811 Buzzard Hall. Letters may have more potential. read Dylan Divit's blog, also be submitted electronically from 'Those summer block- john Stromski is a junior English major. the author's EIU e-mail address to busters:' WJJr..... -. He can be reached at 581-7942 or at D [email protected]. II DENopinions@gmailcom. WWW.DENNEWS.COM I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I WEDNESDAY 4.23.08 NEWS

>> Home rule >> Turning Point mentary education majors, he FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 added. To anticipate the demand of The senate worked on a this program, the subcommittee Wilber is not alone in his opin­ motion to make emerging tech­ sent out a survey to the faculry ion. nology distribution through Text­ to find out their interest in using Former student member Wil­ book Rental. Turning Point. liam Dougherty called the possible The motion will be sent to The survey will be circulated change to home rule "a wise idea" Textbook Rental, Eastern Pres­ throughout the next three to four for the community. ident Bill Perry and Blair Lord, weeks. He said the benefits of such a provost and vice president for In other business, the execu­ change for students and commu­ academic affairs, in the future. Stowell said this program ben­ because it wouldn't be worth it if tive positions were selected. nity members would probably out­ Alison Kostelich, non-vot­ efits both the students and pro­ they all didn't use it," said senate Starting in June, Jeanne Sny­ weigh the drawbacks. ing student member, said she was fessors because it shows where member John H enry Pommier. der will be chairwoman of the Dougherty, who represented off­ concerned with not knowing if students are with the material Stowell said Turning Point senate, John H enry Pommier will campus students last year, said he, her classes will use Turning Point. and what material professors need is not only used in higher edu­ be vice chair and John Stimac will along with many other students, "I'm worried if a student will to elaborate on. cation, but also in elementary be the recorder. lives in apartments in Charleston know if their classes will have to "I would think it would be a school because his son in third that need repair. use it prior to taking the class," good asset, but I'm concerned to grade uses it. Brittni Garcia can be reached at He said many students who live Kostelich said. have all the faculry participate This program will benefit ele- 581 -7942 or at [email protected]. off-campus would benefit from the change because of the freedom it would give city officials in per­ record in the big states as she That left Obama with an over­ the GOP presidential nominee-in­ forming building code inspections. >> Election artempts to persuade convention all lead of 1648.5 to 1537.5, totals waiting gaining in the polls while Dougherty said the busi­ FROM PAGE 1 superdelegates to look past Obama's that include the superdelegates not the Democrats battle in primaries ness community of Charleston delegate advantage and his lead in picked in primaries and caucuses. deep into the spring. might also benefit from home rule More than 80 percent of voters the popular vote in picking a nom­ Clinton projected confidence to '1n the last I 0 years Barack because of the control the city gov­ surveyed as they left their polling inee. She had previously won prima­ the end of the Pennsylvania cam­ Obama has taken almost $2 million ernment would have over taxes and places said the nation was already in ries in Texas, California, Ohio and paign, scheduling an election-night from lobbyists, corporations and land. a recession. her home state of New York, while rally in Philadelphia. Obama sig­ PACs. The head of his New Hamp­ He said it might even bring in Clinton won, despite being out­ Obama won his home state of llli­ naled he expected to lose, flying off shire campaign is a drug company new businesses that would allow spent heavily by her rival in a six­ nois. to Indiana for an evening appear­ lobbyist, in Indiana an energy lobby­ students more ways to spend their week campaign that allowed time for At the same time, even some of ance even before the polls closed. ist, a casino lobbyist in Nevada," said time in Charleston. intense courtship of the voters. her aides conceded she is facing Flush with cash, Obama report­ a Clinton commercial. "Besides the obvious business She showed her blue collar bona another likely must-win challenge in ed spending $11.2 million on tele­ Obama responded with an ad benefits, I think it would be good fides one night by knocking down a Indiana in two weeks time, partic­ vision in the state, more than any that accused Clinton of "eleventh­ for students to get behind (home shot of whiskey, then taking a mug ularly with Obama favored to carry place else. That compared with $4.8 hour smears paid for by lobbyist rule)," he said. of beer as a chaser. Obama went North Carolina on the same day. million for Clinton. money." It said that unlike his rival, bowling in his artempt to win over Clinton gained at least 28 dele­ The tone of the campaign was he "doesn't take money from special Jordan Crook can be reached at 581 - working-class voters. gates with her victory, with another increasingly personal - to the delight interest PACs or Washington lobby­ 7495 or [email protected]. 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UNI VERSITY I CAMPUS NOTEBOOK CAMPUS I EVENT Writing portfolio deadline passes, Learning by but papers still being accepted teaching The official deadline for turning in senior courses that a student takes in their final "Last year's team is like a real fami­ By Erin Clemons seminar papers to the Electronic Writing year of college. ly. Everybody worked together," she said. Staff Reporter Portfolio has passed, but papers are still "lhe whole senior seminar thing requires "I know this year's group of girls will be as being accepted. that they turn in a paper and then profes­ good as last's." An effective way to learn an Asian language is by Seniors have to submit one of their sors make corrections," said Craig Eckert, Gina Geraci, a freshman marketing teaching English abroad. papers from their senior seminar classes to psychology professor. major, agreed. Journalism professor Eunseong Kim said by tutor­ their Electronic Writing Portfolio to receive Once the student has made the correc­ "lhe team is sometimes stressful and it ing abroad, students are immersed in culture. their degree. tions, professors need to sign the EWP form is a lot of commitment, but it is worth it," Kim, a native of South Korea, was one of the pan­ "lhey can walk in commencement, but that confirms the student met the expecta­ she said. elists featured during the "Teaching English in Asia'' all graduation requirements must be met tions of the final draft. Geraci has danced for 16 years. panel discussion Tuesday in the Charleston-Mat­ for students to receive the degree," said Kar­ Eckert teaches two senior seminar class­ She visited for a Debut Day and decid­ toon Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. Universi­ la Sanders, part of the committee that over­ es: Social Movements and Crowds and Vio­ ed to study at Eastern because of the dance ty Union. sees the assessment of student learning. lence, which are on-campus and off-cam­ program. Teaching an English class in China, Japan or South The deadline for papers was April 4. pus courses. The chosen women will perform as part Korea is a win-win situation for students, Kim said. It is suggested that students submit EWP "If you are dealing with an off-campus of the Pink Panthers at football and basket­ English speakers gain valuable teaching experience papers three weeks before the end of the class, you deal mostly with mail and Inter­ ball games. and get exposed to another language - and can earn semester to help certification officers verifY net and have to have some flexibility with "We need girls who are versatile dancers up to $2,500 per month. that all requirements are met. meeting these deadlines," he said. who also like the game-day experience and Other pandists included David Smith of the his­ "However, the EWP office continues to If a teacher takes their classes seriously, the thrill of competition," said Lisa Dallas, tory department and Steve Gump, a University of take submissions from any student during they do want to spend a lot of time looking head coach for the Pink Panthers. Illinois graduate student who was an assistant lan­ our regular office hours," Sanders said. at the students' papers, Eckert said. That is especially needed for fall, as guage teacher in Japan. Gump encouraged students Starting Fall 2008, students will only "You don't want to rush these things," the team will make its first attempt at the at the panel to pursue any opportunity to teach Eng­ be able to submit papers from courses they he said. "I think the people at Ninth Street nationals competition. lish abroad and said it is ideal for students who have are currently enrolled in, and they will not Hall understand that not all students in Paige Cavalieri, a sophomore Spanish no specific plan after they graduate from college. be allowed to go back a semester to submit senior seminars get things back as quickly major with teacher certification, wants to Students simply need to be a native speaker of something. as they would want to." make the team for another year. the English language and have a bachelor's degree to "Turning papers in has less to do with "I have never been more excited to try qualify to teach English in Asia, he said. their academic rank than the courses they Twenty try out for Eastern's Pink out," she said. "If we make it to nationals, I Senior history major Matt Binder, who attended are taking," Sanders said. Panthers dance team will be a part of a new tradition." the pand, will teach history in China for two months. Some students complete their EWP Some Panthers exchanged their trade­ The women who make the cut for the Binder said his decision to teach abroad was based before their senior year and some during it, mark blue for a little pink this weekend. team will learn new and more complicat­ on his love for traveling and his desire to earn valu­ she said. About 20 women who will attend East­ ed routines to make it to nationals compe­ able experience. "It really depends on when they take the ern next fall gathered at Lantz Arena to try tition. Eastern journalism graduate Tim Martin, who is senior seminar course," Sanders said. out for the Pink Panthers. '~1 the Pink Panthers act as ambassadors currently teaching English in South Korea, sent an e­ Students will not receive a degree if they Brittany Chionis, a freshman special for the university, and they will certainly be mail that was read at the pand, discussing his expe­ do not complete the requirements of the education and elementary education major, making a neat journey filled with memories rience. He was offered the position upon posting his EWP. tried out for the dance squad Saturday. and surprises along the way," Dallas said. resume online. "Writing effectively is one of the four She said she tried out for the team this undergraduate learning goals," Sanders said. year because she couldn't imagine what it - Compiled by RHA Reporter Heather Holm Erin Clemons can be reached at 581 -7942 or at eqclem­ Senior seminars are writing intensive would be like not dancing for the Panthers. and Staff Reporter Holly Waxler. 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Health insurance will cover is higher, but so is the cost credit hours at Eastern are required to ance, Heddins said it is a good idea for that there are 1. 7 million uninsured cheapest in state to students." have some type of medical insurance, students to pay for the student plan. students. Students at Southern Illinois Uni­ she said. "Health insurance is a very costly Students who don't have coverage By Barbara Harrington versity at Carbondale will pay a $181 Students taking nine or more cred­ industry," she said. "Their parents' plan o&entimes have to deal with expensive University Reporter student medical benefit fee starting in it hours are provided with the sntdent might only pay for part of a hospital medical bills. the fall, according to SIU's public rela­ health insurance plan and are auto­ visit after the deducrible is taken out, Heddins said sometimes finding Lennie Heddins said Eastern's stu­ tions Web site. matically billed the fee along with their and having student health insurance the money to pay for health care can dent health insurance plan is the A report released by the Unit­ tuition and fees. can help pick up some of the slack so be too much for uninsured students to cheapest coverage offered by any uni­ ed States Government Accountability Insurance can be purchased by there is less out-of-pocket expense." deal with. versity in the state. Office in March found that most stu­ Eastern students taking 6, 7 or 8 cred­ Heddins said the maximum pay­ '1f a student suffers some sort of Heddins, student health insurance dent health insurance plans range in it hours. Those who have equal or bet­ able benefit per diagnosis is $15,000 at illness or injury- whatever it may be­ supervisor, said Student Government cost from $30 to $2,400 and vary in ter insurance can fill out a waiver to be 80 percent. A $50 deductible is taken you'd be faced with catastrophic med­ votes on the student insurance fee for the amount and types ofcoverage. exempt from the fee. out for each injury or illness per aca­ ical bills," Heddins said. "Chanc­ each semester. The report stated many schools The Government Accountability demic year. es are you're looking at dropping out The student insurance fee for Spring work with their campus health centers Office's report also found that 67 per­ The national benefit amounts range of school, having to find employment 2008 and Fall 2008 is $109.95. Cov­ to help keep costs down. Heddins said cent of college students receive health &om $2,500 to $1 million, according to try and pay those medical expens­ erage during the summer is $87.45, Eastern's student insurance plan allows insurance through employer-spon­ to the report. es. Insurance coverage is almost like a Heddins said. students to go to any physician in the sored plans. These plans cover employ­ While many universities require peace ofmind for students." "We are a smaller campus, so that's country but does not cover preventa­ ees and dependents. full-time students to have some type part of it," Heddins said. "SIU has a tive services or prescription benefits. Although many students are cov­ of insurance coverage, the Govern­ Barbara Harrington can be reached at bigger campus and the amount they All students taking nine or more ered under their parents' health insur- ment Accountability Office reports 581-7942 or at [email protected].

NATION I ECONOMY Gas prices rise further above $3.50, while oil nears $120 The Associated Press mercia! goods - also rose overnight another 10 cents to 20 cents nation­ ed to its spike higher as investors Meantime, Sen. Dianne Fein­ to a new record of$4.204 a gallon. ally. That would mean they would scrambled to square bets. June crude stein, D-Calif., praised the Bush N EW YORK - Gas and oil Gas prices are nearly 66 cents peak near $4.15 a gallon in Califor­ futures, which now become the administration's proposal to increase prices pushed further into record higher than last year, when they nia, where prices are typically high­ focus of trading, rose $1.44 to sertle the average fuel economy for new high territory Tuesday, with retail gas peaked at a then-record of $3.23 in est, and around $3.50 in New Jersey, at $ll8.07 a barrel, nearly $2 shy of cars and trucks to 31.6 miles per gal­ reaching a national average of $3.51 late May, and have prompted many where they're typically lowest. the $120 level. lon by 2015. for the first time and crude nearing analysts to raise their estimates of Gas prices are rising for many On Capitol H ill, some lawmakers Soaring gasoline prices show "that $120 as the dollar fell to a new low where gas is going to go. reasons, including oil's record run. attempted to escalate scrutiny of oil we have to move much more aggres­ against the euro. "I wouldn't rule out the pos­ Light, sweet crude for May deliv­ and gas companies. sively toward improving fuel efficien­ At the pump, the national average sibility that we could get to $4," ery rose to a new trading record of "People deserve a more scrupulous cy and help bring relief to American price of a gallon of regular gas rose said Antoine Halff, an analyst at $119.90 before retreating to set­ cop on the beat in these markets," consumers," she said in a statement. 0.8 cent Tuesday to $3.511, accord­ Newedge USA LLC. de up $ 1.89 at a record $119.37 a said Rep. Jay Inslee, D-Wash., who Many investors see commodi­ ing to a survey of stations by AM Other analysts are less certain. barrel on the New York Mercantile along with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D­ ties such as oil as a hedge against and the Oil Price Information Ser­ Fred Rozell, retail pricing director Exchange. Wash., called for the Justice Depart­ inflation and a falling dollar. Also, a vice. Prices for diesel - used to trans­ at the Oil Price Information Ser­ The contract expired after the ment to investigate possible market weaker greenback makes oil cheaper port most food, industrial and com- vice, thinks gas prices will rise only Nymex closed, which contribut- manipulation. for investors overseas. See tnh.at the to/iet:o-'J is like from Has your fanafed across fram. ..l..antz Arena. Spring been Sprung?

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Ohio Valley Conference Tourna­ "I think a lot of us battled when ment. teams got tough, and we continued The women's tennis team finished to hang in there throughout," he 13-7 overall and 5-5 in the OVC. said. That record earned Eastern a three­ Freshman Francisco Cherizo­ way tie for fifth in the conference. la finished with a score of 237. His The ensuing coaches' vote to break low round of the tournament was a the tie left Eastern out of the OVC 77 on Monday. Tournament, despite having a much Murray State sophomore Nick stronger record than Tennessee-Mar­ Newcomb won the tournament after tin (7-12) and Tennessee Tech (8- shooting even par through three 16). rounds. Newcomb moved up the The men's tennis team finished leaderboard from a tie for fourth at 13-9 and 6-3 in the OVC for a three­ the start of the final round. way tie for third in the conference, Newcomb held off Eastern Ken­ which was settled by the tournament tucky senior Phil Hendrickson and seeds being drawn out of a hat. Austin Peay senior Grant Leaver, Eastern head tennis coach John both of whom finished one stroke Blackburn was less than satisfied with behind with a three-day score of JOHN BAILEY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS the result. 217. Eastern freshman Robert Stedman returns a volley in early April at Darling Courts. Stedman was one of three "I am disappointed the tie was men's tennis players to earn conference honors. The men finished in a three-way tie for third in the conference. broken by a subjective vote," Black­ Dan Cusack can be reached at 581- burn said. three years as Eastern's coach. senior Stephanie Harmazy, who com­ playing for Eastern. 7944 or at [email protected]. Blackburn said the conference has "I'm proud of the fact that we bined for an overall singles record of "It was an amazing experience to since reviewed the tiebreaking pro­ played our best tennis in conference," 40-18. Martin finished the season be able to compete for EIU," Martin EASTERN LEADERBOARD cedures, and next year's first two tie­ Blackburn said. with a 16-3 record and earned First said. "When I look back on it, I just Final Results breakers will be based on head-to­ The women's team started off hot Team All-OVC honors. smile." Standing Name Score head records and composite match only to be left out in the cold when '1 think Sandra and Natalie will Sasidharan said playing for East­ T13. Mi. Imburgia 229(+13) score, respectively. the OVC Championships rolled go down as two of the greatest play­ ern was a learning experience. T22. M. Bird 233(+17) Ma. Imburgia The men's team's third-place finish around. The team was led by the ers Eastern has ever had - men or T29. 235(+1~ 32. F. Cherizola 237(+21) in the conference was its best since strong play of senior Sandra Sasid­ women," Blackburn said. JCC/arkcan be reached at581 -7944 or 49. R. Schone 200(+44) 2004 and best during Blackburn's haran, junior Natalie Martin and Martin said she enjoyed her time [email protected].

Pi, and the athletes were talented and I had the opportunity to cover it. help cover the first Ohio Valley Con­ the next round and then eventually >> Cusack skilled. Suddenly, I looked forward to Meets were always exciting, and the ference Tournament game at Lantz to the tide game. every home game, rain or shine, and talented roster of both the men's and Arena against Tennessee State, and Although Eastern may not be FROM PAGE 12 cannot wait until the season begins women's teams always left me with a that was one of the highlights of my considered a sports school, and ath­ My first semester and first beat again next fall. winner to talk with. year. letics is not the first thing anyone was the men's soccer team. I had nev­ During the winter I covered Covering the women's basketball Even though a blanket of snow thinks about when they hear about er really been interested in the sport indoor track and field and helped team was something I did under­ covered the campus, the gym was Charleston, sports are what I'll always until I starting covered it. out with covering the women's bas­ stand. I have followed basketball as full as I had ever seen it, and the remember about my freshman year. The games were fast-paced and ketball team. since I learned how to walk, and it atmosphere throughout the game was exciting. The crowd was into the Track and field was another new still remains my favorite sport to electric. The women's team willed Dan Cusack can be reached at 581- game, thanks to the men of Sigma experience for me, but I am glad watch live. I had the opportunity to themselves to victory that night, into 7944 or at [email protected].

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BASEBALL I NO. 10 MISSOURI 8, EASTERN 6 GALEKI'S STATS: >> Injury Year GP GS SOG G A Pts. GWG FROM PAGE 12 2007 21 21 28 8 12 28 1 Panthers fall short 2006 20 20 30 4 7 15 3 He ranks third all-time in East­ 2005 16 16 5 1 3 5 1 Team hits two home Mueller gave up all seven first­ ern program history for assists (24). 2004 12 11 9 1 2 4 0 runs in road loss inning runs on four hits and four During his senior season, he was the Total 69 68 72 14 24 52 5 walks. best in the MVC in assists (12) and By Scott Richey Schmitz said the home plate points (28). Sports Ed itor umpire's strike zone was tight, and Junior forward Brad Peters said ONLINE VIDEO FORMER MALE Mueller (4-4) didn't get some of the he expected Galeski to be a leader. ATHLETES OF THE Eastern senior first baseman calls he was used to getting. "My freshman year people looked • See den news. com for a video YEAR Tristan Facer started the top of the "H e wasn't getting pitches and, up to him and trusted him, so I with The Daily Eastern News' Male Athlete of the Year Mick Galeksi. ninth inning like junior second base­ therefore, he was behind," Schmitz expected Mick to be captain," Peters 2007: Vincent Webb (Football) man Jordan Tokarz ended the first said. "Normally, he does a really, real­ said. 2006: Clint Sellers (Football) inning. With a solo home mn. ly good job if it's not a great inning Sophomore Darby Kehoe said tabs and when I moved to Clivero, 2005: Aaron Grobengeiser Facer pulled a 0-2 fastball over the of regrouping a little bit." Galeski would do anything on the Burnley asked me to come along for (Track) wall in right-center field to bring the Eastern returns to action against field and led the team by example. tryouts," he said. "Usually they sign 2004: C.J. Weber (Tennis) 2003: Henry D:>men:.ant (BasketbaiO Panthers within two runs, but Mis­ Bradley with a 6 p.m. start at "He knows how to motivate play­ the kids at that age to a year contract 2002: Tony Romo (Football) O'Brien Field in Peoria. ers on and off the field," Kehoe said. souri junior closer Scooter H icks every year. I went for a tryout for I 2001 : Kyle Hill (Basketball) got three straight-outs to secure the "He is the ultimate performer on think about five or six weeks and Tigers' 8-6 win Monday night in Scott Richey can be reached at 581- and off the field, and he knows what ended up signing a two-year con­ O'Fallon, Mo. 7944 or atsrrichey@e iu.edu. to say to players to motivate them." tract, which they actually renewed being able to see them, and I had to The T igers (29-10) are ranked in Senior midfielder Brad Earl said after my first year for another two buy phone cards and catch them at the top 10 in three national polls. Tuesday's Game Galeski made a huge improvement years so it was basically four years." the right time, that kind of sucked. "lhe home mn in the ninth had No. 10 Missouri 8, Eastern 6 in his offensive game during his The accident prevented Gales­ Other than that, I was just concen­ to be 490 feet," said Eastern head Inning by Inning R H senior season. ki from fulfilling the entire contract, trating on playing. I really want­ coach Jim Schmitz. "It's one of the EIU (18-19) 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 9 "This year he really took his but before that he knew he wanted ed to make it work. I was home­ fi.Irthest balls I've seen hit and in to UM(29-10)700 0 10 000 8 9 offensive game to the next level," to play soccer in the United States. sick and I missed my parents, but I WP: Zogone, R. (1-2) LP: Mueller, j. (44) a steady wind. Just an awesome dis­ Earl said. "He has always been sol­ "I knew a couple of players that wanted to make it work. I knew this E: Tokarz, J; Mueller, J -EIU . Gray, S.; Coleman, T. play of power." - UM. LOB: EIU 3; UM 9. 28: Undquist, R. -EIU. Pridoy; id on the defensive end because he came over here, and I knew I want­ was going to give me a good life, Eastern (18-19) battled back from ].; Mach, K. -UM. 38: Tokarz -EIU . HR: Tokarz; Facer, works so hard." ed to get a degree as well as play," so I just buckled down and went T. -EIU. Mach -UM. HPB: Nommensen, B. -EIU . SF: a 7-1 deficit after Missouri chased Kreke, j. -EIU. Galeski, a two-year captain and Galeski said. "It is kind of hard to through it." the starting pitcher freshman Josh Note: Restko, C. IEIUI reached on catcher's interference two-time member of the MVC do that in England because they Galeski said he was proud he Mueller with two outs in the bottom Key Inning: Bo11om of !be 6m First-Team, learned his strengths on don't have the same setup." helped turn the program around. M issouri scored seven runs in the inning on four hits of the first inning. and four walks off Eastern starting pitcher Josh Mueller. the field from a soccer-devoted fami­ Galeski was offered scholar­ "I am very proud the team did ly in Blackburn. ships from schools in New York, unbelievable," Galeski said. '1 am SOFTBALL I WEEKDAY RECAP "My dad is the biggest soccer fan New Mexico and a couple Division happy for Coach (Howarth) and I have ever seen," Galeski said. "He'll II schools but signed with Eastern (assistant coach Dino Raso). "They Team split extra-inning games just sit in front of the TV and yell after his first meeting with How­ put in a lot of work, and it wasn't just By Kevin Murphy Tuesday's First Game at the TV when his team's not even arth. a one-year thing. I think we final­ Associa te Sports Editor Eastern 3, Boll State 2 (8 inn.) playing. He played a lot when he was Galeski said the fact Howarth, ly made the MVC teams look at us. younger, and he is always telling me who is also from England, had There were a few that looked at us Eastern junior pitcher Kathleen Inning by Inning H E how fast he was and how much he'd gone through the experience he was and thought we were a good team. I EIU (16-20) 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 3 Jacoby got out of a jam with the beat me up if he played with me." about to go through was important think now everyone is going to look bas­ BSU{30-25) 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 es loaded and zero outs in the bottom WP:jocoby, K. (6-7) LP: Garofano, T. (11-12) Galeski joined his first club team in his decision. next year; they should definitely be of the seventh inning of the Panthers' E: Nelson, M.; Menzione, D.; Holtz, K. -EIU. Wilczynski, at 9 years old. "I figured it was a good fit," top three in the preseason. I am just second game against Ball State. K. -BSU. LOB: EIU 3; BSU 4 . 28: Gross, A -BSU. II!: "The local team was (under- ll), Galeksi said. "I figured if there's a glad the seniors, me, (Earl) , Jeremy Mackie, R. -EIU. SH: Nolte, A -EIU. Pennock, A -BSU. Eastern head softball coach Kim SF: Bor~ey. A -BSU. SB: Nelson 2 -EIU. Collins, A -BSU. so I was basically the youngest per­ guy that's going to look after me, (Maubach) could put a stamp on the Schuette said she knew she could go Key Inning: !011 of the ,;,l>fh son in the league," he said. "lhat it should be a guy that had been program and leave on a high." Eastern freshman Kirstin Gee pinch ran for freshman to Jacoby (6-8). third baseman Kiley Holtz and scored the game-win­ year I got Player of the Year, and through the same thing." Galeski said he will play for the However, she picked up the loss ning run on an error by Boll State's lhird baseman. that's when my dad realized I was H owarth said he first saw Gales­ Colorado Rapids reserves (in Major in the second game as the Cardinals Tuesday's Second Game pretty good and started pushing me ki on tape and never got to see him League Soccer) this summer, but will won 3-2 in eight innings on Tuesday a little harder." play in person. But that didn't mean student teach in Mattoon during the in Muncie, Ind. Boll State 3, Eastern 2 (8 inn.) Galeski played for a number of H owarth couldn't tell Galeski was a fall semester. Eastern (16-21) won the first Inning by Inning R H E club and professional teams during special player. Galeski said he hopes to earn his EIU (16-21) 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 game 3-2 in eight innings against the BSU (31-25) 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 7 0 his high school years in England. Galeski came to the United States master's in education and wants to Cardinals (31 -25). Eastern will play WI': Million, E. (15-10) LP:joooby, K. (6-B) He played for the Boys-Club State and said he was a little homesick at coach college soccer after earning his Southeast Missouri at 5 p.m. today OP: EIU I. LOS: EIU 6; BSU 6. 28: Holtz. K.; Mackie, K. Academy team in England and was first, but his teammates helped him degree. at Williams Field. -EIU. Pick, A -BSU. SH: Menzione, D.; jackson, M. 2 given a pro contract with Burnley make the adjustment. -EIU. SB: Nelson, M.; Mackie, R.; Coppert, S.; Rozanski, Football Club. "Not seeing your parents every Dan Cusack can be reached at 581- Key Inning: Bo11om of !be eighth Kevin Murphy can be reached at 581- Freshman righ~ielder Allysso Collins singled to give the "When I started at 9 they kept day sucked," Galeski said. "Not 7944 or at [email protected]. 7944 or at [email protected]. Cardinals the win. bpHOT DOG ••• It's Spring! ...t... 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NATIONAL SPORTS MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR I MICK GALESKI MLB St. Louis at Pittsburgh I 6:05 p.m. on Fox Sports Midwest Early injury doesn't end career MLB Senior restores New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox I tradition to program 7:11 p.m. on Comcast SportNet By Dan Cusack Sports Reporter

Playing with pain is nothing new TRIPLE THREAT for Eastern's men soccer player Mick Galeski. Galeski, a senior midfielder, was 15 years old when he fell through a bridge while riding his bike. Galeski said he did not notice the hole in the bridge and fell 20 feet through a missing chunk of the Jeff Rutherford bridge. The fall left Galeski with a dislo­ Eastern sophomore Jeff Rutherford cated and fractured wrist and elbow (above) led the Eastern men's tennis and an injury to both of his knee­ team to a third-place, reg u Ia r-season caps. finish in the Ohio Va lley Conference. The doctors in Blackburn, Eng­ Rutherford went 13-9 and 7-2 in OVC land, told Galeski he would never play playing mostly at No. 1 singles. play soccer again. The Richmond, Ky., native has gone 28- But the 2007-08 The Daily East­ 14 in the past two seasons. ern New/ Male Athlete of the Year Here are three other top return­ proved the doctors wrong. ing players for the Eastern men's and Though the injury left Galeksi women's tennis tea ms: in a cast for 18 months, forcing his 1. Jordan Nestrud -The junior from longest period away from the field Morton earned Second-Team AII-0\/C hon­ since he began playing the game at 3 ors after he went 17-4 and 8-1 in confer­ ence play. years old, he said he knew he would 2. Robert Stedman - The freshman play the game he loved again. from Louisville, Ky. was the lone freshman "My parents told me they don't in the league to earn conference honors. know what it's going to be like in Stedman earned Second-Team AII-OVC a couple of weeks time, so we went honors after he went 6-4 in 0\/C play at No. back to the doctor," Galeski said. 3 singles. He finished 13-8 overall. "It was getting better, but he said, 3. Hayley Homburg-The 2007 OVC Freshman of the Year struggled with inj u­ 'If you break it again, we might not ries this past season. Homburg moved to be able to fix it.' But I looked at my No.3 singles and went 9-9 and 3-5 in OVC parents and said, 'I'm playing.' I play. But junior Natalie Martin and Hom­ actually fell on it again during the burg teamed up at No. 1 doubles to 10-5 game I got back and it started hurt­ and went 3-3 in conference play. ing, but I kept playing." -Kevin Murphy Eastern head men's soccer coach Adam H owarth said Galeski played through injuries throughout his career at Eastern. "Mick at 50 percent is still better than most players," H owarth said. Despite Galeski's skill, the Pan­ FILE I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS thers struggled during his under­ Eastern senior midfi elder Mick Galeski led the men's soccer team to Missouri Valley Conference Tournament classmen years, with a 10-21-4 over­ semifinals for the second straight season. Galeksi led the team and the Missouri Valley in assists. DAN CUSACK all record and a 3-11-2 record in the Missouri Valley Conference. the same way he does now. When won at least 11 games and made the factors I named him captain," How­ Galeski said the team should we got out there, we just didn't per­ semifinals of the MVC Tournament arth said. "He was the heart of the have won more because the play­ form. It was the same my sopho­ during Galeski's final two seasons team even at that time. I knew he Finding ers were among the most talented more year. We just didn't click as a with the Panthers. would be the person that would teammates he had ever had played team. Over the years, Coach got rid Howarth said Galeski started push us over the top." with. of the players that didn't fit and got taking a leadership role during his Galeski did push the Panthers Eastern "The team, we just didn't work ones that clicked." sophomore year. over the top on the field. together enough," Galeski said. "It As a team captain, Galeski helped "I think (because) he was so athletics wasn't Coach's fault. He prepared us the Panthers gel as a team. Eastern vocal his junior year was one of the » SEE INJURY, PAGE 11 MEN'S GOLF OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE UPDATE When I arrived at Eastern last I August, I didn't know what to expect. I knew I wanted to work for the Team finishes into tie for seventh place newspaper, and I knew I wanted to write for sports. Mike Imburgia falls ond round. Sophomore Matt Bird finished in But I knew nothing about any Senior Mike Imburgia was the TEAM LEADERBOARD a tie for 22nd place with his three­ outside top 10 (Final Results) of the Eastern sports teams. best at the tournament for the Pan­ School Score day score of 233, after shooting the The MLB, the NBA, the NFL thers, shooting a 229 (+13) - good 1. E. Kentucky 874 (+ 10) Panther's lowest score on Tuesday and even Big Ten football had for­ By Dan Cusack enough for a tie for 13th place for 2. Murray State 893 (+29) with a 76. ever enthralled me - but I could Sports Reporter the tournament. 3. Austin Peay 909 (+45) "The last two rounds I played not tell you the names of just two Imburgia was eight over after 4. Jacksonville State 918 (+54) well," Bird said. "It was unfortu­ teams in the Ohio Valley Confer­ Eastern men's golf team finished the first round of the tournament, 5. Tennessee Tech 922 (+58) nate because the first day I was hit­ ence. in a tie for seventh place out of 10 shooting an 80 on day one, but a 6. Tennessee-Martin 926 (+62) ting it everywhere. At least I played I had plenty of friends of rela­ teams in the three-day Ohio Valley fantastic effort in the second round T7. Samford 934 (+70) well enough the last two days to tives who went to Eastern and had Conference Championships. with an even par 72 shot his name T7. E.lllinois 934 (+70) keep up." 9. Tennessee State 957 (+93) never mentioned anything about The Panthers shot a team total up the leaderboard. Bird finished the final two days 10. Morehead State 976 (+ 112) sporting events. of 934 ( +70), which tied them with Imburgia said he was happy with with rounds of76 after shooting an However, some or my favor­ Samford in seventh place. Eastern how he played in the tournament. 81 in the first round of the tourna­ ite moments from my first year in Kentucky won the event with a team "Overall, I didn't play too bad," to be satisfied with a seventh place ment. Senior Mart Imburgia finished Charleston - which don't include score of 874 at the Paducah Country he said. "I wish I could have played finish, Imburgia said. in a tie for 29th place after he fin­ the long nights with my friends - Club in Paducah, Ky. a little better, but as far as that being "It was unfortunate that we were ished the tournament with a three­ were at Eastern sporting events. The Panthers shot a 311 in the the last tournament I'll ever play in not able to have a tournament where day score of235. final round after shooting a 318 in college, I am content." all four guys were clicking at one >> SEE CUSACK, PAGE 10 the first round and a 305 in the sec- Eastern was too talented ofa team time," he said. » SEE FINISHES, PAGE 10 EASTERN SPORTS SCHEDULE

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