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Vol. 86 No. 108 ews thedailyeasternnews.com "Tell the truth and don't be afraid." Speech 1310 Cooler days ahead for dorms restructured Project will improve air conditioning CAA approves change to systems in several introductory course residence halls By Scott Miller Administration reporter By Melissa Nielsen Campus reporter Eastern will see if a more hands-on approach improves the introductory speech course all students In the heat of the upcoming spring are required to take to graduate. and summer months, students will enjoy T he speech communications department will test more reliable air conditioning while the how teaching the course in a new format, composed university saves money. of two small group settings and one large lecture, The university is installing new air affects the student learning experience. conditioning chillers in several residence Incoming Eastern students will be part of the halls and repiping the old chiller in the departmental study testing which delivery formats are Martin Luther Kingjr. University Union most effective in teaching speech communications. In to create more efficient and reliable air Colin McAuliffe/Ass ociate photo editor the past the course was taught in a smaller lecture for­ conditioning in the buildings. mat without separate small-group sessions. Orange fencing still surrounds several Come springtime, Carman will be one of a few resident halls that will have better air conditioning as a result of the addition of new pipes and chiller replacements. T he experimental format change to SPC 1310, construction sites near the north tower of Introduction to Speech Communications, was Carman Hall and the east side of The energy conservation contract is Reed said he hopes the air condition­ approved Thursday at the Council on Academic Thomas and Andrew Halls where work­ expected to save the university $10.8 mil­ ing will be "up and running" in the Affairs' meeting. ers dug almost 13 feet into the ground to lion over a ten year period or Honeywell updated buildings by early May. In addition, the large lecture portion of the course install the new air conditioning chillers, will pay the difference. Although the chillers are installed, work­ will be taught by tenured faculty instead of non­ Gary Reed, utilities manger, said. Reed said the new chillers are more ers need to finish installing pipes and tenured faculty, Mark Borzi, speech communications The same work is being done at energy efficient because they run on elec­ hooking electronics to the chiller and the chair, told the council Thursday. Stevenson Hall; however, workers did not tricity as opposed to the old chillers that fencing will stay up until the ground Despite skepticism, the CAA approved the exper­ have to rip apart the ground to install a ran on steam and burned natural gas. starts to grow grass. imental format change by a vote of 7- 1 with two new chiller. Instead, Reed said they used The chillers were "past their life cycle As another part of the air condition­ abstentions. an existing underground ramp to access and needed to be replaced," Carol Strode, ing project, the Union area was excavated Some CAA members felt that those changes the mechanical room and install the new interim director of the Physical Plant, over winter break to join the building's air would allow students to skip class. Under the change, chiller. said Thursday. "They just were not as conditioner to the existing chilled water lecture materials will be available online and the The new chillers and rerouted water efficient as they could be." loop on the north side of campus. course's attendance policy will be less strict. pipes are part of Eastern's energy conser­ Reed said the new chillers were The connection is another effort to Currently, the course states that three unexcused vation project, which the university con­ installed because the original 35-year-old make cooling in the Union more efficient absences result in a one-letter drop of the student's tracted Honeywell, Co. to complete. The machines were unreliable and prone to and reliable. With the new pipes con­ grade. Under the new format, students will receive a chillers are part of the conservation pro­ break downs. nected, the university will no longer have five-to-10-point reduction for missing class. ject as well as other changes that were In addition, he said the new chillers to run the air conditioning in all the T he lecture material will be available online to done over winter break on campus such will use less energy and, therefore, limit buildings at once. The chilled water loop help students with excused absences catch up on as the installation of low flow toilets, utility costs. will be able to cool one building at a time, course work, Borzi said. showers and faucets and energy efficient "Energy costs are being managed well so no single chiller will have to bare the Gail Mason, speech communications professor, lighting. and this will be more reliable," he said. burden of cooling several other buildings. told the CAA the more lenient attendance policy doesn't concern her. "I really don't care," she said. "I wasn't as concerned about them attending the lecture, but it is very impor­ tant for them to be in class during other students' pre­ Pay phones make way for change sentations." "Attendance is funny to me," Borzi added, " - it's the only time I've seen somebody pay for something By Melissa Nielsen Hudson said. they don't want." Campus reporter Residence hall directors, many of With the change, the lecture portion of the course whom have their offices near the pay would host as many as 200 students, Borzi said. That D windling usage has led to the dis­ phones said they have observed the information sparked debate among council members appearance of many of the campus' pay phones getting little use. who were concerned that the course size was too phones, which were removed after being "Maybe once a week I would see one large. deemed unprofitable. or two people using them, if that," "Personally, one of the benefits of coming to Illinois Consolidated Telephone Co., Rebecca White, resident director of Eastern is avoiding large lecture formats," justin which provided the university with the Lawson H all, said Wednesday. Brinkmeyer, CAA student member, said. pay phones, has slowly phased out more Bill Coderset, resident director of CAA member Tim Shonk, associate English pro­ than 20 pay phones in residence halls Thomas H all, also said he hasn't seen the Mike Scales/Staff photographer fessor, voted against the request, explaining he and the Martin Luther King Jr. pay phones in the Thomas lobby used believes in "small classes with more of an intimate set­ University Union, Clay Hopkins, direc­ Sarah Kraft, a freshman communication very often. disorders and sciences major, uses a ting between teachers and students." tor of telecommunications, said "I think it varied, but most students pay phone in the basement of lawson Borzi argued that although the lecture would be T hursday. Hall Thursday afternoon. could easily use the phone in their room larger, there would be a "20 percent reduction of stu­ T he elimination of pay phones has for long distance or the campus phones dents in each class section." prompted the housing department to H opkins said if the pay phones for free local calls," he said. Borzi said the smaller group session would allow allow students to make long distance remained in the residence halls, the One pay phone was left in the each of each student more speaking time, and more time to calls with calling cards on the house phone company was going to bill the the main lobbies of Carman H all, ask questions about the lecture materials. phones located throughout campus, housing department $50 for each phone. T homas Hail, Stevenson H all and Before the change, a SPC 1310 class could not Mark H udson, director of University H owever, the fee was not cost efficient Taylor Hall. White said the phone com­ have more than 22 students. Now, the group sessions Housing and Dining, said Thursday. for the university since the phones did pany left one pay phone in the Lawson will contain 18, Mason said. T he removal of the phones began not generate enough revenue. Hall basement, but removed two phones However, the debate did not stop CAA from over winter break after it became clear Increased phone card and cell phone in the main lobby. approving the request. The changes in the class will that multiple phones in each dorm were usage by students caused demand for take effect next fall. unnecessary, he said. pay phones to decrease dramatically, See PHONES Page 6a FRIDAY February 22, 2002 ON THE

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GAZA STRIPPERS SCRAP MISS BLACK EIU THE INDUSTRY Back in black... Catch them before they're done See why they are excited This pushed me over the edge Page 3b page 4b Page Sb Page 3b 2a T~ Friday, February 22, 2002 ~======:------....-N...... -.e \ Jtlail~ternNews ]\ ______FiStern News The Daily Eastern News is published daily, Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill. cluing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the sunvner term except dur- Today ing school vacations or ~ examinations, by the stu­ ~ dents of Eastern Illinois University. Subscription price: $38 per semester, $1 6 for summer only, $68 all year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is entitled to exclusive use of all arti- ® des appearing in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 represent the majority opinion of the editorial board; all other opinion pieces are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial and busi­ ness offices are located in Buuard Hall, Eastern Illinois University. Periodical postage paid at Charleston, ll 61920. ISSN 0894-1599. Printed by Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, ll61920. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Daily Eastern News Buuard Hall Eastern Illinois University Charleston, ll61920. Newspaper staff Editor in Cllief...... Bi l Rllttlharr Managing editor ...... Shauna Gustafson• News editor ...... Joseph Ryan· Associate news editor ...... Pat Guinane· Editorial page editor ...... Michelle Jones· Activities edlor ...... Heather Robinson Admilistration editor ...... J amie Fetty Campus editor ...... Maura Possley Cly editor ...... Brandi Volk Student government editor.. .J essica Danielewicz Features edlor...... Julie Ferguson Photo edl or...... Mandy Marshall Correction Associate phOto edl or ...... Colil McAuliffe Senior photographer...... Sang. Young lee Sports editor ...... Kristin Rojek• • An article in T hursday's edi­ Associate sports editor...... Nate Bloomquist Verge edl or ...... Matt Remels tion of The Daily Eastern News Associate Verge edlor...... Alta King incorrectly stated that Eastern's Online editor ...... open Colin McAuliffe/Associate photo editor Advertising manager...... Kyle Peny production of "Master H arold Design & graphics manager...... open and the Boy" was the first play Asst. design & graphics manager ...... open Sales manager...... Christian Pearson Bringing the crowd to its feet to include a "talkback" session. Promotions manager ...... Steve Leclair Joanna Johnson, a junior early childhood major, and Chris Fischer, a senior accounting major, do some It was the second play to Business manager ...... Betsy Mellott Assistant busiless manager...... Amanda Payne extreme cheering and try to bring some excitement to the men's basketball game at Lantz Arena include the audience participa­ Student busiless manager ...... luk e Kramer Thursday night against Tennessee State Univers ity. The Panthers prevailed 88-84. tion session. Editorial adViser and Pulllications adViser...... J ohn David Reed The News regrets the error. Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough SUilscrtptions manager ...... Valerte Jany • Edtorial board members

prizes funded by the school. Residents interested in taking A variety of competition Ni~t staff campus Night editor ...... Pa t Guinane part in the free raffle need to News design ...... Ertca CUsumano bring their Panther Card to the to take stage Saturday Sports design ...... B ill RUthhan news southeast balcony or to the lower Photo night editor ...... Cotil McAuliffe • Copy editors ...... Tammie leigh Brown level northeast/southeast ...... Ka ren Kirr entrances to pick up raffle tickets. ,, ______The winning ticket numbers By Heather Robinson To reach us brief will be announced during breaks Activities editor We're looking forward to a By foot: The Daily Eastern News in the game. is located in the south end of The women's game begins at About 15 acts will take the big turnout this weekend. Buzzard Hall, which is at On-campus students 5:15p.m. and the men's game is stage Friday in pursuit of mone­ Both students and alumni Seventh Street and Garfield scheduled to start at 7:05p.m. tary prizes. are coming down to take Avenue next to the Tarble Arts to be rewarded - Cristina Rodriguez The Black Student Union Center and across the street will host its first variety show at part in this weekend's activi­ from the life Science Building. The sixth annual on-campus Dvorak to host 6:30 p.m. in the University ties. By phone: (217) 581-2812 Resident's Appreciation Night Ballroom in the Martin Luther will be held Saturday during the Percussion Ensemble King Jr. University Union. Monique Cook-Bey. By fax: (217) 581-2923 men's and women's last home The acts will compete for assistant director of Student lffe and By mail: basketball game in Lantz Arena. The Percussion Ensemble first, second and third place, BSU adviser The Daily Eastern News Appreciation night is being concert will kick off at 7:30 p.m. in Monique Cook-Bey, assis­ Buzzard Hall sponsored by the university the Dvorak Concert H all of the tant director of Student Life Eastern Illinois Univers ity Housing and Dining Office and Doudna Fine Arts Center Friday. and BSU's adviser, said Charleston, IL 61920 was mainly organized by Chad johnny Lane, music profes­ Thursday. By e-mail: Franks, residence hall counselor, sor, will be celebrating his 28th She said part of the variety personal talents. '' Editor in chief Bill Ruthhart and Mark Hudson, director of year as the conductor of the show is similar to MTV's "Lip "We also have contestants [email protected] Housing and Dining. ensemble and will be aided with Service," a show where contes­ reading poetry they have writ­ Managing editor Shauna Gustafson On-campus residents include assistant conductor Terence tants dress up as their favorite ten, singing, dancing and rap­ [email protected] students living in residence halls, Mayhue, a music instructor. acts and competitively take the ping," she said. News editor Joseph Ryan University Court and University Lane will be conducting two stage. Admission to the variety [email protected] Apartments. pieces called "jubilee" and "The "This show will incorporate show is $3. Associate news editor Pat Guinane [email protected] Students attending the River is the Way," the press real talents and impersonations," "We're looking forward to a Editorial page editor Michelle Jones women's and men's games have a release said. Mayhue will be she said. big turnout this weekend," she [email protected] chance to win a number of prizes adding with a piece titled Contestants that will imper­ said. "Both students and alumni Sports editor Kristin Rojek through a free raffle. "Contrasts." sonate are modeling their acts are coming down to take part in [email protected] Prizes include a 19" color He will also conduct an after groups such as T ina Turner this weekend's activities." Verge editor Matt Rennels television set, DVD player and a appropriate rendition of "New and the l kettes, The Jackson 5, The BSU is also sponsoring [email protected] single residence hall room York, New York," which is dedi­ The Temptations and Destiny's the Miss Black EIU pageant on Photo editor Mandy Marshall [email protected] upgrade valued at $650 which cated to all who perished as well Child, among others, Cook-Bey Saturday. Both the variety will be good for the Fall of 2002. as helped in the Sept. 11 tragedy. said. show and the pageant are part Some prizes were donated by Other contestants have taken of the African American local companies in addition to - Scott Monahan a more traditional approach with Heritage Month festivities on their performances, exhibiting campus. Febmcuy 22, 2002 On the Verge of the Weekend Youngstown Apartments 2b _, ' 2 , 3 , 4 -D i s hvvas h a r s B e droom s Avail a b l e -Deck s -Ce ntra l Air -3 L a undry Om That Note • • • -Ful l y Furn i s h e d F aci lities -Garba g e D i s posa l This teacher is Price-less 345-2363 ~Alta King answered. Cambr i dge and Nantucket Associate Verge editor "Does she get a mcu·k for AROUND THE CURVE ON SOUTH 9TH STREET ACROSS FROM CHURCH that?" Price asked the class. He Without a doubt, m y walks over to the noteccu·ds Marianne's Delicatessen and Restaurant favorite class this semester is and mcu·ks her ccu·d. We eat'll north side of the square call 348-7733 Journalism and Democracy mcu·ks by pcu·ticipating in class. Home of the homemade soups! German with Howard Price. He is the Price often mentions his cat Hot coffee Vegetarian chili, Lentil, Split specialties most rockin' professor. Princess. He told the class he specialties! Peas and more ! 1/4 lb. 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By Jamie Fetty full professor at Eastern's university-wide faculty food court occurs three Administration editor the University senate. of Georgia, Eastern was an attractive option The third of four candidates which empha- to Suckling because of the structure weeks after opening being interviewed on campus for sizes research. of the College of Sciences - name­ the position of College of Sctences To the ly, that the college joins behavioral By Stratia Stein dean stressed the importance of Philip Suckling joy of some and natural sciences. Suckling's spe­ Staff v.riter newest dining option running well. teaching technology in an open ses­ faculty inter- ciality of geography spans the two "The first Friday, when usually sion interview Thursday. viewers, Suckling voiced his sup­ fields with political geography and After almost a year of construc­ most students disappear, was busy. Philip Suckling, chair of the port for conducting research with­ Suckling's study area of physical tion and three weeks of serving a I cleaned tables while the director geography department at the out the aid of undergraduates. geography and climatology. hungry campus, the food court will of housing took out trash." University of Northern Iowa, said "I think engaging undergradu­ Suckling earned his bachelor's in receive an official opening Friday. While the food court's bustling that many new university instruc­ ates is wonderful stuff, but it's more geography and master's in geogra­ The grand opening will take atmosphere seems to indicate stu­ tors have grown up in a "video era." connected to the teaching mission," phy/climatology from McMaster place at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cut­ dents are already well aware of it's "I have junior faculty in my he said. "In terms of research and University and his Ph.D. in geogra­ ting inside the doors of the south existence, invitations and flyers department that don't know what scholarship, I don't care what your phy/climatology from the entrance of the food court in the have been circulated for the grand chalk is." Suckling joked. research agenda is, really." University of British Columbia. Martin Luther .King Jr. University opening. Suckling also discussed ways When asked how he would pri­ Before beginning at the University Union. The opening will also fea­ The remodeled facility, expand­ that Eastern, a more teaching­ oritize his goals as dean, Suckling of Georgia, Suckling taught at ture refreshments and brief com­ ed to now host 375 customers, has focused institution, can be more spoke on the need for input from Brandon University in Manitoba. ments from Eastern administrators. a different layout, new counter tops, accommodating to faculty research. faculty. At UNI. an institution sim­ Acting College of Sciences dean Mark Hudson, director of new flooring, new chairs and tables Before starting at UNI in 1991 , ilar in size to Eastern, each college Mary Anne Hanner will be inter­ University Housing and Dining, and reupholstered booths that have Suckling worked his way up to a has a Faculty Senate, rather than viewed next week. Jody Horn, director of dining, Internet connection ports for lap­ Shirley Stewart, vice president for tops. student affairs and interim The new food court hosts Learn how to protect your computer President Lou Hencken are expect­ Subway and Chick-ftl-A franchis­ ed to attend. es, both pre-construction By Kenneth Bauer al intruders. Although this is the grand holdovers. A Connie's Pizza fran­ Staff writer Computer security is an important issue to anyone opening, the food court had a "soft chise was added during the food who owns a computer, especially internet users. opening" on Jan. 31. court's temporary stay in the base­ "The ABC's of Computer Security and Virus Internet users are much more vulnerable to insidious "The 'soft opening' was a huge ment of the union. The Panther Protection," will be the focus at Friday's luncheon host­ attacks from the outside. success. Even though there was not Grille and Charleston Market, ed by the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon will be at the Best Western much advertising, many people operated by the university, are new Mike Miller ofViscon Networking Innovations will Worthington Inn from noon to 1:15 p.m. The cost of showed up," Chad Franks, resi­ dining options. present up-to-date information and advice on protect­ the luncheon is $10 for the Chamber members and dence hall counselor, said. The new food court also offers ing oneself from malicious viruses like "Snow White $15 for non-members, payable at the door. "It seems to be very popular." "Grab-N ' Go" items located in self­ and the Seven Dwarves," the "Phantom Menace," "I Any member of the community is welcome to Franks said of the new food court, serve areas. They include fruit, pre­ Love You." "Happy99." "Teletubby" and "Pretty attend. Preregistration is required. noting that even administrators pared salads, yogurt and packaged Park." The luncheon will also cover protection from For more information contact Laura Weaver at have pitched in to keep Eastern's items. hackers, Trojan horses, worms and other harmful virtu- 345-7041 or www.charlestonchamber.com. ~ctu THIS WEEKEND s 345-4743 [D).J) $ [p [] [D) [E ~ Sunday: Open 4:00- 11:00 Karaoke, $ 3.00 Pitc hers SUPER SALES WEEKEND 8 IX Get Ready for Competition S Wednesday Feb 20 Thru Sunday Feb 24 Only LARGE oNE TOPPING PIZZA Delivery Deal LittleJ ohnny, age 7, after making 1 LARGE 1 TOPPING PIZZA $50.00 off his lemonade stand. PLUs FREE CRAZYBREAD He still has more money than you. You wanna know why? ... PLUS TAX ~~~~ $777 ~~ Carry out Only Limit 5 Pizzas Add another large 1topp ing pizza for only$4.99 On the Verge of the Weekend Febmcuy 22, 2002 3b The Gaza Strippers and company local musicians scrap plan to rock The Dun n Saturd together a good time Chicago natives by Casey Cora put their own spin staffwriter on rock music by Ben Erwin Eastern students looking for something other staffwriter than flighty jams and a little more rock than roll shall look no further than Eastern's own Scrap. Chicago-based Gaza Strippers will The band consists of four Eastern students bring their combustible combination of Matt Kircher (guitar, lead vocals), Zac Eitel (bass, punk and rock to The Dungeon this vocal), Tony Maguire (lead guitar) and Matt Scarpelli Saturday along with Swampass and The (percussion). Mezzanines. Former Friends & Co. owner Shannon Comprised of Rick Sims (formerly Sherwood mentioned Kirchner's solo performances at of the Didjits and the Supersuckers) on the open mic nights in a Verge story. Other future guitar and vocals, Mark Allen on gui­ band members caught wind of the story and checked tar/vocals, Mike Hodgkiss on rhythm out his performance. The legendary Scrap collabora­ guitar and Darren Hooper on bass, the tion occurred while attending an open mic night at Gaza Strippers combine the frenetic Friends & Co. energy and passion of punk with the Kircher and Eitel did the jam thing when guitar-driven assault of rock. they played in Split W idth Wise, where they covered With influences ranging from the leg­ Phish, moe. and the like. After fmding that jam music endary MCS, the Stooges, Kiss and was not the musical avenue they wanted to pursue, they hard rock, the Gaza turned to playing music with a little more muscle. Strippers deftly combine these inspi­ Above: The Gaza Strippers feel it as rock and roll surges through "After Split, we consciously avoid jam band rations into a sound that is as incredi­ them. material," Kircher said. bly infectious as it is intense. In putting the band together, all four mem­ "Our main Jove is rock, pure and Below: Pretty much the same situation for Swamp Ass. bers decided that they were "tired of jam music," yet simple," said Hodgkiss. We're just try­ photos courtesy of Swampass they wanted to continue to play more upbeat music. ing to reinvent it a bit and put our own While recording may be of prime band is somewhat hesitant to reveal Scrap, named for drummer Matt Scarpelli's spin on all of the music that we've lis­ concern for the band, it is their live what's up its sleeve. While both Allen nickname, covers the bands Tool, Faith No More and tened to and loved." Allen added to this show that has helped to not only build and Hodgkiss admit the new material the late Jeff Buckley. sentiment, concurring, "What we're their reputation, but pay the bills as remains true to the Gaza Strippers aes­ The band has played at Stix (while still doing is rock without aiming at what's well. Although the band is not in the thetic, they both see the band becoming urmamed) and Friends & Co., and it has completed a on the radio or what some would call full swing of touring, as Allen put it, more complex. successful three week jaunt at the Uptowner. commercial. We've crafted our own constant touring is a necessity because "No one wants to make the same Scrap is playing the front room at Friends & sound and the music has a different vibe it not only helps to sustain the band record twice," Hodgkiss said. "It's still Co. in March, and they hope to play at the newly ren­ than most things on the radio." financially, but affords the members the 100 percent Gaza Strippers, but more ovated Top of the Roc. After forming five years ago, the opportunity to test new material in refmed." Dreams of rock super stardom are few and far Gaza Strippers quickly made a name front of an audience. And, as Allen sees the progression of the between for the members of Scrap. Drummer Matt for themselves by touring relentlessly Hodgkiss noted, "Record labels can be band in a similar light. He said, "The Scarpelli will be the only member of Scrap left on cam­ and through the releases of albums like fickle, but touring will always bring you new material is focused around the pus after this semester. "1000 Watt Confessions," "Laced closer to your fans." band and what we want to create, not "It's just a cover band, that's all there is to it," Candy" and "Electric Bible: The New The band is currently in the process just what's on the radio or what sounds Kircher said. "We know we're going to end." Testament." The band has also been of recording songs for an upcoming like a hit. An album has to flow spreading their message through presti­ album, and is using live shows to see together as a piece, not just a bunch of Do you like movies? gious festivals such as South by how the material sounds in front of an songs that have just been thrown Southwest in Austin, Texas, which the audience. together." band has performed at the previous four "A Jot of times, you record some­ Arguments over material aside, the years. thing on a four-track and it come across Gaza Strippers is a band that has built Do you like music? way, but as its following through frenetic live shows and the ability to perform for its audi­ ence. "Rick is the complete front man Me too. you real­ and entertainer," Allen said. get to find out "If you see us in a bar we might look a song really like four normal guys walking around like," Allen before the show, but as soon as we hit So anyway, the stage, it's just a huge explosion of volume." want to write about it? Although not as verbose as Allen, crowd to see Hodgkiss said to expect "guitar slin­ direction a gin', ass shakin' and extremely high Call Matt or Alta should be energy" at any Gaza Strippers perfor­ mance. The show is 21 and over with a $5 charge at the door. 581-2812

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like money, cell phones, televisions, palm by Amee Bohrer ~ pilots, and other coveted electronic equip­ staffwriter _ ...... ~,;f.. lr:::' ment. The pageant will take place in the The Black Student Union will pre­ M LK Grand Ballroom today at 7 pm. sent a celebration of African American Tickets are $12 at the door, $8 in advance, Heritage and achievement as five campus and only $7 for groups of five of more. women compete for the honored title of Miss llim going to be a little sad to to Black EIU 2002. give up my crown, but I feel confident pass­ The five contestants have been ing it on to any of these Jadies,i Simmons preparing for the event since October after nostalgically admits. completing the pre-requisite steps of raising a Outlaw Radio will be doing give­ minimum of $500 from local sponsorship aways, handing out record label and designer and qualifying with at least a 2.5 C.P.A. shirts along with COts. llim glad we had a Jot of participa­ tion,! said Tim Edwards, DJ from Outlaw Radio and columnist for The Verge, excited about the fact there are five contestants this year, the most the pageant has ever had. Edwards and the group at Outlaw Radio will be doing a live radio broadcast photo by Matt Rennels including a preshow with M.C., 2001 winner Above: nm Edwards shows us the promotional CD and clothes from the promotional Ashanda Simmons and continuous inter­ group at Triple Team. views with guest hosts. There also will be a Right: Contestants from years ago doin' their thing for the crowd. post wrap-up with the current pageant win­ within these sections than most may realize. flavor to the variety show and to Eastemfs ner, whomever the lucky lady may be. campus,i Edwards said. li hope it will bring another inter­ According to Simmons, who is also the pageant Coordinator this year, the cre­ The women of the pageant are also esting element to the pageant,! Edwards ative expressions component requires contes­ going to design and make their own African added with excitement. Garment attire, or at least pick a pattern and The contestants will be Kia tants to compose and perform a memorized monologue about lAn issue they feel strong­ design, and pay a seamstress to put it togeth­ Gowder and Bithyia Graham who are juniors, and T iffany Lacy, Kimberly Searcey, ly about.i er for them. The contestants wonft be the only Five judges have been randomly and Cassandra Cherry who are sophomores. ones displaying their creative expressions this selected who lhave no interaction whatsoever The girls will have to demonstrate year. Alongside Outlaw Radio will be the with the girls,i Simmons tells. They consist their skills and competency in the four cater­ promotion group Triple Team, who will be of two faculty members, one Newman gories comprising the pageant. They include bringing in Chicagofs own R&B artist M.C. the creative expression, talent, African gar­ Center employee and one graduate assistant. ments and evening gowns. Simmons said along with other acts represented by Triple At presstime the details of the grand prize and consolation prizes were not there is more personal committment involved Team. lTriple Team will bring a unique known but in the past it has included things 'Big Bad love' just ends up being booze and bad

AP Entertainment Writer passes out, then wakes up hungover and being led through a field on horseback, wear­ We're simply expected to accept that that's stumbles around chain-smoking all day ing a sexy black cocktail dress, tossing his the way he is, which makes it difficult to sym­ "Big Bad Love" is a small, bad movie before repeating the cycle. Sometimes he tries pages in the air one by one. pathize or connect with him on any level. about an alcoholic Southern writer who to get back in the good graces of his ex-wife, Marilyn and their children appear to him And because its based on a series of short writes about being an alcoholic Southern Marilyn (Debra Winger, H oward's real-life standing in a doorway in the middle of a field stories, "Big Bad Love" feels fragmented. writer, then drinks more when editors reject wife, in her first ftlm role in six years). - sometimes they're in danger, sometimes There's no driving story arc - just episodes, his drunken submissions. Sometimes his mother (Angie Dickinson) they just stare at him disapprovingly. then the closing credits. Based on the short stories of Mississippi comes by to make him feel guilty about At least when David Lynch thrusts this Maybe Howard should have made a writer Larry Brown, the film is both incoher­ neglecting his pre-adolescent son and young kind of imagery at us, it's interesting and it movie based on a different Larry Brown, the ent and pretentious. Arliss Howard, who stars daughter, who's ill. looks good. Philadelphia 76ers coach whose run-ins on as Leon Barlow and directed and co-wrote Mostly he sits around drinking Maker's H oward, with his wiry frame, is reminis­ the court with Alien Iverson would make the script, relies on heavy-handed metaphors Mark and cheap beer with Monroe (Paul Le cent of Ed H arris as the tormented artist more interesting movie fodder than Leon's and naggingly repetitive imagery. Mat), his buddy from Vietnam, who is Jackson Pollock in 2000's "Pollock,· with a run-ins with himself. Leon tacks up words and bits of phrases wealthy but lives like a slob in true Southern cigarette perpetually dangling from his One star. on the wall behind his typewriter - we see Gothic fashion. mouth as he hovers over his latest creation. the words, then we hear him say the words, Leon's inebriated reality is punctuated by And the same things that were wrong then we see the words played out in front of stream-of-consciousness fantasy sequences. with "Pollock" also plague "Big Bad Love." us. He receives an encouraging rejection Jetter The movie catalogues Leon's self-destruc­ Leon boozes himself into oblivion and from a New York editor, and pictures her tive behavior without hinting at its origin.

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By Jessica Danielewicz areas of their budget remained the to the printing budget for printing various diversity programs, and the an increase in was compensation, to Student Government editor same, contractual and compensa­ of Panther Express schedules, External Relations Committee, provide a 12-credit-hour tuition tion. bringing the total amount to which provides refreshments at waiver to executive members each The Student Senate has request­ Speaker of the Senate Joe $2,000. The Student Affairs Office their meetings, Robbins said. That semester, Robbins said. Since ed a $4,035 increase in their budget Robbins said additional funds were has been printing the schedules this line item requested $5,627, an tuition has increased, $720 was from last year, to account for addi­ requested for the supply line item year, but the responsibility will wait increase of $3,000. The requested added to the compensation amount tional expenses for supplies, print­ because the funds had been dimin­ till next year, Robbins said. increase will fund two annual senate to make up for that increase. ing, compensation and funding for ished to $30 by the past September. The other contractual accounts events, the Recognized Student The AB's total proposed budget senate events. The previous amount was $600, for the senate committees that have Organization Banquet and is $38,850, a decrease of $7,640, A total of $34,035 was request­ and the senate requested $800. expenses includes the Diversity Campus Life Night. from which a majority comes out of ed by the Student Senate. Many Four hundred dollars was added Affairs Committee, which puts on The fmal area senate requested the civil service payroll. AB expected to forgive UB debt Diversity concert to kick off the season By leslie O'Neil ing chair, requested students' By Brad Tammaro Staff v.riter opinions about the Staff v.riter Apportionment Board's proposal The Residence H all Association to forgive the remainder of a Eastern's Wind Ensemble will voted T hursday to grant two $37,000 loan granted to the present its most diverse concert of Resident Assistants' requests for University Board in 1998. The the year Sunday. $33 for each to attend the lllinois remainder of the loan totals The concert, which will be the State Residence Hall Association $11,000, with another $3,000 first concert of the season, will conference. owed for interest, which will be begin at 3 p.m. in the Dvorak One of the two RAs in atten­ required to be paid back. Concert Hall. Lawrence Stoffel, director of dance, Chris Edwards, a Stevenson Mormino explained the debt bands, said. All the selected pieces Hall RA, asked for the money to resulted from the UB not being will have a symphonic quality to "offset the cost" of the $98 confer­ able to sell enough tickets for a them. ence. poorly planned line-up of concerts. "It will be band music that Many voters at the meeting If the AB were to forgive the reaches to a larger audience base," saw a great deal of benefits in the UB's debt, she stressed, the board Stoffel said. RAs attending the Illinois State would not miss the $11 ,000 it was Musical pieces that have been Residence Hall Association pro­ owed. selected include: Leonard gram. "The Apportionment Board Bernstein's score to the musical "On Submitted photo The two RAs receiving RHA really has a surplus [of money] the Town," Handel's "The Royal A member of Ea stern's Wind Ensemble plays a french horn during one of funds will attend the conference every year," Mormino said. "So it Fireworks Music," and "Mars" from their performances. with eight other RAs from Eastern shouldn't be a problem." Holst's "The Planets." "It is tough to choose what "T he students have worked in hopes of gaining new program­ When she asked for a show of "The music selected comes songs to perform," he said. hard," he said. "It should all pay off ming ideas. hands, a vast majority of students in from text in music classes, similar "The students and myself are on Sunday." In other business, Alison attendance at the meeting agreed to a math or English text," Stoffel extremely excited to perform," The concert is open to the pub­ Mormino, Student Senate hous- the AB should forgive UB's debt. said. Stoffel said. lic. Admission and parking is free . On the Verge of the Weekend Febma1y 7, 2002 5b Roc's more than just restaurant and bar

by Aimee Bohrer staffwriter There were rumors that this is not Believe it or not, Roc's is more than just '' a nice restaurant/ bar for Eastern students to a college bar; that is absolutely congregate and bum their money at. In false. We're trying to cater to as fact, this classic establishment has been many people as possible. serving Charleston residents, as well as a variety oflllinois patrons, since 1917 when Nate Haynes. it was originally opened. Top of the Roc's new general manager In fact, during World War I and prohibi­ tion, the upstairs bar was "a mecca for big­ time downstate gamblers since there were direct lines to the tracks in Chicago to place bets with. T here were some pretty big poker games up here," according to new general Apparently the entire layout of the manager, Nate Haynes. Who knew our upstairs bar has been completely transmo'' ­ very own Roc's was once the haven of AI grified, and Haynes is very confident that Capone types? Charleston may be more Charleston residents, especially Eastern exciting than it seems. students, will appreciate the new additions. Since then, the establishment has Haynes elaborates, "There were rumors undergone many changes- of owners and that this is not a college bar; that is especially, of names. The original establish­ absolutely false. We're trying to cater to as ment was named the Blackfront; in the many people as possible. Everyone is wel­ early 60s it was renamed Roc's, and five come, especially students. We're trying to years ago it was fmally bought by the cur­ open six nights a week, and in order to do rent owner, Mike Knoop, who reopened on that, we need to attract a more diversified St. Patrick's Day under the name Roc's crowd to establish a more regular clientele." Blackfront. At this point, there was no sep­ Currently, Top of the Roc's is open arate name or business for the upstairs bar; Wednesday-Saturday, from 9 p.m. -1 a.m. that is until April 1998, when Knoop reno­ In addition to the new furniture, the bar Trl'addmon~tiie~new Roc's has added, Haynes is looking into vated the upstairs and opened it under the is also begirming new attractions to further having the bar open six days a week. The bar will also host a movie every Thursday new name, Top of the Roc. entertain their patrons. Every Wednesday night for patrons' enjoyment Once again, this establishment has under­ night, movies will be shown at 9 p.m., and photo by Mandy Marshall gone another renovation, and it's grandest concerts will be shown at 9 p.m. every reopening occurred jan. 23, 2002. Top of Thursday. originals." and lead guitar and finally, Chris Etel, bar­ the Roc's is now again opened for business Some of the new imported beers avail­ The band has found startling success and tender, whose talents are lead singer and after a brief closing for renovations in order able include Samuel Smith Oatmeal Start, a very large, Joyal fan base of approximately harmonica. to appeal to more people. In fact, they are Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, New Castle and 100 students per show, considering they As for the origin of the curiously original hosting their very first live band perfor­ Pilsner Urquell. Drink specials include have only been playing together since name, Farrel tells that one day drummer mance this Saturday, and Broken H andle is Wednesday night $2.50 Bass and Guiness, September 2001. Original founding mem­ josh came in complaining of his car's bro­ the lucky act to appear. T here will be $2 $1.75 Captain Morgan, Thursday night bers included Farrell and Courtney La ken door handle. "We all just kind of cover for a 9 p.m. -1 a.m set. $1.50 Bud and Miller bottles, Friday $2.00 Ziere, who had played in a prior band looked at each other and nodded." An interview with H aynes revealed the shots of jagermeister and D r. together called the Dead Sea Squirrels. Previous local shows the band has played details of these recent improvements: "We McGillicuddy's and Saturday night $1.50 The two guys put their friends together, include regular spots at the Uptowner and have a new 61 Brew n' View, electronic rail shots. and the band was assembled as follows: jeff Friends, as well as one performance at The dartboard and touch-screen games. The Broken Handle bassist, Kevin Farrell, Aranowski, political science Eastern gradu­ D ungeon. Farrell sums up: "We've been pool tables have been refelted. We are using describes the band's sound as, " rock, blues ate student, lead guitar; josh Sandman, playing almost every other weekend. We Jet all glassware and have added a Jot of import and some jazz. Our most popular covers are English Eastern graduate student, drum­ our music speak for ourselves." beers. A new top shelf has even been added 'When the Levy Breaks,' by Led Zeppelin, mer; Farrel, a psychology Eastern graduate behind the bar to showcase and store pre­ and 'Ventilator Blues,' by the Rolling of December 2001, and bassist; La Ziere, a mium liquors." Stones. We do about half covers and half HOPE Agency employee, who does vocals

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Health Services, 600 Lincoln AFTER 5:30 CALL 345-9462. son. 345-4489, Wood Rentals, lease. Near campus. 345-5048. ______00 Local Landlord Ow ner Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920. ASK FOR LARRY. Jim Wood, Realtor. ------~------~~~00 Dan 345-3273 However, applications will be ~28 -=---~=-=-=----~=-___.3 /8 Uppercl assmen/Graduate accepted until positions are filled. -=EXT~RA=-----N.,..,IC"'E=-u---p=-s=-=T:-A-:1R""' S~2 B: ED- ONE PERSON APTS to preserve Students. SINGLE EFFI CIENCY For position descriptions or addi­ ROOM APT. CARPETED your privacy. A variety from $250- APARTMENT. Available for 2002 tional information, contact Eric UNFURNISHED A/C-SHOWER. $375/month. 345-4489, Wood school year. Quiet neighbomood. Davidson by e-mail VERY QUIET LOCATION. Rentals, Jim Wood, Realtor. Close to campus. Furnished. LI NCOL NWOOD PI NE TREE APTS . ([email protected]) or by phone DEPOSIT AND LEASE .,--.,..,::--:-::--:-:--=-=---~-=--=-=-=-·3/8 Utilities included. 10 or 12 month 217-581-3912. REQUIRED. 345-7522 ASK FOR LARGE, CLEAN ONE BEDROOM lease.$320. 345-7678. ~~~----~~----~22 LARRY AFTER 5:30 345-9462. APARTMENTS CLOSE TO CAM­ 00 $250 a day potential/bar tending. ~28 PUS. VERY NICE. 1431 NINTH. ..,.s-=E-=IT:-::S-:I N-G""'E=-R=--~A-=PA.,...R=-T=-M--E=N~TS Training provided. 1-800-293- -=-3 -=B-=E-=D-=R-=o~o-=-M,...-A.,..,P=-=T=--. .,...LO..,....,.CA-=T=E·D AT AVAILABLE AUGUST. 348-0209. 161 1 9TH ST. 1 BLOCK EAST OF 3985 ext. 539 202 1/2 6TH ST. CARPETED, 3/8 OLD MAIN. NOW LEASING -1 -1-,/2-,B""'L-:0:-:C,..,-K--:S:-N,-0-=-=-RT"'H--:0-=F,-:OLD ~~~----~------~25 NEW KITCHEN , BATH WITH SUMMER 2002 and FALL 2002- 3 bedroom, newly remodeled. SHOWER, A/C, WASHER & MAIN ON 6TH STREET. I bed­ 2003. APARTMENTS COM­ 1409 9th st., 2nd floor. MUST DRYER. CALL 345-7522 AFTER room apartments, low utilities, PLETELY FURNISHED-HEAT TERRIFIC APARTMENTS SEE!! $300/month. 'UTILITIES 5:30 345-9462. includes laundry facility and AND GARBAGE ALSO FUR­ 345-6000 2219 S . 9 th St. Apt. 17 & 2020 lOth S t. garbage service. Available August INCLUDED' No pets. Call 708- ~28 NISHED. 3 MONTHS AND 9 Good selection of apar t m e nts s till available ! 386-3240 -::-3-:B:-::E:-::D-=Rc-:Oc-:0,.-M-=---A-=P-=-AR=-T"'M...,.E"'N-=T· 415 15, 2002. Call 348-8249. MONTHS. CALL 345-7136. ~--~~--~----~~22 HARRISON. $180 PER PER­ -=-=-----=---=c------==--=-=----·3/23 ----=---==-=--=----:---~---~00 Large 5 bedroom house for '02- SON. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE 1810 BRAND NEW, LARGE 4 BED- MUST RENT!! 2-4 bedroom '03 school year. Large, spacious JOHNSON. 348-5032. ROOM, 2 BATHROOM APTS. ON house. 1 Block from campus. rooms, newly remodeled. MUST ----=---~--~------~--~28 EDGAR DR. WASHER/DRYER Spring Semester. 345-5088. Campus Clips SEE!! No pets. # of students 6 Bedroom house; 2 bedroom INCLUDED. AVAILABLE FOR ----=---==-=----=------=~00 negotiable. $225/month plus utili­ apartment attached to house. FALL $275/PERSON. 348-1067 MUST SEE!! 4 Bedroom 1 Block BLACK STUDENT UNION. 28th Annual Miss Black EnJ ties. Call 708-386-3240 from campus. Beginning Summer Both furnished, 11 month lease, --:--.,:-::--::--:----~---~--00 Pageant tomoll'ow night at 7pm in the Univ ersity Balh·oom. ~~--~----~=-~~22 No Pets. 1415 9th St. Call Zac 2 3 BR Duplexes available June or Fall 02. 345-5088 2 bedroom house 1517 11th. 10 348-8994. 1st. $250 each and $200 each. ----~~--=----==------~00 month lease for 2, $275 each. =---=----=--.,.-..,.~~~~~28 Water and trash included. Not Near Morton Park. Three students PLEASE NOTE: Campus Clips are run free of charge ONE DAY ONLY for any For Rent Fall 02-03. 5 Bedroom close to campus. Call 232-0656. needed to lease large 3 bedroom 1 549-7242 non.prof~. campus organizational event. No parties or fundraising activities and ~~----~----~~~22 House, 714 4th st. Call3488-1232 --~------:=-----=-=-=-=---=-----00 1/2 bath house for 200~03 school events will be printed. All clips should be submitted to The Daily Eastern News 3 bedroom house 1515 11th or 345-7993. Leasing for Fall 2002. Several 1 year. Central air, large yard, base­ office by noon ONE BUSINESS DAY BEFORE DATE OF EVENT. Example: an WcN.er/Dryef, Dishwasher. 10 month ,-..,.,..--,-----,-,----,-,-----,--'3/1 bedroom apts, efficiency apts and ment, garage, washer and dryer. event scheduled for Thursday should be submitted as a Campus Clip by NOON lease for 3, $250 each. 549-7242 4 Bedroom House. All appliances a 3 bedroom house all within Available August 15th. Deposit and by Wednesday. (Thursday is deadline for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday events.) ~~~~=-~=---~~22 within walking distance of EIU. walking distance to Eastern. Call last month's rent at signing. No Clips submitted AFTER DEADLINE WILL NOT be published. No clips will be OLDETOWNE APTS. 1, 2, & 3 Lease from Aug.2002-Aug. 2003. 348-0006 pets. 345-6370. Leave message. ______00 taken by phone. Any clip that is illegible or contains conflicting information WILL BDRM APTS. ALL APTS CLOSE $200/student plus deposit. 347------~00 NOT BE RUN. Clips may be edited for available space. TO CAMPUS. PHONE 345-6533 7616 (OLDE). 3/1 -1 -&~2---=B-=E-=D-=R-=o-=o-=-M---A_,.P,.TS~FOR ~~~------~22 3 Bdrm house near campus 1 1/2 2002-2003 YEAR. ALSO 3 BED­ No. 011 1 bath. Central air. Garage 348- ROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. 345- Crossword Edited by Will Shortz 0712 after 5 4602 ACROSS 26 1989 Grammy 42 Walled town ~~----~--~--~~22 -,----,----,----,-...,---.,---,----'3/1 winner for "Nick 4 Bedroom house for 4 female Very nice 2 and 3 bdrm. apts. Bring lunch from 46 Times or of Time" students. $150/month. Deposit Summer/fall 2002. Close to cam­ home Schoolbook required. 235-3550. pus, DSL Internet, air, new carpet. 27 Not good at los­ 48 Launcher's 11 U.S.M.C. ing ~~--~--~~~--~22 $235-260 per month per student. recruits: A bbr. launch 5 Bedroom house for 5 male stu- 235-0405 or 254-1405. 29 Surting aid 49 Calculus devel- 15 100, for sure dents. $200/month. Deposit ...,---c=::----:-----::-::----,--'3/1 32 First name in oper required. 235-3550. QUIET 3 BR House, 16 Silver lead the White 50 Send flying washer/dryer. central air, House, 1885 ~~--~----~----~22 17 Square 51 Yelled at 3 bedroom house close to cam- $260/month + utilities. Call 345- 33 Shuffle along pus for rent in Fall 2002. Call 217- 1402. Ask for Brian. 18 Mythical craft 53 In addition 34 Bearded ones 849-3043 3/4 19 Square 54 Station wagons --4 ~0-=R--5=-=-BE"'D""'R=-o=-o=-M----H.,...,O,.-U--:S-=E,..,...W/ 2 35 Hollywood sight- ~~--~----~----~25 20 Football Hall-of­ abroad 2 bedroom house close to cam- ings CAR GARAGE, CENTRAL AIR, Farner Ronnie 55 "Guarding _ " pus for rent in Fall 2002. Call 217- WID, DISHWASHER. LARGE 36 "It's Too Late (1994 movie) 849-3043 YARD, EXCELLENT CONDI­ 21 "Dear : The Now" autobiog­ Autobiography rapher 56 Commercial =-----~~~--~~~25 TION. NEVER BEEN STUDENT name for brine Renovated Church, 4 bedroom RENTAL--MUST SEE!! 1027 of Vincent Van 37 Spout Gogh" shrimp duplex, 2 blocks from campus, 2ND. $300/BEDROOM. 345-6210 38 Garden veggies $300/room, 10 month lease, a most OR 581-6367 22 Surgical setup 39 Put coins in unique place to live! 348-7702 DOWN ..,.------~·~22 23 Turkey, e.g. 40 Some chip fea­ ~~--~----~~~~25 On campus apts., 1812 9th, 1 Wembley 3 bedroom houses, 2 blocks from behind EIU Police. 1, 3 and 4 25 TV planet tures Stadium bor­ campus, off street parking. $180 & bdrm. Extra nice and furnished, ough $225/room, 10 month lease. 348- laundry room, parking lot, trash ANSWER TO TODAY'S PUZZLE 2 Snake, e.g. 7702 paid. Available Aug. 2002. 12 mo. 3 Works lease. Call for appoint. Leave ~~~------~--~25 4 Darling girl 12 "Total Recall" 29 Side in a crimi- 42 Riviera, e.g. 2&3 Bedroom apts. 1 block north message. 348-0673. director nal case of Dominoes. Remodeled, WI D. 5 Obviously inter­ .,-::-::-.,-----..,.-..,.~----~--=3ff Paul Call 348-8792 or 345-1521 3BR house for 3-4, 1 block to El U, ested 30 Authenticity 43 Arm parts 13 Ornamental ~26 close to Stix, Krackers, etc. Ugly, 6 Diner order 31 Feds stone made of 44 Take another ..,.C-LEA=-N--,-H,..,O--u,..,s-=E:-N,-E"'W~LY ~PAINT- but mechanically sound. 7 Capital near colored quartz 32 Plays for money stab at ED FOR FOUR OR FIVE $750/mo. 345-4489, Wood Encounter Bay FEMALES NEAR REC CENTER. Rentals, Jim Wood, Realtor. 14 Dupes 33 Makes light of 8 Quick-stepping 45 "lck!" 345-2564. -=-=~--~----=---=---'3/8 dance 23 Catches red­ 34 Buffet staple 5 Bedroom. house, 716 Grant St., handed ...,---~--~------~--~26 9 "But of course!" 36 Early capital of 47 Rare bills Clean house for 3 students, WID 1/2 block from Union. 10 month 24 Frank who wrote Georgia hook-up, stove, refrigerator. 1104 lease. No pets, trash included. ~*+!:H'*H 1o Nearing the "The Pit," 1903 38 Music box? 4th StreeVNear Campus. 345-2564. 345-2038. hour 49 First home 26 Kind of match ------~26 ______; 3/8 .;:.+.:;:+*~:!+i;;.+.:~~~!-1 11 Something to 41 Some refueling fall back on? 28 Picker's target spots 52 1944 initials Friday, February 22, 2002 s 0 rt ~ 7 ~======~lbe DailyEastern~s ------Panther track teams rally for OVC indoor title Men's team works to defend crown Women attempt to better last year's fmish

By Mike Gilbert fet"etlt than last year and its a good probletn By Christopher Hightower would be the point of competing?" Craft said. Staff writer for the team to have. Many guys could go in Staff v.riter "That is the beauty of athletics and why I stay and fill the remaining spots." away from predictions. The Eastem men's track team will look to Aket'S has had this weekend circled on his The women's indoor track team will "This will be a memorable moment. In repeat as Ohio Valley Conference champions calendar for quite some time and the Panthet'S embark on the beginning of the end Friday. coaching you remember your first team, you when it hosts the OVC Indoor appear ready for their second consecutive Eastern will play host in the Ohio Valley remember the highlights in the middle, but Championships this weekend at Lantz OVC title. Conference Indoor Championships, the you always remember your last team and this Fieldhouse. James Benson's health still is a wony to fmale of the indoor track season. is my last team." The team will head into the indoor cham­ the Panthers. The sprinter, who Akers The Panthers will look to improve on their Craft will retire after the end of the out­ pionships with considerable momentum on believes has been the most improved man­ second place finish in 2000 and bring him the door season after 22 years as coach of the its side. last week at the Friday Night Special bet· ofhis team, has missed some time due to OVC title. Eastern women's squad. the men took first place in 11 ofthe 16 events. a knee injwy. Head women's track coach john Craft said His retirement is a means of motivation I'm really pleased v.rith the last couple of "He still has a knee problem that aggra­ the distance medley relay, the 3K run, 20- for some athletes on the squad. meets, head coach Tom Akers said. We're vates him when he is making twns," Aket'S pound weight throw, high jump and pole "You really want to go out and give it your bringing down ow· times and making all the said. ''He won't be running in the 200-metet· vault to be events where the squad should all and go out and compete with this being right moves. dash, instead well give him a shot in the 60- perform strongly. coach's last year," redshirt-sophomore After many successful pafonnances last metet· dash." He said he also expects to have more than Stephanie Bone said. Friday, Akers said he is having trouble cut­ Besides the petfOimance of Benson, a few OVC all-conference athletes after this Craft said his squad isn't going to take ting his roster down to the mandat01y 25 for many eyes will be on the Panthers talented weekend. anything for granted. the OVC Championships. distance nmners. At the Friday Night The top three in each event earn all-con­ "T he team has come together these past "A number of guys solidified their spots Special, the distance crew defeated their clos­ ference honors. few weeks and we are ready to give 110 per­ on the OVC team, so getting to 25 is vety dif­ est compe.tition, Samford, by over 10 sec­ "You come to compete because if what was cent and Jet our performance do the talking," ficult," Akers said. "This probletn is no dif- onds. on paper came true in every instance, what Craft said. Grapplers face last chance for redemption against Indiana

Kevin Mulcahy final meet of the season and head two matches away. We have to rise to lineup heading into the battle field at "We are going in there with good Staff v.riter coach Ralph McCausland is expect­ the occasion." Indiana University in Bloomington, composure for the last meet," ing his team to step up before the Dexter Wright will be competing Ind. McCausland said. "It should go well The Eastem Panther wrestling regional qualifier. at 125 pounds for the Panthers in Pat Dowty at 133 pounds, Andy but at this point you have to focus team is down to it final chance for "This is the last competition place of Brandon Murphy who previ­ Coyle at 149, Frank DeFilippis 159 individually. Teams could be similar some redemption this season with the before regional qualifier," ously held the spot at 125. and Louis Taylor 174 will have the in techniques but nothing that you end at hand. End of the season that is. McCausland said. "We have to step it The rest of the roster will remain key matches of the dual, according to can expect or plan for." The Panthers will be facing up. We wrestled well against Purdue. the same from previous weeks and McCausland who said he is hoping "We have to rise to the occasion," Indiana University tonight for their The scenario was that we were one or McCausland is confident with this that everything goes well. he said.

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Inside Track teams host indoor conference. Page 7A Wrestlers head to Indiana. Page 7A SA 4thand20 Eastern eeks out OVC win PatGuinane Staff editor Panthers down Tennessee State, 88-84 e-mail: [email protected] By Kristin Rojek Todd Bergmann and Reynolds each Spats rob making one of their two shots at the line. Bring it Despite holding a 19-point lead In the final seconds of play and in the second half, the men's basket­ the Tigers down six, Ajanaku made ball team slipped away with a 88-84 his final shot before Tennessee State win over Tennessee State Thursday accepted the loss. on home night at Lantz Arena. Eastern dominated the first half, The win broke Eastern's losing jumping out to as much as a 22-3 all this weekend a tale of streak, having lost seven of its last lead, maintaining a 46-37 advantage two seasons. After the nine games. at the half. Cmen's basketball team's 88- The Panthers (15-14, 7 -8) "In any game, if you get up 22-3, 84 home victory over Tennessee watched their lead slip away as the you're going to deflate a little bit and State, Thursday night, the Panthers Tigers (11-16, 7-9) took their first the other team is going to come remain alive in their quest to cap­ lead of the game within the final back," Reynolds said. "We knew they ture the fourth seed in the Ohio minutes of play. were going to make a run, but we did Valley Conference Tournament. -~-- - - -=- "It's all about grits and how much get complacent." A win Saturday at home, cou­ ------you want it," junior j.R.Reynolds Domercant and Reynolds led the pled will losses by Austin Peay and said. "You've got to get tough - all Panthers with 24 points each. Tennessee State would net Eastern heart. It's the ftrst time in a sticky sit­ Domercant also added nine rebounds a first -round home game in the uation that I knew we were going to and seven assists while Reynolds went tournament. If the Panthers lose win tonight." 4-for-7 from the three-point arc. Saturday, they'll still make the play­ W ith under two minutes to play, "They're hard to prepare for and offs, but won't get to return to sophomore guard Jason Wright hard to play because a guy like Lantz Arena, where the fans gener­ rebounded a deflected Tiger shot and Ajanaku comes into the game not tak­ ate a signllicant home-court advan­ took it down the court to make an ing shots and becomes their primary tage. eventual layup with 59 seconds on offense in the first half," head coach However, it's kind of hard to the clock and a 83-80 score. Rick Samuels said. "You come into the imagine Eastern slinking into the The key play of the game for the game not knowing who they're going playoffs after last season, in which Panthers was junior guard Craig to start or who they're going to play. the Panther's finished the regular Lewis' steal and fastbreak layup with Its a fire drill for 40 minutes." season second in the ave and 43 seconds left in the game. That Eastern will face OVC leader went on to defeat Austin Peay in bucket pulled the Panthers ahead 85- Tennessee Tech in the Panthers' final the OVC Championship game. 80, but the T igers wouldn't give up yet. game of the regular season Saturday Nostalgia-crazed fans will have Tennessee State's Olushala at 7 p.m. in Lantz Arena. an opportunity to relive last year's Ajanaku, who scored a game-high 29 "We determine our destiny on dramatic 21-point comeback this points, went to the line completing Saturday in terms of home or away, " Sunday. ESPN Classic is replaying Bill Ruthhart/Staff photographer both attempts. The next three scores Samuels said. "Saturday becomes the the game at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Junior guard Ramon Taylor goes up for a dunk Th~y night at Lantz Arena. were made at the line with Wright, first- round game to the tournament." Those who aren't content to live in the past will have to leave their couches and come to Lantz Saturday night. The game, starting at 7 p.m., will be broadcast on Women extend WEIU- TV, but not until 9 p.m. Thetruefansshouldembarkon Lantz Arena and cheer the Panthers on, because if the team is home win streak successful, there's a good chance those fans will be rewarded with another home game to watch. Panthers take third straight at Lantz To succeed in their last grasp at home-court advantage Eastern will ByMattMeirlleit before the OVC Tournament. The have to defeat, the conference-lead­ Staff v.rikN sophomore center played only 16 ing Golden Eagles of Tennessee minutes, but still managed to led the Tech, who bring a 14-1 conference Earlier this season, Eastern's team in scoring with 16 points. record with them to Lantz. women's basketball team broke a 13- "I think that was huge that our It hasn't been easy for Eastern game home losing streak, now the post players stepped up," Wunder this season. Kyle Hill, selected in squad has three-game home winning said. "It's great that we played 15 min­ the second round of the NBA draft, streak. utes in the first half without Pam." was an integral part of last year's The Panthers (7-19, 6-9) coasted Karos had an outstanding game. team and he helped lead the team's to their third consecutive home win by She scored 15 points, and led the huge comeback in the conference downing Ohio Valley Conference foe team in assists, blocks and steals. game. Tennessee State (3-22, 2-14) 83-65. "Rachel played with a lot of inten­ In Hill's absence junior guard Eastern led by as many as 26 and sity," Wunder said. "She really Henry Domercant has stepped up enjoyed the large lead going into the brought her A game." and improved his game, which says final minutes of the game. Eastern will wrap up its regular a lot considering he finished fourth "It's a lot less pressure than we're season Saturday when the team plays in the nation in scoring last year. used to," freshman guard Rachel host to second place Tennessee Tech. Now it's time for the fans, who Karos said. "Everyone was contribut­ "It's less pressure on you when have been great the past two sea­ ing on offense and defense." your out there and you're winning," Colin McAuliffe/Assoc. photo editor sons, to step up as well. Show up The lopsided win allowed head she said. "I enjoy every minute out Freshman Rachel Karos goes up for a shot over a Tennessee State Saturday and help earn yourself coach Linda Wunder to give leading­ there and try to help out as much as I defender. Karos finished the game with 15 points. another trip to Lantz. scorer Pam O'Connor a chance to rest can." 4b Febmcuy 22, 2002 On the Verge of the Weekend Please help! Make them stop sending me crap!!

by Matt Rellllels Verge Editor Their Respect of Hmmm ... the benefit of being the my intelligence Verge editor? Power!! Ahh yes. The pen is mightier than the sword, and this pen is a machete. Alright, and yours: maybe more along the lines of butter knife, but whose counting? In the course of the week, I get press releases from university concerts, releases and No Stars phone calls from various local cover bands and even a couple original acts, but the most other point In time since the press kit was fun of all them is press kits. Introduced. What's a press kit? Well, it's a load Custom is just the latest story In a of fun. It's any record label from the one long line of tragedies. I am not going to located In that apartment down the road from review his CD because it wasn't HIS product. you to giants like Sony or Virgin; this time it If I can convince him of writing music for wasBMG. himself and only himself, not the label nor Press kits come In various formats. the masses, then I will gladly review his Most often they consist of the standard black album. H e doesn't deserve the harsh words I and white press pic, a sample EP and a bio would deliver. sheet. They often vary In style and format, but Now, if I could only convince you. this press kit was unusual. Are you unhappy with today's music Indus­ His name is Custom. The name is try? I'm sure you are. Get this, you can change irrelevant, and if the name somehow sticks In it. your head, I beg of you to forget it for your Who are they making money off of? sake and his. Us. We are buying their product. There may It was a thick press kit, getting me be a larger market a few years under us, but more than excited, thrilled even. I ripped it they are Influenced by us. T hat's right, us. open and there it was. Do you like an artist that just moved Nobody EVER sends me videos. to a large label such as RCA or Sony? Do you This was a video, better yet, a CUSTOM care? You should. video. Why the hell did they send me a video? They will twist and warp the artist's Cleverly put, it was packaged by music and image until it fits the mold, and, as that kid In your grade school classroom who we are all aware, the mold sucks. always came to Inform you of the latest slang photo courtesy of artist direct You should write the artist and tell terms for the female anatomy. them. If you buy their CD and it sucks, tell Cleverly packaged, it had the word complimentary lyric sheet. Thank God they the same artist only a track before the lyrics them. If you see their video and it sucks, tell "banned" flashed over her thigh and the name Included the lyrics In the kit because I would­ that were banned. In just three words, what them. Get this point across. We are all capa­ of his new "hit single" placed over her "female n't have truly "felt" Custom's music without the hell. Right? ble of expressing our disappointment with anatomy." Clever. this. Right. T hese lyrics are on the first today's technology, so why not? You may have seen this same picture "H ey mister, I really like your track of the album, "Beat Me," which is a well I wrote the promoter who sent this I am painting a couple weeks back In our very daughter. When I'm horny like thirsty she's a written song. A very well written song even. to me, expressed my anger and am awaiting a own Daily Eastern News. The promoters for bottle of water." This is what really bothered me. It may be response. It felt great to get this anger off my BMG placed a giant Insert ad In the paper T hat's right. Those words were buried underneath tasteless production, but I chest, and I am thrilled to see whether my and it offended people, rightly so. actually written. Offensive, certainly, but no wouldn't put all the blame on Custom for actions will make a difference. So, why was this video banned? more offensive than anything else that the this. As for Custom, I'm going to give After further Investigation, I found that it was Music Television network shoves down our Bllnk- 182, Sum 41, Puddle of him a little time. Right now he is caught up banned from MTV for "lyrical content." throats. Mudd, Papa Roach, Llnkin Park and whoev­ In all the dollar signs the label is flashing In Let me get this straight. Artists "I want to be the prayer answered er - all puppets of the Industry. Granted, they front of his eyes, and my words really won't such as D 12 can get away with it, but the new when you meet me; the pain, the bat and the don't write good music, but that's only half mean anything. I'll let him find out for him­ sultan of controversy can't? Are you as con­ blood when you beat me." the story. The record industry is the other self how evil this industry is before I contact fused as I am? Yes. Strange. These are words written by half, twice as evil and vicious today than any him. So, I pulled out the CD and the Who wouldn't want to be like Mike? CONCERT by Tim Edwards staffwriter Tim's CALENDAR After four years, Michael Jackson is making his return Into the music world. His latest LP Hip-Hop BRAT PACK REVEREND ROBERT "Invincible" has gone platinum. 9 p.m. , Friday BLUES BAND The debut of "Invincible" skyrock­ Gunner Bucs eted to number one on the (Mattoon) 9:30 p.m. , Friday Billboard charts. Not bad for an old RAP-UP $5 The Uptowner man of 43 In today's pop market. 235-0123 $2 He had two sold out trib­ 345-4622 ute shows at Madison Square that their touring schedule was Garden last year. The tribute show unhealthy for their age, especially for little Michael. 1-----:;:;!--'----,o'!f'...... crew n was aired as a CBS special and received huge ratings when more There are rumors that Outlaw Radio will be at the GAlA STRIPPERS FARM CITY MEAT than 25 million people watched Mike was In a depression for most Miss Black EIU Pageant Mike do his thing. His special was of his teenage years because he did- from 7 - showtime 9:30 p.m. ,Saturday 9:30 p.m. , Saturday CBS's highest rated music special, n't have a normal childhood. The Friends and Co. The Uptowner making it clear that people want the life of a pop star cost him his child­ H e relied on his family to help him (The Dungeon) $2 hood and was just a taste of what get through this tough time In his $3-$4 345-2380 King of Pop back. was to follow him later In his career. life. Now Mike has his own family 345-2380 Michael Jackson started his music career 33 years ago when People all around the with his son Prince and his daugh­ Diana Ross Introduced the world to world knew his name when he ter Paris and feels he can lead the the Jackson 5. At the young age of redefined the criteria of music as an childhood he never had before 10, Michael already had the ability art form, helping change music, thanks to his kids. to charm a crowd. dance, fashion and music videos H e is a true legend In the with each single he released. BOTTLE OF JUSTICE JAZZ AND BLUES The Jackson 5 had already industry and is still continuing to been a group for a while before they Suddenly Mike's world make hits with top artists of the (WITH 3 OTHER BANDS) 1 p.m.to close, Sunday were discovered by Diana Ross. started to fall apart as the alleged new millennium as he collaborated The Canopy Club Four months after their first single, allegations Involving a minor dam­ with Jay Z on a remix of "You Rock 9 p.m., Friday $2 "I Want You Back," was released, aged his reputation, which showed My World." The Canopy Club 344-2263 In his LP sales. The highly antici­ (Champaign, Il l.) the band was on their way to being H e has been around long stars with thousands ofletters pour­ pated "History" LP produced lack­ enough to work with artists such as $5 luster sales for the King of Pop as 344-2263 Ing Into their mailbox. Diana Ross and Eve. I guess that's The demand for them Michael started to feel closed In what happens when your music was very high. There was a report during this hard time. becomes timeless.