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Vol. 86 No. 94 ews thedailyeasternnews.com "Tell the truth and don't be afraid." Food court's opening day a success

By Stratia Stein would say there's been a few glitch­ Staff writer es but I think that we've got a lot we're supposed to do covered, I Students and school officials don't think it's were satisfied with Wednesday's anything big." "soft opening" of the new food More inside "Everybody's court, which will celebrate its "offi­ Food court may working really cial" opening Friday. have a tempo­ hard, long Numerous students showed up rary effect on hours," she said. for the new food court's "soft open­ dining services Adjusting to the ing" and their response was posi­ Page o new system and tive, Sandy Black, assistant director food is also an of the food court, said Thursday. obstacle for the opening of the new "To me, with a wide variety of food court. food , no matter what you are hun­ "A couple weeks for all the little gry for, there is something to please things," Glidewell said. "For us to your taste," Black said. know what to order more, we need judy Hom, director of dining to know what the students like the services, said the university staff best so we can order more of it." like the new food court as well. Black noted that the flow of stu­ "Its beautiful compared to the dents during the first day had other dining centers," she said. "been nonstop." Hom said everything went "It's pretty stressful especially in smoothly for the first day, but the the back, but it's working out pret­ hardest concept to grasp regarding ty good. You just hang in there a the new food court is the cashier's few weeks and we'll have it made," job of having to recognize what the she said. food is and where it came from in Kari Banning, manager of Colin McAuliffe/Associate photo editor order to ring it up correctly on the Subway, also said it had been a very Above: The university's new food court, which features five different dining options, served customers for the register. busy day. first time Thursday. Helena Glidewell, a cashier Below: Nate Stein, a freshman business major, gets his card swiped by Vincent Osetta, a junior industrial tech­ working Thursday night, said, "I nology major, Thursday afternoon at the opening day of the food court in the Martin luther King Jr. University See OPENING Page 9a Union. Election will shape City Council Liason position

Editors note· Tnis is the first ofa two-part series City Council Liaison, a student representative explaining the issues that students will be voting who goes to City Council meetings to give stu­ Four new polling on Feh 4 and 5. dent input on issues and also reports back to the Student Senate. places added One of the busses used by the By Jessica Danielewicz jones had trouble appointing a liaison last Panther Express, Eastern's shuttle Student government editor semester. Two candidates were voted down by service stops in the Union the Student Senate before the third was accept­ By Jessica Danielewicz In next week's elections, students will be ed. The two candidates voted down were tudent government editor asked to vote on a proposed amendment to believed to have too little experience dealing Shuttle bus the Student Body Constitution involving with the student and city governments. Students will have six different loca qualifications for the Student City Council However, Bill Davidson's appointment went ons to vote on the proposed Universi besieged by Liaison. through senate without objections this semes­ oard concert fee and amendment to th Currently there are no set qualifications for ter on his first attempt. tudent Body Constitution Tuesday an the position. Student Body President Hugh O'Hara said ednesday, triple the amount of pollin vandalism The proposed amendment states that in Thursday he is concerned about possible con­ tations available for Student Senat order for a student to qualify for the position, fusion over the amendment. lections last semester. By Jessica Danielewicz the student must have a grade point average of "I'm not sure if people really understand the In addition to the two usual locations, Stuaentgovernmentedftor 2.25 or higher, have completed two semesters scope of that position," he said. "I do think they aylor Hall and the Martin Luther Kin of course work at Eastern and have "demon­ care, I just think they don't know." r. University Union, voters will be abl Continuing instances of vandal­ strated knowledge" of student government and When the qualifications passed the senate o cast their ballot at Carman Hall, ism on the late night bar route of city government. Dec. 5 to go to the elections senate, members oleman Hall, the Student Recreatio the Panther Express have prompt­ Daryl jones, student vice president for pub­ also raised concerns about possible confusion. enter and Lumpkin Hall. ed the Shuttle Bus Committee to lic affairs, proposed the amendment. He is in Speaker of the Senate joe Robbins agreed. Student Body President Hug begin looking into ways to curb charge of appointing the City Council Liaison "I think it's a really complex issue," he said. 'Hara said the amount of polling loca vandalism and violence. and that appointment must be approved by the It would be hard to give a synopsis without ions was increased because the U Recent acts of vandalism Student Senate for the appointment to take confusing people more, Robbins said. quested six locations since the amoun include broken windows and ciga- effect. However, he thought if people take the time to jones said the amendment is necessary in gain a good understanding of the proposal, they See POLLS Page 8a See VANDALISM Page 8a order to establish criteria for the selection of a could make a good decision. FRIDAY February 1, 2002

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Eastern's lanes have re-opened, bringing bowling back to the area, after several months without a bowling alley in Charleston.

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'I AM SAM' CRITICS CORNER LUCKY? THE COUNT Is the music superb or sacrilegious? What' s this all about? The story continues ... Of Monte Cristo. Any good? Let's find out. Page 3b Page 4b page 7b Page 8b 2a T~ Friday, February 1, 2002 ~======:------....-N...... -.e \Jtlail~ternNew]\ s ______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 tenn except dur- ing school vacations or ~ examinations, by the stu­ 35. ~ dents of Eastern Illinois University. Subscription price: $38 per semester, $16 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 Sunday 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 ...... Jam ie Fetty Campus editor ...... Maura Possley City editor ...... Brandi Volk Student government editor.. .Jessica Danielewicz Features edlor...... Julie Ferguson Photo edl or...... Mandy Marshall Associate phOto edl or ...... Colil McAuliffe Senior photographer...... Sang. Young lee Student recital Sports editor ...... Kristin Rojek' Colin McAuliffe/Associa te photo editor Associate sports editor...... Nate Bloomquist Verge edl or ...... Matt Remels to feature Associate Verge edlor...... Alta King Online editor ...... open last minute cramming Advertising manager...... Kyle Peny Design & graphics manager...... open Sarah Ward, a junior speech communications major, does some last second studying for a quiz in the Beethoven Asst. design & graphics manager ...... open newly opened food court in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Thursday afternoon. The quiz Sales manager...... Christian Pearson was a 50-point quiz for teaching forensics. Promotions manager ...... Steve Leclair Business manager ...... Betsy Mellott By Kimberlee Boise Assistant busiless manager...... Amanda Payne Staff writer Student busiless manager ...... luke Kramer Editorial adViser and Pulllications adViser...... John David Reed Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough Erica G raceffa, a senior music SUilscrtptions manager ...... Valerte Jany major and piano minor, will give • Edtorial board members Chamber music to fill Tarble her senior recital this Saturday at 5:30p.m. By Undsey Recupito appearances in France and Toronto. years of 1495 and 1535 for the Her concert will be held in the Ni~t staff "We have decided to stay Staff v.ritN Burgundian Habsburg courts of Dvorak Concert Hall in the Night editor ...... Pa t Guinane together and keep singing," Rossi Archduke Philip the Fair, Emperor Doudna Fine Arts Center. News design ...... Ertca CUsumano Maximilian, Dowager Duchess "I would like to dedicate the Sports design ...... Bil l RUthhan Music lovers should fmd their ,, ______Photo night editor ...... Cotil McAuliffe Margaret of Austria and Archduke way to the Tarble Arts Center this concert and my selections to my Copy editors ...... Tammie leigh Brown Charles." piano teacher back home, who ...... KarenKirr Sunday for the fmal concert of the We decided to stay together The ensemble will perform 2001-2002 Chamber Music Series and keep singing. It's really died in 1998, and to my current music written for the members of piano teacher, who is about to with the Ensemble Choragos. To reach us very exciting the Austrian court, circa 1500, Rossi The vocal ensemble, consisting retire," she said. "T hey have both By foot: The Daily Eastern News of six members, will perform at 3 also noted. helped me out a lot." is located in the south end of Richard Rossi, Roost said that ticket prices are Graceffa, along with her p.m. in the Tarble Arts Center. Buzzard Hall, which is at assistant music professor $5 for the general public, $3 for instructor, George Sanders, pro­ The members of the group are Seventh Street and Garfield senior citizens and students and $1 Sherezade Panthaki, Patricia fessor in the music department, Avenue next to the Ta rble Arts Poulter, Richard Rossi, Dan for middle and senior high school chose the music for the recital Center and across the street Hughes, Philip Silvey and Fred students. and will be playing some famous from the life Science Building. said. "It's really very exciting." Tickets can be purchased at the Stoltzfus. '' piano pieces. By phone: (217) 581-2812 Richard Rossi, assistant professor Rossi said the group mostly door on the day of the concert or "We have chosen music that is "chooses its selections from the 50 of the music department, said that ordered in advance by calling Tarble technically difficult but still inter­ By fax: (217) 581-2923 manuscripts produced between the Arts Center at 581-2787. the Choragos have made a CD and esting for the audience to listen By mail: to," Graceffa said. The Daily Eastern News Graceffa's music will feature Buzzard Hall well-known works such as Eastern Illinois Univers ity Beethoven's "Senata." Charleston, IL 61920 Scholastic bowl set for this weekend "Beethoven's 'Senata' is com­ posed of three movements," By e-mail : Graceffa said. "The movements round-robin tournament will take Editor in chief Bill Ruthhart By Tiffany Greenly place in Room 2030 of Lumpkin go from uplifting to a kind of [email protected] Staff writer place consisting of 24 high school Hall. Awards include trophies for mysterious feel." Managing editor Shauna Gustafson teams paired against each other the top seven teams and medal­ Graceffa will also play " [email protected] Numerous high school stu­ and eliminated as the day goes on, lions to the members of the All­ Nocturne" and " Mazurka" from News editor Joe Ryan dents will descend upon Eastern's Lasky said. Tournament Team. [email protected] Chopin, as well as "Preludes" by campus this weekend to compete "T he purpose is to run a High schools that are sched­ Associate news editor Pat Gu inane Muczynski . [email protected] against each other using only their regional bowl in preparation for uled to participate in the event Graceffa commented that she Editorial page editor Michelle Jones minds. the National Scholastic Bowl," he include Casey-Westfield, has been preparing for her senior [email protected] Eastern's Honors Program will said. Charleston, Cumberland, East recital for a full year. Sports editor Kristin Rojek hold its 16th annual Scholastic All teams are guaranteed at Richland, Edwards County, "I am a little nervous about it, [email protected] Bowl Tournament Saturday on least three matches, a press release Effingham, Fairfield, Flora but i feel that I am prepared for it Verge editor Matt Rennels the second floor of Coleman Hall. said. The winners from each Georgetow n -Ridge far , after the work that I have done; I [email protected] T he tournament will begin at 8:30 bracket advance to the five cham­ Hutsonville, Meridian, Mt. feel more excited about it ," she Photo editor Ma ndy Marshall said. akmarsha [email protected] a.m. with an introduction and pionship rounds scheduled to start Carmel, Newton, Oakland, Eastern's performance majors opening remarks from Herbert at 12: 15 p.m. Oblong, Parts, Robinson, Salem, are required to give junior and Lasky, director of the Honors Following the championship St. Anthony, St. Elmo, St.. senior recitals as a graduation Program. round, at approximately 4 p.m.. Theresa, Sullivan, Taylorville and requirement, Graceffa said Following the introduction, a the awards ceremony will take Teutopolis, the press release said. 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"Power's Behind the Throne: The of this country Kathy Mirek, a freshman unde­ First Ladies" Thursday night. Rober P. Watson cided major, said she came to hear Watson introduced those in Professor of political science at the Watson because it was a required of University of Hawaii attendance to the importance of the her speech class, but said she was position of America's ftrst ladies. "very surprised at how much he He showed slides of several ftrst _____ knew about ftrst ladies." ladies throughout the nation's his­ ,, Mirek said she found the lecture tory and talked about their involve­ very interesting and had "a lot of ment in their husband's presiden­ is an office and an institution", good information." cies. although it is not an official posi- Watson was recently on a book "Fingerprints of the ftrst ladies tion. tour promoting his latest book and are aii over the history of this coun­ Watson said his research about is currently finishing up a new book try," Watson told the audience. ftrst ladies provided him "with a about Martha and George Watson humored the crowd nice new insight into women's his­ Washington. with anecdotes of previous presi­ tory. " Watson, who currently lives in Robert P. Watson gives his presentation about the First ladies Thursday dents and ftrst ladies. He also dis­ He also offered his congratula­ H awaii, said he and his family are night in the Roberson Auditorium of lumpkin Hall. Watson's speech, cussed presidential scandals and the tions to Eastern for its support of relocating to Florida. " Behind the Throne," includes essays from former first ladies. Grand opening made official with ribbon cutting ceremony By Nikki Nolan-Theodour The ceremony will include the introduc­ Union bowling and billiard center manager, again." Staff v.riter tion of the new equipment, refreshments and said at the time. New additions to the bowling alley drawings for giveaways , Josh H udson, bowl­ Although the grand opening is today, the include resurfaced lanes, carpeting, new pin After pushing back the ceremony and the ing alley employee, said Wednesday. bowling alley has been open and accessible setters and new arcade games. In addition, correct carpet in place, the campus bowling Originally, the ribbon cutting was sched­ since jan. 15. 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by Ben Erwin staffwriter "I Am Sam" soundtrack Walking a fine line between the superb and the sacrilegious, the 17 Beatles covers comprising the "I Am Sam" soundtrack (Out of** four stars) offer intriguing renditions of Beatles clas­ sics but fail to see any of them under a new light. Am Sam" fail to properly capture. Beatles tunes have widely been used as Moving away from simplistic remakes covers by nearly everyone, but it is only in are tracks like Sheryl Crow's banjo tinged recent years that their music has been the and string accompanied "Mother Nature's source of whole tribute albums, or in this Son," which gives the song a noticeable case, an entire soundtrack. In most cases, country vibe. With her rather faithful the purpose of any cover is to see a piece of cover of the majestic "Blackbird," Sarah music from a different angle and under a McLachlan builds upon the feminine pres­ unique light or simply to pay homage to a ence on the album with her beautiful har­ hero. Much like the previously released monies and elegant guitar lines. Lennon tribute, "Working Class H ero," the McLachlan's rendition of "Blackbird" is "I Am Sam" soundtrack seems to be the lat­ made all the more poignant by her faithful­ ter. ness to this acoustic driven classic which is Tunes like Ben H arper's trippy rendition driven by one of The Beatles' most famous of "Strawberry Fields" and The Black guitar lines. Sean Penn plays a mentally handicapped father, Sheryl Crow plays John Crowes accordion and synth accented Tunes like the stripped down "H elp" by Lennon and Ben Harper pretends he is Paul McCartney. What the hell is going "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" both Howie Day and the drawling delivery and on here? come off as loving tributes to The Beatles sparse arrangement of Nick Cave on "Let It songwriting ability and penchant for the Be" help to give the album a great deal of photo courttesy of movies. yahoo. com eccentric. much needed weight and emotion. Cave's Along with these aforementioned tracks voice, much like Westerberg's, is brimming The sparse but driving acoustic melody of are reproducing. W hile nothing on the is Paul Westerberg's version of "Nowhere with a quiet intensity that seems to belie the the song is accented by Vedder's off-kilter album is truly atrocious, none of it is ground Man," which is the most effective channel­ song's naturally quiet nature. harmony and ambient delivery. breaking or very amazing either. Although ing of Lennon's spirit and grace on the Even the mumbling baritone of Eddie Overall, while their hearts may have it would be nearly impossible to "improve" entire album. Westerberg's voice, quiet, Vedder on "You've Got to H ide Your Love been in the right place, none of the artists any of these classics, a greater attention to sullen and haunting has an eerie and melod­ Away" sounds more impassioned than the on the "I Am Sam" soundtrack genuinely variation in form and substance would have ic feel that many of the other covers on "I Pearl Jam crooner has sounded in years. improve or re-master any of the songs they been greatly appreciated .

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Illinois, which is expecting a of those accepted by about 100 need of 55,000 new teachers Page 4a students. during the next four years. Confusion during an interview between a reporter D uring this academic year alone, the state public school and Doug Bower, assistant dean of the College of system had to deal with 2,225 unfilled teaching posi­ Education and Professional Studies, resulted in this tions. newspaper printing that the university had tightened The College of Education and Professional Studies is Changing it restrictions and expected enrollment in the teacher edu­ making large steps in the battle to fill Illinois' hunger for cation program to decline. teachers. But, the changes the university made are expected to The program experienced an "all-time high" enroll­ attract and accept more students than the previous sys­ ment in the 1997 academic year with 3,300 students. for the better tem. That number plummeted to 2,600 in 2001 mainly The paper was correct in printing the teacher educa­ because of the change in requirements at the national tion program's enrollment has been declining over the level, Bower said. keep improving, to keep getting a little past three years as the result of changes made to the pro­ A change in national accreditation standards in 1998 it better all the time - that is a good gram's structure, which were mandated by the federal required the university to allow for more observance and oal and a measure of individual success. government about three years ago. "out-of-classroom" experience for its teacher education Nothing is perfect right away; improve­ Tne Daily Eastern News deeply regrets the error that students. Bower said since Eastern is not in an area 1l was made, and I, as news editor, am taking this opportu­ where a Jot of facilities like public schools are, the uni­ ment takes time and effort. nity and space to try and correct any misconceptions the versity had to raise its standards to make sure each stu­ This seems to be the case for the campus movie error may have caused our readers. dent would get the kind of education they needed. And channel, which might Bower said the previous admission standards were a the result was a falling enrollment. Time to improve finally be reaching a weighted average of a student's grade point average and So, the teacher education program will likely not more successful level a TAP test score, with the lowest possible G PA being 2.5. reach 3,300 students again, and it shouldn't try. In the The campus movie channel has year after it was imple­ the potential to improve in the W ith that system, a student could only get in to the pro­ future I hope to be a father and I want my children hands of WEIU-TV. mented. gram with a 2.5 GPA if that student had a "really high" taught by quality teachers and not students rushed The decision to put TAP test score. through a system to fill open positions. the movie channel's The new admission standards, which go into effect in control into the hands of W EIU-TV was a smart the fall of 2002, make it so a student needs a 2.65 GPA • Joe Ryan is a senior journalism major and a monthly colum­ idea because it should make the channel's quality and a passing score on the Illinois Basic Skills test, nist tor The Daily Eastern News. His e-mail address is [email protected]. Columns are the opinion of the author. better for the viewers. which Bower said is about the same academic level as Before if students wanted to watch a movie that played at a time when they had class, they either 1;;:,.,;-:.~ lA.! EI'c.(_ ., had to tape the movie or skip class. T hat same movie would always be playing when they were in h-*~~//,~ ~ II ~ class. • 'd~~ P~- ~.v,.,,.,·-·'b Or, if as student had a break from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for instance, they could have the chance to know a movie by heart because it would play at that time every day. This system did not provide variety and options for students living in on-campus housing. With WEIU-TV playing a role, there's no excuse for a stable time schedule for the movies. The T V station should be able to vary the channel's time schedule. Like every new program, the campus movie channel had its technical difficulties, especially when it was first introduced. Even after a while, the channel would still have problems like movies not playing when they were supposed to or movies cutting off in the middle of the show. No one was watching the channel constantly to know when this happened, so students would have to call to inform the Housing Office. WEIU-TV will put the movie channel on its monitors to watch for any technical difficulties. Then any problems will be able to be addressed and fixed more quickly. Solutions will not have to wait for students to get mad or frustrated enough to call Paper's insert demeans resembles an image of a woman in the re-occurring problems. dancing at a strip bar. I would like to Another benefit to the switch is it gets students women, stereotypes Your turn request that you show better judg­ more involved on campus. Students will help pro­ Letters to the editor ment in your selection of ads, more gram starting and ending times and dates chosen In last Thursday's Tne Daily respect for women on this campus for the movies. Eastern News, you included a glossy, and a little more sensitivity to the It took some time, but the Housing Office did letter-sized insert ad that featured the an ad that perpetrates gender stereo­ damage gender stereotyping, in both not give up on trying to improve. As long as WEIU words, "H ey Mister, I really like your types and does nothing to promote media and society in general, inflict steps up to the task, the movie channel should be daughter .. ." These words were beside respect for women. The words, "H ey upon women. What kind of message more convenient for the students. an image of a female wearing a bikini Mister, I really like your daughter .. . " are you trying to send to the campus and standing/dancing behind what have connotations that women are population? resembled open venetian blinds. I property. Furthermore, the image of • The editorial is the majority opinion of The Daily Eastern News found this ad very demeaning and women standing/ dancing behind Am B. Hudson editorial board. insulting to women. It is this type of what looked like open venitian blinds Graduate, secondary education major

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Mysterious rocks raise Dave Letterman eel­ questions across campus ebrates 20 years of Over a period of time, those rocks have been late night televisl·on removed or broken down lnto smaller rocks, creating Nobody Is quite sure when they first appeared, the environment we have grown accustomed to. It but students at Eastern Illinois University are certain doesn't look natural for such large rocks to be seen at NEW YORK (AP) -If It wasn't for the presence of Regis Philbin, you that there are Indeed massive rocks located on cam - this point in time alone and located in the street. might not realize that Friday's show marks a milestone for David pus. Students and enormous rocks cannot coexist. Letterman. Equally puzzling Is the question of where these Since this land has been set aside for education, the It will be 20 years to the day since Letterman made his late-night debut, rocks came from and why they are here. There are rocks will have to go. as host of "Late Night " on NBC. H e moved to CBS in 1993. many theories spreading across campus. This creates a situation which must be addressed. Letterman, who rarely gives interviews, will probably mention it only Some speculate that the rocks have always been What will become of these massive rocks? briefly Friday. There will be no prime-time anniversary special. here and we are only now noticing them. Gone are the care-free days of the seventies, Yet he can't hide Philbin - who has become something of a rnllestone Others beLieve they are actually meteors, which where people across the nation gladly adopted pet man on Letterman's "Late Show." When Letterman announced he had to fell from the sky as a sign of God's wrath. However, rocks. Even if a caring soul stepped forward and undergo heart surgery two years ago, It was on the air to Philbin, and he at this time no Gods or God-like deities have agreed to adopt the rocks, they would have to be was also there for Letterman's first day back following his recovery. stepped forward and claimed involvement. turned away because they would most likely lack the Philbin was also the first person Letterman traded jokes with during his Ryan Groff, a junior music major, thinks that the necessary strenght or financial backing to properly first show after the Sept. I I terrorist attacks. It will be Philbin's 61st rocks were placed In their present location by care for such large rocks. appearance on "Late Show," second only to Tony Randall's 70. Eastern's administration to prevent vehicles from T imothy Dayton, a 2nd grade student, estimates The anniversary is "an incredibly Important achievement, especially in using the street. I laughed and explained to Groff that rocks must weigh at least 900 lbs each. this day and age," said Rob Burnett, one of the show's three executive pro­ that the fence behlnd the roc.ks was erected to detour At this weight, Alexei Petrov, who I don't need to ducers. "When you think of the people who have stayed on television and motorists and that It would be ludicrous for the rocks tell you won an Olympic gold medal in weight lift­ remained a force on television, you can count them on one hand." to be used for the same purpose. ing, would be unable to carry a rock alone. The heart surgery and Letterman's much-praised response to the ter­ Ryan quickly responded by telling me that the "Just shoot 'urn. Once they're dead, problem rorist attacks last fall gave him more attention after a few years where he fences on campus were not permanent and will even­ solved," said Robert MltcheJJ , a ranch owner from was somewhat taken for granted. tually be taken down. However, Eastern's adminis­ Wyoming, offering the same advice he uses to keep "H e did a good job after Sept. 11," sald Marc Berman, a television ana­ tration could not confirm Ryan's theory for the rea­ wolves who were reintroduced into Yellowstone lyst for Media Week O nline. "H e's not the warmest guy in the world, but son that I failed to ask them . National Park two years ago from k!Jling his sheep. he certainly showed a different side." Perhaps hundreds of years ago, long before the That may work with wolves, but geologists argue Although he's won four straight Emmy Awards, Letterman is still sec­ University existed on this location, there were many that the effects on rocks would be different. Instead, ond banana to NBC's Jay Leno In the late-night ratings. Leno averages 6 large rocks. There may have even been rocks as far as they feel everyone should work together to find a million viewers this season on the "Tonight" show, down from 6.3 million the eye could see. suitable location for the rocks to be relocated. a year ago, according to Nielsen M edia Research. Letterman's viewership of 4.36 rniJ.IJon this year has changed little from last year's 4.33 million, but he's up 12 percent among younger viewers, age 18 to 49. "With him and Jay, one show always seems to have the momentum and TCP .0£ MIWC one doesn't," Berman said, "and Dave has it." Supe r Bovvl While it's a punishing schedule - Friday's show will mark Letterman's 3,558th broadcast - Letterman Is grateful that he has the platform, Synda y Burnett said. His contract with CBS expires this summer, and a spokesman said Opens at 3pm Letterman is in discussion with the network on another deal. 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by Matt Rellllels into Saturday, as the alley will feature Verge Editor red pin bowling from 10 p.m. up - - - until l a.m. - - . "Every day has been good." - As I walked into Eastern's newly Taflinger said, happy with the busi­ revamped bowling alley, I made sure ness at his alley, which has been open II to watch my step. New carpet that for the past few weeks, as they have • was somewhat...well.. .purple with prepared for the final product. space ships and solar systems, lets So is he exdted? If you proudly use the term cosmic, had just been managed an alley for 18 years with­ installed and the alley's manager, out any major renovation until 34 Tim Taflinger, was vacuuming it years after its opening, wouldn't you with a smile on his face and a bounce be excited? in his step. "It's in my blood." he said. "It's just one thing after another There's six perfect games to his cred­ getting things back into swing here," it running through that blood too. Taflinger said amid the hum of the Just last night Taflinger, a student of vacuum and the busy work of his the sport for 32 years since joining employees. the junior league at age 6, nearly The busy work is coming togeth­ made it seven as he started his game er, and the alley is very close to this out with nine consecutive strikes. swing everyone always talks about. Not to worry students. T his Wait...close? As of today, the alley bowling guru made sure to give all of will be closer than close, as the rib­ you credit, acknowledging that bon will be cut and the alley will be Eastern students are "more than at this illustrious stage known as full decent " bowlers, as he has witnessed Photo by Matt Rennels swing. four or five perfect games by stu­ The union bowling alley freshly revamped for the new bowling season. The grand opening lasts Starting at 10 a.m. and lasting dents. today from 10 am until midnight. until midnight the alley will be cele­ Closed for a year and a month, brating its grandest opening since its Taflinger, students and even towns­ mention a new set of pin setters, bowling balls glow. grand opening of the bowling alley original debut in 1967. H ow do you people missed the alley; their desire making Tim the happiest since he Accompanied by a decent sound will be the long-anticipated opening celebrate the fresh furnishings of a growing since the absence of was the one responsible for fiXing machine and a fog machine, of the food court in the Union just bowling alley? Try cookies and Charleston Lanes leaving no game the last set which was 35 years old. amongst other elements depending upstairs. punch, popcorn and pretzels, gift in town. According to Taflinger, all of the on how elaborate the event, cosmic "H opefully we're going to make giveaways, some bowling related and The vast list of renovations renovations have been geared toward bowling provides a refreshing realm business for them and they're going some not, and even a ribbon-cutting includes new bumpers and gutters, a a bowling trend known as cosmic for bowlers. Taflinger hopes to see it to make business for us," Taflinger ceremony with Student Body new ceiling, the previously men­ bowling, explaining the cosmic print into effect by fall of 2002. said, considering gift options for President Hugh O'Hara. tioned cosmic carpet, an automatic on the carpet. With the help of black But today, Tim, students and either end and spedal deal ideas. The festivities will last all scoring system and everything has lighting, when the lights tum dim everyone else can rejoice and cele­ Make sure to drop by and see throughout Friday and will even roll been painted and stained. Not to everything from the carpet to the brate in full swing. Alongside the what your University has done to Do you have a band? Got an upcoming show? Give us a call!! 581-2812

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By Maura Possley conditions is workers digging up the Campus editor ground adjacent to the Union to install a mechanical equipment room as part of Students will have to bear dodging the food court project. It houses all puddles and muddy jeans until warmer equipment to run the new food court, and drier weather arrives. including heating and cooling, Strode With help from the food court con­ said. struction, the lawn north of the Martin Although the mud proves to be an Luther King Jr. University Union has obstacle in accessing the food court become puddles of water and mud through the north entrance, Strode said thanks to this week's relentless showers. the entrance Is still open because side­ The wet weather has also affected the walks outside the Union were laid to sidewalks, creating "islands" of dry land make the food court accessible. to hopscotch around in the North Quad, Strode also said a project was planned Carol Strode, interim director of previously to begin growing grass and Facillties Planning and Management adding more drainage this spring and said Thursday. summer. Strode said the piles of mud and dirt Despite the continuous rain, Strode resulted from the way sidewalks were laid said workers will still have to wait to start Splish splash!! and because of poor drainage surround­ work on the muddy area until the ground Shayna Cowhick, a freshman psychology major, avoids a huge puddle in the North Quad Thursday ing the Union. Is not saturated with water, when the afternoon. Another factor causing the muddy weather Is warmer and the rain lets up. Volunteer rental inspection proves to be currently successful BrandiVolk inspected. they want to do. over winter break, he said. City editor "I heard they have done 62, which is a big The previous city inspection ordinance "We anticipate a lot over spring break," boost," committee chair Marty Ruhaak said. that was proposed would have required rental Cougill added. The voluntary rental inspection system In the past, the city has tried to pass a properties to be inspected by city inspectors When doing inspections, workers look to that Eastern's External Relations Committee rental inspection ordinance, and couldn't on some form of regular basis. Currently, make sure things are installed correctly and and the City of Charleston developed last because of the "home rule" stipulation of the rental properties are usually only inspected at also check on plumbing and electrical wiring November seems to be working pretty well, Illinois State Constitution. Only cities with the tenants or owners request. to be sure they pass city code. Mayor Dan Cougill says. more than 25,000 people are applicable to Despite the effort to pass such legislation, "The landlords who are coming for "There are a number of landlords having home rule, which allows cities to make their Cougill said he Is not looking to push the inspections are landlords who do a good job," us do inspections," Cougill said. own regulations. Issue any further at this time. Cougill said. At the next External Relations Otherwise, cities must abide by state reg­ "I'd rather see the results we get," he said, The next External Relations Committee Committee meeting, Cougill will present a ulations, which says that cities can only do regarding the volunteering system. meeting will be Feb. 19 in the Martin Luther list of all the addresses that have been something if there Is a law existing for what Quite a few rental inspections were done King Jr. University Union. at 5:30 p.m.

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VALENTINE GIFTS, now in at 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments for MENTS COMPLETELY FUR­ MENTS. ALL APARTMENTS ______217 GRAND BALL COSTUMES, 609 2 Bedroom house - 1400 18th St. 2002-2003 year. Also 3 Bedroom NISHED-HEAT AND GARBAGE CLOSE TO CAMPUS. PHONE Sixth Street. 345-2617. Get 'em Furnished-Water-Garbage-Pool Houses for rent. 345-4602 ALSO FURNISHED. 3 MONTHS 345-6533 (OLDE). Roo mates quick. Table. 10 months $270 each. Call .,.---,,----,------,--·211 1 AND 9 MONTHS. CALL 345-7136 . ~--~~-=--=-=--==-=-----=-~00 211 348-0288. 2 Bedroom house close to cam­ -,--...,..-,------,----,---oo BELL RED DOOR APTS. 1 ,2, & 3 =-Bo-=-=TT=A--=B,.,.IN,.,.G..,.-! -=B-=o-=TT~A-B=-O~O: M! --~~~------211 pus for rent in Fall 2002. Call217- Available immediately. Large 1 BEDROOM, OFF STREET Female roommate needed fo Fall ORDER JOEY'S, WE'LL BE 1, 2, 3 Bedroom apartments close 849-3043. BR apt, furnished, ideal for cou­ PARKING. OFFICE 345-1266 021 Spring 03. Apartment in THERE SOON. FAST, FAST, to campus and bars affordable .,.---,,----,------,--·211 1 ples $330/month at 743 6th St. OR 346-3161. University Court Will have own FAST. 345-2466. and going fast 345-6533. 3 Bedroom house close to cam­ Call581-7729 or 345-6127. -.,--...,-,.,...... ,,.,.------,--,-~oo bedroom. Call 581-8146 ..,.--,---...,,---.,--,....,-,.,-::----,---216 ~~~~~---:~,....---211 pus for rent in Fall 2002. Call217- ---=-=--==--=----=------,---00 Avail 11/01- June 02: • Newly ------...,------211 Spring Break 2002 Jamaica, Fall 2002. 2 BR, 1 Bath Apartment 849-3043. MUST RENT!! 2-4 bedroom remolded, 4 Bedroom house, Must rent, nice house close to Cancun, Bahamas, or Florida. on Square. Water/Trash paid. Call 211 1 house. 1 Block from campus. Central Air, Off-street parking. campus. 1 room available for Join Student Travel Services, 345-5821. -=-c -LE=-A.,..,N---H,....,O,_,.U--,S'""E:--F=-o,...R=--·FIVE Spring Semester. 345-5088. Wa king distance to EIU. 276-5537 spring semester, 2 for summer America's #1 Student Tour FEMALES NEAR CAMPUS and fall $175/month and shared Operator. Promote trips at ~~~---,--~~~-211 ---=-=--=-=-=-----,...------.,...00 -.,---.,.------....,------=00 Fall 2002. Newer 3 BR 2 Bath. 2 $250/PER PERSON 345-2564. MUST SEE!! 4 Bedroom 1 Block 1 bedroom apt, 1 or2persons, 1542 utilities. 348-3968 Eastern Illinois University and Blocks east of campus. No pets. 2112 from campus. Beginning Summer 4th st ex. cond, all elec, da quiet, 2/12 EARN CASH or FREE TRIPS. 345-5821. ""F,.,.UR=-N,..,.,....,IS-.,-H"'E"'D--6.,----=B-=R---,T=o' wN- or Fall 02. 345-5088 reserve parking. No pets 345-7286 .,.-3 --=-Ro-=--=-o .,...M-.,.-M.,..,A-=T-=E-=-S--.,....W.,-,A...,-NT: ED. lnfonnation/Reservations 1-800- ~~~---,--~~~-211 HOUSE. LARGE KITCHEN AND .,.------=---=~--___,-00 ,...------.,---=00 Male/Female. 4 bedroom house 648-4849 or www.ststravel.com. Fall 2002. Newer 4 BR, 2 Bath. 2 LIVING ROOM. ALL BEDROOMS Near Morton Park. Three students 2 bedroom apt, across from Rec w/2 baths. Close to campus. 2122 Blocks east of campus. No pets VERY LARGE. DISHWASHER, needed to lease large 3 bedroom 1 center ex cond. all elec, da, park­ Avaiable May 2002 - May 2003. .,..#1- S""P"'R"'I.,..,N-=-G-=B-=R-=E,.,.A.,..,K-.,-V.,..,'A...,.C...,-A=-IT O. NS! 345-5821. PRIVATE LAUNDRY. OFF­ 1/2 bath house for 2002/03 school ing. No pets 345-7286. 113 Division St. Call 512-0389 Cancun, Jamaica, Bahamas & ~~-~~~~~,...--~211 STREET PARKING. EXCELLENT year. Central air, large yard, base­ -.,-,~,.-.,,.,--,=------=~-.,--~00 ______.2/14 Florida! Best Parties, Best Hotels, For Rent Fall 02-03 5 and 6 BR CONDITION. AVAILABLE FALL ment, garage, washer and dryer. APARTMENTS- 1 ,2,3 bdnn ex Best Prices! Space is Limited!!! 1- houses call348-1232 or 345-7993 2002. $275/BEDROOM. 345- Available August 15th. Deposit and location, ex. cond. fum & unfum. Sublessors 800-234-7007 www.endlesssum- ~--~-~---,---211 6222 or 581-6367 last month's rent at signing. No No pets. 345-7286 mertours.com Brittany Ridge Townhouses. 3-5 .,.---,,------~------2113 pets. 345~370 . Leave message. .,--,,~.,..,-,..,..,-,.=--.,-,...,.,.-.,-~~00 .,.,,--,---~=---,..,-.,.~-=--3/1 persons from $188/mo per per­ 2 Bedroom Furnished Apt. 1056 ----.,..,.,.,.,..,...--.,....,...--,...,,.,.-.,--oo 3 BDRM HOUSE 1806 11TH , 3 NEEDED SUBLESSORS FOR SPRING BREAK 2002 Panama son. Wood Rentals, Jim Wood, 2nd st. Excellent Condition. Off­ Lease NOW to July - 2 Bedroom BDRM COMPACT APT. 415 HAR­ SPRING 2002(2 LARGE 2 BED­ City Beach or Daytona. SPECIAL Realtor, 345-4489 street parking. Laundry, Central unfurnished apartment w/garage. RISON $180/PER PERSON. TIM ROOM APTS) LOCATED ON 9TH OFFER-from $99 ~~,...--~---,~~~~-211 Air. $650/mo. Available 2002. Close to Campus - Stove, Refrig, dish­ 369-2910. ST. MID-CAMPUS. FULLY FUR­ Quality Hotels. Lowest Price Available Fall 2002. Well kept 2 345-6201 or 581-6367 washer, 1 car garage. Trash/water -.,---,-.,.-,-,...------~-,--~00 NISHED, INDIRECT WALL LIGHT­ Guaranteed!!!! Book 9 friends, GO bedroom unit close to campus. ~------2113 pail. Two Adlits $250 each per ALL GALS very clean 2 bdnn fur- ING, CERAMIC TILED LIVING FREE!! SPRING BREAK HOT­ $21 0/person per month. Call 345- Clean house for 3 females, near month. 955 4th Street. Call 348-7746 nished apt water, trash, laundry ROOMS AND KITCHENS AND LINE 1-800-962-8262. 0652 campus. 1104 4th Street. $250 00 room all included for $260/each SKY LIGHTS. FOR ADDITIONAL ______215 ..,AV.....,A,.,.I.,...LA.,..,B"'L-=E:--J-.,-A,.,.N.,.,U.,...A,....,R,.,.Y.,---,...20,...,02: ~--~----~--211 each. 345-2564. on the comer 1111 2nd St right to LEASING INFORMATION, CALL Roomy 4BR house, 4-5 tenants, .,---,...--,.------2113 LARGE 2 & 3 BEDROOM park . Daytime 235-3373 Evening 348-0157 OR 5581-3681 or great 9th Street location, central 3 Bedroom, Newly remodeled. APARTMENTS LOCATED NEXT 348-5427. www.lanmanproperties.com. ______02 Write for the ale, deck, paved parking. 345- 1409 9th st, 2nd floor. Must See!! TO THE BUZZARD BUILDING. ~----~--,-----,-----~00 4489, Wood Rentals, Jim Wood, $325 per month/per student. RECENTLY RECARPETED. FOR 2-Large 2 Bedroom Apts, fum or Daily Eastern Realtor. Utilities included. No pets. 345- LEASING INFORMATION CALL unfum 904 7th St. No pets. Call Personals ~~~------,----211 1029 348-0157 OR 581 -3681 or 345-7286. News! 3 bdnn 2 bath ac house attached ,....---=------2113 www.lanmanproperties.com. 00 garage 348-0712 after 5 pm Large 5 or 6 bedroom house for ----.,...,.,..,.,...--,.,..,...---,--,.,..,....,..oo =E""F F=-1-=-c=E:-NCY-,.,...,..,..,A-=P-=T:-. -LO,_.C,_.A.,.,T""E:-::D,-A. T Congratulations to Ashleigh Hull Call 581-7942 ~------,....----211 '02-'03 school year. Large, spa­ Lease NOW to July -AVAILABLE 501 1/2 TAYLOR. FULLY FUR­ of ESA on getting promised to Roommate wanted in Mattoon. cious rooms, newly remodeled, FALL 2 Bedroom Unfurnished NISHED AVAILABLE AUGUST Travis. Love, Your Sisters. Washer/Dryer. No deposit must see!! No pets. # of students Apartment. Stove, Refrig, A/C. 2002 LEASE AND DEPOSIT ______21 1 required. Available now. $175 plus and rent is negotiable. $250- Trash paid. Two Adults $230 REQUIRED. CALL 345-7522 half utilities. 234-8833. $300/mo. Call 708-386-3240 each per month. 1305 18th AFTER 5 30 CALL 345-9462. ..,...,...=-=-=-=-~------~~211 ~-=-=-=-=,....,-.,------,..,--~·2113 Street. Call 348-7746. ASK FOR LARRY. Advertise! Call 581-2812 2002-03 Efficiency Apt. 1 B k from 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 11TH. 3 ,..,.,..,.,.,..,...,..,..,.=-~-----,---=---,--00 2128 campus $200 per month. 348-0394 BEDROOM APARTMENT, 415 AVAILABLE FALL - 2 Bedroom =E:-XT=RA,....,....,...N.,..,I C'""E:-U-,P=-s=-=r."'A.....,IR=-S~2 BED- ~------~~~--~211 HARRISON. $180/PERSON. Fum & Unfum Apts Stove, Refrig, ROOM APT CARPETED Now leasing for Fall 2002 various TIM, 369-2910 OR 348-5032. A/C, Trash paid. Two Adults $230 UNFURNISHED A/C-SHOWER. apts also 3 & 4 bdnn houses. 897- --~=---~----,.,.,.~2128 each Unfurn/ $250 each Fum. VERY QUIET LOCATION. Campus Clips 6266 LARGE, CLEAN ONE BED- 2002 S 12th Street. Call348-7746 DEPOSIT AND LEASE ~------~--~214 ROOM APARTMENTS CLOSE -,-.....,-::-==-c,...-,----:-.,-,.,.-::-,.--::-,::00 REQUIRED. 345-7522 ASK FOR PRE-PLACEMENT MEETINGS FOR FAll2002 STU DENT TEACHERS. Feb. 5 bedroom house. 1520 2nd st. TO CAMPUS. VERY NICE. 1431 NICE STUDIO 1, 2 AND 3 BED- LARRY AFTER 5:30 345-9462. 11 (p.m.) and Feb. 12 (a.m.) in Student Teaching OfFICe. Appointments may be WID. High efficiency air conditioning NINTH. AVAILABLE AUGUST ROOM APARTMENTS, FUR­ 2128 scheduled on Feb 4, 5, or 6 in the Student Teaching Office, 2418 Buzzard Hall . .,.-3 -:B:-::E:-::D-::R-:00,..,-,-M.,...AP~T=-. ...,-L-::-0 -::-C-.,ATE= D AT and heat. Trash paid. 10-12 month 348-0209. NISHED. CLOSE TO CAMPUS NEWMAN CATHOLIC CENTER. Sunday Masses are at 11 am and 9 prn at St lease negotiable. Call 348-0614 ------.,--,--3/8 AND BUZZARD. SEPARATE 202 1/2 6TH ST. CARPETED, NEW Philip Neri Chapel located across from Andrrewsllawson Halls. ------=-~214 1.5 blocks north of Old Main on LEASES, POOL, VOLLEYBALL KITCHEN, BATH WITH SHOWER, NEWMAN CATHOLIC CENTER. Fresh Ideas on Tap - 4 o'clock club today at 4 Nice 2 bdnn house; WID and AC. 6th Street. I bedroom apartments, COURT AND LAUNDRY. LINCOL­ A/C, WASHER & DRYER CALL pm at Minority Lounge at the Newman Center. Come discuss current issues. 2 blocks east of EIU. Girls pre­ low utilities, includes laundry facil­ NWOOD PINETREE. 345-0000. 345-7522AFTER 5:30 345-9462. ferred. Call345-9607 after 6 p.m. ity and garbage service. Available 00 2128 ------~--~---214 August 15, 2002. Call 348-8249. Very unique 1 , 2 and 3 bdnn. apts. .,.------,---,------3/23 Cathedral ceiings, loft bdnns, private New, 1 bedroom apartments 1 No. 1221 sundeck, A/C, off-street parking, block north of Old Main on 6th Crossword Edited by Will Shortz trash and water included, MUST Street. Central heat and AC, laun­ SEE! Call 348-0819, leave message. dry facility, includes garbage serv­ A CROSS 24 Traffic stop­ 48 Too good to compete w ith =------215 ice. Perfect for serious student or Squinting eye, pers? Abbr. Roommate wanted for spring couples. Available August 15, e.g. 25 Nameplate shar- 57 Wear down little semester. Nice 2 bedroom apart­ 2002. Call 348-8249. 5 Phoenix, former­ er by little ment dose to campus. No smoking. -=-=------,--4/1 ly 34 end 58 Spokes No pets. $200/month. 348-3816. 1 BR apt. furn/unfum. 41oc. 1041 10 Maker of p it 35 Kind o f stock 59 Air bag? ~=-,...------215 7th St., 9361 4th St., 4061/2 6th stops? 36 Set, in Soissons 60 Cork's place 4 BR house part. basement near St., 1542 4th Street. $350- 14 Core 37 Preserve, in a 61 Salon supply campus/ WID, 10 or 12 mo. lease $500/mo. No pets 345-7286 way 15 Pu ll 62 Letters on a FA02, Call348-7563 after 6 pm ------=00 38 Put to the test food stamp 16 Something --~------~-----216 Away from campus, 2 BR 39 Proceedings 63 Bibliographic fum/unfum. Very nice, spacious, about you 4 BR House, Partial basement 40 Bygone title abbr. near campus. WID. 10 or 12 106 W Jackson, 124 5th, 210 6th, 11 A lways 41 "Touched By an 64 Part of a U.R.L. month lease. Fall 2002. Call 348- no pets, 345-7286. 18 "Arsenic and Angel" co-star 65 A footbridge 75563 after 6pm ~=------.,.-00 Old Lace" direc­ 42 Stop at the door, from W indsor 2 BR furn/unfum apt. Great loc, ~~------~-217 tor perhaps leads to it 2 BR apt. across from Buzzard, laundry, all electric, ale, off street 19 Top Tatar 43 Firecrackers go 12 mo lease. www.eiuapts.com parking. 1041 7th St., no pets, 20 Where people off on it DOWN Call346-2416. 345-7286. take a crash 46 Ram, in 1 Wasted no time ~--~~------~-217 ~=------.,.-00 course? Ramsgate NEW FOR FALL! Luxury 3 and 4 2 BR unfurnished apt, very nice, 2 Like some 23 It may be under 47 Part of a U.R.L., BR apts. 2 bath, WID, Close to all electric, ale, off street parking, ammunition the table maybe campus. 345-9595 or 232-9595. 1530 1st. No pets 345-7286. 3 Squib ~~---~--,....----217 --~------.,.-00 4 Cry uncle STUDIO apt. Small, near campus, 3 BR fum apts, ale, very nice, ANSWER TO TODAY'S PUZZLE 5 They may utilities paid. 1 person only. 1051 7th St & 406 1/2 6th St. describe spills www.EIUapts.com 345-2416. Parking, no pets, 345-7286. 6 Crib part 22 Article written by 32 Cry while hold­ 52 Buchanan who 217 ~~------00 7 Prayer stick Freud ing a paper wrote "The "'p-=-o =TE=cETE=,..,PR=-=o-=PE= RlY=-cR=-E=cN--:T.::-:-ALS • wielders 2 BR townhouse apartment. 25 They have low 33 Well-rehearsed Corpse Had a HOUSES • 4 BDRM 710 Buchanan• Furnished. Trash pick-up includ­ 8 Newly minted Familiar Face" ranges 44 Sta- fabric 4 BDRM 1020 7TH STREET • 3 ed. 2 blocks from campus. Call money 26 Deseret softener BDRM 1419 2ND STREET • 348-0350 9 What "ain'f ' ain't denizen: Var. 53 Is on the bot­ APARTMENTS '5 BDRM 201 45 Cedar Rapids tom? =------,...,.00 ~:*f+:l'H 10 Simply accept 27 It's often college BUCHANAN Apt B • 4 BDRM 1518 Fall 3 bdnn house 1806 11th, 3 11 Where dressed 48 Kind of arch 54 Sudden burst 10TH STREET • 2 & 3 BDRM 1109 bdnn apt 415 Harrison 348-5032 28 Philosopher Wuppertal is 49 Military assign­ 3RD STREET' 2 BDRM 1907 10TH =---~---=-=------00 ...-.~~~~~~~~~~~~'-+·~--1~~~ ~. 12 Disney's Kierkegaard 55 Reverse STREET • """ LIST AVAILABLE Fall 2002 - 2 BR furnished apart- ... A laddin , e.g. 29 Went undercov- ment 930 LINCOLN AVE ment. Low utilities. 10 month -::;+.:;:+:1:1+";.! 13 Lots er 50 Seat of ancient 56 A laska's first WWW.POTEETERENTALS.COM lease. Near campus. 345-5048. Irish kings governor ______218 ______00 ..:::+.;.+.~~ 21 P.C.-to-P.C. sys- 30 Bel tern 31 Certain battery 51 Do perfectly William A . ______Friday, February 1, 2002 Ne \, Jtl ]\ ail~ternNewsT~ ______7_ a Administration looks for support at the state capitol Interim President Hencken, VP external relations Nilsen share Eastern's plans with General Assembly

would lessen the university's funding next By Jamie Fetty year. Administration editor "They were being pretty noncommittal on that," Hencken said. In an ongoing effort to reduce the sever­ "I suspect that several of ity of state cuts to Eastern's budget, interim them certainly had an President Lou Hencken and Jill Nilsen, vice opinion . . . but I don't president for external relations, met with 11 think they were going to state legislators Tuesday in Springfield. volunteer that." Nilsen lined up individual meetings with While legislators Senators Steve Rauschenberger (R-Elgin); were cautious about judy Myers (R-Mattoon); Vince Demuzio, making predictions Senate Assistant Minority Leader (D­ about budget cuts for Jill Nilsen Carlinville); Senate Minority Leader Emil this and upcoming years, Nilsen said they Jones (D-Chicago); Christine Radogno (R­ did express their support for Eastern. La Grange) and Representatives Dale Nilsen and Hencken also discussed the Righter (R-Mattoon), Speaker of the bill intended to spread the governor's power House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), to cut beyond his current range, which David Wirsing (R- --....-.=--­ accounts for about 25 percent of the total Sycamore), Gary state budget. That bill failed in the House, Hannig (D-Benld) and in part because some representatives felt it judy Erwin (D­ disturbed the system of checks and balances Chicago). Nilsen and between the legislative and executive Colin McAuliffe/ Associate photo editor Hencken also met with branches of Illinois' government. Steve Schnorf, director On Tuesday the legislators asked Dr. David Williamson, a professor of the department of computer technology at Purdue of the Bureau of the Hencken and Nilsen about Eastern's plan University's School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis, talks to an audience about Budget and an Eastern for handling the cuts, and what the univer­ making web pages Thursday afternoon in the Charleston/Mattoon Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. alumnus. Lou Hencken sity had plarmed for next year. Hencken said "I would say that it he and Nilsen explained to the legislators was very profitable as far as getting to that many of this year's savings - like those spread the good word about Eastern," on shoveling snow, heating buildings and RHA faces semester decisions Hencken said. "Some people say it's the best paying out accrued leave to retirees - were secret in Illinois and I want to change that." only one-time savings and couldn't be By Sarah Freeman ers the exam kits, which consist of a fruit bas­ Staff v.riter ket or an energy kit, to off-campus students. One of the main issues legislators said counted on year after year. The administra­ Alternative spring break is a mission pro­ they would face this spring is redistricting tors also discussed Eastern's effort to boost The Residence Hall Association decided gram sponsored by the Newman Center. There and its impact on this year's elections, enrollment next year, Hencken said. Thursday to continue the contract with the are 17 different locations around the nation Nilsen said. The other is the fate of the state Hencken and Nilsen also explained that company that provides off-campus students where the mission work will be held. The spots budget. Eastern is prioritizing equipment expendi­ with fmal exam kits. for Mexico and Florida have already been The legislators are burdened with a lot of tures and deferred maintenance spending. Discussions also involved alternative spring filled, but there are 150 spots in other areas still the same uncertainty as state universities "Improving teaching and classrooms is break, a post-Valentine's Day date auction and open. The trips cost $125 and includes trans­ about the future of the state budget, ftrst priority. New desks are last priority," the referendum next week for the creation of a portation, food and lodging. Hencken said. Hencken said. $5 concert fee. The RHA's Parking Committee told the "There was probably not one meeting One thing the legislators told Hencken The University Board representative association that the Student Services Building we had where we didn't discuss something and Nilsen was that economies are cyclical reminded the RHA that voting will take place will be losing 80 parking spots. To make up for about the budget," Hencken said, later and downturns have to be dealt with as part Feb. 5 and 6 in Carman Hall, Coleman Hall, the lost spots, approximately 170 new spots will explaining that he and Nilsen discussed of that. Taylor Hall, the Student Recreation Center, be built across from Andrews Hall. The new with legislators budgets of this and next fts­ Hencken said he and Nilsen thanked the Lumpkin Hall and the Martin Luther King Jr. spots are not intended to take up any of the cal year and the capital projects budget. senators and representatives for the General University Union. field space located behind Andrews. Like Eastern and every other state-fund­ Assembly's fmancial support in past years. Jessica Sarns, a sociology major attending The RHA also held nominations for a new ed entity facing cuts, the legislators are wait­ "Higher education has been very fortu­ the meeting, said, "I think people should vote secretary. Denise Peters was nominated and ing for Gov. George Ryan's State of the nate over the last several years to have for the $5 concert fee because it's cheaper than seconded. The nominations were closed buying gas to see a concert in Champaign." immediately afterward. Budget address later this month. Because of received very good appropriations from the The contract for the final exam kit compa­ At least 650 customers were at the new food that, Hencken said, the state officials were state and we're very appreciative of that, ny was up for renewal at Thursday's meeting court Thursday between 7:30a.m. and 2 p.m. reluctant to make predictions about Nilsen said. "I think that this year the state and the RHA voted to continue doing business The report also reactions to the improved food whether the cuts could be lessened or the overall economy certainly will impact our with the current provider. This company deliv- court seemed to be positive during its first day. possibility of a base budget cut, which state appropriations for fiscal year 2003." ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I Super Week end @ ~~-r-~-y-,.-8 •~ · '~ · Italian Be ef W / Fries $3.99 ~ 345-EIOXA ~ Friday 4 O'clock Club $ 5.00 Pitch e rs ,..,;:• (2 6 9 2 ) ,...;• SATURDAY ------­ ~. FAST FREE DEL.IVERY ~.· M~~1r'V ..... (G)lR_~S Y~ MIE " AL.L DAY EVE RY DAY " t.: • Hours: ~. • Featuring Caj un Transvestite OJ Mike Weye ·~-::;"' 10: 30 .,._....,_ - Mic:lraight •I£' 7 Days a W-k Hurrican es + Beads + Pr izes Located At: ~ 453 L i ncoln Av.e. • Charleston. IL 6"1920 ----SUPER BOWL SUNDAY PARTY! ---- · ~ · ~ cr... .} Q-v• 23oz. M ille r Lite F oot ball G lasses -' 5 UJ pe 1r b aw ~ 5pec ~ ©1 ~ 1 ($2 R e fills) =;/ Free Order of Garmrnc Cheese Bread =Jt Mega Burger W/Fries $2.99 ~ With ArtJy la~e P~ua l~rc~asrt ~ Plus: Wings + Motz. Sticks + Cheesefries + Onion Rings ~ . ~ • «:: 1 2 Pack o F VV 1 n g s $ 4 . 9 9 •.:-; : -~... ~·J· ·,~::; ,.r~"(; ·/J~ )~ ·~~''-:.\:~~~-·'. . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Febma1y 1, 2002 On the Verge of the Weekend 7b Destiny dismisses Travonne and then life moves on

working with her?" I said, nying ous engagement was canceled and by Alicia Spates frantically to get a hold of myself that I can make it for Friday Luck has staffwnter from asking all of these questions. night's dinner and maybe more, "Usually. Baby, it's for work, that is, if you're still up for it. I'll I was washing dishes in the you know that. Don't get upset," wear that red dress I wore on ow· NOTHING kitchen, completely distracted, he said, nying to reasSW'e me first date that you love so much. when Travonne approached me evetything was OK, yet knowing it You know, the extra shmt and tight to do with it and struck up a conversation with wasn 't working. one. Looking fotwm·d to it, for small talk. He walked over to the caller sw·e. See you at the office cutie." out under my teat'S. "Hey boo," said Travonne, I.D. to find her number. I didn't Tears cascaded from my eyes, "But baby, I can... " holding me and kissing me on the even attempt to follow hinl. I just affected by the hurt, despair and "Get out!" I screamed at the top cheek from behind. "How's yow­ stood there viewing my mid-class anger I was feeling so deeply. All I of my lungs, nying to get my point productive day been?" apartlnent that we lived in - two could do was stand there ctying, "Fine," I said with my mind bedro01ns, one bathroom with a asking myself repeatedly why and across. He ti'ied to speak, but he couldn't - for once in his lifetime­ wandering from evety word and beige living roolll, fairly furnished. how I could let myself get caught he was speechless. Probably sound he made. My apmtment is also known as up with a guy like hinl. Why because he knew he was busted "What'd you do today?" one of my greatest accomplish­ should I cty over something that I and that an explanation and an "Huh?" I whispered, not paying ments, and for hini to come in, ny knew wasn't worth my time from apology weren't going to do it this attention, just washing dishes. to play me for a fool and invade the beginning? Not that I knew "Yeah? Well then, what is it?" I "What did you do today?" my ten'itmy without compensa­ from the beginning he wasn't any asked. time around. He fmally gave up his weak "Oh Nothing impmtant; who is tion? It's over. good, but I did lemn in time. It's just a business dinner Nicole Frater?" I suddenly found "Where's the number so I can Sn'ictly out of college with a baby," he said, keeping the lies lying, picked up his leather jacket myselfbustin' out in cw'iosity. call her back? It's probably about degree towm·ds psychology and going. He's always hated to see me (that I bought hinl), and left. As I watched hini vanish from my life, "Oh. No real reason. Before I the business without Mallory that you'd think I'd have better judg­ cty so he may just be saying these I threw a cheap vase (yeah, like it erased it, her number was on the I've been working on for months." ment in chm-acter. I have no one things to a pacifier to shut me up. would have been an expensive caller I. D. when I got home. I I mumbled to myself before I but myself to blaine for this pain, "Business dinner? Do I look wrote it down, but you don't know pulled myself together and gradu­ but believe me, it's not about to go stupid to you? And to think you one) at the door, relieving myself of anger that was bottled up inside. her?" ally worked my way over to the down like that. He is not worth didn't even tell her we live togeth­ The vase shattered into bits and "Yeah ...Nicole ... she is my sec­ answet'ing machine and pressed these teat'S. er, so basically you screwed yow·­ pieces, just the way my heart did. retmy," he said hesitantly. play: "It's not what you think," he self over." "Oh. So all the nights you've "Hey Trae, Nicole here. Just call­ said, as he n'ied to win back my "Baby, would you please listen That night I ct'ied myself to sleep, still not sw·e why though. been working late, you've been ing to let you know that my previ- affection. to me for a minute?" He pleaded. "Get out," choking the words Officialnotices Black comic history on Comedy Central ali::ial roli:es are paid for IJy lhe Olrce d Uri'omily Nllcalions. QuesliJlS

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION MEETING times a joke is just a joke.) and therefore is rm·ely seen. Bill Cosby lands the first stan'ing students MUST attend a meeting to formally apply for University Admission to Pegged to Black Histmy Besides, variety was where role for a black in "I Spy." Teacher Educa ion and to initiate the selection process. The College of ooor£SBURY BY GARRY TRUDEAU Education and Professional Studies schedules meetings each semester. The required formal application form is distributed and collected at the meetings and the rules and regulations concerning selection, admission to and retention in teacher education are explained. Students who have not previously applied must attend a meeting. The following meetings are available Spring Semester 2002 to initiate the selection process.

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*The TAP test is also being offered on this date. The next opportunity to initiate the "Selection Process· and apply for University Admission to Teacher Education will be during the Summer Semester, 2002. - Dr. Douglas Bower, Associate Dean College of Educa ion and Professional studies

STATE FARM FELLOWSHIPS Applications are available for the $3,000 State Farm Exceptional Student MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM BY MIKE PETERS Fellowships. Eligibility requirements are: (1 } Full-time college junior or senior; (2} Majoring in a business related field; (3) Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities; (4) Minimum GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale; (5) U.S. Citizen; and (6) Attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. Please see Pat Hill at 4800 Lumpkin Hall for information/application or apply at www.statefarm.com/founati/exeptio.htm. Application deadline is February 15, 2002. - Pat Hill. Scholarship Coordinator. School of Business

MIDTERM DEFICIENCY LETTERS In mid-March a letter will be sent to each student who is receiving a D or F in one or more courses at midterm. The letter will be addressed to residence halls for on-campus students and to off-campus students at their local addresses. If a residence hall or local address is not available, the letter will be sent to the home address. Students who need to update a local address must submit the address change in writing to the Housing Office no later than Friday, February 15, 2002. - Karla Sanders, Director, Center for Academic Support & Achievement Sa News Friday, February 1, 2002 ------• The Daily Eastern News------•

flsts and bust out the windows." Fraud suspect quits brokerage Vandalism And about four weeks ago the bus on the late night route was from Page 1 overloaded, causing damage to CHICAGO (AP) - A politi­ the state's Department of president, has been named interim the air ride system, Harrison said. cally connected Chicago insur­ Revenue and the Illinois Toll chief operating officer, the compa­ The damage cost $6,000. ance executive arrested on suspi­ Highway Authority, held at least ny announced. A new board of Ronnie Deedrick, chair of the cion of embezzling and misappro­ 20 state government contracts. directors is to be named shortly. Shuttle Bus Committee, said priating $20 million in premiums His flrm's parent company, Near FBI agents arrested Segal on rette bums, Scott Harrison, owner Thursday he will try to have a of H&H Transportation, which has resigned as head of Near North National Group, Saturday. He will face federal runs the Panther Express system, North National Insurance announced Segal's resignation insurance and mail fraud charges, ,, ______said Thursday. Brokerage Inc. Thursday. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's In addition, one time an indi­ Michael Segal, an insurer to john Harney, a senior vice office said this week. There's no way to stop (the vidual climbed through the emer­ vandalism). gency hatch and sat on top of the bus, Ronnie Deedrick, chair of the bus committee, said Thursday. Scott Hanison, Winter finally arrives here in Illinois He said the most severe inci­ owner of H & H Transportation dent happened last spring when a By The Associated Press people dead. Snow accumulation snow and ice, and freezing rain is driver on the route was physically Winter flnally arrived in also may have caused the collapse forecast for later Thursday. assaulted. Illinois, dumping more than a foot of a crane at a construction site in The snow created a messy situ­ Harrison said the incidents ______,, of snow on northern parts of the downtown Chicago early ation for Chicago commuters, and occur regularly on the late night state, making some roads barely Thursday that damaged a residen­ was made worse by freezing rain bar route, especially during events meeting with acting Police Chief passable Thursday and leading to tial high-rise building. There were that began to fall Thursday morn­ like Homecoming and "full Adam Due and Shirley Stewart, traffic tie-ups and school cancella­ no injuries in that incident, ing in some areas. moons." interim vice president for student tions. although four residents were dis­ Chicago Public Schools were "There's no way to stop it," he affairs, to discuss possible ways to The National Weather Service placed. open Thursday, but there were said. curb these situations. said more than 17 inches of snow Snow accumulations in the scattered closings throughout the Since the shuttle bus began Possible actions include operation at least seven windows had fallen at O'Hare International Chicago area varied from several state. installing a camera or getting have been broken out. Four of flve Airport since it began snowing inches to a foot or more in the Monique Bond, spokeswoman some kind of supervisor to moni­ of those windows were broken out Wednesday morning. Flurries north and northwest suburbs. for the Chicago Department of tor behavior, Deedrick said. on one bus on a late night route were forecast for Thursday with The weather service reported Aviation, said there were cancella­ Currently, the only thing that recently. can be done when an incident occasional light rain and freezing that six inches of snow fell around tions and signiflcant delays at Dean johns, a representative drizzle. Peoria, while sleet and freezing both Midway and O'Hare air­ takes place is for the driver to get for H & H Transportation, which the person's name and ask the Slick roads were being blamed rain plagued other parts of the ports, and that the problems runs the Panther Express system, individual to get off the bus, for a pair of traffic accidents in region. The weather service said should last at least into the after­ told the committee Wednesday Deedrick said. That may be all suburban Chicago that left three southern Illinois also received noon. that the vandals "just take their that can be done for now, he said.

running for election are generally Throughout the election people judy said. get to bring more and bigger con­ Polls not allowed to manage the polling will be walking around monitoring "We're very aware of the elections certs to Eastern. If the referendum from Page 1 station during that election. to be sure the rules are followed, reform act," he said. "We're going to passes and the proposal passes the Caleb judy, UB vice chair, said judy said. follow it." appropriate channels, the fee will go ed three locations, because that is Thursday he thought the six loca­ According to the Elections Two people will monitor each into effect for the 2002-2003 all it believed senate members could tions were necessary to get as many Reform Act, no stipulations are poll, and they are responsible for school year. manage; however, the UB will have people as possible to vote. present to restrict who can monitor checking off names and ID's, The ballot will also contain a some of its members fllling out the Polls will be monitored by sen­ polling places, Jessica Catto, stu­ O'Hara said. proposed amendment to the rest of the polling stations. ate members and UB members, dent vice president for academic On Monday the UB will take Student Body Constitution involv­ An issue of concern in past O'Hara said, but members of the affairs, said Wednesday. down old posters and put up new ing the qualifications for the elections was having enough peo­ Concert Committee will not be O'Hara said he has no issues with ones since the Elections Reform Student City Council Liaison. ple to work the polls. The senate able to take part in the monitor­ UB members monitoring the polls Act prohibits campaign materials Proposed quaiilications for the election that took place in ing. despite the fact students will be vot­ within 100 feet of the polling site, position would require a candidate November had two polling places judy said that is the case right ing on the concert fee. judy said. to have two semesters of course for this reason. now, but if they can't fmd enough "As long as they understand that He said UB members on those work completed, a 2.25 GPA and a O'Hara said this election would people to work, then committee they can't be trying to campaign, I days would encourage student to "demonstrated knowledge" of city have had enough senate members members would work. Though he have no problem with it," he said. vote, but not which way to vote. and student government. to work three polling stations said they will be paired with some­ All UB members working the The concert fee has been pro­ Elections will take place at all six because there are no names on the one not associated with the com­ polls have been given detailed posed by the UB to clear debt from locations Tuesday and Wednesday ballot. Senate members that are mittee. instructions regarding poll rules, previous concerts and build a bud- from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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by Ryan Rinchiuso staffwriter "The C ount of Over the past decade the swash­ buckler movie has taken a beating. M onte Cristo" Disneys "The Three Musketeers," Leonardo DiCaprios "Man in the Iron Mask," Geena Davis in (Out of*** four stars) "Cutthroat Island" and last fall's "The Musketeer" have all successfully crip­ pled this genre. wealth, he decides to use the gold to It takes an enjoyable film like tum him into the fictitious Count of "The Count of Monte Cristo" to Monte Cristo and to get revenge on remind people why this genre was everyone who betrayed him. popular in the first place. "The Count of Monte Cristo" is a Edmund Dantes, played fiercely very humorous movie. by Jim Caviezel, had everything he The idea of gettirtg revenge on wanted; a loving girlfriend, a great whoever scorned you is a device that dad and a good job as a recently pro­ has been used many times before in moted ship captain. Fernand movies and it either works or doesn't. Mondego (Guy Pierce) might be This time it works well, thanks to the better off financially but lacks the great pace and fme acting. happiness of Dantes. This leads The director, Kevin Reynolds, Mondego to frame Dantes and steal keeps the movie goirtg and divides everything he had with help from the movie into three distinctive acts. Villefort and Dangers, two other men The first act shows the betrayal, the who would prosper from the disap­ second the jail time and training and Yep. I think it is. pearance of Dantes. the third act deals with the revenge. photo courtesy of movies. yahoo. com Dantes spends 13 years in a prison All three equally shape the movie into in solitary confinement with no hope what it is and the movie wouldn't be script and movie could have been ter­ Guy Pierce has the unfortunate "The Count of Monte Cristo" is a and only revenge to drive him. nearly as enthralling if any of it were rible and really corny in the hands of job of playing a two-dimensional vil­ revenge film that thrives on its While in prison he meets Faria trimmed. bad actors, but jim Caviezel and Guy lain. premise. The directing and the act­ (Richard Harris) who teaches him "The Count of Monte Cristo" has P ierce give the movie a lot of Although everything about his irtg show why this story of revenge how to ftght and educates him in no slow points and it was surprising respectability. character was a cliche, Pearce was still has been popular for over 100 years. exchange for help breaking out. At that the movie was over two hours Caviezel goes from a simple naive interesting to watch. Luis Guzman, "The Count of Monte Cristo" will this time Dantes also learns of a trea­ because it did not feel that long. young man to a hard-edged man who played the comic relief, could not change your life or ever be con­ sure of unlimited wealth buried off The stars of "The Count of groomed on vengeance. He does have become grating, but Guzman sidered a classic, but when it comes to the island of Monte Cristo. Monte Cristo" were important in this arc very well and is believable all thankfully kept the comedy a good popcorn action flick, it is a Instead of living happily with his makirtg this film memorable. The the time. restrained. great way to spend two hours.

CONCERT It's time to welcome Tweet, EXLhNBXU the R&B industry's new phenom NATURE'S GRAVY BROKEN HANDLE by Tim Edwards 9 p.m. , Friday 10 p.m. , Friday staffwriter Gunner Bucs The Uptowner UD ODit~ (Mattoon, 21 and over) $2 $3-$4 345-4622 There is a new R&B singer 235-0123 on the horizon named Tweet. You might know her from Missy HiP-Hop Elliot's latest single "Take Away." \YiiYJIT'@J[W ~ PABLO X-KRUSH Tweet has had many life experiences which reflect in her 10 p.m. , Saturday 10 p.m. , Saturday music.She believes that music become performers. They grew friend Missy Elliot. Mirac­ The Uptowner The Canopy C lub $2 (Champaign) should come from the heart. up in the industry together. ulously, this was the same day 345-4622 $5 H er debut L P, "Southern While Missy went on to solo she was going to carry out her 344-2263 H ummingbird," is full of emo­ fame, Tweet was caught up in a plan. Elliot wanted her to do tional songs as Tweet looks deep bad production deal. The deal background vocals for "So into her past. She looks into kept her in a circle without mov­ Addictive," her latest LP. Tweet darker passages of her life in ing forward like her new-found went to audition and the rest is "Smoking Cigarettes" and the superstar friend Missy. The pro­ UMPHEV'S MCGEE BLUES AND JAZZ history. haunting song "Always Will." duction company that she She is a new singer on the 10 p.m. , Friday SHOW "Always Will" was a song worked for was never able to get move who proves that if you just written about a man she dated her off the ground. believe in yourself, anything can The Canopy Club 7 p.m-close, Sunday for eight years, claiming that he After Tweet left the group, happen. She turned a negative (Champaign) The Canopy Club $8 in advance, $10 at door (Champaign) would never love another the she had to move back with her into a positive, and any new artist 344-2263 $2 for each show way he loved her. She flfmly parents in Panama City because can learn from Tweet's experi­ 344-2263 believes in never holding back, as she was without a penny to her ences. Check for her debut LP Tweet is not quiet when it comes name. Tweet started to doubt if "Southern Hummingbird" and to speaking her mind. she would ever accomplish her the new video "Oops (Oh My)." H er road to success was not dream of being an R&B singer. easy. Many people think that She became depressed and began 11th and Cleveland Tim and the crew will be giv­ 10 p.m., Saturday Missy Elliot discovered her to contemplate suicide. ing out record label t-shirts (fi rst t ime to host a band) because they have been friends As Tweet started to become this weekend from 9 to 12 on Mad Hatter for years. They met each other more serious about taking her Fri., Sat. and Sun. on Outlaw back when they both aspired to life, she received a call from old Radio. ______Friday, February 1, 2002 Ne \, Jtlail~ternNews ]\ T~ ______9 Other dining services expect Crane collapses in food court to take customers downtown Chicago

By L.avvrence Ward Ill court St;Jt wit« Stevenson serves an average of average about 1,200 students per day. CHICAGO (AP) - A crane at the neighboring residential build­ 900 to l,(XXl students, with peak In her experience as a card swiper a construction site collapsed in ing, which was partially occupied. Several residence hall dining cen­ hours fium 11 am. tmtil 1:30 p.m. she has found that noon Is the busiest downtown Chicago, damaging a Deputy District Fire Chief ters are expecting a decrease in stu­ Taylor said that students will contin­ time of day at Taylor. residential high rise building, offi­ Cortez Holland told W LS-AM dents as the the new food court ue to go to Stevenson after the food Carman Han also expects a cials said. that the crane mainly hit an unoc­ opens its doors for business. court opens because "students don't decrease in business. The 19th, 20th and 21st floors cupied party room on the top floor 1he new food court Is scheduled always want to use their dining dol­ "We most definitely expect a of the building were damaged after of the 21-floor residential building. for its "official" opening Friday; how­ decline in business when the new lars, and if they have a meal plan they the crane collapsed at 1:15 Four residents were displaced ever, rain or shine the residence hall can carry out their food here." union dining opens, anytime there Is Thursday morning, said Chicago and stayed at a nearby hotel. dining services will remain open as something new and exciting it will Anita McKinney, a Taylor H all Fire Cmdr. Tim Stokes. Stokes said about 120 feet of usual. have good business," Glen Greer, Dining Service employee, agreed There were no injuries, he said. crane collapsed in the incident and Mary Taylor, a Stevenson Han assistant director of Carmen Han food service employee for four years, with Mary Taylor on the impending Dining Service, said. The top portion of the large surrounding streets were closed decline business the said she expects a slight decrease in in when new Carman Han usually attracts a crane collapsed mostly onto itself Thursday as crews worked to clean business for a short while following food court opens, but thinks that after total of 700 to 800 students per day, and the building that was under up the damage. the grand opening of the new food a short while Taylor will continue to Greer said. construction. H owever, part of the Officials were investigating the crane struck the northeast side of cause of the collapse.

Thursday. Women receives her husbands Purple Heart Jump Alicia Capraro, a junior speech from Page 1 communications major, said she LINCOLN, Ill. (AP) - A the medal was after she gave it boxes, but she said that isn't liked the new modem look and piece of lona Boyd's past has to one of her sons, Paul W . appropriate with war medals. design of the food court. been returned to her. Kodatt, who died three years "Our goal is to reunite these "It's much different compared State Treasurer judy Baar ago. She plans to put the medal medals with veterans and their "I thought that since there are to the more older looking build­ Topinka presented Boyd with on display in a cabinet in her families," she said. "It would be other options of food we wouldn't ings on campus," she said. "I like her late husband's Purple unpatriotic to auction them be as busy, but there has been a it." Heart, which Boyd had lost ,, ______off." steady flow," Banning said. Marie Rehr, a sophomore spe­ track of years ago. Topinka's office has found As a result of the expansion of cial education major, said the new The service medal had been Our goal is to reunite these three relatives of medal win­ the food court, more staff has food court "looks like a shopping in an abandoned safe deposit medal with veterans and ners, including Boyd, and her been hired, Black said. Four ser­ mall." box in Lincoln. their families. staff continues to search for vice workers, two cash operators, "The food is much better," she "This brings back a lot of owners of other war medals. If two area supervisors and two said. "It tastes like turkey dinner old memories. I know he served Judy Baar Topinka, the owners aren't found, the cooks are newly staffed. on Thanksgiving and Christmas." his country well," said Boyd Stat Treasurer medals might be donated to a Banning said Subway will Marcus Lorick, a freshman Wednesday at a ceremony at military museum. draw more customers because of business management major, said the Oasis Senior Center. Boyd also received another its new location and likes that he likes the food court and "it's off Her husband, Paul A. ______,, service medal, a military- issued Subway is confined to one area the chain." Kodatt, was killed during pocket Bible and pocketknife even though it's a smaller space On Friday's "official opening" World War II while serving in that belonged to her late hus­ Students who took advantage more customers are expected, the Army Medical Corps in the Lincoln home. band. She also got a check for of the "soft-opening" were excited H om said. Philippines. The couple had Topinka's office usually auc­ about $400 for safe deposit and pleased with the final out­ H om also said the food court been married about seven years. tions off unclaimed property items that were auctioned off as come of the new food court. is still looking for student workers, Boyd, 80, didn't know where from abandoned safe deposit unclaimed property. "It is much nicer than the last and students interested can call one," Doug Wake, a senior indus­ 581-8156 or stop by the Dining Write for the news section. Call Joe or Pat at 581-7942 trial technology major, said Service Office.

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Kristin Rojek Nate Bloomquist Anthony Braviere Sports editor Associate Staff writer Rams33, sports editor Rams41, Patriots 17 Rams35, Patriots 3D Patriots 22 I was going to try to be the nnderdog here and go with Kurt Wamer will need more than just chunky soup to pass Although I would Jove to see the Rams fall flat on their the Patriots, but that would be stupid. over the Patriots' defense. Enter Marshall Faulk and the face , I don't think that is going to happen. With a 53-point I have come to accept that, despite my ties to Chicago, Rams' other non-soup eating weapons that make St. Louis, over-under and a 14 point spread there is a Jot of money to be St. Louis will win the Super Bowl. "The Greatest Show on Turf." made if the Rams play up to their capabilities. Rams by 11. We all fonnd out that the Patriots can play in a few inches of snow, but they're indoors in New Orleans and Bill Ruthhart Pat Guinane the Rams will take full advantage on the turf. This year it won't be a close one. Editor in chief Staff writer But it won't be as bad as Green Bay had it two weeks Rams42, Patriots 27, ago. The Patriots will resemble the Bears and hold their Patriots 10 Rams23 own through the first two quarters, but they don't have Wamer and Faulk to take it all the way. This won't be quite as bad as Super Bowl XX when the Bears It's not a typo; the Pat's have a chance. New England's To be honest, I' m most interested in seeing the tv.ro demolished the Pats 46-10 in New Orleans. However, this one defense will make some plays, especially in the red zone and new Pepsi commercials featming Britney Spears. They'll certainly won't be close. Marhall Faulk's speed and Kurt Warner's hold the Rams to two touchdowns and three field goals. Tom be more interesting than this year's Super Bowl. arm will be too much for New England to handle. The Pats only Brady will revert to his early-season miracle-working form and hope is that the Rams tum the ball over at least five times. get the Patriots's offense going

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Raymond Keeler said. "They have some good people. They '' The only aspect, Padovan said, the Staff writer are a talented team" It's the best place to be, especially for women's team might have trouble with is the Both teams have had success this season, the seniors to have your last meet diving, where the Billikens swept the The finale is upon us. but the two bright spots are: the men's Panthers in both the one- and three-meter The Eastern swimming and diving teams chance to go undefeated at a perfect 12-0, and your last meet in Lantz Pool all events in December. will host the fmal meet of the season at noon and junior Allison Ken4ny (20-0 overall - at once. This meet will also include a parting cer­ Saturday when they face the Billikens of 50, 100, 200 Freestyle) has a chance to fin­ emony that the team will hold for the Saint Louis University. ish undefeated as well if she wins her two Raymond Padovan. seniors and with the meet being held home, Both Panther teams were victorious races on Saturday. head coach at Lantz Natatorium, it radiates more of a against Saint Louis in a Dec. 1 meet, but The men (11 -0) have a chance to rewrite significance for those in attendance and for head coach Raymond Padovan said he will the record books with a win on Saturday. feated on their road to the conference meet. the seniors. not take the lack of depth on the Billikens This team holds the records for most The women (9-2) are looking to win out "It's the best place to be," Padovan said, side of the pool too much for granted. H e wins and most consecutive wins in a season the season and capture their lOth-straight "especially for the seniors to have your last said the team has done it in the past. by a men's team, and is looking to accom­ and overall victory, after narrowly losing the meet and your last meet in Lantz pool all at "We got a little bit more depth," Padovan plish one of the team's goals by going unde- first two meets. once." Track teams travel to Indiana Wrestlers fma11y healthy

Mens track said the team is looking forward to "We had a good week of prac­ By Kevin Mulcahy "The roster will be the same," The men's track and field team the large field of competition wait­ tice with our soreness out and our Staff writer head coach Ralph McCausland will travel to Indiana University ing at Indiana. injuries down; we didn't hold any­ said. "Murphy will be at 125 Friday to compete against 10 "We had a good week of work thing back." Things are looking up for the though and Andy Coyle is back in Division I programs including sev­ and the guys really have their game Eastern will go head-to-head Eastern wrestling team, which will the lineup so we won't have those eral Ohio Valley Conference oppo­ faces on," Akers said. "The success with conference rival Southeast be competing with a full roster for spots open." nents. of our season is not based on this Missouri. Among the other teams the first time in awhile when it The Panthers will be competing "Our key experiences are going meet. The telling tale is still the there Saturday will be Ohio State, locks up with Eastern M ichigan twice on Saturday in the triangular to be against our conference foes," competition against the clock." Penn State and Purdue of the Big and Binghamton University from meet between the three teams. head coach Tom Akers said. "It's a - Compiled by Kristin Rojek Ten Conference. Overall, 14 New York at 11 a.m. Saturday at Competitions against Eastern chance to see how we match up." Sports editor teams will compete in the two day Eastern Michigan. Michigan have always been pretty Eastern will have a chance to battle. The Panthers have had some close, however, the knowledge the race against Southeast Missouri, Womens track "The team is all excited about problems with injuries in the past Panthers have about the who has continually challenged the The women's track team heads going over and competing well," few weeks, however, this week Binghamton team is very limited Panthers for the Ohio Valley into the sixth week of the indoor Craft said. coach Ralph McCausland has the so the wrestlers will be wrestling Conference title. season looking to take another first junior Leah Reeves has led the entire roster healthy ready to wres­ blind against the team out of New Other teams that the Panthers place fmish at the Indiana team in the sprints. She will try to tle. York. will keep their focus on will be host Invitational this weekend. repeat her record-breaking perfor­ Andy Coyle will be returning at "Eastern M ichigan has been Indiana University, Middle The team leaves early Friday mance like she had last week. 149 pounds to compete after being wrestling well," McCausland said. Tennessee State, Indiana State, Ball and will face two days of heavy Reeves will be contending in the off the mats for a number of weeks "We have had pretty tight matches State, West Carolina, Western competition. 60-meter dash and the 200-meter because of an ankle injury. The every time, but we don't know Kentucky and Marquette. "This meet is the toughest dash as well. void that has plagued the team at much on the other team. We After competing at home for meet so far, " head coach john - Compiled by AndyPanid 125 pounds will now also be ftlled haven't seen them in person or in two consecutive weekends, Akers Craft said. Staff writer again by Brando Murphy. the rankings."

1-A opponent Eastern Michigan. that wasn't a good match up. So the ing the Salukis, but said it was 2003 if UNI decides to visit Guinane Kowaicyzk attributed the scheduling Salukis picked up Eastern Michigan enough to cover Eastern's cancella­ Charleston in 2004, something from Page 12 quirk to budgetary concerns, but said on Sept. 28 and used the money they tion fee as well as Toledo's. Hartzell said he was wiling to discuss. Southern doesn't plan to take on a got from EMU to buy out Toledo. Northern Iowa's cancellation So, while Eastern may strike fear Southern was supposed to visit Division 1-A team in 2003 or 2004. Southern was supposed to play jeopardizes its two-year contract with in the hearts of some opponents, it O'Brien Stadium on Sept. 14, so the While the Salukis are taking on a Murray State on Sept. 28, so to pick Eastern. appears that more importantly, cancellation leaves Eastern's first two Division 1-A opponent, it's not the up Eastern Michigan, Southern We were supposed to visit UNI Division 1-A teams send cash to the horne dates open. But while the one they originally scheduled. dropped the Panthers. during the 2003 season, making the pockets of their opponents and the Salukis decided not to face the Southern was supposed to play Kowalcyzk didn't want to disclose contract reciprocal. However, Eastern Panthers must find someone who Panthers, they are taking on Division Toledo Aug. 31, but Kowalcyzk said how much Eastern Michigan is pay- could still travel to Northern Iowa in wants to play at their house.

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4thand20 Men's basketball Tennessee Tech 97, Eastern 92 Comeback Cats fall short

PatGuinane By Kristin Rojek Spats rob Staff ed~or e-mail: [email protected] The 'Comeback Cats' took Tennessee Tech down to the final minute of play Thursday night, but Panthers unlike their usual last -second thrills, the Panthers lost the game, 97-92. "We had emphasized that this is a not scaring solid basketball team. I just don't think we understood how hard we had to play the game," head coach opponents Rick Samuels said on WHQQ-FM 98.9 radios. "They can play. You have to be ready to challenge them at every off schedule possession." he University of Northern Eastern (13-9, 5-3) went through Iowa isn't scared of us, but three comeback runs throughout the T Southern Illinois University game, its ftnaJ one with Jess than two doesn't think its ready for Easterns minutes to play. Junior guard Craig football team. Lewis made a jumper to bring the The UNI Panthers are not score to a 86-79 before the Panthers afraid of the EIU Panthers. Next turned on the full court press after a years scheduled home opener timeout. against UNI wasn't canceled out of Sophomore guard Jason Wright fear. H owever, Eastern's second scored for Eastern and followed home game, the following week through soon after with a three­ against the Salukis was canceled pointer to bring the Panthers within because Southern feels we're out of four at the one-minute mark, 88-84. their league right now. For UNI it's all about the money, The Golden Eagles (15-4, 8-0) for Southern its about starting over. picked up their intensity and junior Northern Iowa, who defeated guard Brent Jolly went in for a shot. Eastern 49-43 at OBrien Stadium He was fouled with the ball, hitting during the ftrst round of last years both shots later at the charity stripe. Bill Ruthhart/Staff photographer playoffs was not worried that we Junior guard JR. Reynolds hit a Panther junior guard Henry Domercant drives to the basket in last week's win over Austin Peay at Lantz Arena. would conquer them this year. three-point shot with 27 seconds Domercant finished with 34 points Thursday night despite spraining his ankle in the second half. Rick H artzell, UNfs athletic remaining to cutTechs lead to 90-87. director said Thursday that The Golden Eagles went to the line Techextendeditswinningstre~ Herrera ankle injury in the ftrst half. (14) and Wright (11) all finished in Northern Iowa canceled their trip to again, but Wright came back with a to 10. The victory also marked their Both players returned to play soon the double digits. Charleston for other reasons. 18-foot jumper to bring the Panthers 22nd consecutive win at home. afterwards. "After the ftrst 10 or 15 minutes, I "Yeah, we had $225,000 worth within two, 92-90. Eastern struggled in the second "(Domercant) did tum his ankle - thought everybody played well," of reason," he said, explaining that But that would be as close as half to stay close with Tech, who led it's an ankle sprain, but he's a kid that Samuels said. "I thought we got war­ UNI canceled it's game with Eastern would come as Tech went to throughout the game. Junior forward can put it aside," Samuels said. rior kinds of efforts out of all kinds of Eastern so it could play Division I­ the line three more times in the final Henry Domercant suffered a rolled "Herrera's the same kind of kid. people." A opponent Oklahoma State. 14 seconds to add five more points to ankle in the second halfwith 9:30 still They're both going to be sore Sophomore Cameron Crisp led "Thats the only reason." Easterns two. on the clock. (Friday)." the Golden Eagles' scoring with 23 Division 1-AA football teams "We proved that we can be on the Domercant had a game-high 34 while four other players finished in like UNI, Southern and Eastern get He was the second Panther to do paid to travel to 1-A schools like floor with them," Samuels said." so following sophomore guard Chris points while Lewis (16) , Reynolds the double ftgures. Oklahoma State. And as H artzell mentioned, university budgets are tight right now due to a struggling economy. So it's not unusual that athletic departments at Division 1- Women hang with Tech - for a half AA schools are looking for extra cash. However, UNI has to pay By Nate Bloomquist The Panthers committed 24 Eastern a cancellation fee of Associate sports editor turnovers while Tech had only 18. $20,000 for dropping the Sept. 7 The Golden Eaglettes outscored meeting with the Panthers, but that The Eastern women's basketball Eastern 41-29 in the second half still translates to a $205,000 net gain team had Ohio Valley Conference­ despite the Panthers connecting on for Northern Iowa. leader Tennessee Tech within its 48 percent of their field goals after The Salukis also must pay the grasp - for a half. halftime. Eastern was down 25-24 at $20,000 cancellation fee, but Paul But the Golden Eaglettes slipped the half. Kowalcyzk, Southern's athletic out of reach after the halftime respite "I don't really think the score is a director said Monday that the deci­ and defeated the Panthers 66-53 good indicator of how close this game sion wasn't monetarily based. "Our two programs are at differ­ Thursday in Cookeville, Tenn. was," Wunder said. "We were there to ent levels right now," Kowalcyzk Sophomore Pam O'Connor's 22 battle with them." said, pointing out that the Salukis points and nine rebounds weren't Sophomore Lauren Dailey scored went 1-10 last year, including a 49- enough to hold off Tennessee Tech, 15 points on 6-of-14 shooting from 21 Ioss to the Panthers. which had three players in double fig­ the field. Rachel Karos scored six Mandy MarshaiV Photo editor ures. Senior Janet Holt, the nation's points and pulled down seven reb­ "We're at a situation where our Freshman guard Rachel Karos reaches for a loose ball from Austin Peay. program is at pretty much rock bot­ No. 2 scorer, led the Golden Eaglettes vounds in 32 minutes of playing time. tom right now," he said. "It does go with 22 points and 12 rebounds. "Rachel did a nice job," Wunder Panthers into several miscues. of its shots. Tennessee Tech shot 43 back to the fact that Eastern's a "We did a good job on (Holt) said. "She might not do a Jot of things "We played with them," Wunder percent from the field. power and they are going to have defensively for a Jot of the game," to score, but she scraps and plays hard." said. "I think we can play with any- The Golden Eaglettes hit 11-of­ everyone back next year." Eastern head coach Linda Wunder Tennessee Tech (14-5, 7-1 in the one in the conference. We've showed 13 free throws, while the Panthers said. "She's going to get her points, OVC) turned up its pressure defense we can." had only eight attempts at the charity See GUINANE Page 11 but we made her work for them." in the second half, forcing the Eastern connected on 42 percent stripe and made four of them.