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Eastern Illinois University junkies Charleston, Ill. 61920 year The Verge staff rates the Vol. 85, No. 79 Angie Patzner is putting up 16 pages, 2 sections tunes in local bar’s jukeboxes career-high number in her Cover story Section B News final season. “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” Story on Page 8A National VP search on hold Almost relations, said it is likely that Candidates not strong enough for position, Surles says Finley’s duties will be distributed among other staff in the depart- official By Shauna Gustafson suddenly adjust to two recent The national search that was ment and Riddle’s position will be Administration editor retirements of key personnel in held did not provide a strong con- filled. Business Affairs, prepare for the sensus for a particular candidate, “There are plans to replace Graduate to be The search for a new vice pres- current legislative session and Surles said. Dave Riddle, who recently retired, ident for business affairs has been maintain continuity on several “In a search of this import to and they have conducted some put on hold indefinitely, Eastern fronts, I have decided not to make the university, it is essential to interviews for that position,” Flock commissioned President Carol Surles announced. an appointment,” Surles said in a identify a candidate with an excep- said. Because of the recent retire- press release. tionally close fit to the university’s Jeff Cooley, acting vice presi- as army officer ments of two employees in the Marlyn Finley, director busi- mission and needs,” Surles said. dent for business affairs, has business office, Surles said she did ness services/treasurer, and “It is my hope that we will achieve agreed to stay in that position until By Julie Bartlow Campus editor not think the timing was right. Assistant Comptroller Dave this in a new search.” a new search is held, a press “Because the university must Riddle both retired recently. Shelly Flock, director of media release stated. The Military Science Department Saturday will commis- sion cadet Jim Desmond from Eastern’s Reserve Officers’Training Corps as an officer into the U.S. Army. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. in the Coleman Hall auditori- um. Commissioning is when a cadet receives presidential appointment into the U.S. Army as an officer, Desmond said. Desmond, who graduated in December with his bachelor’s degree in finance, received the honor of being commissioned after completing four years in Eastern’s ROTC program and by completing several other requirements. “I went through ROTC all four years (of college) and went to a camp two summers ago (which pre- pares the cadet for commission) and finished all of the requirements (to be eligible for commission),” Desmond said. “I then put down a list of what branches I wanted to be accepted in, and my first choice, the Armor Branch, was given to me.” Lt. Col. Larry Sefren, who will swear Desmond into office, said Desmond is being commissioned as 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army and already has his first assignment as the Gold Bar Recruiter at Eastern. “His immediate active duty is to stay at the university to assist the (enrollment officer) as the Gold Bar Recruiter,” Sefren said. “He will help students sign up for ROTC classes. He can relate to students at different colleges, high schools and Sara Figiel / Assoc. photo editor other areas about coming into the ROTC program.” Think warm thoughts ... Desmond will stay at Eastern as Kelly Walsh and Heidi Kollinger, both junior speech communications majors, try to keep warm Thursday afternoon after their class, outside of Coleman Hall. They the Gold Bar Recruiter until March laugh at themselves as they try to think of ways to stay warm. See ALMOST Page 2A March, candlelight vigil Monday to honor King By Michelle Jones Unity is something Eastern performing arts group Indigo and Activities editor always needs to work on, said Siraj other local talents will entertain those Abdullah, president of Alpha Phi in attendance with musical selec- Atglance No class Monday in honor of King A march and candlelight vigil to Alpha Fraternity, and the Martin tions, skits and more. celebrate diversity and Martin Luther Luther King Jr. March is one way In addition to those activities, the Booth Library Student Dining Services King Jr. will take place Monday night. people can show their support for keynote speaker for the evening will Saturday - 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday - regular hours The 24th annual Dr. Martin Luther diversity. be Derrick Edwards, also a member Sunday - closed Sunday - regular hours King, Jr. March will begin at 6 p.m. at “The march promotes unity, basi- of Alpha Phi Alpha, Abdullah said. Monday - closed Monday - closed Pemberton and Thomas Halls. cally Dr. King’s dream,” Abdullah Abdullah said about 150 to 200 Participants of the march from both said. “Everyone walking hand in people attended last year, and they Student Recreation Center Daily Eastern News starting positions will then meet in the hand – white, black, Asian.” are hoping for a little better turnout Saturday - regular hours There will not be a paper Monday. Martin Luther King Jr. University Several groups throughout cam- this year. Sunday - regular hours Publication will resume Tuesday. Union Ballroom for the main portion pus are taking part in the celebration Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is of the ceremony, which will begin at 7 program. sponsoring the event, and everyone is Monday - regular hours p.m. The University Choir, Eastern’s encouraged to attend and participate. 2A Friday, January 14, 2000 The Daily Eastern News ETheastern Daily Killer at 11 will be free at 21 News a 6- to 8-year-old and could not One of youngest U.S.murderers spared from life in prison form the intent to commit murder The Daily Eastern News is published daily, Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- or understand the charges against ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — One adult system,” Moore said. of second-degree murder for shoot- him. during the summer term except during school of the youngest murderers in U.S. Nathaniel, who turns 14 next ing Ronnie Greene Jr., 18, outside Amnesty International chose vacations or examinations, by PRINTED WITH the students of Eastern Illinois history — a boy who shot a week, did not speak at the hearing. a Pontiac convenience store in his frightened face to illustrate the SOYINK TM University. Subscription price: stranger at age 11 — was spared He turned around and looked at his 1997 with a stolen rifle from about cover of a 1998 report condemning $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all life in prison Thursday and sent mother and other relatives when he 70 yards away. The sixth-grader America’s justice system as too year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of The Associated Press, which is entitled to away to a juvenile detention center entered the courtroom but showed was arrested two days later, his harsh on juveniles. exclusive use of all articles appearing until he turns 21. no emotion when the judge passed face painted for Halloween, and The judge had several options, in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 ranging from life in prison with a represent the majority opinion of the Judge Eugene Moore said that sentence. has been held in a juvenile facility editorial board; all other opinion pieces the tough 1997 Michigan law that A defense attorney said he had ever since. chance of parole to a sentence of are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial allowed Nathaniel Abraham to be to explain to the boy what had hap- Prosecutors said Nathaniel had time already served. and business offices are located in Buzzard Hall, Eastern Illinois University. prosecuted as an adult is “funda- pened. told a friend that he was going to Prosecutors had sought a com- Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920. mentally flawed” and that the boy Nathaniel was the first youth shoot somebody, practiced his aim bination sentence of juvenile ISSN 0894-1599. has a chance of being rehabilitated. charged with first-degree murder on stationary targets, shot Greene detention until age 21, followed by Printed by Eastern Illinois University, He said the case was a wake-up under the 1997 law, which allows in the head and bragged about it a decision on whether to send him Charleston, IL 61920. call “that our youth are in trouble.” children of any age to be prosecut- the next day. to an adult prison. Postmaster: Send address changes to “I urge the Legislature to lean ed as adults for serious offenses. The defense said that Nathaniel But the judge said that if society The Daily Eastern News 600 E. Lincoln Ave. toward improving the resources The case stirred debate across the was shooting at trees and that is committed to preventing future Eastern Illinois University and programs within the juvenile country over efforts to crack down Greene was struck by a bullet that criminal behavior, rehabilitation Charleston, IL 61920. justice system rather than diverting on juvenile crime. ricocheted off a tree. The defense through the juvenile system is the more youth into an already failed He was convicted in November also said Nathaniel had the mind of answer.

Daily Eastern News staff Editor in chief ...... Meghan McMahon* Managing editor ...... Laura Irvine* Old Main memories to be shared police News editor...... Amy Thon* Associate news editor ...... Nicole Meinheit* By Michelle Jones School and later earned his degree from Eastern in Editorial page editor ...... Geneva White* Activities editor 1934. Additionally, Marker taught in the math Activities editor ...... Michelle Jones department, a letter from the Coles County Historical Administration editor...... Shauna Gustafson Campus editor...... Julie Bartlow Discussions of memories from the past will be the Society said. blotter City editor...... Julius Sexton subject of the final presentation celebrating the centen- Marker will also discuss the university from the per- Student government editor...... Kelly Rush nial of Old Main. spective of someone who has lived in town since he Two get DUIs Features editors ...... Matt Neistein ...... Elizabeth O’Riley Harold Marker will present his lecture titled was a businessman in Charleston for more than 40 ■ Brendan Quinn, 18, of Photo editor...... Mandy Marshall “Reminiscences of Old Main and EIU” at 1:30 p.m. years, the letter said. Carman Hall was arrested and Associate photo editor...... Sara Figiel Sunday in the Tarble Arts Center. The Coles County Historical Society is sponsoring Sports editor ...... Kyle Bauer charged with driving under the Associate sports editor ...... Bill Ruthhart In his lecture, Marker will talk in detail about his the lecture in conjunction with the exhibition “The influence at 1:51 a.m. Sunday at ...... Kristin Rojek time at Eastern as a student and a teacher. Architecture of Eastern’s Old Main.” Verge editor ...... Sean Stangland Ninth Street and Roosevelt Associate Verge editor...... Tony Scott Marker spent all of his education time at Eastern. He All are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be Avenue, a police report stated. Online editor...... open attended elementary and high school at the University served. ■ Art director...... Christy Kilgore Jerod Cottingham, 22, of Advertising manager ...... Karen Whitlock Shipman was arrested and Design & graphics manager ...... Jennifer Evans charged with driving under the Asst. design and graphics manager .....Josh Hart Sales manager...... Amanda Kramkowski Bank One accused of share inflation influence at 1:25 a.m. Monday at Promotions manager...... Karisa Grothaus 11th Street and Lincoln Avenue, Business manager...... Betsy Jewell Assistant business manager ...... Cindy Mott CHICAGO (AP) — Bank One, Nov. 10, 1999. lar claims. according to a police report. Student business manager ...... Carrie Masek the nation’s fourth-largest bank hold- Bank One’s stock fell from $63.56 Bank One declined to comment Circulation manager ...... open ing company, is accused in a share- a share at the start of the period to on any of the suits. Editorial adviser...... John Ryan Minor charged Publications adviser...... David Reed holder lawsuit of inflating stock $34.62 following disclosures starting “We have a policy of not com- Press supervisor...... Johnny Bough prices by overstating revenues in its in August of trouble in the credit-card menting on pending litigation,” ■ Andrew J. Yeager, 22, of the Subscriptions manager...... Ami Head Sigma Chi House was arrested *Editorial board members troubled credit-card division. division, First USA, the nation’s No. spokesman Thomas Kelly said The suit filed Wednesday by a 2 issuer. Thursday. and charged with minor fre- Connecticut firm is one of at least five The lawsuit alleges that Bank One The latest suit was assigned to quenting a licensed premise at Night staff brought in federal court in Chicago in inflated its share prices by improper- U.S. District Judge Charles Norgle. 1:09 a.m. Jan. 6 in the 600 Layout chief...... Deana Poole block of Monroe Street, accord- News layout...... Chris Sievers recent months following a plunge in ly overstating revenue from credit- But Schatz said he expected it to be Sports layout ...... Kyle Bauer share prices as the bank’s credit-card card late fees, penalties and interest. combined with the other suits and ing to a police report. Photo night editor...... Sara Figiel woes became public. It said First USA had intentional- could end up before a different judge News copy editors ...... Kelly Rush ...... Michelle Jones The most recent lawsuit was filed ly failed to post its credit-card pay- at that time. Burglary reported News night editors...... Amy Thon by attorneys Andrew Schatz and ments on time, leading to artificially Schatz, a specialist in securities ...... Nicole Meinheit Jeffrey Nobel of Hartford, Conn., on high share prices that dropped when law, said it is unclear how much the Alan W. Webb, 22, of 120 N behalf of people who bought or oth- the credit-card problems became average shareholder may have suf- 13th St. reported a burglary erwise acquired Bank One common publicly known. fered as a result of the alleged price from his motor vehicle at 7:46 To reach us stock between Oct. 22, 1998, and The previous lawsuits make simi- inflation. a.m. on Jan. 10 at the 1300 block of Locust Street., accord- By foot: The Daily Eastern News ing to a police report. is located in the south end of where he wants to in the world.” Buzzard Hall, which is at Seventh Almost The ceremony will begin with an opening speech by Street and Garfield Avenue next Sefren, and later Dan Hockman, a retired Eastern military to the Tarble Arts Center and from Page 1A history professor, chosen by cadet Desmond, will speak. Correction across the street from the Life Sgt. Warner, also chosen by Desmond, will salute Science Building. 15, when his second assignment will be to travel to Fort Desmond once he is sworn in. After the salute, Desmond A column in Thursday’s edition Knox, Ky. for armor officer training. of The Daily Eastern News should By phone: (217) 581-2812 will hand Sgt. Warner a silver dollar. This procedure is “He’ll go through the armor officer basic course where known as the “silver dollar salute,” a tradition in commis- have stated an informational By fax: (217) 581-2923 he’ll learn how to operate tanks,” Sefren said. “This sioning, Desmond said. meeting will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 (course) will last two months, and then he will be assigned Closing remarks will be given by Maj. Farris, and a in the Arcola/Tuscola room of the By mail: to a unit. He will be on active duty for the U.S. Army and Martin Luther King Jr. University The Daily Eastern News reception will follow in honor of Desmond’s commission. will have 30 soldiers assigned to him. When (Desmond) “It is truly an honor to be commissioned. He’s the Union. Buzzard Hall graduates from armor training, he will be able to go any- The News regrets the error. Eastern Illinois University man!” Sefren said. Charleston, IL 61920 By e-mail: Editor in chief Meghan McMahon this weekend at [email protected] Tel-A-Nurse Managing editor Laura Irvine [email protected] 581-2727 News editor Amy Thon [email protected] MARMARTTYSYS...... We are here for you. Just call us! Associate news editor Nicole Meinheit [email protected] featuring... Eastern Illinois University Health Service Editorial page editor Geneva White FRIDAY DJ KANER [email protected] (all request fun music) Sports editor Kyle Bauer 4 O’CLOCK CLUB [email protected] $4 PITCHERS (LITE,MGD) Verge editor Sean Stangland plus $.99 Burger and Fries [email protected] wgraphic anted designer freshman sophomore level graphic designergraphic designer Photo editor Mandy Marshall creative [email protected] able to devote an hour a day J D apply in the and one night a week LIVE! computer literate student publications SATURDAY office in buzzard w ants experience for the future NITE... $4 PITCHERS $1.75 BOTTLES The Daily Eastern News Friday, January 14, 2000 3A UPI faculty,staff contract ballots due today

By Jessica Personette All Unit A and Unit B faculty problems,” Carwell said. faculty members. Unit B includes Besides salary increases, fac- Staff writer and staff members are allowed to The proposed contract academic support professionals ulty workload, reemployment and vote on whether they think the includes a salary increase of 6.1 and annually contracted employ- leave and return policy are affect- Faculty and staff members contract should be ratified. percent for Unit A and Unit B ees, including building service ed in the contract. have until 5 p.m. today to cast UPI Balloting Chair David faculty and staff. The contract workers. If the proposed contract is rat- their ballots to ratify the proposed Carwell previously said votes also includes a 7.65 percent base Both the Unit A and Unit B ified by the faculty and staff, faculty contract that was agreed will be counted at 5 p.m. today. increase. versions of the contract are avail- Eastern’s Board of Trustees must upon by the union and adminis- “I should have the results ... by Unit A faculty members able for viewing on the web site approve the contract at its Jan. 24 tration negotiating teams. 7 p.m., assuming there are no include tenure and tenure-track of Eastern’s UPI chapter. meeting. Recreation Center now offers new aerobics classes New two-hour ‘totally toning’class offered to help students stay fit

By Julie Ferguson Staff writer The aerobics program will Eastern’s Student “be incorporating team Recreational Center Aerobics Department is offering students teaching with more variety a chance to stay fit and keep of instructors, and several their New Year’s resolutions with a new class being offered and people will be teaching the several new instructors. class at the same time. The aerobics department has Tracie Rojas, much to offer during the spring Fitness coordinator semester. “We have a new sound system with new mics, a CD player and pitch control,” said Tracie Rojas, fitness coordinator. of the recreation center,” Rojas Rojas said a new two-hour said. ” class, “Totally Toning” will be The recreational center will offered. She said this class offer all of the same classes from includes intervals of step aero- last semester except for the bics and regular aerobics. There Marine Corps Boot Camp. will be intervals of sculpting “The aerobics program will using free weights and toning be incorporating team teaching bands. with more variety of instructors, “ ‘Totally Toning’ will be and several people will be teach- taught by Erin Wilcox, certified ing each of the classes at the by the American Fitness same time,” Rojas said. “Some Sara Figiel / Assoc. photo editor Association, on Mondays from 7 other new instructors for this p.m. to 9 p.m. It is a new class semester include Darci Alcorn Tracie Rojas, the fitness coordinator for Eastern Illinois University, turns up the heat in her Cardio-Salsa class on Thursday offered to any student or member and Meg Gozdecki.” afternoon in the student recreation center. Cardio-Salsa is an aerobics class using Latin moves to pep up the work out.

Weekends are made for Mother's ...... Friday: $ Mother's75 BIG BOTTLES 2000 plus1 1 25 Bottles & cocktails Saturday is LADIES NIGHT $1.25 Captain, Amaretto & Buttery Nipple Shooters BIG BOTTLES $1.75 ( 1 bedroom unit available this month) $1 25 Bottles & cocktails The Best DJ, Lights, Sound in Town Open House: 4-6pm Jan 14 Advertise ==== More $$$$$$$$$ more business more $$$$$$$$$$ Advertise The Daily Eastern News Apartment living not always fun fter one semester of We haven’t figured out the living in the resi- “Unfortunately,the reason for this phenomenon dence halls, my but sometimes when we give roommates and I noise level has the ceiling a few hard knocks Opinion Aknew the time had come to remained pretty with a broom they stop for a retire our shower shoes and little while. find an apartment. much the same in Sharing is also just as Because it was the middle our apartment important in an apartment as it page of the year, and we couldn’t Kelly Rush was in the residence halls. complex as it was in break our housing contract, the Student government editor Just because you have only remaining option was the residence halls.” expanded your living space by Friday, January 14, 2000 University Court. We finally two and a half rooms does not found what we believed to be mean you can be stingy. the least offensive cubicle of the lot and signed a new Screaming “get your crap out of my drawer” will only Page 4 contract. increase tensions in an already potentially volatile situa- Although we still agree apartment living is vastly tion. preferable to the residence halls, I don’t think we quite Also, learn to conserve hot water. No one appreciates knew what we were getting into. a cold shower. The vast majority of college students are Perhaps the phosphorescent glow from the black light not morning people, and a cold shower in the morning glinting off of pale walls obscured our vision as we because you used up all the water will hardly endear you naively toured the apartment, but I was almost certain to your roommates. An ambitious there were no desk sized holes in the carpet of my bed- Oh yeah, and that funky smell wafting from the room. Although we have now strategically placed furni- kitchen? Nine times out of ten it can be cleared up by ture to cover the spot, I can’t help wondering what could taking out the garbage. If you are too lazy, Glade can be have created a hole that big. handy for covering up noxious scents. Speaking of which, I have seen carpets on the floors In order to avoid roaches, which could possibly be agenda of cars cleaner than the one currently decaying on the attracted to the crusted flakes molded to your cereal floor of our “home.” bowl, you might want to do dishes regularly. Having a roach in the kitchen that everyone is familiar with and tudent Senate members met Thursday to Why hasn’t this carpet been replaced? I wonder that every time I navigate from the giant cigarette burn in our calls by name is a problem. discuss the goals and ideas they have for living room to the murky stain traversing the length of Finally, I would like to conclude this column with a the semester. our hallway. great big thank you to the last tenants of my apartment S who left that lovely little housewarming gift for me in the Because senate members took the time to Unfortunately, the noise level has remained pretty assess their goals and make them known to oth- much the same in our apartment complex as it was in the bottom drawer of my dresser. ers, the Student Senate should strive to not only residence halls. Instead of 50 screaming girls running up The next time I see you out be prepared to run, and down the halls until all hours of the night we have because I’m coming after you. stick to its goals, but to be open to other mem- “the continual movers without purpose” in the apartment bers’ and students’ ideas and input. above us. They feel it necessary to rearrange their furni- n Kelly Rush is a junior journalism major and a monthly colum- Some of the goals senate members set at the ture beginning every night at 2 a.m. They move furniture nist for The Daily Eastern News. Her e-mail address is meeting included bringing a 24-hour diner to back and forth, while pacing and playing loud music. [email protected]. Columns are the opinion of the author. Charleston, keeping students updated on con- struction projects on campus, lowering long-dis- tance phone rates and improving meeting atten- dance. Senate goals The 24-hour diner, as well as other goals, The Student Senate has estab- lished a series of goals for the are concepts many stu- semester that can only be dents would like to see accomplished through team- become a reality. But work. the only way to achieve these goals is if members are willing to work together maturely and responsibly. In the past, Student Senate has had problems with senate members getting along with each other and debating issues for longer than neces- sary. Lou Hencken, vice president for student affairs has suggested senate members “treat everyone with courtesy and respect and listen to what the students have to say.” Senate members could benefit by heeding Hencken’s advice. A comfortable environment needs to be provided at meetings in order to get more of the student body to attend. Many of the ideas discussed at the meeting can help students to gain a better understanding of how Student Senate works. The Student Senate must stick to its estab- lished goals to make for a productive semester. Goals without action are nothing more than talk. And talk is not going to get anything done. among all students and organizations, It’s time for Student Senate to stop being the Better control needed not just the Greeks. three-ring circus it has been in the past and use at tailgating events You r t u r n these goals to prove it is willing to accomplish Letters to the editor something in Eastern’s first semester of a new I am writing in response to the let- Joe Geocaris ter a few weeks ago regarding the sophomore English major century. antics of a group of Greek students. It and will inevitably lead to heightened is not my intention to justify their amounts of litter. Secondly, there is a n The editorial is the opinion of the editorial board of The Daily actions. However, I would like point definite lack of university supervision. Letter policy Eastern News. out some of the facts. Firstly, I would I believe in all of my excursions to the like to point out that not just Greek tailgating park, the largest assertion of The Daily Eastern News accepts students are out in the tailgating park authority I witnessed was that of one letters to the editor addressing local, and it is not a sectioned off facility. man with a megaphone. state, national and international issues. Today’s quote Therefore, the masses of several This is hardly enough to control a They should be less than 250 words “ groups are combined into one. group of students consuming alcohol and include the author’s name, tele- Oh yet we trust that somehow good More importantly though, I would at that time on a Saturday morning or phone number and address. Students Will be the final goal of ill. like to point out the lack of facilities afternoon, let alone take care of any should indicate their year in school present in the pre-game tailgating safety issues. and major. Faculty, administration and Alfred, Lord Tennyson, party. First, the number of trash recep- Like other organizations, the staff should indicate their position and English poet,1809-1892 tacles is completely inadequate with Greeks were specifically asked to go department. Letters whose authors regards to the number of people pre- out to the tailgating functions. If tail- cannot be verified will not be printed. sent at the tailgating festivities. The gating is to continue as a tradition here Depending on space constraints, we simple lack of adequate places to dis- at Eastern, then there must be open, may have to edit your letter, so keep it pose of garbage presents a problem rational discussion for improvements as concise as possible. Send” letters to the editor via e-mail to [email protected] The Daily Eastern News Friday, January 14, 2000 5A

James Dillenberger, 46, of daily Valmeyer was sentenced last Course changes, revisions month to one month in jail and two years probation for striking Norma Browne, 34, of St. briefing Louis as she rode her bike in approved at CAA meeting December 1998. Student suspended Browne had been seeking By Shauna Gustafson degree,” Chandler said. 2030, Applied Communication, almost $89,000 for lost wages Administration editor Brinkmeyer said the idea of set- which is a revision of SPC 2320 for pistol key chain and medical expenses for the back injuries she suffered. But ting prerequisites for business Discussion; SPC 2020 Speech BLOOMINGTON(AP) — Associate Judge Ellen Dauber The Council on Academic classes is restrictive to students Communication Research, which A Bloomington woman says ruled that Dillenberger could Affairs approved several course who are not business majors but is a revision of SPC 3700; and SPC she thinks it is ridiculous that not be made to pay restitution changes and two major revisions at are interested in taking some of the 2040 Argumentation and Critical her 10-year-old son received a for a traffic offense brought a meeting Thursday. courses. Thinking, which is a renumbering half-day school suspension for under the criminal code, CAA approved an initiative “There are certain courses that of SPC 2340 Reasoning in having a plastic key-chain because the law in effect in which will require any students try- are applicable or of interest to stu- Controversy. Courses SPC 1000, charm shaped like a tiny toy 1998 did not allow such action. ing to enroll in upper level business dents outside the school of busi- Orientation to the Discipline of pistol. classes to be a business major by a ness that should be allowed to take Speech Communication and SPC Ramona Kendrick had to vote of 9-1. Justin Brinkmeyer, stu- those courses,” Brinkmeyer said, “I 3020 Applied Forensics will be pick up her son, Kaylen Drifter admits dent CAA member was the only think by restricting (upper level dropped from the speech commu- Kendrick, from Irving member to vote no. classes) to only business majors it nications curriculum. Elementary School after the multiple murders Wayne Chandler, business pro- is detrimental to the entire universi- CAA also approved changes key chain was discovered last DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — As fessor, said the prerequisite for ty.” within the political science depart- week. courses would help the department CAA approved several changes ment. Kaylene Harris and Krystal "I had to miss a half day's Surles slept in bunk beds early in making sure the students in the within the speech communication PLS 2003, Introduction to work for a little toy," she said. higher level courses are business major including adding a new Political Research, previously on Dec. 31, a man slipped in "I should be reimbursed for my through a window, crept into majors. course, SPC 2010, Introduction to numbered 2002 will be revised, as time." “(The) only people it would Communication Theories. well as PLS 3373, International the girls' room and slit their Kaylen's fifth-grade teacher throats with a boning knife. have an impact on are those people Speech Communication will Political Economy, which will be brought the toy to school who are seeking a business also see revisions to courses SPC revised to be broader ranging. Thirteen-year-old Kaylene Principal Mary Kay Scharf, died almost instantly. But from who consulted with two other her hospital bed the next day, school officials before deciding 10-year-old Krystal, unable to RHA to provide activities, benefits to send him home. speak because of the damage to her vocal cords, would use By Liew Lin Hai Students who paint their faces for the basketball Study: Antisocial notes and gestures to help Staff writer games will get free drinks from the concession stands, investigators draw a sketch of Ostermann said. behavior biological the killer. Residence Hall Association members looked into In other business, Kathy Anderson, chairman of CHICAGO (AP) — Low That would lead to the arrest programs to boost student attendance at sporting events RHA, said a three-day conference organized by levels of a stress hormone in of Tommy Lynn Sells, an ex- during their meeting Thursday night. Illinois Residents Hall Association will be held from the saliva of very aggressive convict who has since con- Julie Ostermann, program assistant for marketing Feb. 18-20 at Illinois State University. boys suggest that their anti- fessed to a cross-country killing and promotions, spoke to RHA members about pro- About 600 students from all over Illinois will be social behavior might be bio- spree. grams her department is planning to encourage student involved in programs to enhance leadership at the con- logically based and difficult The 35-year-old drifter and attendance. ference. to treat with counseling and former carnival worker is now Viva Lantz Vegas will return to campus Jan. 29 at “It’s a great way to meet a lot of people from all other standard therapies, in the Val Verde County Jail Lantz Gym with a few changes from last year. over the state,” said Matt Luttmann, an RHA adviser. according to a study released near the Mexican border. The program will feature a prize giveaway and a “There will be dances, a banquet and lots of cheering.” Thursday. choice of casino games for participants to try. Some of The trip costs $75; however, RHA will pay $25 and The authors reported in Prominent working the prizes include several semesters of housing or the residence halls will usually pay the other $25, the January issue of the tuition for free and one winner will receive a trip for Luttmann said. Archives of General mom apologizes two to Las Vegas. Participants will stay at the Holiday Inn for the Psychiatry that the early BOSTON (AP) — Jane Swift Chips will be given away at the door, so students duration of the trip. The trip is open to all on-campus onset of antisocial behavior gave birth to a baby girl three will not have to buy them as they did last year, Eastern students. There is room for 20 students from and its resistance to treatment weeks before her election as Ostermann said. Eastern. Students interested should call Anderson at were related to low levels of Massachusetts' lieutenant gover- School spirit will be rewarded as well. 581-2971. the hormone cortisol in boys nor in 1998, rankling conserva- aged 7 to 12. tives who said a woman should- Keith McBurnett, Ph.D., a n't combine career and family. AB allocates money for handbooks child psychologist at the Now she's giving them plenty University of Chicago med- of reason to say, "I told you so." By Kaycee Connell said Adam Weyhaupt, student toward sending three UB mem- ical school and the lead After a weeklong furor, the Staff writer senate member. “The first version bers to a national convention in author, acknowledged that state's most prominent working was printed in 1987, and we Boston. the sample was small - just mom apologized Wednesday for The Apportionment Board wanted to update the material.” At the convention, board 38 boys were studied. using aides to baby sit and for allocated $540 toward updated Approximately 2,500 hand- members will have an opportuni- taking a state police helicopter off-campus housing handbooks at books will be printed. These will ty to schedule more programs as No money awarded home on Thanksgiving because a meeting Thursday night. be distributed at the housing fair well as participate in educational 14-month-old Elizabeth Ruth had The handbooks will contain on Jan 26. components of the convention. for bicycle accident pneumonia. information about housing leases, The off-campus housing hand- The AB has one board member WATERLOO (AP) — A "Maybe I should have come expenses, utilities and campus book was compiled last year by position open. 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2 The Daily Eastern News Friday, January 14, 2000 7 Swimming teams begin final stretch of season give both the men’s and the women’s teams Panthers see first the best competition. “Truman State is the favorite and then it is a toss up between us and Northern Iowa,” he competition in a said. “It is a competition where we will be month at Bradley pressed all the way.” Coming off of the extended break, By Kyle Bauer Padovan is not expecting his team to turn in Sports editor record times, but he said the conditioning gained during the training trip will benefit the After going nearly a month without actual team. competition, the Panther swimming and div- “I don’t expect phenomenal times, but we ing teams will resume competition at the should have a good meet,” Padovan said. Bradley Invitational today. “We are a little more tired than normal Eastern is coming off of a nine-day train- and a little more sore than normal because we ing trip to Ft. Lauderdale and will use this haven’t been able to get in the weight room, meet as a way to ease itself into the final six but everyone is in the same situation. We are weeks of the season. in better condition now than before the “It will be a good meet for us,” head coach break.” Ray Padovan said. “It is the first competition In addition to the opposing teams, the in a month for us. And it will be nice because Panthers will also have to fight off illnesses they have the full schedule of events there so this weekend. Eastern has managed to remain we can get the whole scope.” healthy up to this point in the season, but a Also scheduled to compete in the invite few swimmers are starting to battle signs of will be teams from Truman State, Northern the flu. Iowa, Saint Louis and the host Bradley. “We are hoping we can stay away from the Having already competed against flu,” Padovan said. “We have been totally Adriene Weller / Staff photographer Northern Iowa, Saint Louis and Bradley this healthy, but now some people are starting to A member of the Panther swim team competes in the Nov. 5 Panther Invite. Eastern resumes season, Padovan is expecting Truman State to get it. Hopefully we can stay away from that.” competition today at the Bradley Invitational. Panthers engage in battle of champs Women’s track team now Parkland College, Southwest meter dash. The provisional time Men’s track team Missouri State, Spoon River means if he does not gain an focuses on team aspect College and Western Illinois. automatic bid he will get into the By Kristin Rojek approaching next month. takes on MVC “This will be our toughest field if he has one of the best pro- Associate Sports Editor “We need to look to establish meet of the season so far. It is a visional times. ourselves with good perfor- champ Redbirds good measuring stick on where The field events will also be The women’s track and field mances and being competitive,” we are as a team,” Akers said exciting this weekend at Illinois team is already delving into their Craft said. “Things are going to The Panthers will rely heavily State. With returning Redbird second meet of the new year as get lively for us now.” Anthony Braviere on two runners to lead them to All-American Tom Barret pitted they head to the Illinois State Coming off of good perfor- Staff writer victory this weekend. Top against Eastern’s David Open today and continue to work mances last weekend at the returnees Jason Bialka and Gabe Astrauskas in the weight throw. out the few cobwebs it acquired Indiana University Early Bird As the new millennium con- Spezia. Astrauskas has already over break. meet were senior Keisha Dunlap tinues, so does Eastern’s indoor Bialka, a middle distance run- achieved some Eastern history Along with ISU, Eastern will and newcomer Tiffany Greenley track season. The men’s track and ner, was the OVC indoor athlete this season. He threw the 35 be facing Southwest Missouri in the throwing events and Candy field team will travel to Illinois of the year last season, and will pound weight the fourth highest State, Western Illinois, Parkland, Phillips, Cynthia McGee, and State University tomorrow to run in the 3,000 meters this distance ever by an Eastern ath- Danville Area College, Spoon Marissa Bushue in the jumps and compete in their third meet of the weekend. lete. River College and Illinois hurdles. season. With a strong season so far “We need a number of our ath- Wesleyan. Distance has also been a The Panthers’ first meet took this year, Spezia is a top candi- letes to step it up in their perfor- Although the Panthers will be strong event for the Panthers with place before Christmas break at date to return to his All-American mances they’ve had this year if bringing a strong team into the Lauren Rapacki, Shelly Trocha the Early Bird meet at Indiana status that he acquired last sea- we’re going to be successful.” meet, ISU, WIU and Southwest and Nicole Milici leading the University. Eastern will try to son. Akers said Missouri all look to be equally pack. build off its good showing at the Spezia was an All-American The meet this Saturday will be competitive and according to “We’re going to mix it up and Early Bird at Illinois State. in the 60 meter hurdles and will the Panthers first in a week, and head coach John Craft, will be a get the kids competing well,” “We’ve only had two meets run in that event Saturday. they are hoping it will help them good opportunity for competi- Craft said. this season,” head coach Tom Not only will the returning get ready for the heart of their tion. “We have lots ahead of us and Akers said. “Some good, some runners make an impact at season. “We’ve never seen ISU or this competition is another rung bad. We have great room for Illinois State, but so will one of “Illinois State is the Missouri Western this year, so we don’t on the ladder.” improvement.” the newcomers. Valley Conference returning know what to expect from them, Although track is primarily an At the Illinois State meet Carlton Christopher has champion, and we’re the Ohio but they have good teams,” Craft individual sport, according to Eastern will not only take on the already attained a provisional Valley Conference champion,” said. Craft the team spirit among the Redbirds but also Danville Area qualifying time to get into the Akers said. “So it will be a high “This is just our second meet, teammates has been great. College, Illinois Wesleyan, NCAA national meet in the 60 caliber match-up.” so we need to get underway and “We stress team spirit a lot in establish ourselves.” practice, and the athletes have Let us know what you think about Eastern’s athletic teams. The major goal for this contest really responded, so that’s anoth- will be to establish the team as er aspect to us,” Craft said. 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younger players were forced to step Eastern becomes 47th straight victim to fall at Murray up and play. Men’s Basketball Standings “Todd Bergmann battled, Luke By Bill Ruthhart Eastern head coach Rick Samuels said keep the game in close range and it Sharpe played well but showed signs Team Conf. Overall Associate sports editor in a postgame interview with WCBH got away too early in the second half.” of fatigue at times and Henry Murray State 3-0 10-4 radio. “We talked about it at the begin- Eastern managed to cut the Racers’ Domercant gave us some lift offen- Southeast Missouri 4-1 11-3 Trailing by just two points at half- ning of the game, if we really executed lead to just six, 63-57 on an 11-3 run, sively and those are encouraging Eastern Illinois 3-2 7-6 time, it looked as if Eastern’s men’s well we would have a chance and we but more misses on open jumpers soon signs.” Eastern Kentucky 2-2 6-7 basketball team would make a run at did that in the first half.” put the Panthers down for good. Another encouraging sign was Tennessee Tech 2-2 7-6 2-2 7-6 breaking the nation’s longest home After shooting 60 percent from “We got open looks and if those that senior forward Marc Polite, who Morehead State Austin Peay 2-3 8-5 win streak Thursday night at Murray the floor in the first half and trailing shots go down, we’re in the game,” suffered a partially torn meniscus in 1-3 5-7 State, before falling 83-69. only 38-36 at halftime, Eastern had Samuels said. Middle Tennessee the win over Tennessee State and Tennessee-Martin 1-2 4-9 After a solid first half in which the trouble hitting open jump shots in the Hill led the way for the Panthers wasn’t even expected to take the floor Tennessee State 0-3 1-12 Panthers had the lead, Eastern (7-6, 3- second period, shooting just 22 per- with 18 points while Aubrey Reece Thursday night, played 14 minutes 2) came out ice cent from the floor. led Murray with 29 points, 20 of Men’s basketball off the bench for the Panthers. Thursday’s results cold in the sec- The Panthes only managed to which came in the second half. “We’ll see how his knee responds ond half allow- score one bucket from the field, a Despite becoming the 47th to this much action,” Samuels said of Murray State 83, Eastern 79 EIU 69 Middle Tennessee 84, Belmont 73 ing the Racers three pointer by Matt Britton, in the straight victim to fall at Murray State, Polite’s chances of playing Saturday MSU 83 (10-4, 3-0) to first 8:30 of the second half. the Panthers do take some encourag- Austin Peay 91, E. Kentucky 65 at Tennessee-Martin. “We need Marc Morehead St. 71, Tennessee St. 51 increase the “We had open jump shots in the ing signs away from the victory. With to be honest with us in terms of how Tennessee-Martin 75, SE Missouri 66 streak to 47 games. second half and just didn’t make junior forward Merve Joseph done his knee is responding. But I’m “Execution was the problem,” them,” Samuels said. “We needed to for the season with a torn ACL, encouraged by what he did tonight.” Wrestlers Panther Watch look to up intensity Thriving under a new system against NU By Troy Hinkel Staff writer By Kevin Mulcahy Staff writer very basketball season a coach hopes After a tough wake up call at to see a player step up and be more the Midlands tournament over productive for the team. This season break the Eastern grapplers are senior Angie Patzner has been able to Edo that for both the Lady Panthers and first year getting ready for a competition against Northwestern 1:30 p.m. coach Linda Wunder. Sunday in Lantz Gymnasium. Patzner, a senior from Stillman Valley, is “We’re going to have a lot of enjoying career numbers as she has doubled her key matchups,” head coach Ralph average in rebounds and points per game, while McCausland said. “Northwestern gaining national attention for free throw shooting. has a solid lineup.” She is doing this under a new system imple- The Wildcats and Eastern will mented by Wunder and her coaching staff. be the only two teams competing “One of the things Angie has done for us this against each other in the dual year is grasp the new system very well while meet. playing very hard,” Wunder said. “We need to rely on everyone The youthful Panthers have struggled at times to increase the tempo and the with the new system, but with a win against intensity level, especially for a Tennessee State, it appears as though they are dual situation,” said McCausland. starting to adjust to the new style of play. Some key matchups will be “As a team we are getting used to the new sys- senior Kelly Revells at 133 tem, but it takes a while,” Patzner said. “With pounds, and the matchup between only three seniors on the team, the system helps senior Don Pool (141) and the to rebuild for the future because of the returning Wildcats’ Scott Schateman, who players.” is ranked fourth in the nation. The new system has enabled Patzner to play “Last time I wrestled him multiple positions ranging from shooting guard (Schateman), I could have beaten to power forward, where as in the past she was him; it was really close,” Pool primarily a shooting guard. said. “Everybody has close “She does a little bit of everything for us as her matches, it will be close in every game has become more than one dimensional weight class.” this year; in the past she was mostly an outside The matchups between junior shooter,” Wunder said. “She has adjusted very Mike Kelly (157) and well to the forward position because she is not Northwestern’s Drew Pariano will afraid to mix it up underneath the basket.” be another critical match, as will One reason for her switch to forward was the the matchup between senior Zach early season injury to center Leah Aldrich- Derrico (197) and Matt Huebner. Franklin. McCausland said that these With Aldrich-Franklin’s injury, Patzner was were some of the important called on to help pick up the responsibility of matches that will help determine rebounding and scoring, which she has done very Eric Wolters / Staff photographer the outcome of the competition. well. Senior guard Angie Patzner follows through on a shot in practice earlier this season. Patzner is among And after suffering a minor shoul- Patzner is currently ranked in the top 20 in the the nation’s leaders in free throw shooting and is putting up career numbers in scoring and rebounding. der injury at the Midlands tourna- Ohio Valley Conference in rebounding with an Even with the adjustment to a more physical nationally recognized for her free throw shooting ment, senior Mike Russow will be average of nearly five rebounds per game and she play, Patzner is still known more for her outside ability. ready to wrestle in the heavy- is second on the team in points with just under 10 shooting ability. She is currently fourth on Patzner is currently ranked in the top 10 weight class on Sunday. points per game. Eastern’s all time three point list, averaging one nationally in free throw percentage as she has “Everyone will need to step up “Playing small forward allows me to get three per game this season. made 34 out of 38 shots from the charity stripe. the intensity,” McCausland said. inside the paint and personally rebounding has “She is a good shooter and I think she is very “I think that I have added the physical aspect “We are coming out of a long always been a big part of my game,” Patzner said. focused while shooting,” Wunder said. to my game and when you do that you tend to stretch.” “Even when the rest of your game is off, there is no reason you can’t still rebound.” Even with her multifaceted ability, Patzner is get to the free throw line more,” Patzner said. See INTENSITY Page 6A ERoonn tthhee GEfriday, january 14, 2000 VVooff tthheERe wweeeekkeenndd GE

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Satanic rock n’ roller But Polcyn says what while they sipped Coca- has been getting plenty of Cola with their sweet- its share of spins is the lat- heart. est offering from Carlos The jukebox has stood Santana,“Supernatural.” the test of time, and “Santana’s been really although many of today’s popular,” he remarked. youth prefer bumping and Marty’s manager Dave grinding to a deejay, it’s Kinnaird commented that still good to know the the bar’s jukebox is truly a jukebox is there when you college student’s jukebox, need it. because the company that Looking at just a few of supplies the jukebox’s the area taverns and music takes a poll in col- restaurants that have juke- lege towns across the boxes, you’ll find a wide nation to determine the array of styles, as well as selection. some musicians you prob- “That way, you’re not ably haven’t heard from in just playing Top 40 stuff, a while. you’re playing the true Hop on over to Marty’s, college hits,” Kinnaird and you will find a good explained. selection of bar staples At Stix, the jukebox is from artists like the Dave also chock full of modern Matthews Band and Jimmy and classic rock, everyone Buffett and modern rock from the Counting Crows like the Beastie Boys and and the Goo Goo Dolls to the Red Hot Chili the Rolling Stones, the Peppers, as well as some Doors, and AC/DC. They older rock like the Doors also throw in some hair and Creedence Clearwater rock, like Motley Crue’s Revival (although the latter “Dr. Feelgood” album, and band is supposedly not some selections from Van very popular with Marty’s Halen. see JUKE, page 3b V2b friday, january 14, 2000 On theVERGE of theWeekend Fine Dining at Marianne’s For Reservations 348-7733 That Verge Column Jan. 14th & 15th A night of debauchery with Metallica Items come with Soup, Salad & Dessert #1 King Crab Puffs by sean stangland Verge editor #2 Pepper Chutney Roast #3 Roasted Suckling Cornish Hen Live music w/ Gay Harrison There are few things you can do in life that are our row of seats. He got up, collected himself and Althea Pendergast & Bobby Reynolds more exciting, intriguing or downright cathartic then shook my hand with a bloody, bandaged hand than going to a concert. 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Verge editor ERGESEAN STANGLAND copy editor 25WEEKEND00 $ $ staff Associate Verge editor JASON SPERB V 2Captain 2 Coronas TONY SCOTT cover design Mixers Art director CHRISTY KILGORE $ 75 $ 00 CHRISTY KILGORE 1Domestics 1 Shot Specials On theVERGE of theWeekend friday, january 14 , 2000 V3b Damon reaches new heights in Hitchcockian ‘Ripley’

by sean stangland identity, living a double life of sorts. It becomes Verge editor clear that the movie is not necessarily about a homoerotic attraction, but about personal Matt Damon reaches full bloom as an actor in the beau- obsession. tifully photographed new film by Anthony Minghella, “The The first 90 minutes or so are nearly per- Talented Mr. Ripley” (rated R for violence and sensuality). fect; Minghella, who previously helmed “The Damon builds on his matured performance in “Rounders” as English Patient,” does his best to maintain the a young man who becomes obsessed with the idea of urgency of an Alfred Hitchcock film and to becoming someone else; for the first time, Damon convinces make the complicated relationships mesh.The the audience that he can play an intimidating character. performances are uniformly solid, save for a When we meet Tom Ripley in the film’s opening title weepy scene from Gwyneth Paltrow that sequence, he seems harmless enough. He wears geeky glass- seems overplayed and out of place. es, flashes a silly grin and looks slight and unimportant. The film hits its high point when a suspicious Through a coincidence, he is mistaken as a Princeton grad by Marge comes to visit Tom at the height of his a wealthy businessman (the slimy James Rebhorn), who insanity. As Gabriel Yared’s score echoes the recruits him to jaunt off to Italy in the hopes of finding his tense strains of Bernard Herrmann, Minghella’s son and convincing him to come back to America. camera close-ups on Paltrow and Damon are Fascinated by the prospect of a free trip to Europe and a effectively chilling. $1000 payday, Ripley accepts, and his descent into madness Unfortunately, this scary confrontation sig- begins. nals the beginning of the film’s climax, which Ripley’s prey is Dickie Greenleaf, a young man more con- takes far too long to unfurl and ends in an cerned with playing jazz music and making his fiance smile unsatisfying manner. The movie builds sus- than pleasing his father.As Greenleaf, Jude Law (“Gattaca”) pense wonderfully, but the audience is left turns in a performance ripe for the Oscar picking; he is with no payoff in the end. effortless in his enthusiasm and intensity.The only problem Two seemingly insignificant characters is that many of Law’s lines have been dubbed, likely because played by Cate Blanchette (“Elizabeth”) and of the British actor’s lack of mastery over an American Jack Davenport (“Fierce Creatures”) figure accent. heavily into Ripley’s fate, and the ending Tom and Dickie easily become close friends, and any leaves plenty of room for a sequel, which is Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow have finally hit the big time; their pictures thoughts of returning Dickie to his father in America are unlikely for an arthouse film like this (but are in The Verge, after all. quickly forgotten.Tom forges a relationship that borders on appropriate to the story, since the film is photo courtesy of www.mattdamon.com homosexual with Dickie at the same time that he seems to based upon a series of books). feel shortchanged; I guess I’ll just have to read Patricia be putting the moves on Dickie’s fiance, Marge (Oscar dar- Ultimately,“The Talented Mr. Ripley” is intriguing mainly Highsmith’s novels. ling Gwyneth Paltrow). because of the interplay between Damon and Law, and As Tom becomes more and more a part of Dickie’s life, because of the rich cinematography by John Seale, yet “The Talented Mr. Ripley” the movie’s plotting and relationships become more and another veteran of “The English Patient.” The story works Miramax Films/Paramount Pictures more complex. Soon, Tom goes so far as to assume Dickie’s wonderfully for a while, but in the end I couldn’t help but H H H from JUKE, page 1b

popular,” Darmon said of Stix’ jukebox. pany that determines what the “hot” albums Why all of the diversity? Music-lover Stix general manager Debbie McMahon For those not able to go to the bars, there are in the jukebox and what will get put into Sherwood picks the selections herself from says that although classic rock acts The Who are restaurants like Jerry’s Pizza and the the jukebox. Jerry’s manager Frank Rupel her vending company, and many, if not and Bob Seger are very popular, there are still Charleston Pizza Hut where assistant manag- explained that the selections are determined most, of the selections currently in the juke- some modern Top 40 tunes that get played. er Kimberly Morgan said the jukebox has by the bars’ patrons, resulting in varied box were brought from home by herself. “Lately, it’s been Blink-182, Creed and been in the restaurant for “a long time.” choices at each establishment. And for many Friends’ patrons, the music Santana,” she explained. “Those are our Morgan explained the jukebox’s format. “It kind of depends upon the crowd that makes them keep coming back. newest ones in [the jukebox].” “We play a lot of the modern music; what you draw to. Some bars may have different “The jukebox at Friends’ is completely Some of the selections, McMahon com- the kids are listening to,” she commented. selections,” Rupel commented. diverse and has obscure bands that rock the mented, have been gathering a little dust The jukebox is heavy with classic rock One of those bars that has “different” house,” exclaimed Friends’ regular Jason since they were introduced to Stix’s jukebox. and country, like a lot of tavern jukeboxes, selections is Friends & Co., a bar that is Dockter, an English grad student. “There are a bunch of them we want to but Pizza Hut has a few options for its known for its diverse jukebox that includes With all these obscure bands, Sherwood change that don’t get played very often,” younger customers, including the Backstreet obscure selections, some of which are hard commented that there is one band that seems McMahon remarked, noting that some of the Boys, Britney Spears, and even an old clas- to find even in some record stores. to have gone unnoticed in the jukebox. She least favorite selections include the sound- sic, Bell Biv Devoe. Morgan explained that As a matter of fact, Friends’ owner would take it off, but just doesn’t have the tracks for both “Friends” and “Honeymoon in the selections are chosen by Pizza Hut’s Shannon Sherwood revealed that, according heart. Vegas,” as well as the MTV “Party To Go” vendor, the National Pizza Corporation. to her vendor, the most-played album on the “There’s an album by a band called The Vol. 2. “It does get played quite a bit,” Morgan jukebox is “Welcome to Buskerland,” an Duckhills,” she explained. “They played Another selection shunned by the music commented. album by Chicago power pop band Busker here six years ago and the only people who fans at Stix? Rod Stewart’s “Greatest Hits.” At Jerry’s Pizza and Pub, patrons have Soundcheck. Why is this album so popular play them are me and anyone who has “You don’t hear too much of him,” two different jukebox choices - the mainly among Friends’ regulars? learned of them through me. And if old McMahon laughed. She said, though, that the country and adult contemporary version in “They played here recently and gave a employees or friends from way back in the jukebox itself gets very little play because the the upstairs pizza parlor, or the college stu- bunch of CDs out and people just complete- day come to visit, they’ll play it. I just won’t restaurant and bar has a deejay spinning tunes dent jukebox in the downstairs pub. So, cus- ly fell in love with them,” Sherwood take it off.” at night. tomers can either head upstairs and enjoy a explained. Despite the changing times and the But despite the popularity of a deejay at pizza and some Loverboy or Alan Jackson, Other selections in the bar’s jukebox changing artists, bar patrons can choose Stix, patrons, like junior physical education or, if they are of legal age, they can head include folk singer-songwriter John Prine, their favorite tunes and enjoy a little back- major Jeremy Darmon, still enjoy spending a downstairs and have a beer with the music of art-rockers Velvet Underground, R&B ground music for playing pool or talking few quarters for some listening pleasure. Brian Setzer or Tom Petty. singers like the Temptations and Sam Cooke about the good old days with some friends, “It has a wide variety of music and they Like many restaurants and bars in the and jazz songbirds Ella Fitzgerald and Etta even if that background music is “Working keep it current and up to date with what’s Charleston area, Jerry’s has a vending com- James. For The Weekend” by Loverboy.

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by tony scott small clubs as well as larger venues, such as their open- Associate Verge editor ing spot for The Who at New York’s Shea Stadium in ‘82. As the premier punk band in the late ‘70s and early From calls for social change like “(White Man) in ‘80s, The Clash took the young genre to new heights, Hammersmith Palais” and “Know Your Rights” to popu- adding elements of reggae, rockabilly and social mes- lar favorites like a pummeling performance of “Should I sages into their music. Stay Or Should I Go,” this album is about as close as Sure, the Sex Pistols were the first on the scene, but you can get to a live Clash show without an actual band just as the Pistols were rebels, The Clash were rebels reunion. with a cause. In addition, they were great at playing live. “From Here to Eternity Live” starts out with a That is why the release of the first official live album scorching version of one of the band’s first songs, by The Clash, “From Here To Eternity Live,” is such a “Complete Control,” and then goes through a virtual great find for those who are too young to have seen career retrospective, hitting tunes from nearly all of one of the band’s stellar performances. their albums. The album captures the band at their peak, from The energy on the compilation is continual and April 1978 to September 1982, and highlights gigs in almost draining, so much so that the listener may feel like they are moshing to the band in a small club some- where in England, getting knocked around by a couple of mohawked guys with combat boots. The album slows down a bit with “Armagideon Time,” but just enough to give the listener a breather. The Clash: ‘N Sync on crack. Then, it’s back to the pit with a version of “Train In photo courtesy of www.corbis.com Vain” that includes drummer Topper Headon giving the Casbah.” Of course, the band was known for their over-played song new energy with his pounding rhythm, shunning of commercial success, and perhaps this is and frontmen Joe Strummer and Mick Jones having at them trying to persuade the listener that they are the the song with their scorching guitar playing. same old Clash with the same values of not selling out. Closing out “From Here to Eternity” is a version of a But ironically, this album, if nothing else, will show tune from their “Combat Rock” album called “Straight the listener that the band could never be the same. to Hell.” Contradicting the punkish title, it’s actually They will never again stick up for social causes, and quite a laid-back song, and a long one at that; clocking they will never again rock the Casbah (or the Orpheum in at a whopping seven and a half minutes. However, in Boston, or the Music Machine in London, for that Strummer doesn’t abstain from punk-like brashness matter). even during this song; he screams at the audience, “Sing But, maybe with this album, they can just one more in tune, you bastards!” time. But the real high points of this album are when the band rocks the hardest, namely early punk thrashers “From Here to Eternity Live” like “What’s My Name,” “Capital Radio” and an abso- The Clash lutely hard-driving version of “I Fought the Law.” Epic Records Not included on this compilation is a live version of H H H H their biggest-selling single in the U.S., “Rock the Ex-Skid Row rocker planning to ‘Bring ‘Em Bach Alive!’ NEW YORK (AP)— Sebastian Bach, former lead dreaded “sophomore jinx.” Canada, plus two weeks of touring U.S. arenas as the singer for the dismantled heavy metal band Skid Row, “I thought we were going to be like AC/DC, opening act for Pantera. leans back in his chair and reflects on what led to the Aerosmith and Kiss; I never wanted to break up that “The first time we hit the stage in Japan,” Bach breakup. band,” Bach, 31, said. “We only had three studio recalled, “the lights went down and the sound of the “They basically kicked me out,” Bach said. “We albums and an EP; I wanted 20.” crowd was the loudest, most vociferous reception I’ve started with the same idea of what we wanted in a When grunge came on the scene in the ’90s, Skid ever experienced in my life — and I’ve played every band, but they started looking to other bands for Row and other metal bands were considered uncool. big arena you could name.” inspiration and that’s like the enemy to me.” The band broke up after the release of its “Subhuman His new album “Bring ’Em Bach Alive!” (Spitfire Skid Row was synonymous with ’80s heavy metal Race” album in 1995. Other band members slid into Records) captures some of the intensity of his live and was considered the cream of the crop. The band’s oblivion, but Bach continued on, contributing a song to performances and demonstrates the chemistry he has self-titled, metal-blasting debut album, released in the soundtrack of Wes Craven’s 1996 movie “Scream” with his new band. 1989, eventually sold more than five million copies in and singing on tribute albums to Rush and Iron Maiden. In addition to the live cuts, Bach recorded five the United States. That same year, Skid Row opened When he decided to go back on the road, Bach put new songs with legendary session drummer Anton for Bon Jovi and Motley Crue, touring across the together a band consisting of guitarists Jimmy Flemion Fig. country and also taking part in the historic Moscow and Richie Scarlet, best known for his work with Ace “Every time I ask him to jam with me, he says ‘yes’ Music Peace Festival at Lenin Stadium. Frehley; drummer Mark McConnell; and a bassist and I never expect him to say ‘yes,”’ Bach said with a The band’s 1991 album “Slave to the Grind” debut- known only as Larry. Two weeks of dates became laugh. “I had him at my house last week jammin’ and ed at the No. 1 spot on the U.S. chart, avoiding the more than 100 gigs, with stops in Japan, Korea and I’m saying to myself, ‘I’m the luckiest guy.”’

University Theater Open Auditions 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13 Friday, January 14 in the Theatre - Doudna Fine Arts Center Plays being auditioned are Moon Over Buffalo Steel Magnolias The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

To audition: prepare 2 one-minute monologues (one serious, one comic) and sign-up for a time slot on the callboard in the lobby or call 581-3121 for more information. the daily eastern news If you are new to auditioning, you may bring two advertise. contrasting-pieces to read, but please know the material well enough to get it of f the page. On theVERGE of theWeekend friday, january 14, 2000 V5b Kaufman bio works as Carrey’s showcase persona on “Taxi” and began a career in inter- by christopher weedman gender wrestling. Staff writer Kaufman would entice women into the ring by hurling sexist remarks and other The qualities that separate a great film obscenities into the audience. Failing to real- biography from a mediocre one are new ize that it was an act, most women became insights and information on its subject that enraged and took him up on his wrestling are unfamiliar to its audience. propositions. Unfortunately, these attributes are lacking Forman — director of “One Flew Over in “Man on the Moon,” director Milos the Cuckoo’s Nest” — and production Forman’s new biopic on the late comedian designer Patrizia von Brandenstein do an Andy Kaufman. excellent job recreating Kaufman’s famous Jim Carrey portrays the eccentric and antics. Someone that has seen clips of the enigmatic Kaufman, who rose to popularity in original events will find it astonishing how the late 1970s through guest spots on accurately they are brought back to life. “Saturday Night Live” and his regular role as The film really sparks when Kaufman’s the lovable Latka Gravas on the sitcom “Taxi.” obnoxious alter ego, Tony Clifton, makes his Kaufman was certainly unlike any comedi- entrance. Clifton was a tone-deaf lounge an that preceded him.While other perform- singer that Kaufman appeared as at comedy ers wanted audiences to embrace them, clubs and on talk shows. Kaufman and Clifton Kaufman was not afraid to play with their would always deny being one and the same. emotions and tried to excite bewilderment Many of the people involved in Kaufman’s and anger out of them. He often succeeded. original escapades play themselves in the film. Here’ s Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman as Tony Clifton ... or not ... I think ... maybe. This audience resentment came to its pin- This brings much authenticity and nostalgia to photo courtesy of www.moviefanonline.com nacle when Kaufman forsake his endearing the re-creations. Pro wrestler Jerry Lawler is ure. Love is charming as a character that, unfor- back to recreate his on-air After his Golden Globe-winning perfor- tunately, was seldom seen and woefully bouts with Kaufman, including mance in Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show,” I underdeveloped. their notorious altercation on would have been hard pressed to think that Even though I enjoyed what I saw on “Late Night with David Carrey could ever do any better. However,he screen, I could not get over the thought Letterman.” The film also proved me wrong. that all of this should have added up to serves as a reunion for the cast Nevermore will Carrey only be associ- more. It did not teach the viewer anything of “Taxi.” Most of the original ated with the “rubber man” antics that first that was not already well-known. actors are back to play both brought him to the forefront. Carrey has A film biography should do more than themselves and their sitcom now stepped into the ranks of Steve just recreate the well-known events. It characters. Martin and Robin Williams as an actor who should strive to show us unknown facets Undoubtedly, the film can do comedy and drama with the same of the person we thought we knew. If we belongs to Carrey and his degree of success. do not get anything fresh, we might as well superb performance as The supporting characters are also just watch the original clips that constantly Kaufman. He vividly captures well-played. Danny DeVito, a fellow “Taxi” air on Comedy Central and Nick-at-Nite. not only the speech and the alum, instead stars as Kaufman’s kind- While the film will work well with the mannerisms, but the essence hearted manager, George Shapiro. DeVito uninitiated, Kaufman fans will probably of the man as well. exudes much gentility and warmth in the enjoy what they are watching, but be Just as George C. Scott did role of the man that helped catapult somewhat dissatisfied. 20-years-ago in “Patton,” Kaufman to stardom. In the film, Andy’s Carnegie Hall show (seen above) conve- Carrey is able to completely Courtney Love, also the love interest in “Man on the Moon” niently occurs near the close of the comic’ s career to wrap transform himself and con the Forman’s “The People vs. Larry Flynt,” stars Universal Pictures things up on a high note. Hmm ... viewer into believing that they photo courtesy of www.movieweb.com as Kaufman’s girlfriend Lynne Margulies. 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sion is FREE! And you can afford LORD SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS mation is missing in the following basic student Student Health Insurance program for Spring 2000 Registration and payment of fees ($40 cash or Roommates to do it 1 or 2 times/week. Only at The Alumni Office is currently requesting nomina- information items, please report them to the offices may do so by completing a re-enrollment form and check payable to Eastern Illinois University) must tions for the 2000 Livingston C. Lord Scholarship. indicated. making payment of $61 by Monday, January 24, be made at least 7 calendar days prior to the test Jamaican Tan 348-0018. Faculty members who desire to nominate for this _Housing Office - local and/or home address and before 4:30 p.m. A minimum of 6 semester hours, date. Mail-in requests for registration must be ______‘00 scholarship should submit the nomination(s) telephone numbers; or a graduate assistantship is required to qualify for received by the 7-day deadline. Registration is lim- through his/her respective department chairs. –Enrollment Management, 116 Old Main - resident re-enrollment. The insurance will become effective ited (maximum of 35 examinees per test) so regis- Female Roommate needed ASAP OPEN AUDITIONS will be held at Nomination forms are available from the depart- status; when the application and the required premium are ter early. to share spacious 2 Bdr/ 2 bath 7 pm this Thursday and Friday ment chairs or from the Alumni Services Office. _Registration, South Basement McAfee - degree, received by the University within the deadline of —Debra Hopgood, Acting Director, Academic The deadline for receipt of nominations is Monday, major, minor, option; January 24. Contact the Student Health Insurance Assessment and Testing apartment close to campus, con- (Jan. 13 & 14) in the Doudna Fine January 24, and must be received by 4 p.m. in _Records Office - social security number, name, Office, second floor, East Wing, Student Services venient parking, $285/mo. Call Arts Theatre. Plays being audi- order to be considered by the selection committee. classification, marital status, or any other changes Building or call 581-5290. PLEASE NOTE: STATE FARM FELLOWSHIPS —Sarah Drury, Assistant Director, Alumni Services or additions not covered above. Dependent coverage is not available. Applications are available for the $3,000 State 345-8801 with any questions, ask tioned are MOON OVER BUFFA- —Dr. Frank Hohengarten, Dean of Enrollment —Joyce Hackett, Medical Insurance Specialist Farm Exceptional Student Fellowships. Eligibility for Natalie. 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1999 was a year that saw cinema go in new directions and take more risks; wit- ness films like “The Matrix”, “The Blair Witch Project” and “Being John Malkovich.” But what is even more inter- esting than the crop of innovative films is the fact that one of the year’s best films was conventional in almost every way. Adapted from a six-part serial novel, “The Green Mile” (rated R for vulgarity and graphic violence) is brought to the screen by Frank Darabont, the director and screenwriter of that most revered of `90s movies, “The Shawshank Redemption.” Darabont definitely has a knack for films based upon Stephen King prison stories, and the quality of this latest adaptation would have us believe that he could make a career out of producing such movies. The film’s title refers to the color of the floor on death row at Cold Mountain Penitentiary in Louisiana where Paul Edgecombe (Tom Hanks) is the head guard. Edgecombe is probably the most level-headed character you could imagine, someone who keeps his cool even though Forrest Gump and Jodie Foster ’s dad from “Contact” lead that big guy from “Armageddon” down death row in one of “The Green Mile’s” he has a job that most would find inter- more cheerful scenes. minable. He keeps the prisoners in line, photo courtesy of www.darkhorizons.com not to mention his fellow guards. of killing anyone. A relative unknown, Barry Pepper as guard Dean Stanton and wrestles internally with this idea, wonder- The impetus of the story is John Coffey, Duncan steals nearly every scene he’s in, Sam Rockwell as sadistic inmate William ing how good a man can be if he’s willing a towering hulk of a man who walks down managing to even outdo Tom Hanks in the Wharton. Doug Hutchison, whose previ- to throw the switch that kills a miracle of the Green Mile after being convicted of acting department. ous acting experience includes a role as God. A good 90 minutes are spent trying the murder of two small girls. Michael Coffey and Edgecombe are only two of the elusive Eugene Victor Tooms on “The to shake every last tear out of our eyes, Clarke Duncan, of “Armageddon” fame, many characters in this ensemble piece. X-Files,” puts in a potentially star-making and it sure does work. I cried through plays Coffey as a gentle giant whom no There are also good performances from turn as Percy Wetmore, a guard more most of the film’s last hour, outdoing one could ever believe would be capable David Morse as guard Brutus Howell, interested in watching the inmates fry in “Titanic”, “Dead Man Walking” and “Field the electric chair than doing his job. of Dreams” in the tearjerker department The first hour or so of the film deals for me. with character exposition and with famil- What’s especially remarkable is that we iarizing the audience with the Green Mile; cry for men who have committed horrible not a whole lot happens for a while. For crimes. We cry just as much during the those who have read the book prior to botched execution of the murderer seeing the movie, this first hour won’t Delacroix as we do when Paul realizes seem so plodding, but I could imagine that that there is no way to save John Coffey those unfamiliar with the story could find from death. This is the rare film that is the beginning of the film tedious. able to elicit emotion without sacrificing But the story is worth sticking with; we story or dramatic impact. learn that John Coffey has the power to With a three-hour-plus running time, heal others with his hands. We first see it “The Green Mile” has far too many char- when he cures Paul’s urinary infection, and acters and subplots to explore in a review we later see it work on Mr. Jingles. without boring you to death, but it can be Mr. Jingles is a main character in this said that one won’t soon be bored in movie who just happens to be a mouse. watching those three hours. Like “The There’s nothing overtly special about him Shawshank Redemption,” “The Green except that he forms some kind of affec- Mile” taps into basic human values and tion for inmate Eduard Delacroix, who is emotions and draws intriguing, thought- given a heartbreaking performance by out characters. Place it in a virtual tie with Michael Jeter. Somehow, Darabont is able “American Beauty” for the title of 1999’s to make this mouse another personality best movie. on the Mile, and the audience cares for TV’ s Michael Jeter pleads for his life and the life of his rodent companion. Unfortunately, him just as the inmates do. “The Green Mile” his cries fall on deaf ears. The story becomes a clear Christ para- Warner Bros./Castle Rock Entertainment photo courtesy of www.darkhorizons.com ble; Coffey is condemned to die even H H H H though he can perform miracles. 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