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STUDENT LIFE CAA Council approves new minor
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e Council on Academic A airs unanimous- ly approved a sports media relations minor and new course during its meeting ursday. Joe Gisondi, an associate professor of jour- nalism, said sports media relations is a rapidly growing eld, where training and experience is necessary to be hired. “Sports-information people used to just hire journalists to do the job,” Gisondi said. “Writ- ing is still an essential part of it, but it’s moving more and more toward some of the marketing and multimedia aspects.” e sports media relations minor will require 19 credit hours in journalism classes and three in kinesiology and sports studies classes. Gisondi will be one of the instructors of the new course, “JOU 2850: Sports Media Rela- tions,” that will be required for completion of the minor. “ is minor isn’t going to fully prepare some- one for the eld; it’s intended to give them the basic skills so that they’ll understand what needs to be done,” he said. BOB GALUSKI | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS e council also approved additions to the ac- Derek Morrow, a senior history major, was a team leader in the 11B Infantry of the National Guard. He will be graduating in the spring. ceptable test scores international students may submit to meet the English language mastery re- quirement for undergraduate admissions. e two additional scores include a Kaplan Veteran prepares to graduate International Colleges certi cate of achievement at the pro ciency level and level-nine comple- By Bob Galuski tion team, which would help get those injured “If something like a car blew up, we had to close tion from a U.S. Language Company center. Staff Reporter to hospitals or emergency services. the area o and make sure it was safe,” he said. Marilyn Thomas, an admissions specialist, “If somebody was hurt or needed assistance, He said one of the biggest reasons he joined said Eastern signed a letter of cooperation with While most students choose college right after we would provide that for them,” Morrow said. the military was because of the bene ts the mili- Kaplan International Colleges in 2004, but the high school, Sgt. Derek Morrow of the 11B In- Morrow also said they would help no matter tary o ered, as well as the chance to travel. undergraduate catalog had not yet been modi- fantry chose instead to serve overseas in Afghan- what time of day. After serving his two years overseas, he said he ed to include their certi cations. istan and is now preparing to in the spring. “Once somebody had gotten hurt at three in rst went to Lincoln Land Community College She said the Language Company o ers an in- Morrow, a senior history major, has been a the morning, and we rushed him to the hospi- in Spring eld. tensive program with 10 centers throughout the part of the National Guard since 2001, with ac- tal,” he said. “I was in community college from the end of U.S. and roughly 20 students at each center, and tive duty in Afghanistan from 2008 to 2009. Morrow said one of the main duties his team my tour until 2011, when I came here,” Mor- the teachers often incorporate students’ intended Morrow said he was a team leader of his unit had was to help train the local Afghan police de- row said. eld of study into their language lessons. in the National Guard during his time in Af- partments. Morrow came to Eastern’s campus for a tour, “ is center is a little unique because it teach- ghanistan. Improvised explosive devices were also part of and said he “fell in love with the campus.” es English and academic skills together,” she He said he was also a part of a quick reac- his day-to-day life, Morrow said. VETERAN, page 5 said. “Some others don’t do that.”
CONCERT Percussion ensemble makes a bang
By Sharita Harris because I’ve barely been seeing them because Staff Reporter they’ve been in here a lot.” Jonathan Summers, a senior music per- About 15 students performed with percus- forming major, said he had been practicing sion instruments such as the xylophone, ma- his performance for two and a half months. rimbas and the vibraphone Thursday. “Well, the concerto I played I started doing The EIU Percussion Ensemble showcased about the last week of August,” Summers said. student percussionists in its only performance Summers has played percussion since he of the semester. was 10, half his life, and said music was al- Danika Dale, a junior communication ways a big part of the person that he is today. studies major, said she usually comes to sup- “There’s always things that can go bet- port her friends and enjoy good concert mu- ter for a performance all the time,” he said. sic. “It only took about an hour and a half to go “I really like these concerts because they through the entire performance, and I think are a lot different than the other ones because everyone really stepped it up to make the best you don’t know what you will expect when performance they could.” you come to one of these,” she said. Lindsey Alexander, a second year graduate Eddie Blakney, a sophomore marketing student, said being a part of the ensemble in- major, said he noticed the hard work that was cludes a lot of patience, practice and learning. shown in the performance. “Working with other people—especially in MIRANDA PLOSS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS “I thought they did great; I know a lot of the chamber group—we all have our ideas, Meghan Osterbur, a music education major with teacher certification, plays the marimbas in them personally,” he said. “I know they’ve and we mold them together, and we just make a performance of “Rainbows” by Alice Gomez during the EIU Percussion Ensemble’s concert been preparing for this for a really long time, great music,” Alexander said. Thursday in the Dvorak Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The ensemble only per- and they’ve been working really hard at this PERCUSSION, page 5 forms once a semester. THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 2 DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM N o. 63, VOLUME 97 EIU weather BALLROOM DANCE SOCIETY TODAY SATURDAY Society teaches students to dance
By Erik Jensen and good exercise.” Staff Reporter The society started in when students enrolled in Eastern’s Dancing at college usually oc- ballroom dancing class eight curs at the bars, but Eastern stu- years ago. There was one caveat, Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny High:54° dents have the opportunity to though: they did not have any- High: 55° join the Ballroom Dance Society where to practice. Low: 33° Low:35° and dance like the stars. Eventually, these students For more weather visit castle.eiu.edu/weather. The 8-year-old society meets found a place to work on their at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday in dance moves and decided to the Dance Studio of the Student turn their group into a society. EastErn nEws Recreation Center and is open to Students enrolled in the ball- “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” both students and the communi- room dancing class received ex- ty members. tra credit for attending these Contact Lisa Perfors, a junior music meetings, and still do to this If you have corrections or tips, please call: major and Ballroom Dance So- day. 217•581•2812 ciety president, grew up fascinat- Although they meet once a or fax us at: ed with the complex dance moves week, the society keeps members 217•581•2923 she saw in old movies. busy throughout the school year.
Printed by Eastern Illinois University “Ballroom dancing is always “We’ve done private parties, on soy ink and recycled paper. something I’ve been interested history fairs, workshops and in,” Perfors said. “Mainly swing other registered student organi- Attention postmaster: Send address changes to: The Daily Eastern News dancing because you see movies zation events,” Perfors said. 1802 Buzzard Hall with people doing a bunch of cra- The society also encourag- Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL 61920 zy dance moves, and I’ve always es social interaction by having wanted to do those.” students who attend events to Editorial Board Everyone is welcome to par- dance with everyone who partic- Editor in Chief ...... Elizabeth Edwards ticipate as long as there are no ipates. [email protected] Managing Editor ...... Ashley Holstrom flip flops, she said. “It’s good for social interac- [email protected] Movies also served as the tion because you dance with lots News Editor ...... Rachel Rodgers source of motivation for Cathy of people,” Wang said. [email protected] Associate News Editor ...... Nike Ogunbodede Sowa, the society’s vice president The society, which has 10 ac- [email protected] for community relations, and tive members and up to 30 par- Opinions Editor...... Seth Schroeder her husband to join the Ball- ticipants a week, does about 13 [email protected] Online Editor ...... Sara Hall room Dance Society. different dances each semester [email protected] “We originally went so we and always makes a trip to the Photo Editor ...... Zachary White [email protected] could waltz at our wedding,” Reagent Ballroom in Savoy. Sowa said. “We had a Disney- Perfors, who joined the soci- News Sta FILE PHOTO |THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Daily Editor ...... Samantha McDaniel themed reception, and my favor- ety in the Spring 2011, teach- Features Editor ...... Tim Deters ite dance is the Viennese Waltz.” es the dances to the other mem- Lisa Perfors, a member of the Ballroom Dance Society, leads students In-Depth Editor ...... Robyn Dexter through steps on Sept. 18. Sports Editor ...... Jordan Pottor Wei Wang, a technology grad- bers. She is not alone, though, Verge Editor ...... Jaime Lopez uate student and the secretary of as other members help her out Assistant Daily Editor ...... Amy Wywialowski the society, is also a big fan of depending on the dance. provides students a place to en- Assistant Photo Editor ...... Miranda Ploss Erik Jensen can be reached Assistant Online Editor ...... Dominic Renzetti ballroom dancing. The Ballroom Dance Society joy and practice ballroom dance, “Personally, I like to dance,” also tries to enhance the experi- and it also provides students with at 581-2812 Advertising Sta or [email protected]. Advertising Manager ...... Breanna Blanton Wang said. “It’s very interesting ence of its members. The society a lesson in social etiquette. Promotions Manager ...... Kate Hannon
Faculty Advisers Editorial Adviser ...... Lola Burnham SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH FOUNDATION Photo Adviser ...... Brian Poulter DENNews.com Adviser ...... Bryan Murley Publisher ...... John Ryan Business Manager ...... Betsy Jewell Hospital to present 'Festival of Trees' Press Supervisor ...... Tom Roberts Production Sta Night Chief ...... Ashley Holstrom By Amy Wywialowski Kim Uphoff, the vice president Despite being auctioned o on She said some of the tree design- Lead Designer/Online Production ...... Dominic Renzetti Assistant Daily Editor for development for the founda- Saturday, these items will be on ers have been a part of the festival Copy Editors/Designers/Online Production ...... Courtney Runyon tion, said the funds would go to- display during the whole festival. since it originated, while others are About The Sarah Bush L incoln ward hospital innovation and the Upho said there would also be new each year. The Daily Eastern News is produced by the students of Eastern Illinois Uni- versity. It is published daily Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., Health Foundation will put on foundation’s Healthy Kids Initia- a ra e and multiple vendors sell- e festival will feature 14 dif- during fall and spring semesters and twice weekly during the summer its annual holiday tradition when tives. ing holiday décor. ferent music groups, all which have term except during university vacations or examinations. One copy per the foundation presents its “Fes- Upho said the festival began 14 “We will be selling 2-foot ta- donated their services. Groups to day is free to students and faculty. Additional copies can be obtained for 50 cents each in the Student Publications O ce in Buzzard Hall. tival of Trees,” which opens Fri- years ago as a way to celebrate the ble-top trees, and ‘Packages with be featured include the Charleston The Daily Eastern News is a subscriber to McClatchy-Tribune Information day. season. Pizzazz,’ which have di erent gift High School Advanced Chamber Services. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa The festival runs both Friday “It certainly is a way to make a items in them,” Upho said. “Peo- Ensemble, the Charleston Middle Comments / Tips and Saturday. On Friday, it runs di erence in the lives of others and ple can also buy ra e tickets and School Show Choir and local mu- Contact any of the above sta members if you believe your information is relevant. from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and spread generosity,” she said. “It is put them in jar for the item they sicians. from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Satur- also a way to raise funding for our most hope to win.” Upho said children would also Corrections The Daily Eastern News is committed to accuracy in its coverage of the day. future campaign.” All of the items in the auctions have the opportunity to have their news. Any factual error the sta nds, or is made aware of by its read- Admission is $3 and free for e festival has a variety of ele- and ra e have been donated, and photo taken with Santa Claus from ers, will be corrected as promptly as possible. Please report any fac- children 12 and younger. ments, including musical perfor- all of the trees are decorated by 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and tual error you nd by email, phone, campus mail or in person. e festival will end with a pri- mances, a silent auction, a raffle volunteers, which the foundation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Satur- vate gala Saturday, which is sold and a live auction at the gala. calls designers. day. out. The live auction will have 32 “ ey also pay for the di erent Proceeds from the festival go to items, including 11 large decorat- items on the tree or wreath, which Amy Wywialowski can the foundation to bene t the hos- ed holiday trees, decorated wreaths are sold with the tree or wreath.” be reached at 581-2812 pital. and other items. Upho said. or [email protected].
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JACOB SALMICH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS JACOB SALMICH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS JACOB SALMICH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS While Doudna was being built, classes had to be moved to The music department was relocated to McAfee Gymnasium The theatre department was moved to what is now Twice different locations, including a storefont near CVS Phar- during the construction of Doudna. is Nice. macy. Doudna’s delay: building had 9-year wait
By Amy Wywialowski New Mexico. Assistant Daily Editor Crews said he clearly remembers the day the nal plans were revealed: About 12 years ago, the Doudna Sept. 18, 2001. Fine Arts Center steps and the build- “It was a week after 9/11, and they ing they are connected to did not exist. wouldn’t let him take the model on In 2000, plans for the building be- the plane,” Crew said. “They had to gan. drive it from New Mexico.” In 2002, the theatre, art and mu- Crews said as a tribute to the Sept. sic departments moved into tempo- 11 attack, Predock added an Ameri- rary locations, but construction did can ag to the top of the model. not begin until 2005. “It was just his way of paying trib- In 2008, the building opened its ute,” Crews said. “We were all still doors after a nine-year wait. hurting at that time.” The Doudna story is one of poli- In 2002, the art, music, and the- tics, nances and a whole generation ater department were relocated in or- of Eastern students, faculty and sta . der for construction to begin. e university began with plans to Art history classes were taught in renovate the current ne arts building, various locations on campus, and art which was three times smaller than education classes were taught in the the current ne arts center that stood McAfee Gymnasium. in the same place. Hild said despite a few issues, the Dan Crews, the director of patron location was an improvement of services at Doudna, was working in where the art department had been Eastern’s public relations department working. during the renovation and said the e studio arts were relocated to a plan for a new building came “out of currently abandoned storefront near the blue” for him, but he knew they where CVS Pharmacy used to be, pri- needed a new building. or to its new building. The location “The old building had run its was called Art Park West. course, and we had become more so- “The walls were only 8-feet high, phisticated in the years since it was and the ceiling was 14-feet so no one SUBMITTED PHOTO built,” Crews said. “ e dean pulled could play their radio too loud,” Hild Plans for the Doudna Fine Arts Center began in 2000. The construction of the building started in 2005 and was us all together and said ‘if you had said. “We had to hire a student work- finished in 2008. a dream list for the building, what er to watch the door and have people would be in it?’” sign in and out for security reasons.” At this time, Illinois faced a reces- leased.” ford them. But that changed when the Glenn Hild, chairman of the art The music department was relo- sion, and all capital projects came to In 2006, Hencken received a fax university received an anonymous gift. department, was a professor when the cated to McAfee, and the theater de- a halt, including Doudna, which sat telling him the governor had autho- “Those are the days that are good original concept of a new building was partment was moved to what it is now empty for four years before construc- rized the funds. to be a university president,” Henck- conceived. Twice is Nice on 18th Street. It was tion began again. Construction then began. en said. “My rst thought was ‘we can “(The old building) was outdat- called e Village eater. President emeritus Lou Hencken “I just remember it being like put the steps back in.’” ed and not appropriate for the work “It was a lot a like the Black Box was in oce at this point and said he someone firing off a starter pistol,” The name of the donor was never we were doing at the time,” Hild said. Theater is now,” Crews said. “It was worked with state legislators to get the Crews said. “It was the first step— revealed. “ e ventilation was poor; the spac- very theater in the round.” funds released. construction had started—and we Doudna opened its doors in the fall es were small, and there was very lit- Panther Shuttle routes were re-ar- “It was the rst time Illinois real- knew the wait would be over soon.” of 2008. e rest is history. tle storage.” ranged in order to transport students ized it was spending more than it was Building began, but there was still In 2001, the final plans for the to the adjunct campuses. taking in,” Hencken said. “It was up one final obstacle: the steps, which Amy Wywialowski can project was revealed and was designed Despite the move, construction did to the university to see as many peo- had been cut from the design when be reached at 581-2812 by Antoine Predock, an architect from not begin until 2006. ple as we could to get the funds re- the university realized it could not af- or [email protected].
HOUSING RHA approves funding for diversity event
By Robyn Dexter tee of University Housing and Din- “We really need to open registra- RHA Treasurer Kyle Swan report- “We’re looking through many pa- In-depth Editor ing Services needed additional fund- tion for (Kids and Friends Weekend) ed the current budget of the RHA at pers, revenues and expenses, but we ing to bring the presenters to Eastern, on Dec. 1 so we encourage everyone $11,360.63. want to present our findings after The Residence Hall Association so members of the committee called to tell their family and friends about In addition, the community de- break,” she said. approved funding for a Housing and on di erent campus groups for help it over Thanksgiving break,” Krch velopment committee presented po- RHA President Eddie Hillman Dining presentation in December in the funding. said. tential ideas for Green Week in 2013 presented in his closing remarks and assigned themes to each hall for RHA members broke into their The programming committee re- including a dodge ball tournament, about Red Week, which will take Kids and Friends Weekend in Febru- subcommittees to plan for the Spring ported back to the group after decid- fashion show and a dance with recy- place the week of Nov. 26. ary. 2013 semester, which contains activ- ing the theme for Kids and Friends clables as admission. Hillman encouraged the hall The RHA agreed to donate $175 ities such as Kids and Friends Week- Weekend, which will be “Color the RHA Secretary Dawn Howe pre- members to paint their windows to fund “Erasing The Distance,” end and Green Week. World of Eastern” and will feature sented her ideas for RHA hoodies and with AIDS awareness-themed spir- which will educate the campus RHA Vice President Amanda different colors for each residence jackets, which will be decided on after it. about mental disorders at presenta- Krch encouraged all RHA members hall. anksgiving Break. The RHA will meet at 5 p.m. on tions at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. to begin spreading the word about The RHA also unanimously ap- Elizabeth Burbatt, a member of the Nov. 29 in Stevenson Hall. 5. Kids and Friends Weekend, which proved its budget for 2013, which Bond Revenue Committee, gave a re- The Social Justice, Diversity and will take place from Feb. 22 to Feb. has been under discussion for the past port on the progress of the commit- Robyn Dexter can be reached at Community Engagement Commit- 24. few weeks. tee’s progress. 581-2812 or [email protected]. Opinions Editor THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Seth Schroeder DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM 217 • 581 • 2812 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2012 OpiniOns [email protected] NO. 63, VOLUME 97 4
STAFF EDITORIAL COLUMN Social media I want the Olympics back, I need my fix It’s been 96 days since the Summer Olym- out of the Olympics. pics closing ceremony in London and I’m Don’t tell me you didn’t have the live feeds can, will be ready for the upcoming Winter Olympics in streaming on your work computer every day, Sochi in 449 days. and then rush home afterward and turn on I’m having Olympic withdrawal and I miss NBC or its family of networks. used against the camaraderie that comes with rooting for The Olympics are magnetic. They are a country, rather than a team from a city in tough to forget when you have to go back your country. to being a normal sports fan watching your your future Don’t get me wrong, I love rooting for my Alex McNamee team every couple of days or every Saturday respective teams in South Bend, Green Bay, or Sunday. You’ve been told time and time again not St. Louis and so on, but it’s not the same as the team final. Life is better when sports are on 24 hours to be caught with a red plastic cup in your rooting for a country. Don’t tell me you weren’t throwing Tiger a day, seven days a week, and when every- hand, but you still allow your friends to tag For the few weeks of the Olympic Games, Woods-fists in the air when the U.S. women’s body you know is rooting for the same coun- photos of you in them, or maybe you even all of the Bears and Packers fans, Yankees soccer team came back to beat Canada. try you are. upload them yourself. And now you can’t get and Red Sox fans, come together to root for Don’t tell me you weren’t running around The Olympics are when the U.S. is most a job after graduation. the United States or whatever country they your house chanting “USA! USA! USA!” patriotic because we love sports and our News flash: if you think your private choose to support. when Jen Kessy and April Ross advanced to country. We especially love it when the two Facebook and Twitter accounts are actually There aren’t any more rivalries in this the women’s beach volleyball final to play come together and create a baby that is the private, think again. #Sorry country when we’re watching the Olympics. their U.S. counterparts. Olympics. As if it hasn’t been drilled into your head Everyone is rooting for the platform diving Don’t tell me you weren’t on the edge of This happens when the gymnastics team enough by now, nothing on the Internet is duo, swimmer Missy Franklin, or the men’s your seat cheering on the 4x100-meter free goes to Worlds, when the soccer teams par- really private. archery team. relay team as France started catching up the ticipate in the World Cup, and in other in- You know employers are all about check- There’s so much hatred for other teams U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte. stances, but it’s never as big as the Olympics. ing out Twitter accounts of their poten- when the Olympics aren’t played that it’s bet- Don’t tell me you didn’t watch fencing And I miss it. tial employees, yet you may still be prone to ter and more fulfilling to watch a country go and think they were performing on the set of navigating to the little bird app while intox- for a common goal. “Tron: Legacy.” Alex McNamee is a senior journalism major. icated or dropping expletives that would Don’t tell me your jaw didn’t drop when Don’t tell me you weren’t enamored by the He can be reached at 581-2812 or make your mother blush. gymnast McKayla Maroney stuck her vault in athletes and the individual stories that came [email protected]. We know, a lot of students have been there. FROM THE EASEL But it’s time to grow up and realize that although the Internet can be a beautiful place, it can also be a sabotaging monster working against you. With Facebook changing its privacy set- tings more frequently than you probably change your oil, sometimes it feels almost impossible to keep up. Some things people also don’t remember: there’s such a thing as a screenshot. That enraged status or obvious subt- weet you made about your teacher or room- mate can and will be used against you. It may have been deleted a few hours, even minutes, later after you realized, hey, may- be this isn’t a good thing to have out there for everyone to see. But with the simple Command+Shift+4 on a Mac or the Print Screen button on a PC, that little regret can be saved forever. This especially came into play during the election season. People were prone to get into heated political debates on their walls or timelines, only to later want to retract what they said. But with the simple click of a few but- tons, that moment was captured forever. Even at The Daily Eastern News, we man- ETHAN SCHROEDER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS age our social media sites and remove any- thing we deem inappropriate. COLUMN Eastern volleyball team members have deleted their personal Twitter and Facebook accounts, and other athletes have strict require- Don’t give blogs a bad name, respect them ments on what they are allowed to post. While in Illinois it is now illegal for I’m not a blog snob. I’m a blog enthusiast. sentially on display to the world and is a direct employers to ask for your Facebook password, As a journalist, I feel like I always hear one representation of your “brand” as a journalist treat your social media accounts like a frene- of two extremes about blogging from profes- and writer. my: you should be on the alert that it could sional journalists, professors and other students. Much like a Facebook or Twitter page, keep- come to stab you in the back at any time. ey either believe blogs are a great way to ing things classy and not trashy is key. Big Brother is always watching. Just try showcase your personal style of journalism, or Sure, my blog has a casual feel, but I’m talk- and make sure he’s a bit happier about what they think they are useless and aren’t real jour- ing about music, not the goings on of a corpo- he sees. You may feel like you’re censoring nalism. rate company. yourself, but it will be worth it in the long I can see the validity in both viewpoints. Robyn Dexter Despite the colorful background and conver- run. Yes, oftentimes people do abuse blogs and sational tone I maintain on “Dexter’s Beat Lab- use them to vent about stupid, pointless life I try to stay on a schedule with my blog and oratory,” I still stick to my guns when it comes happenings. update it at least once a week and have even to professionalism. The DA ILY However, they can also be used by journalists put it on my résumé. When it comes down to it, I encourage fel- to write about topics they are passionate about, I respect my blog, and I think that’s an im- low web writers to not add to the bad rap many EASTERN NEWS but may not be able to cover in their typical 9 portant quality of anyone who maintains one. bloggers have. “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” to 5. I believe a blog should display your abilities Add to the positive and unique literary expe- I’m an electronic music fanatic and love writ- as a writer and/or journalist while allowing you rience only a blog can have. ing about it, but I can’t do that as a sta edi- to expand on a topic or interest. Show your writing style and let your voice be EDITORIAL BOARD tor for a daily publication. So instead, I write It should allow you to be professional but heard, but remember the relationship you have Editor in Chief News Editor about it on my blog. have fun at the same time. with your readers and the picture you want to Professionalism is important to me, but so is If you take the time to set up a blog and paint for them with your words. Elizabeth Edwards Rachel Rodgers my love of music and throwing myself into all maintain it, you should take the time to actual- aspects of it. ly care about its content. Managing Editor Associate News Editor My blog allows me to combine my two fa- Make sure it’s professional and double-check Robyn Dexter is a senior journalism major. Ashley Holstrom Nike Ogunbodede vorite things in the world: music and journal- your hyperlinks, grammar and formatting. She can be reached at 581-2812 or ism. No matter what the topic, remember it is es- [email protected]. Online Editor Opinions Editor Sara Hall Seth Schroeder Letters to the editor can be submitted at any time on any topic to the Opinions Letters to the editor can be brought in with identi cation to The DEN at 1811 The daily editorial is the majority opinion Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. Buzzard Hall. of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern The DEN’s policy is to run all letters that are not libelous or potentially harmful. Letters may also be submitted electronically from the author’s EIU e-mail address News. They must be less than 250 words. to [email protected]. 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Morrow said his military training He also said he had no a liation Service helps veterans has helped him in his school life. with Eastern’s own ROTC organiza- “In the military, they trained tion. us to prepare, prepare, prepare, so “I had a few talks with them in that went over to how I approach the beginning, but I decided to just find home at Eastern school,” he said. stay independent,” he said. Morrow is planning on getting his Morrow said he is still very much By Robyn Dexter degree in history and education, but a part of the National Guard, and In-depth Editor said he does not want to teach high once he leaves Eastern, he is plan- school, but rather at the college lev- ning on his commission. As Eastern continues to see an in- el. “I’m going to go from the rank of crease in the veteran population each “After this, I’m going to get my an enlisted to that of an o cer,” he year, Veterans and Military Person- master’s and teach at a university said. nel Student A airs works to provide somewhere,” he said. Morrow also said he would be an integrative learning for these stu- He said he wants to get a teaching willing to do another tour overseas dents. job somewhere in the Southwest part for his country if the military asked Lt. Col. Stephen Knotts, the coor- of the United States. it of him. dinator of Veterans and Military Per- “I like the desert environment, Of his time spent overseas, Mor- sonnel Student A airs, said 294 vet- mostly from my time overseas. I row said he remembers assisting the erans are on Eastern’s campus, ac- also want to get out of the extreme people of the country as being one of cording to the Fall 2012 census. weathers of the Midwest,” he said the most rewarding parts of his tour “We know these veterans and smiling. in Afghanistan. military dependents are important Morrow explained that his deci- “I loved working with the Afghan to us because they’re the ones who sion to go into teaching was influ- nationals and helping them every enabled the defense of the Consti- enced by past instructors and his day to set up an infrastructure,” he tution and provide the peace and time spent in the National Guard. said. prosperity so we can have institu- Morrow said most of his friends tions of higher learning like East- in the military would not go to Bob Galuski can ern,” he said. school, but would instead continue be reached at 581-2812 Knotts said the veterans services in the military or get other jobs. or [email protected]. o ce of Eastern works with and sup- ports veterans through enrollment, recruiting, retention, integration, transition and career services. “Different studies have said that as high as 80 percent of veterans who drop out in their first year of going to college do so because they don’t have a support system,” he said. ROBYN DEXTER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Veterans are used to having “bat- Lt. Col. Stephen Knotts displays the Veterans Services board used for tle buddies” and a constant feeling of recruitment. Knotts is a member of the Veterans Advisory Board that helps camaraderie, Knotts said, so not hav- assist veterans across campus. ing such a support system can be a huge change of pace. “If they feel like they’re at home, the reasons for that is because many “ ey’re looking for support, and it’s more likely that they’ll stay,” he veterans have taken night classes and we can provide that,” he said. said. online classes and have many credits, Registered student organizations The population of veterans at but have to ll in the spots they real- MIRANDA PLOSS | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS that are geared toward providing that Eastern has grown over the years, ly need to graduate.” Donovan Norman, a sophomore music education major, plays the timpani sense of support to veterans, includ- Knotts said. All marines can also go through drums in a performance of “Scherzo and Cadenza” by Charles Delancey ing the Black Knights of Embarras “Right after World War II, the the testing department in Old Main during the EIU Percussion Ensemble’s concert Thursday in the Dvorak and the Black Orchid Society. majority of students were all veter- and get credit for their military expe- Concert Hall of the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Knotts said they may also find ans,” he said. “We have only in the rience, he said. support through the newly instat- last two or three years started track- “ ese are credits they can get be- CONCERT, from page 1 ed Veterans Advisory Board, which ing how many veterans we have on cause of their on-the-job training,” is made up of Eastern sta who can campus, and we’ve been having a Knotts said. Alexander said there’s always room it’s all group e ort,” she said. provide services and help Eastern’s steady increase.” Most of the feedback Knotts said for improvement in an ensemble. Jamie Ryan, an assistant percus- veteran population. is increase has been caused by he has received has been positive. “I don’t think there’s ever a such sionist professor, said he usually “We’re getting together to target the decrease in active duty troops “We’ve had 42 different sugges- thing as a perfect performance,” she chooses the song pieces a month into and better support our veterans,” he overseas, and Knotts said it is likely tions and responses to our phone said. “I think we worked hard and the semester. said. “At least once a year, we’re go- to continue to increase over the next survey, including information on - I’m happy with the way things turned “I pick a bunch of pieces, and then ing to be doing a survey and analy- few years. nancial aid and program advertis- out.” I start wiggling it down from there,” sis of veterans and asking them what During the application process, ing,” he said. “About 85 percent of Alexander added that they all work he said. “Good music to play for the their interests and needs are.” Knotts said veterans have many ad- responses have been positive.” on parts individually, but the perfor- students and most importantly that it Knotts talked of the vast differ- vantages right from the start. mance is a group e ort. challenges them in some way.” ences in age and background of the “All veterans get their application Robyn Dexter can “We couldn’t get all this done veterans he works with and how the fees waived and get priority registra- be reached at 581-2812 without each other, especially in the Sharita Harris can be reached program seeks to cater to all of them. tion each semester,” he said. “One of or [email protected]. concerto and the chamber group so at 581-2812 or [email protected].
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VIEWS NatioN Bright days ahead Marlins’ purge continues for Eastern rugby After defeating Georgia Tech and with blockbuster trade nishing out the season at 6-2, East- ern may have saved itself from a re- MIAMI (MCT) — The Marlins pointment in a Tweet: “Alright, I’m were sent packing in Tuesday’s trade. building season. have taken a blowtorch to their ros- pissed o !!! Plain & Simple.” The contracts the Marlins gave e Panthers lost one game in the ter once again. Stanton immediately changed his to Reyes and Buehrle were heavily three seasons prior to 2012, so when Only seven months after chris- pro le picture on Twitter, swapping backloaded and due to escalate with- Eastern dropped its first two games tening their swanky, new $515 mil- his Marlins uniform for a solid black in two years. Reyes is scheduled to this season, something was not right. Nicholas Ruffolo lion ballpark with a marquee man- shirt. make $10 million but $22 million Rugby looked amiss without Lau- ager and the most expensive roster If history is a guide, a fan base al- in each of the remaining four years ren Doyle, who began training for the of players in the history of the fran- ready disenchanted by fire sales in of the deal. Buehrle is due to make national team, and Stefanie Mahan, 2012 season. chise, the Marlins dumped payroll 1998 and 2005 is highly unlikely $11 million in 2013, $18 million in who was absent because of a facial lac- Youhas, the kickoff specialist for Tuesday by trading Jose Reyes, Josh to embrace the latest dismantling, 2014 and $19 million in 2015. eration. most of the year, recorded career Johnson, Mark Buehrle, Emilio Bon- one in which the Marlins are re- What remains bears little resem- This led many to believe the rest highs in all of the major categories, ifacio and John Buck to the Toron- ceiving a pair of Cuban in elders in blance to the Opening Day ros- of the season would be more of the including going 23-of-43 on two- to Blue Jays in a 12-player swap, ac- shortstop Yunel Escobar and Adeiny ter that was escorted onto the eld same, and the next two years would point conversions. Her 42 tackles cording to sources. Hechavarria, a backup catcher in Je by Brazilian dancers in April at the be used for rebuilding. ranked second on the team. In return, the Marlins will receive Mathis, a rookie hurler in Hender- team’s expensive, new ballpark, one at all held true until the match Ranking rst in that category was seven players, three of whom are mi- son Alvarez, two minor-league pitch- largely paid for with taxpayer dollars. against Kansas State when one player’s sophomore scrum-half Burge, whose nor-leaguers, and approximately ers Justin Nicolino and Anthony e Marlins’ entire four-man in- performance brought some optimism 44 tackles anchored a solid Panther $160 million in salary relief. DeSclafani and minor-league out- eld from April has now been trad- for the upcoming seasons. defense. If anyone can replace Ma- So much for the Marlins’ grandi- elder Jake Marisnick. ed. Gone, too, are three- fths of the Sophomore center Madison Kiss- han, it is an all-around player like ose “all in” strategy of 11 months ago Some fans reacted immediately starting rotation, the closer, and a ner scored a school-record 10 trys Burge. when they signed a handful of top- with outrage on blogs and on Twit- starting catcher and out elder. against the Wildcats en route to a Williams created a spark early in dollar free agents in a gambit that ter. Once it became apparent in mid- 121-0 victory for the Panthers. the season when she scored six trys in opped. “This is a complete disgrace,” summer that the Marlins would not Eastern’s victory not only provid- the rst three games, but settled down Not only did the Marlins nish a commented “Marlin Fan” on The contend, they began chiseling away ed hope that Kissner could lead the since then, scoring only one try in the distant last, but attracted the fewest Miami Herald’s Fish Bytes blog. players in July at the trade deadline, team this season, but it showed that remaining ve games. fans at any new major-league ball- “Fish fans, I think it is time for dealing Hanley Ramirez and Anibal the Panthers could put up big num- No matter which way the fans look park opening in the past 20 years. boycotts and protests,” chimed in Sanchez, among others. bers without Olympic hopeful Lau- at it, there is a lot of talent in this As a result, the Marlins have tak- “Camera Mike.” Dissatis ed with Guillen’s perfor- ren Doyle. sophomore class. en a wrecking ball to the roster and After the trade, the Marlins will mance in the rst year of a four-year e Panthers will have to contin- Moreover, with the guidance of coaching sta , ring manager Ozzie have salary commitments of barely contract, the Marlins red him a few ue to produce without her and with- Eastern head coach Frank Graziano, Guillen and turning their $95 mil- more than $19 million for the up- weeks after the conclusion of the sea- out senior anker Mahan, who ranks the rebuilding time may have missed lion roster into rubble. coming season, $11.5 million of that son and replaced him with rookie third on the all-time tackles list. Both the women’s rugby squad, with only Since the deal is pending physical amount belongs to pitcher Ricky manager Mike Redmond. graduate this academic year and have brighter days ahead. exams and requires the approval of Nolasco. Escobar is owed $5 million One component that will remain no years of eligibility left. the commissioner’s oce, the Mar- next season. unchanged: owner Jeffrey Loria. Along with Kissner, Kim Youhas, Nicholas Ruffolo can lins did not return phone calls or e Marlins not only purged the Speculation was rampant that the Carissa Burge and Nia Williams have be reached at 581-2812 messages seeking comment. roster of a significant amount of latest deal might signal Loria’s inten- all shown their potential during the or [email protected]. An official announcement could money in terms of future salary obli- tion to sell the franchise. come in a day or two. gations, but completely rid the team But two sources said Loria, who But one of the team’s few remain- of last winter’s free agent haul. has owned the team since 2002, re- ing frontline players, Giancarlo Stan- Failed closer Heath Bell was dealt mains committed and has no interest State ton, expressed his surprise and disap- last month while Reyes and Buehrle in selling the club. Illini cruise past FOOTBALL, from page 7 Central Arkansas is led by Wal- Murray, better than Tennessee-Mar- and receptions (115). Walker ranks ter Payton Award candidate and tin, and they will be the best receiv- as Eastern’s premier threat in the St. Francis for dual-threat quarterback Wyndrick ing core that we have seen.” running game, rushing for a team- Smothers. Grandy has totaled a team-best leading 942 yards and 11 touch- The Destrehan, La., prod- 670 receiving yards and has hauled downs on 192 carries. uct ranks as one of the best quar- in six touchdowns, good for sec- Defensively, Eastern is led by second victory terbacks in the nation, as he ranks ond most on the team. Croom has sophomore linebacker Robert sixth in points responsible, 14th in been Central Arkansas’ main target Haynes, red-shirt senior defensive CHAMPAIGN (MTC) — Illi- They chanted Griffey’s name in total offense, 17th in passing of- around the end zone, hauling in a end Greg Mahan and senior defen- nois led by 30 points, but a way- the second half as the senior for- fense and 11th in passing efficiency. team-leading eight touchdowns to sive end Artavious Dowdell. ward pass by Myke Henry that ward led the Illini with 17 points Smothers can also use his run- go with 597 receiving yards. Lewis Haynes leads the Panthers with a sailed over the bench was enough on 7-of-10 shooting. Griffey, who ning ability to keep the defense rounds out the trio of playmaking team-leading 95 tackles to go along to infuriate coach John Groce. averaged just 10 points per game guessing, as he has rushed for 360 wide receivers as he has totaled 451 with two forced fumbles and two Groce, an enemy of sloppy play last season, made 3 of 4 3-pointers yards and three touchdowns on 87 receiving yards and five touchdowns interceptions. Dowdell and Mahan even in a blowout, was the only before halftime to spark the Illini carries. His 360 rushing yards and this season. have combined to create one of the one who did not appear to have a and was one point away from tying three touchdowns rank second best Despite Babers saying that this premier pass rushes in the OVC, thoroughly pleasurable evening as a career high. on the team. will be the toughest receiving core totaling 10.5 sacks and 19.5 tack- he smacked the scorers’ table and “It just comes from practice,” he “(Smothers) is different than oth- that the Panthers will see this sea- les for loss. Dowdell’s 5.5 sacks lead stomped his foot a few times. said. “Getting in the gym by my- er quarterback’s in our league, but son, quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo the OVC, while his 9.5 tackles for Illinois breezed to an 89-64 vic- self. I’m feeling confident. The he will be just as explosive and just feels that Eastern matches up well loss rank sixth. Mahan’s five sacks tory against St. Francis for a 2-0 ball’s coming off well. I’m going to as dangerous as anyone we have with Central Arkansas on both sides rank second in the conference, and start to the season and a reason for keep shooting it.” faced,” Babers said. “He throws the of the ball. his 10 tackles for loss are tied for frustrated Illini fans to turn a year- After some early back-and-forth ball very well, not only in the pock- “They are a good open field third overall. long grimace into a smile. with the aggressive Terriers, the Il- et, but he can throw it on the move team,” Garoppolo said. “They are “Our defense has been playing “It’s been a while,” senior for- lini quieted them with a 15-0 run as well. He is a defensive coordina- athletic, and that’s a credit to them, lights out the last couple of weeks,” ward Tyler Griffey said. “I feel so before halftime that left St. Fran- tor’s worst nightmare.” but we have some athletes on our Garoppolo said. “They are play- much better. It feels good to be out cis scoreless for 7 minutes, 11 sec- Along with Smothers, Central side of the ball, too. I’m not wor- ing their a---s off, and I really give there.” onds. Arkansas has a trio of playmakers in ried, we match up with them very those guys a lot of credit.” With a football team reaching Point guard Tracy Abrams fol- the passing game, as wide receivers well.” The top 25 showdown is set to the end of a miserable season on a lowed up his stellar performance in Jesse Grandy, Dominique Croom Eastern’s offensive playmakers in- kick off at 5 p.m. Saturday in Con- seven-game losing streak, the Illi- the opener by scoring 15 points. and Dezmin Lewis will challenge clude red-shirt junior wide receiver way, Ark. ni basketball team is supplying the After imploring his team to ex- Eastern’s secondary. Erik Lora and red-shirt senior run- good news in Champaign. ecute better than in the opening “Their receiving core will be the ning back Jake Walker. Lora leads Jordan Pottorff can The cherry on top of Monday’s victory against Colgate (39.2 per- best receiving core we have seen,” the FCS in receiving yards (1,479), be reached at 581-2812 victory was news that the Illini had cent), the Illini connected against Babers said. “They are better than receiving yards per game (147.9) or [email protected]. received an oral commitment from the Terriers, shooting 49.2 percent three-star-rated forward Austin from the floor. Colbert of New Jersey. Illinois’ competition becomes He will sign a letter of intent much stiffer in a hurry as the team Wednesday with an acclaimed travels to Hawaii for a game before class that includes wings Kendrick playing in the Maui Invitational. ADS ARE FOREVER Nunn and Malcolm Hill, point Groce credited the players for guard Jaylon Tate and big man not looking ahead to the trip. Run an ad in the DEN Maverick Morgan. “These guys, from a mental Illini fans seem pretty pleased standpoint, practiced really well,” (217) 581-2816 with the current roster as well. he said. “That’s pretty special.” @DEN_Sports tweet of the day: #EIU’s men’s basketball team has dismissed former R.J. McGhee for violation of team rules.
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By Anthony Catezone Assistant Sports Editor
e Eastern men’s basketball team, fresh o an 0-2 start, will look to rebound at the Eastern Michigan Ice Man Classic, where the Panthers will play three games in as many as three days. The three-game, three-day stretch is some- thing the Panthers are not familiar with. DOMINIC BAIMA | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS “We just have to get our rest,” freshman guard Jourdan Wickliffe, a sophomore defensive back, stands on the bench and encourages the crowd to cheer the Panthers late during the fourth Alex Austin said. “We only have 10 players right period on Nov. 10 at O’Brien Field during the game against Southeast Missouri. The Panthers won the game and the title of Ohio Valley Confer- now, so everybody has to contribute. We have ence Champions. to go hard in practice and then get the proper amount of rest, so we can be ready for three days in-a-row.” The Panthers are now down to 10 play- Panthers set for top 25 showdown ers after newcomer R.J. McGhee, the Dodge City Community College transfer, has been By Jordan Pottorff season champions of their re- to the football practice of rest- and show each other how much dismissed from the team for violation of Sports Editor spective conferences, but can ing starters leading up to post- we love each other. We will go team rules. improve their seeding with a season play. down there and give it our best, Eastern heads to Ypsilanti, Mich., where it Eastern’s football team is set win in the regular season finale. “I think they will play their and we will try and win.” will first battle with host Eastern Michigan for a non-conference matchup Despite having already guys to win, and we will play The Bears enter the game (1-1) at 6 p.m. Nov. 16. Eastern will then with No. 10 Central Arkansas. clinched a playoff berth, East- our guys to win,” Babers said. with an overall record of 8-2 play Texas-Pan American (1-2) and IPFW Both teams enter the game ern head coach Dino Babers “It’s another opportunity for us and 6-1 in Southland Confer- (1-1) at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17-18, respectively. having already clinched berths said both teams will continue to play, and for our family to go ence play. “We’re playing Eastern Michigan on their to the FCS playoffs as regular to play their starters as opposed out and battle with each other FOOTBALL, page 7 home floor. That’s going to be really hard,” head coach Jay Spoonhour said. “But, it’s a VOLLEYBALL neutral site for everybody else. They’re win- nable games.” Spoonhour said the main focus he wants his Eastern knocked players to have is improving. He said it is easy for young players to get carried away being over- whelmed by the experience. from OVC tourney The Panthers are coming off a loss to non- conference foe Wright State in their home-open- By Anthony Catezone same result, as the Bruins best- er, 56-44. Assistant Sports Editor ed the Panthers 25-18 and 25-19, It was the second straight game that Eastern respectively. Belmont also out-hit broke out to an early lead, but failed to maintain The Eastern volleyball team Eastern in both sets. The second it, as the Panthers let both opponents steal the watched its 2012 campaign end set had the Bruins stealing it on the lead on lengthy runs. as it fell to Ohio Valley Confer- heels of an 11-0 run. Eastern shot 35 percent for the game, as only ence foe Belmont in four sets in the Eastern finished the year with Austin and junior forward Sherman Blanford OVC Tournament quarterfinals an 11-21 overall mark, and an 8-8 scored in double-digits, with 11 and 10, respec- (26-24, 18-25, 19-25, 23-25). performance in the OVC. e Pan- tively. Though the score reads a con- thers landed a sixth place nish in On o ense, Spoonhour is still looking for it trolling win by Belmont, that was the OVC Tournament out of eight to ourish. He said it is key to involve sopho- not the case. Eastern nearly forced teams, as they compete in post- more forward Josh Piper. a fifth set in the second all-time season play for the rst time since “We have to gure out how to get Josh (Pip- meeting with the OVC newcomer. 2005. er) more looks,” Spoonhour said. “He can shoot Eastern burst out to an early the The victory propels Belmont it, and we have to get him looks.” fourth set lead, before Belmont into the semifinal round where Spoonhour also said that on top of feeding countered to take a 13-12 lead they will play No. 2 seeded South- the ball to Piper, the o ense must run through midway through. Eastern pushed east Missouri Friday at 3:30 p.m. senior guard Austin Akers, as fatigue and men- ahead of Belmont 17-15 o a kill All-OVC honoree junior outside tality wore him down in the game against by freshman setter Marah Brad- hitter Reynae Hutchinson recorded Wright State. bury, forcing Belmont to take a a game-high 15 kills. She was one “We have to get the ball out of (Austin) timeout. dig shy of her 26th career double- Akers’ hands,” the first-year head coach Ties were seen continuously double. e team captain also n- said. “He played 37 minutes, and that’s too from that point up to 22-all. Mis- ished with ve blocks. long to guard the fastest guy on the floor cues allowed the Bruins to reach OVC Freshman of the Year Saa- and handle the ball, and then continue to match point, but not before se- lfrank collected nine kills while fel- create shots.” nior outside hitter Emily Franklin low OVC All-Newcomer Bradbury Austin said the Panthers have been able reeled o her nal kill in as a Pan- distributed 43 assists, while her 13 to jump out to early leads in both games ther to shorten the margin. How- digs recorded her seventh double- this season because they focus on scoring in ever, a key block off the attack of double of the season. the first eight minutes. freshman right side hitter Abby Seniors middle hitter Alison Be- However, that is not enough, as fatigue Saalfrank would give Belmont the rens and Franklin wrapped up their eventually sets in. emotional win. careers in a Panther uniform with “We play defense so hard, so (we) try to The match was competitive to 12 and six kills, respectively. Berens score in the first eight (minutes),” said the the fullest, as it featured 41 lead led Eastern with a .286 attack. OVC freshman of the week. “The offense changes and 19 ties. Eastern is set to return 12 play- gets worn out by the time we’re playing de- e Panthers opened play win- ers from this year’s team, including fense on them.” ning a back-and-forth rst set 26- all three All-OVC honorees. MARCUS SMITH | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS 24, as they out-hit .222 to .213. Anthony Catezone can Emily Franklin, a senior outside hitter, spikes the ball against Belmont at set alone had 20 ties as both Anthony Catezone can be reached at 581-2812 Nov. 9 in Lantz Arena. The Panthers finished the regular season in squads played classic side-out ball. be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected]. sixth place, with a record of 8-8. The next two frames saw the or [email protected].