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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2009 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in February by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. “TELL THE TRUTH AND DON’T BE AFRAID” WWW.DENNEWS.COM EAS t ERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, CHARLESTON The DAILY EASTERN NEWS ThursDAY, february 12, 2009 VOL. 93 | ISSUE 97 Local | weather More than 2.5 inches of rain hits city

Drainage problem the Tarble loading dock and also the causes flooding Buzzard East parking lot,” he said. “We are planning to clear this block- at Tarble Arts Center age as soon as weather and time per- mits us.” By MATT HOPF The campus storm sewers collect News Editor debris over time and require period- ic cleaning. More than 2.5 inches of rain fell The debris-filled sewers limit the Tuesday night and Wednesday in the amount of water they can drain. Charleston area causing flooding on Reed said the plumbing shop Eastern’s campus. cleans underground pipes with high- The Buzzard Hall parking lot was pressure water jetting machines dur- flooded, which limited parking, and ing the summer or whenever need- additional floodwater was collect- ed. ed by the Tarble Arts Center load- “However, most debris that cause ing dock. storm water drainage problems are By Wednesday evening, the flood- those that collect on the grates at the water had subsided in the Buzzard surface, such as leaves, sticks, mud lot, but water remained in the Tarble and paper,” he said. “Our grounds loading dock. shop responds to those problems as Gary Reed, director of Facilities, they arise.” Planning and Management, said the Mark Hudson, director of Uni- department plumbing shop deter- versity Housing and Dining Services, mined a large tree root was caus- said water had collected in the base- KAROLINA STRACK | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ing the blockage in the storm sewer ments of Andrews and Lawson halls. Surrounded by water gathered after a night of rainfall, Tarble Arts Center occupants stand outside the back underground pipe at Tarble. stairs on the building’s north side and assess the situation Wednesday morning. University maintenance work- “This is causing slow drainage at » See rain, Page 5 ers were on site digging tunnels to divert the water away from the dock to prevent flooding.

State | funding university | search City | Elections 6 options Weber impresses at open forum 6 seek presented Only internal candidate 2 seats will have another Dunn running to Gov. open forum today for re-election, Sims By KRYSTAL MOYA seat open Quinn Administration Editor for newcomer After five hours of interviews By JOE ASTROUSKI IBHE recommends by different constituents, William City Editor from 2.5 percent Weber, the single internal candi- date for the vice president of busi- Six people are running for decrease to ness affairs search, had to face the Charleston City Council this year, 5.5 percent increase campus open session. including one write-in candidate, The forum, which took place in according to the city clerk’s office. By STEPHEN DI BENEDETTO Booth Library at 4 p.m., allowed The candidates are vying for Staff Reporter faculty, staff and students to ask two council seats now occupied by Weber questions about what he Jim Dunn, who is seeking re-elec- Along with recommending would bring to the position. tion, and Lorelei Simms, who is a 2.5 percent decrease in state “I’m in my 21st year, here at not. appropriations for the next fiscal Eastern,” he began, and then AUDREY SAWYER | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Voters will make their choice in year, the Illinois Board of Higher explained his many credentials. Candidate for vice president for business affairs William Weber, left, a city election on April 7. Education suggested five addition- “My career, both academically speaks with the chair of the College of Sciences Alan Baharlou, right, dur- The candidates are Jim Dunn, al options to Gov. Pat Quinn, and occupationally, can be divided ing a campus open session at Booth Library Wednesday afternoon. James East, Matthew Hutti, Rob Three of the six total recom- into decades,” he said. “In my 20s, “Mike” Goble, Tim Newell and mendations are either decreases I learned how to learn and in my Ryan Siegel. or a flat appropriation, meaning 30s, I learned how to teach.” “In my 20s, I learned how to learn and in no increase or decrease from this Weber explained how he earned my 30s, I learned how to teach.” Jim Dunn year’s state appropriation. East- a baccalaureate degree in comput- Dunn, the incumbent, has ern was projected to receive $50.6 er science and mathematics from spent three terms on City Council million in state appropriations this the University of Kansas, and met — William Weber, candidate for and served 12 years on the Charles- year. an inspirational teacher that began vice president of business affairs ton Zoning Board. “It causes me concern,” said his path in economics leading to a He also owns Dunn’s Service President Bill Perry about IBHE’s masters and doctorate. Center, 111 N. 14th St. recommendations. His path rolled to administra- nal gave him no advantage. and more. When announcing his candi- He said the first three recom- tion in his 40s. And now, enter- “I think that whenever a search “My opinion is that we cannot dacy last year, Dunn said Charles- mendations are disconcerting ing his 50s, he has a taste for a new is done, it is the qualifications that keep adhering to the mentality that ton residents appreciate his accom- because Eastern has high quality path. mattered,” he said. “If he wasn’t ‘broken gets fixed, shoddy lasts for- plishments on City Council. faculty, small class sizes and strong “What will be my challenge for qualified, he wouldn’t have been ever,” he said. “Our deferred main- “The renovations to the streets academic and student programs. this decade?” he asked. selected for an interview.” tenance has been cast under ‘shod- and sidewalks, the renovation of The six recommendations range The questions from the audi- Obia asked Weber what his dy,’ and that cannot happen any- the Water Treatment Plant and from a 2.5 percent decrease to a ence were challenging enough, said “plan of attack” would be to more.” the relationships built with Mat- 5.5 percent increase. Godson Obia, interim chair of the address the deferred maintenance Mildred Pearson, director of toon, the county and (Eastern Illi- “Our ability to keep the quality biological sciences department. issues. faculty development, asked what nois University) are all accomplish- up, the ability to meet our needs in “But I thought he did a very Weber explained that not only Weber thought were the major ments that I think the community terms of facilities, depends a lot on good and thorough job,” he said. has Eastern accrued more than $90 challenges the institution will face has recognized,” Dunn said. the budget,” Perry said. “I’m con- Peggy Brown, assistant to the million in facilities and planning, in the time that he would hold Dunn also said he is proud cerned that when we look at these dean for academic computing, also but it has an additional estimated the position. Weber said fiscally, of the recent renovation of the different (options), three of them believed Weber did a thorough job, $80 million in bond funding that including deferred maintenance, Charleston Carnegie Public are non-increases or decreases.” but said he had an advantage fiscal- has not been discussed in the news. the university faces hard times. Library. ly by being an internal candidate. Bond funding includes the text- » See budget, Page 5 Obia believed that being inter- book rental facility, housing repairs » See weber, Page 5 » See election, Page 5 NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM I TH E DAILY EASTERN NEWS I THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12,2009

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UNIVERSITY I ADMISSIONS CAMPUS BRIEFS Rain doesn't stop Panther Patrol Comedy group hosts Valentine's show Signs, Eastern bags Lunch box Voodoo, the sketch left outside homes comedy group on campus, will perform a Valentine's show at 9 to notify students p.m. today in 7th Street Under­ of their admittance ground. The show is built around the theme of relationships and By KRI STINA PETERS pokes fun at experiences that Editor in Chief everybody is all too familiar with. Admission is free. Brenda Major, Jessica Brutti and Nickie Mueller braved the rain at 5 Choral Ensembles hosts a.m. as they trekked through Charles­ nursery rhymes concert ton putting up signs in front of sev­ Eastern's Choral Ensembles en houses. celebrates the majesty of love Major, Brutti and Mueller were with "Sweet and Sour Nursery just one of 10 groups who worked Rhymes" by libby Larsen, with together in the early morning hours special guest Katie McBain on leaving gifts and signs outside for 60 horn. students in Coles County for an event The performance starts at 4 called Panther Patrol. p.m. on Sunday in the Dvorak The signs, which said things like Concert Hall in the Doudna Fine "admitted," "honor srudent" and Arts Center. "graduate," were placed prominent­ Tickets are $5 for the general ly in the front yards of high school public and $3 for students. students in the area who have been For tickets, contact the box accepted to Eastern. KAROLINA STRACKJTHE DAILY EASTERN NEWS office at (217) 581-3110 or Eastern bags filled with items such During the second stop on her Panther Patrol route, Brenda Major, director of admissions, jokes with the other [email protected]. as T-shirts, pens, highlighters and per­ volunteers while getting signs to place on the admitted students' lawns at 5:30a.m. Wednesday in a Charles­ manent markers were placed on the ton neighborhood. Panther Patrol goes to the houses of high school students who have been admitted to EIU Jazz Quartet front porch of each house as well. and places gifts and signs outside their homes informing them of their acceptance. The signs will be the first time the presents love concert students hear they have been admit­ said that since she has been here, they arion major, volunteered through the "It's a very good idea. Very smart," The Yellowjackets Jazz Quartet ted to Eastern. have received positive feedback about Panther Ambassador Club. she said. will present a Valentine's Day Concert at 8 p.m. on Sunday in But because of the rain and flood­ the program. '1 thought it would be a fi.m expe­ Karenlee Spencer, special events the Dvorak Concert Hall in the ed roads, some groups had trouble "From the feedback we get from rience," she said. coordinator for the admissions office, Doudna Fine Arts Center. getting to houses. parents, the students really like it," Brutti said despite the rain, it met said the community gets to recognize The Yellowjackets received "We, of course, urged our driv­ Holly said. "I had already received her expectations. It was "soggy fi.m," the success of the high school stu­ early public and critical acclaim ers to use extreme caution, but were many e-mails from parents shar­ she said. Major, Brutti and Mueller dents in their neighborhood. for their first album in 1981. unable to cross one or two country ing with us how excited their son or had some difficulty in finding some "1he community gets to feel that Tickets are $12 for the general roads which lead to us not reaching daughter was when they received the of the houses, but stayed on track. excitement for those students who are public, $10 for senior citizens a couple srudents," said Blair Hol­ packages before I could even turn on '1t's so hard to see addresses," coming to Eastern," Spencer said. "As and Eastern employees, and $5 ly, an admissions counselor. "They my computer this morning." Brutti said. it goes from year to year it builds its for students. will receive their signs and package as Major, director of admissions, said Parents of the high school students own level of excitement." For tickets, contact the box soon as we can reach them." Panther Patrol was started to get high were contacted about three weeks in She added that it is just as exciting office at (217) 581-3110 or for the volunteers. Holly said the rain made for more school students in the area excited advance for approval of people put­ [email protected]. of an adventure. about being accepted to Eastern. ting signs in their yards as early as 5 "Sneaking around in the dark She said one group was greeted by "Since we've been doing this, a.m. and to make sure they are aware with barking dogs and deer mnning a furmer who offered them coffee as enrollment in Coles County has of why a car would be pulling up in through the road . . . It's an adven­ Return textbooks they left the gifts for his daughter. increased each year," Major said. their driveway. ture," Spencer said. to avoid fine "They kindly declined in order to Panther Patrol began four years Because of the advanced notice, Another Panther Patrol will take Students are required to surprise more srudents and get back ago and was started by Major. The some homeowners left their front place in April when another 25 or return all textbooks for courses to work," Holly said. Admissions Office runs the program porch lights on. so more high school srudents will be they have withdrawn and/or All I 0 groups finished visiting and the Office of New Srudent Pro­ Mueller, a freshman elementary honored. dropped within two days of their houses by 7 a.m. grams helps out and students volun­ education major with a math concen­ the withdrawal and/or drop to Holly has been involved with Pan­ teer. tration, said Panther Patrol is a great Kristina Peters can be reached at 581- avoid charges. The fines will ther Patrol for the past two years and Brutti, a junior therapeutic recre- way to give back to the community. 7936 or at [email protected]. include the replacement cost of the textbook(s), late fines per book, and a non-refundable CAMPUS I MAINTENANCE processing fee per book. For current information, visit Facilities needing repairs could have to wait www.eiu.edu/-textbks/. - Compiled by Associate News Deferred maintenance maintenance work is $1.9 million. increasing." probably some of this you would nev­ Editor Emily Zulz costs for Eastern hover "'That's not enough," Perry said. Perry said, although deferred main­ er see," McCann said. "It would never "'There's maintenance we can't get to tenance needs attention, other needs affect anything that we are doing." around $176.5 million with that." of the university are more important. Reed said, without additional He said, in the event of budget He said 75 percent of the gen­ fi.mding, conditions of campus build­ By STEPHEN 01 BENEDETTO reductions, the university would focus eral revenue budget, comprised of ings will continue to decline. BLOTTER Staff Reporter its time and money to safety-related tuition and state appropriations, goes McCann said the university would deferred maintenance. to personnel costs. The other 25 per­ address safety-related deferred main­ Spencer Leffel man, 19, of With an uncertain fi.tture and 2.5 The other types of deferred main­ cent goes to operating costs, facilities tenance first. Other deferred main­ Charleston, was charged with re­ percent of state appropriations in tenance are maintenance work that included. Three-fourths of the operat­ tenance work might be delayed until sisting a peace officer, possession reserve for this year, facilities on cam­ disrupts the educational operation ing costs are fixed costs the universi­ additional fi.mds are available, he said. of drug paraphernalia and con­ pus needing repairs might have to of the university and miscellaneous ty has to budget such as utilities, Per­ "There's a lot of flexibility in that sumption of alcohol by a minor wait to be fixed. maintenance work. ry said. number," McCann said of the $176.5 after a 2:44a.m. Sunday arrest President Bill Perry said deferred Facilities Planning and Manage­ '1t's a non-trivial exercise," Per­ million deferred maintenance costs. in Taylor Hall, said the University maintenance costs, maintenance work ment is in charge of tracking deferred ry said of deferred maintenance. "You Perry said, with the university hav­ Police Department. that should be done to facilities but maintenance on campus. know what you have to get done and ing less state appropriations then it is too expensive to conduct, would Gary Reed, director of Facilities you do as much as you can do." did in fiscal year 2002, the university Disorderly conduct was re­ increase if there were a budget reduc­ Planning and Management, said his Paul McCann, interim vice pres­ has been constrained. He said, despite ported in Thomas Hall on Sunday, tion in state appropriations for next department tracks building condi­ ident for business affairs, said as a this, the university needs to move for­ police said. year. tions through its maintenance work building gets older, it requires more ward. He said if the university has to control system and periodic assess­ maintenance work. He said people "We'll be good stewards of the relinquish the 2.5 percent in reserve, ments that are recorded in a deferred would start to see the need for main­ state's resources and good stewards of COMMENTS, CORRECTI ONS, OR deferred maintenance costs would maintenance log. tenance work on facilities throughout the tuition revenue we get from our EVENTS increase slightly for this year as well. Reed said, according to facilities a long period. For example, the steam srudents," Perry said. "We're going to To report any errors, local events "1his year, there is some impact," management guidelines, the univer­ plant, which was built around 1926, keep the university moving forward." or general suggestions for future Perry said. "Next year, there will be sity would need to invest 1.5 percent has $30 million of the total deferred editions please contact our Edi­ more impact." of replacement value in existing build­ maintenance costs that accumulated For extended coverage, go to Den news. tor in Chief, Kri stina Peters, via: Deferred maintenance costs for ings. throughout time. com Phone 1581-7936, the university are $176.5 million. "We are fi.mded at about 0.5 per­ "We can say we need $176 mil­ E-mail I DEN eic@g mail.com The university's base budget for this cent," Reed said. '1f fi.mding remains lion of work done around campus Stephen Oi Benedetto can be reached Office visit 11 811 Buzzard Hall year that goes to conducting deferred flat, deferred maintenance keeps but, when it comes right down to it, at 581-7942 or at [email protected]. • • •

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WILLIAM PERRY STAFF EDITORIAL From Illinois university presidents: Almost one year later, we still

The public universities of Illinois play a critical role in the lives of our state's citizens and in our state's ability to com­ remember the NIU shootings pete in the national and global economies. We know your expectations of us are great, as are the dividends of a high Almost one year ago, one of the most devastating tragedies quality system of public higher education in lllinois. to ever strike lllinois occurred. "In the past, we watched the violence at In good times and bad, our institutions are here for the At 3:05 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2008, 27- year-old Steven people of Illinois. We never waver from the commitment to Kazmierczak entered a Northern lllinois University classroom Columbine or Virginia Tech in the comfort of fi.tlfill our missions of education, research, health care and and opened fire, killing five and injuring 18 before taking his our living rooms, thinking there was no way public service in ways that earn your trust. In these difficult own life just 10 months after shootings rocked Virginia Tech in a similar event could strike Illinois." financial times, we want to communicate directly with you, a spree that ended 33 lives. the people of lllinois. The largest school shooting in American history demanded To students and their families: A quality education is em­ national attention and called into question the emergency and Sometimes people like to have a culprit for the source of cia! to our students' future. Providing it is our fi.mdamental security responses taken by colleges across the country. society's ills, but oddly enough, pass up the deeper psychologi­ purpose and we pledge to do so in ways that work for you. Like Virginia Tech, the NIU shootings left Americans ask­ cal issues faced by the subject in favor of something tangible on Tuition is a significant burden for many. We will strive to ing, "How could this happen? Why did this happen?" which to cast lots. keep tuition as low as possible in order to maximize access On a deeper level, the NIU shootings personally affect­ Regardless of what or who caused the tragedy, we must look and minimize financial burdens. State support is also crucial ed many Eastern students, as well as many other students at why and how it happened so we can gain a better under­ to controlling tuition costs. Funds for financial aid from all throughout lllinois. standing of it and try our best to ensure these types of things sources are critical. Some smdents had friends who were killed. Some may have never happen again. To elected officials: Public universities with total enroll­ had family. Eastern and Illinois lawmakers have already passed numer­ ment of more than 200,000 students are collectively the For a majority of Eastern students, the tragedy in DeKalb ous measures - such as the text messaging service Alert EIU!, state's most valuable asset in enabling citizens and the state to was much too close to home. the Campus Security Enhancement Act which went into effect have prosperous futures. Our governing boards and admin­ In the past, we watched the violence at Columbine or Vir­ last month and the upcoming active shooter drill on Feb. 20 - istrators take this responsibility seriously. We will provide ginia Tech in the comfort of our living rooms, thinking there to help uphold campus security, assuring our smdents it won't a quality education for as many qualified students as pos­ was no way a similar event could strike lllinois. happen. sible, and fi.ufill our missions to supply clinical health care, Yet, the unthinkable happened and recounted those ques­ But as time goes on, we must always bear in mind the events research and public service. We recognize the enormous tions we asked after Virginia Tech. that led to these tragedies. financial pressures placed on our state leaders and legislators. And as always, fingers were pointed. For the sake of future generations, we must always keep We are committed to careful stewardship and sound man­ There are always the basics: Psychologically damaged sotus their safety in mind or they will suffer the same tragedies we agement of the budgets entrusted to the state's universities; who were driven to violent outrage having been pushed by have. we are also committed to ensuring efficient operations in some outside force. order to control tuition costs and to provide financial aid. But whose fault was it? The right-wing politicians who allow EDITORIAL POLICY To members of our home communities: From DeKalb to Americans to carry guns? Or was it the video games he played? The editorial is the majority opinion of The DEN editorial Carbondale, Charleston to Macomb, Chicago to central Illi­ Maybe it was the music Kazmierczak listened to or the movies board. Reach the opinions editor at: DENopinions@gmail. nois, we are major employers and we provide good jobs, pay and TV shows he watched. In that case, maybe the government com. and benefits. We produce the building blocks for econom­ should place strict regulations on the media. ic strength across the state and enhance the quality of life in our hometowns through those we educate, our research innovations and our cultural opportunities. We strive to be good citizens. We appreciate your support, and we look for­ OTHER VIEWS ON THE NEWS ward to strengthening the partnerships with our communi­ BIPARTISANSHIP IS BAD fice what they represent for the sake of branches, but also between its two ties in the difficult days ahead. PARTISANSHIP bipartisanship. parties. To faculty and staff and their families: The human capital Raynor learned that all too well on Whenever a single party runs Wash­ on our campuses is our most valuable asset. It is our employ­ TEXAS A&M - What would Bat­ Korhal, didn't you, Raynor? ington, bad times are forecast for the ees and students who make us great. You are foremost on our man be without the Joker, Superman Bipartisanship isn't a good idea in country as Congress and the president minds as we manage through this economic recession. We without Lex Luthor or Raynor with­ the world of heroes and villains; nei­ run an agenda unopposed. will do our best to continue to be dependable employers. out Kerrigan? ther is it in the world of politics. Equally as bad as a one-party coun­ The public universities of Illinois have served the state The answer: a bunch of nobodies. Blasphemy? I don't think so. try capital is when the two parties sac­ and its people since the latter half of the 19th Century; most The only thing worse than not hav­ The government of the U.S. rifice morals, set aside better judgment have been in existence for more than 100 years. All have ing the antagonist around to give depends on a system of checks and and work together. stood the test of time and the trust of lllinois' people. Higher them meaning would be for these balances to function properly. education and our state's public universities have never been characters to join hands with their Not only are these checks and bal­ Kenny Ryan more important than now. You can count on us as we move archrivals, sing "Kumbaya" and sacri- ances essential among its various The Battallion forward and navigate these difficult times. Letters to the editor can be submitted at any time on any topic to Letters to the editor can be brought in with identification to The DEN This message was sent to The Daily Eastern News by Eastern the Opinions Editor to be published in The Daily Eastern News. at 1811 Buzzard Hall. President \fliUiam Perry. 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>> Rain in the geology/geography depart­ >> Budget also be extended. In response to the decreas­ ment, said 2.56 inches of rain were Perry said he hopes the uni­ es, Eastern has steadily increased FROM PAGE 1 FROM PAGE 1 recorded at the Eastern weather sta­ versity will set tuition at the April tuition. tion. Board of Trustees meeting like the For the 2006-07 school year, "When we get excessive rain, we Craig predicted an additional The six recommendations range university usually does. He said tuition comprised more of the can take water in those times," he 0.25 to 0.5 inches of rain Wednes­ from a 2.5 percent decrease to a some universities have opted to set general revenue budget than state said. day. 5.5 percent increase. tuition in June. appropriations-a first in Eastern's Hudson said the warmer weath­ He said if temperatures were Conversely, IBHE's lowest rec­ "I don't want to wait that long," history. er warmed up the ground, but the below freezing, Charleston could ommendation last year was a flat Perry said. "Families have to plan For the 2007-2008 school year, ground remains frozen below the have seen 18 to 20 inches of snow. appropriation. IBHE's highest rec­ their expenditures and so forth." the same happened again. surface, which causes large amounts Although, the idea that an inch ommendation was 6.7 percent for H e said another possibility is In April 2008, Jeff Cooley, for­ of standing water. of rain equals 10 inches of snow is each public university. the General Assembly could plan mer vice president for business Occasional flooding in some not completely accurate, he said. Perry said as state appropria­ the budget quicker, knowing the affairs, said Illinois appropriations first floor apartments in University A dry snow creates fine snow tions substantially increase, the need to resolve the financial issues have historically comprised two­ Court had been more prevalent in particles, which will compact, and pressure from universities to of the state. thirds of Eastern's general revenue the past, but there were no reports a wet snow creates more depth. increase tuition becomes relieved. With the IBHE recommenda­ budget. of water in the apartments, Hud­ He said the last suggestion tions sent to the governor, Quinn Now, the budget is split in half son said. Matt Hopf can be reached at 581 - would help Eastern and other Illi­ now has to make a decision on between tuition and state appro­ Cameron Craig, an instructor 7942 or at mthop(@eiu.edu. nois public universities keep high­ how much funding higher educa­ priations. er education affordable for stu­ tion should receive. Perry said IBHE's recommen­ dents. Perry said he does not know dations shows the board's willing­ through the network of constituen­ "But it's insufficient to relieve Quinn's stance on the issue of ness to respond to the universities >> Weber cies. Weber said he would find ways all pressure from tuition," Per­ higher education. needs while factoring in the reali­ FROM PAGE 1 to productively address issues in the ry said. "It would relieve a lot of After Quinn took the oath of ties of Illinois' economic state. banner system and model by example pressure from the tuition issue." office Jan. 29, AI Goldfarb, presi­ "Steps five and six are steps how he wants communication to be. He said IBHE's recommen­ dent of Western Illinois Universi­ where the board is very aware of "Essentially, in 2002, our state Questions were cut short because dations to Quinn reflect the eco­ ty, sent a letter to Quinn on behalf the affordability issue," he said. fimding declined and never recov­ of his nul schedtue. nomic state of Illinois. Illinois' of all presidents and chancellors of H e said with three of the six ered," he said. "We have been success­ Weber's interviews continue today. budget deficit is projected to be all Illinois public universities. recommendations not having flu on the fimds that have flat lined; Finalists Patrick Kirby, associ­ around $9 billion. The letter, which was sent increases, the university is prepar­ however, now we face more cuts, and ate vice president for financial affairs With Quinn delaying his bud­ Feb. 3, attempted to reach out ing for the uncertain future as best it will be much harder to accommo­ at St. Edward's University in Austin, get address until March 18, Per­ to Quinn to address the need for as it can. Perry, however, said he is date for those." Texas, will visit Eastern Monday and ry said the uncertainty about the more state support with higher not pessimistic about the potential "Essentially, if you factor in infla­ Tuesday; and Donald Chrusciel, asso­ state's budget for fiscal year 2010 education. Goldfarb suggested a for higher education with the bud­ tion, we peaked (in state funding) sev­ ciate director of Facilities Planning is extended. Because of this, he meeting between Quinn and the get. en years ago," he said. and Management at Iowa State Uni­ said the university would continue public university presidents and "We are going to have to con­ Other issues addressed were his versity in Ames, Iowa, will be on cam­ to spend conservatively. chancellors. tinue, as Eastern always has, to do plans on opening up the power of pus Feb. 23 and 24. "The more unknowns tend to Perry said Quinn has not yet a lot with limited resources," he the banner system and how he could make us more conservative," Per­ replied. said. effectively solve problems by making Krystal Maya can be reached at 581 - ry said. The Illinois government has the system more efficient and assess 7942 or at [email protected]. With the delayed budget consistently cut fimding to public Stephen Oi Benedetto can be reached communication and cultural issues address, planning for tuition could universities since fiscal year 2002. at 581 -7942 or at [email protected].

"Definitely after election day, I Rob "Mike" Goble side recycling. "I know this community like >> Election was thinking of having a coffee here Goble, a building service worker the back of my hand," Newell FROM PAGE 1 at the bookshop, so people could at Eastern, said he wants to bring a Tim Newell said. share their complaints ... and their different perspective to the council, Newell, who now teaches math compliments," he said. which he said is now dominated by at Charleston High School, said he Ryan Siegel James East business-owners. spent nearly 30 years in the bank­ Siegel, who is Eastern's energy East owns and operates the Lin­ Matthew Hutti "I feel like the ordinary citizens' ing industry. and sustainability coordinator, said coln Book Shop at 619 Monroe Ave., Hutti, who is running as a write­ interests are often seen as secondary During that time, Newell he wants to help improve energy­ which he bought and re-opened last in candidate, works as a substitute to business interests," Goble said. worked as a lending officer, a posi­ sustainability in Charleston. December. teacher and recently earned a mas­ "I feel like an ordinary working tion which he said qualifies him to "A significant portion of that He has also worked in both the ter's degree in sports management guy could bring a different point of work in city government, particu­ is letting people know about the Coles County Treasurer's Office from Eastern. VIeW.. " larly as the national economy fal­ long-term impact of decisions," and the State Senate Appropriations Hutti said he wants to begin a Goble said the council relies too ters. Siegel said. Office, experience East said he would political career with a term in the much on student apartments for "This community is going to He said decisions like using use to make city government more City Council. city revenue, and added that many need someone who ... has experi­ condensed fluorescent light bulbs "user-friendly." "I want to start here and work apartment buildings do not fit with ence making tough financial deci­ could seem more expensive in the "I think I have ... the perspective my way up," Hutti said. their surroundings. sions," Newell said. "I think I'm short-term, but can eventually save of being a bureaucrat on the inside He said the current council "We need to find better ways to pretty well equipped to represent money. of government and getting the com­ works well but added that Charles­ increase our tax base than building the people in this community." Siegel said he has already worked plaints from the taxpayers," East said. ton needs to attract new businesses. apartments," Goble said. "There's While working as a lend­ with the city to make its operations East said he does not have any "Really and truly, I think things only so many students that go to ing officer, Newell said, he was more energy-efficient. specific proposals for Charleston. are going well," Hutti said. "I'd like Eastern." involved with financing many of Instead, East said he would listen to see more businesses and more Goble said he also wants the the residential developments in Joe Astrouski can be reached at 581 - to residents' concerns. collaboration." city to do more to encourage curb- Charleston. 7945 or [email protected]. Vourll find it IINfJf Aldine! @The MOOSE Family Fraternity

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CAMPUS | meeting Students voice diversity requirement concerns

By BOB BAJEK that promoting diversity when you are Student Government Editor only doing campus involvement for Eastern?” More than 20 Black Student Associate Student Supreme Court Union members came to Wednesday’s Justice Quentin Frazier said he was a Student Senate meeting to voice their former diversity affairs chair for the concerns of the striking of the diversi- Student Senate and disagrees with the ty requirement. change. The BSU members came to express “Just saying that they are taking it their objections to the campus involve- out just because of the lack of involve- ment bylaw change, which removes ment with it, the problem is they don’t the diversity requirement for Student want to do something and become Senate members to complete. more diverse because as a student sen- In its place, there are campus and ator of a diverse community, you have constituent involvement requirements to vote for others than yourself,” Fra- in the diversity requirement’s place. zier said. “Without the requirement, When audience participation there would be a lack of that.” began, Kendall Jackson, a junior fam- Junior English major Josh Boykin ily consumer science major, said he also spoke, asking the Student Senate wants the diversity requirement to to not forget the minority communi- remain. ty and to spend time understanding “If the school’s mission statement them. states that we are here to promote Student Senate member Mark diversity and the Student Government Olendzki, who helped write the bylaw KAROLINA STRACK | DAILY EASTERN NEWS statement is to promote diversity and change, told Frazier the bylaw change Student Body President Levi Bulgar addresses concerns and comments regarding the Student Senate diversity other qualities, why are we chancing is a reworking and rewording of the requirement during Wednesday night’s meeting in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. the wording of the bylaw?” Jackson diversity requirement and expands said. “I think this will push the minor- its meaning and not restrict the word written down, he asked. 7 no and one abstention. Student Sen- Whildin was the lone abstention. He ity population to the back.” “diversity.” Student Body President Levi Bul- ate Speaker Drew Griffin said a two- stated during the meeting he would Kendall points to the wording of Frazier pointed out to Olendzki gar made an executive order to speak thirds majority was needed for the not vote for a bylaw change. the legislation. that only five out of 26 Student Sen- on the bylaw change. He supports the bylaw change. Out of the 22 mem- For more coverage, go to Dennews.com. “They claim it is an improvement, ate members completed the require- bylaw change but is against the remov- bers present, 15 affirmative votes were but reading through it, it is a (non ment last semester; so how could al of the diversity requirement. needed. Bob Bajek can be reached at 581-7942 improvement),” Jackson said. “How is future members complete it if it is not The vote was cast with 14 yes votes, Student Senate member Michael or at [email protected].

University | HIGHER EDUCATION National higher education retention rate falls By KRYSTAL MOYA 2007-08 school year saw a 3 per- he said. inaccuracies above, there would be Administration Editor cent decrease in student retention - As Eastern does not represent 2006 State School a clearer look at real retention rates. a rate which stood at 68.1 percent the national trend, many research- retention rates Eastern’s high rate is an example The amount of students who the year before. The study includ- ers believe the statistics reported by that supports Adelman’s theory, but • U- of-I Champaign: 93% transfer in and out of higher edu- ed both public and private institu- ACT can be refuted. • Illinois State: 83% planning and institutional studies cation institutions is a likely factor tions. Clifford Adelman, a senior asso- • Eastern: 82% does not distinguish between trans- in the national statistics released by Eastern has had an increasing ciate from the Institute for High- • Northern: 76% fers and dropouts either. ACT, Inc. that claim freshman to rate pattern, rising from 79 per- er Education Policy, has published • Western: 72% On the other hand, ACT stud- sophomore retention is down drasti- cent in the 2005-06 school year to his presentation refuting claims that • Southern-Edwardsville: 72% ies in the last 25 years have conclud- cally from last year. 82 percent presently, more than the more students are dropping out. • Southern- Carbondale: 70% ed that rates were stable and rising But contrary to the national fall national average. Instead, Adelman argues that the • Northeastern: 66% until this year. in retention, Eastern’s rate has risen Lord attributes the high rate to ACT statistics do not include the Perry has discussed his goal of in the last three school years making low tuition costs, reputable academ- 20 percent of students who do not do not continue attendance in the having Eastern reach a retention rate it one of the top three public insti- ics and an amicable atmosphere. begin college in the fall semester, the fall semester, according to his pre- of 85 percent within the next five tutions in Illinois for student reten- “We are in the top three low- 64 percent that attend more than sentation. years. Lord believes this goal would tion and graduation. est tuition rates for a public institu- one school and the 25 percent that “These rates are found on a stu- be fantastic for any institution, but “We have been growing in reten- tion in the state, we have programs attend more than two schools. dent-basis rather than an institu- is hard to attain. tion since Bill Perry became pres- that engage students enticing them The statistics also fail to -recog tional-basis, making it inaccurate as “The goal isn’t unachievable, ident at Eastern,” said Blair Lord, to return and a high percent of stu- nize the 13 percent of students that well,” Adelman said. either though,” he said. provost and vice president for aca- dents living in on campus hous- attend summer school at communi- He continues to argue that if demic affairs. ing, which we have found to let stu- ty colleges and therefore drive down retention were looked at on an insti- Krystal Moya can be reached at 581- The ACT reported that the dents feel a part of the university,” those institution’s rates because they tutional basis, accounting for the 7942 or at [email protected].

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UNIVERSITY I SERVICES Career Services determined to help

Office stays strong "We knew for about a year and about careers, internships, graduate 11 in economic decline half that companies were cutting 1 am very impressed how our students school and job companies. positions," she said. "We have been "1his Web site tells you who the preparing students for this." have responded to this crisis. top employers are, and they let you By JESSICA LEGGIN Career Services provides job leads They are being very active:' know the tough interview questions Campus Editor for students, and has gone into its and then give you the answers," she system to delete employers who have said. "It is available 24/7." Eastern's Career Services wants not updated their job listings, Moore -Linda Moore, Career Services director Students who want to register for students to be aware of the changes said. Career Services are required to pay a in the economy and take action so "Employers have been bad at $30 fee that lasts through Aug. 31 of they are able to secure themselves a keeping their listings up to date students have responded to this cri­ ing till 4 p.m. Now what does that their graduate year. space in the workforce. because they are laying people off," sis," she said. "They are being very tell you about our students?" Moore said students not regis­ Linda Moore, director of Career she said. active.. " Moore said students can take tered should still take advantage of Services, said students do not have Career Services has also tripled its Moore said the new fall program advantage of other tools Career Ser­ the opportunities Career Services four years to get themselves together. cover letter workshops, Moore said. "Career Boot Camp" received a large vices offer, such as an interview provides. "A freshman has about two-and-a­ "This has been very effective," response from students. stream that allows students to brush "Go to your career adviser because half years to get their qualifications in she said. "I have done more of these This all-day workshop gave stu­ up on their interviewing skills. seeing one can help you avoid train­ line in order for them to be recruited workshops in the month of January dents the opportunity to polish their "It's a phenomenal tool to know ing for a field you end up not lik­ for a job," she said. "Eighty-five per­ then I would have done in the whole job search skills and to network with the questions and how you sound," ing," she said. "Why not go to a cent of jobs are filled by November year." alumni. said Moore. "Good way to practice career counselor that can help you. of their senior year." During the economic decline, "This was probably our most suc­ gaining strong interview skills." 1ltat's how people get ahead, by Moore said because of the severity Moore said students have been cessful program," Moore said. "It Students registered with Career using resources." of the economy, Career Services has responsive to the opportunities filled the first Tuesday of the aca­ Services are able to gain access to made some adjustments to help stu­ Career Services offer. demic year by 80 students, and the a Web site called "Vault Guides," Jessica Leggin can be reached at 581- dents. '1 am very impressed how our program started at 9:30 in the morn- which allows students to be informed 7942 or atjmleggin@eiu. edu.

NATION I ECONOMY Bankers vow to work for financial system reform

The Associated Press the House, the CEOs were met their responses to blanket ques­ with deep skepticism from law­ tions about their own use of perks WASHINGTON -Facing a makers who aggressively quizzed and any policy changes made since disgusted public and Congress, them on how they have used more accepting the bailout money. bank CEOs agreed with demands than $160 billion in taxpayers' "You created the mess we're for greater accountability Wednes­ money. in," scolded Michael Capuano, day in the first testimony on how Rep. Barney Frank, chairman D-Mass. "And now you're say­ they're spending money from the of the panel, told the CEOs as the ing 'Sorry. Trust us.' ... America taxpayer-funded $700 billion bail­ hearing opened. "There has to be a doesn't trust you anymore." out. sense of the American people that "We understand taxpayers The eight top bankers appear­ you understand their anger ... and are angry" and they are right in ing before the panel were general­ that you're willing to make some demanding that institutions receiv­ ly contrite and conceded they have sacrifices." ing their money take a "conserva­ work to do to win over a bitter The panel's top Republican, tive, sober and frugal" approach to public and an exasperated Con­ Spencer Bachus of Alabama, said using it, said Kenneth D. Lewis of gress. the bankers and Congress must Bank of America. They had little choice but sway people by "winning back Meanwhile, New York Attorney CHUCK KENNEDY I MCT to acknowledge as much, given their trust and their confidence." General Andrew Cuomo accused Ken Lewis of Bank of America testifies before the House Financial Ser­ intense anger and anxiety as the Repeatedly, lawmakers were Merrill Lynch & Co. executives vices hearing on "TARP Accountability: Use of Federal Assistance by the troubled financial system contin­ scornful and treated the financial of corporate irresponsibility by FirstTARP Recipients:' focusing on how financial institutions have spent ues to spiral downward in an ever­ heavyweights almost like naugh­ secretly and prematurely awarding funds received from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Wednes­ worsening recession. ty schoolchildren, ordering them $3.6 billion in bonuses as taxpay­ day in Washington, D.C. Over more than five hours in to raise their hands to indicate ers were bailin out the industr . Houses. 'em! 1625 18th Street • 348-1138 us ...... lhursday, February 12th Hours: Tues-Fri • 9 am-6 pm $1 24 oz_ DRAFTS Jim Wood. Realtor Sat • 9 am-2 pm 1512A Street. P.O. Box 377 woodrentals.com Charleston. IL 61920 $6 RUM PITCHERS 217 345-4489- Fax 345-4472 $1 JAGER BOMBS 1 .? Camera Flip Phone LIVE DJ We have specials to fit your Get second pllone budget FREE with $50 prepaid airtime JltlfChase. Share FREE airtime or buy with $50 prepaid airtime purchase more mtnules! Restn<:l1ons apply. St1e stores for detai•s. Wh1le Samsung T419 & Mato Cl39 supplies last 8 news www.dennews.com | the daily eastern news | THURSday, february 12, 2009

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GAME 24: EASTERN AT 1:03.53 against Millikin. She is also strength this season, she will certain­ >> Team MOREHEAD STATE >> Schneider part of the 400-yard freestyle relay ly be a factor in the upcoming sea­ FROM PAGE 12 FROM PAGE 12 team that ranked fourth in the con­ sons. When: 6:30 p.m. ference. "N icole will take some time to H e said in addition to the pres­ Where: Morehead, Ky. Crittenden ranks fifrh in the Along with the success of Pum­ develop, but with some hard work sure, the Eagles are good at disrupt­ Series History: EIU leads 20-6. Summit League in the 20-yard back­ phrey and Crittenden, Green has she has the talent to contribute a lot ing passing lanes and causing turn­ Last Meeting: Eastern won 67- stroke with 27.96 seconds. also established herself as a consis­ down the road," Bos said. overs. 61 on Jan. 17. Pumphrey displayed her best tent swimmer. Green has achieved Sharp's best dive score is a 153.65 Miller said the Eagles rely on times of the season at the House of new personal best times against Mil­ on six dives against Valparaiso. their shot blockers for inside pres­ Eastern (11-12, 8-5 OVCI Champions. Pumphrey placed first likin and Valparaiso. With these freshmen on a team, Head Coach: Mike Miller (34-75 ence and their athleticism adds to in the 50-, 100- and 200-yard free The last piece of the freshmen the future looks bright for the East­ in fourth season) the pressure they put on. relay with times of 25.14, 56.49, foursome is Nicole Sharp. ern women's swimming team. Probable Starters Offensively, Martin said More­ Pos. Name Yr. and 1:59.95, respectively. Pumphrey Eastern head coach Matt Bos head likes to play an inside-outside C 0. Cisse Jr. also finished with a personal best believes that while red-shirred fresh­ Neil Schneider can be reached at 581- game. F B. Parrish Sr. time in the 100-yard backstroke in man diver Sharp has not been at full 7944 or [email protected]. They have four players averag­ G T. Marion Jr. ing more than 10 points a game led G R. Martin Jr. PEARLS BEFORE SWINE I BY STEPHAN PASTIS by senior forward Leon Buchanan's G T. Laser So. 14.2 points per game. I-IIYA , I THOVGHTI'DOOSOMETHitJG W& MA'f I-lAV E' TO DEPROGRAM MOR 114-11, 10-3 OVCI RAT. FUN. SO I DROVE TO THt PET HIM. Sophomore center Kenneth I.J~AT'S STORt AND BOVGHT OS A Faried is Morehead State's force Head Coach: Donnie Tyndall (41-44 in third season) GOING PARROT. BUTO~Tf.l£ WAY inside, scoring 13 ppg and aver­ Probable Starters ON SAC I<, I GOT CAUGHT IN A ? JAM . aging a league high 12.7 rebounds Pos. Name Yr. THREE- HOUR TRAfFIC per game. C K. Faried So. Miller said Morehead is one of G L. Buchanan Sr. the best rebounding teams in the F M. Stallworth Jr. league. G D. Harper Sr. "Their front line has performed G B. Shingles Jr. as well as anybody, and that is why they have been in first place for a pretty (long) stretch," Miller said. scored 18 second-half points to "They are very versatile and athlet­ lead the Panthers to a-come-from­ GET FUZZY I BY DARBY CONLEY ic. They can play in a variety of dif­ behind victory. ferent styles because of that." Since the game against Eastern, Morehead is averaging a league­ the Eagles are 5-1 with their only high 39.1 rpg, while allowing a loss coming on the road to Jack­ league low 31.6 rpg. sonville State on Feb. 5. The Panthers beat the Eagles 67- 61 on Jan. 17 at Lantz Arena. East­ Dan Cusack can be reached at 581 - ern sophomore guard Tyler Laser 7944 or at [email protected]. r;DlSIIFIEDS

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Eastern senior guard Megan Edwards has been the "quarterback" of the Eastern women's basketball team's offense. Although Edwards missed the 2006-07 season with a knee inju­ ry against Missouri- Saint Louis, she has been helpful with the team's turnover problems and has also been able to knock down shots. In the past two games against thers Southeast Missouri and Illinois­ Chicago, Edwards has proven she is not only a passer, but a scorer as well. She finished last week with 23 co points, three rebounds, four assists and one steal. "Basically, she is the little engine that makes us go," said Eastern head coach Brady Sallee. "When she is playing at a high level, distributing the basketball, we are at our best." Edwards and the Panthers aver­ age I7.8 turnovers a game, but that is an improvement considering East­ ern has averaged I8.7, 20 and I8.4 KAROLINA STRACK I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS turnovers a game in the past three Eastern senior guard Megan Edwards has been the leader of Eastern's offense. Edwards leads the team with 88 assists and only 55 turnovers. Last seasons. Edwards was out for the week Edwards had 23 points and finished a perfect 8-of-8 from the field. Edwards also had three rebounds, four assists and a steal last week. season when the Panthers averaged 20 turnovers a game. thers have averaged only II.3 turn­ Sallee said Edwards is the type of Chicago. that Edwards' willingness to dis­ "It gave me a totally differ­ overs a game while averaging I6.7 player who makes the team better Edwards runs an offense that tribute the basketball has allowed ent aspect of seeing the game," she assists per game. when she is on the court. knows when to take shots in the the rest of the team to develop their said. "It sort of gave me a coach­ Her play on the court this sea­ "Clearly we have good play­ system. The Panthers are ranked game. es' perspective on the game, and son has also helped the Panthers ers on our team," Sallee said. "But 28th in the nation in field goal per­ But while Edwards and the rest I began to notice different things establish a record of I7-7, I0-2 in I think that you can go back and centage (44.5). of the Panthers have set the NCAA about the offense, that I wouldn't the Ohio Valley Conference and a notice the production levels during "(Edwards) brings a lot of bas­ Tournament as their goal, they are have been able to see from being I9-game winning streak at Lantz the year she was hurt and the num­ ketball knowledge to the team, as patient. on the court." Arena. bers we have put up during the past well as bringing a lot of leadership," "We are really taking it one game This season, Edwards has 88 Edwards is averaging 7.7 points two seasons with her, and there said Eastern senior forward Rachel at a time," Edwards said. "We are assists and only 56 turnovers. She this season, to go along with aver­ really isn't even a comparison." Galligan. "She really plays a good going to go down to Kentucky and only had four assists and three aging 3.3 assists. She is shoot­ Edwards was a perfect 6-of-6 field general for our team. When it try and pick up some big wins, that turnovers in the past week, but tak­ ing 94 percent from the free-throw from the field as well as going 5- comes time to getting the offense will help us get closer to our goal." ing care of the basketball has spread line. Edwards has also started all 24 of-5 from 3-point range against moving, she really does a good job." to the entire team. games this season, while averaging a Southeast Missouri. She also was 2- Galligan said Edwards is the best Neil Schneider can be reached at 581 - In the last three games, the Pan- team high 31.6 minutes per game. of-2 from the field against illinois- point guard she has played with and 7944 or [email protected].

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD I WEEKEND PREVIEW Panthers head to Iowa State and DePauw invites By WALLY SWENSON "Running on another fast track, Eastern history in the 800-meter run ners around," said red-shirt freshman "This is a great opportunity for us Staff Reporter and competing with stiff competition (I minute, 49.60 seconds). Megan Gingerich. ''Hopefi.illy being to have good times and showcase our will give the team an oppommity to The meet begins on Thursday and placed in a fast heat will allow myself abilities on the track," freshman Britta­ The balanced men's and women's step up and perform the best that we continues Friday and Saturday. to raise my level of running and per­ ny Arthur said. "The runners who are track and field teams get to showcase can," said senior David Holm. "I will "Iowa State has great competi­ haps improve on last week's times." going to DePauw must be ready to run their talent this weekend. be running in the 800-meter (run) this tion, and hopefi.tlly, running the (800- The other meet Eastern runners will in order to improve ourselves." The Panthers will split as a team and week, and I know there will be some meter run) in such a fast heat will allow travel to this weekend is the DePauw travel to the Iowa State and DePauw top runners at the Iowa State meet." our runners such as Holm and Boey Indoor Invitational at II a.m. on Sat­ Wai!Y Swenson can be reached at 581- lnvitationals. Holm currently ranks second in to solidifY themselves as the top run- urday in Greencastle, lnd 7944 [email protected].

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SOFTBALL I SEASON PREVIEW Toughness will decide Panthers' season

Loaded lineup ern junior shortstop Megan Nelson POSSIBLE STARTING features balance said. LINEUP 'That was evident last season when of upperclassmen, the Panthers pushed themselves 1. M. Nelson - SS underclassmen toward a fourth-place finish in the 2. A. Danca- CF OVC and an appearance in the OVC 3. S. Coppert - 2B By KEVIN MURPHY Tournament. 4. D. Menzione - L/RF Sports Editor 'The Panthers are confident head­ 5. K. Holtz - 3B ing into the season with the upper­ 6. M. Jackson 1B Eastern head softball coach Kim classmen, including Nelson, who led 7. H. Hanna - C 8. A. Bilina- DP Schuette put it simply about the East­ the league with 30 steals and led the 9. M. Sorrentino - URF ern softball team. team in batting average (.335). Pitching - A. May "'They're not afraid," Schuette said. Eastern junior outfielder Denee' "1his is the first time in four years I've Menzione led the team with seven had kids who aren't afraid. I like that. home mns last season and is third in WEEKEND SCHEDULE They're tough." program history with 11 home mns. An Eastern team, bolstered by Nelson earned OVC Tournament New Mexico State Troy Cox experienced upperclassmen and seven honors last season, and Menzione Classic in Las Cruces, N.M. newcomers, are not afraid of the chal­ earned Second Team All-OVC hon- Friday Saint Mary's (Calif.) vs. Eastern, lenges of the non-conference season ors. 10a.m. and eventually the Ohio Valley Con­ 'The Panthers will also be add­ New Mexico State vs. Eastern, ference season. Eastern's season begins ing seven newcomers, which includes 5:30p.m. with a showing at the Troy Cox Clas­ sophomore pitcher Amber May, who sic at New Mexico State in Las Cru­ was a Junior College All-American at Saturday ces, N.M. Heartland College last season. Texas-El Paso vs. Eastern, 10 a.m. A lot of the toughness comes from 'Tm certain I've never seen a pitch­ New Mexico State vs. Eastern, 3 the two seniors, Sarah Coppert and er with so much determination and p.m. Kathleen Jacoby and red-shirt junior drive to win a game," Nelson said. Angela Danca. Schuette has been challenging her Sunday Central Michigan vs. Eastern, 10 "Coppert, Jacoby and Danca know players with tough practices and a a.m. what I want," Schuette said. "'This is tough schedule. why I brought them here. 'This is what 'The Panthers will play the follow­ Other Notes I want. The traditions have begtm and ing teams this weekend: New Mexico Sophomore third baseman Ki­ people know what to expect ftom the State (6-0) is undefeated and receiv­ ley Holtz and sophomore first first day of practice." ing votes in the Top 25/USA Today/ baseman Melinda Jackson will Add in the fact that Coppert was National Fastpitch Coaches Associa­ anchor the team as returning a Second Team All-OVC honoree last tion Poll, Texas-El Paso (2-3) defeated players. Jackson started in 44 of season, Jacoby earned Second Team No. 2 Ariwna State, Central Michi­ the teams' 46 games last season All-OVC honors her freshman season gan, who was picked to win the Mid­ and batted .255 overall and .293 in conference play. She also start­ and Danca earned tourney honors at American West Division and Saint ed 42 times at first base. Holtz the Tennessee Chattanooga Tourna­ Mary's (Calif.). played 45 games and started 44 ment last season. '1f people hang with us, it's times, primarily at third base. She Jacoby said that the three have been going to be a good year for soft­ led the team with six doubles. facilitating leadership and emphasiz­ ball," Schuette said. "I like scheduling ERIC HILTNER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS ing the team aspect. tough. They have high expectations. Eastern junior center fielder Angela Danca makes a catch during practice er position. "We're not a group of individuals," 'They don't want to finish in the mid­ Wednesday afternoon in Lantz Fi eldhouse. Th e Ea stern softball team "'Those new young players have Jacob said. "We're a team - that's basi­ dle. They're tough. We've been a lit­ begins its season at the New Mexico State Invitational this weekend. taken our players to a new level," cally what we're trying (to be)." de bit hard on them so as to prepare Schuette said. "They work hard and Schuette said since these players them for (tough) competition." through our lineup with some speed This also includes freshman catch­ do the right things, which is conta­ know the expectations, everything else But Nelson thinks the team can and some power hitting. Everybody er Hailee Hanna, who is the team's gious across the team." is falling into place. surprise some people. brings a little something to the table third catcher in four years. Freshman "We've all banded together and "We've got our speed back," Nel­ that kind of works for the overall Amanda Bilina and Ashley Anderton Ke.~in Murphy can be reached at 581- know what it takes to get there," East- son said. "We're pretty much stacked teatn." will compete for the designated play- 7944 or [email protected].

this season, they are only 3-7 away, OVC in blocked shots and is second GAME 25: EASTERN AT MOREHEAD STATE >> Chasing with all three wins corning against in rebounding with 10 per game. She OVCteams. also averages 11.5 points per game. When and Where: 4:15 p.m.; Morehead State I 14-16, 8-51 FROM PAGE 12 Morehead, Ky. Against Morehead State, the Pan­ After the road trip, the Panthers Eastern (17-7, 10-2 OVCI Head Coach: Mike Bradbury "We put a lot of time into shoot­ thers will play a team they handled will head back to Lantz Arena for Head Coach: Brady Sallee ing the ball," Eastern head coach easily in their first meeting of the sea­ their final home stand of the sea­ Probable Starters Probable Starters Brady Sallee said. son, a 70-52 victory on Jan. 17. son, which will culminate on Senior Pos. Name Yr. Pos. Name Yr. But if the Panthers want to con­ The Eagles feature three play­ Night as the Panthers welcome first F R. Galligan Sr. F B. Pittman Jr. tinue their winning ways, they will ers who average in double figures in place Murray State at 3 p.m. on Feb. F L. Kluempers Sr. F D. Wastson Jr. have to do it on the road this week, scoring, including sophomore guard 21. G D. Sims R-Jr. G C. Bozeman So. something the team has been unable Chynna Bozeman, who averages G E. Canale Sr. G T. Hamilton Jr. to do on a consistent basis all season. 15.8 points per game and junior cen­ Collin Whitchurch can be reached at G M. Edwards Sr. G C. Lumpkin Fr. While they are 12-0 at Lantz Arena ter Brittany Pittman, who leads the 581-7944 or [email protected] .

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WOMEN' S BASKETBALL I WEEKEND PREVIEW NATIONAL SPORTS WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Mich. State at Indiana I Eastern still chasing Racers 6 p.m. on Big Ten Panthers seek to match MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 7 Louisville at Notre Dame I last year's win total 6 p.m. on ESPN

By COLLIN WHITCHURCH MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Assistant Sports Editor Temple at St. Joe's I 6 p.m. on ESPN2 The Eastern women's basketball team will look to match its win total NHL from last season with a pair of Ohio Saint Louis at Nashville I Valley Conference games on Thurs­ 7 p.m. on FSN Midwest day. The Panthers (17-7, 10-2 OVC) MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL won 19 games last season, which was No.6 UCLA at the most since the 1988 team won No.8 Arizona State I 22 games and went to the NCAA 8 p.m. on ESPN Tournament. After finishing 4-0 during their MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL four-game home stand, the Panthers No. 20 Illinois at hit the road again this week as they Northwestern I travd to Morehead, Ky., at 4:15 p.m. 8 p.m. on ESPN2 today for a match-up with Morehead State (14-11, 8-5). The Panthers will also travd to SCOREBOARD Richmond, Ky., at 3 p.m. Saturday MEN 'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL to take on Eastern Kentucky (6-16, No. 1 UConn 63, No. 22 Syracuse 49 3-10). N.C. State 82, No. ?Wake Forest 76 Eastern enters the road trip riding No.8 Memphis 63, Tulsa 37 a five-game winning streak, includ­ Dayton 1, No. 14 vier 58 ing a recent nm at home that saw the team rout three conference foes, as well as in-state rival Illinois-Chi­ MORE ONLINE cago. The Panthers trail Murray State EDITORS (15-6, 10-1) in the league standings. BLOGABOUT The home stand did not come EASTERN without some troubles, however, as ATHLETICS • Check them out: the Panthers lost junior guard Ashley www.dennews.com Thomas for the season prior to the Feb. 4 game against the Flames. The Panthers are also red-hot shooting from the floor lately. They shot better than 50 percent from the field twice during the home stand, including a 51 percent mark in their most recent win, a 73-53 victory against Southeast Missouri on Sat­ ERIC HILTNER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS urday. NEIL SCHNEIDER Eastern freshman guard Pilar Walker signals to her teammates as she presses forward during a game against Southeast Missouri on Saturday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers won 73-53. Eastern will be on the road this weekend. » SEE CHASING, PAGE 11 Freshn1en MEN' S BASKETBALL I WEEKE ND PREVIEW Panthers play top team in league will n1ake difference Eastern will deal with or more OVC league games in its 12 inside-outside game seasons in the league. If the Eastern women's swim Eastern coach Mike Miller said team wants to find success in the it would be huge for the Panthers upcoming seasons, they will turn By DAN CUSACK to go on the road and steal a cou­ their attention to the develop­ Sports Reporter ple of games. Right now, Eastern is ment of four freshmen. in fourth place, a game and a half Tyler Crittenden, Story Pum­ The Eastern men's basketball behind Austin Peay for third place phrey and Alex Green are three team will not be playing many more and a game ahead of Murray State of the four freshman swimmers games at Lantz Arena. (12-10, 7-5). that have been making a differ­ The Panthers will play five of their The Panthers will have a tough ence this season. final six games away from Charleston task ahead of them, as Morehead These three freshmen along as they begin a two-game road trip at State (14-11, 10-3) is 9-0 in confer­ with junior Lauren Zillmer have 6:30 p.m. today when they take on ence play at home. combined to form Eastern wom­ Morehead State in Morehead, Ky. "We have to go out there and en's most potent 200-yard free­ This season the Panthers are 2-3 focus," said Eastern junior guard style relay team. on the road in Ohio Valley Confer­ Romain Mattin. "We have to go Their best relay time came at ence games, but OVC teams on the there and have the same focus that the House of Champions where road have struggled all season. we have (at home)." they won in I minute, 38.82 sec­ So far only two OVC teams, Aus­ Defensively, the Eagles play a onds. tin Peay (6-2) and UT Martin (5- press defense and rely on their shot These freshmen have also been 2), have winning records away from blockers inside if the press is broken. showing promising results during their home arenas. Morehead (3-3) Eastern struggled to find perime­ their individual rdays. and Murray State (4-4) have .500 ter shots Monday in a 59-53 loss to Crittenden had a personal best records when away. Murray State and Martin said the time of 24.95 seconds in the 50- The Panthers (11-12, 8-5 OVC) Panthers have emphasized their press yard freestyle on Jan. 24 against are seeking their ninth conference offense in practice. KARLA BROWNING I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS MiUikin, which ranks eighth in win for the first time since the 2002- Eastern freshman guard Jeremy Granger attempts to drive against a Mur­ the Summit League. 2003 season. Eastern has only had ray State player on Monday in Lantz Arena. The Panthers lost 59-53. The Panthers will travel to play Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky. five seasons where it has won nine » SEE TEAM, PAGE 9 » SEE SC HNEIDER, PAGE 9 EASTERN SPORTS SCHEDULE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL SOFTBALL SOFTBALL MEN'S TENNIS Today at Morehead State I Today at Morehead State I Friday vs St. Mary's (Calif.) I Friday vs New Mexico State I Saturday vs. Dayton I 4:15p.m. - Morehead, Ky. 6:30p.m. - Morehead, Ky. 10 a.m. - Las Cruces, N.M. 5:30 p.m. - Las Cruces, N.M. 8 a.m. - Fort Wayne, Ind. CHARLESTON'S VALENTINE'S DAY PLANS, 48

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VALENTINE'S DAY PLANS study break LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO? THURSDAY Zmick Titne: 10 p.m. Place: Mac's Uptowner, 623 Monroe Ave. Cost: $1 Stephen Garcia (left) planned an aU-day event for girlfriend Emma Stanhope (right). The"big Chocolate While planning her upcoming surprise" will start today and end Saturday Going solo this year, Kristine Condon wedding, Rebecca Griffith plans to evening. is attending a concert with her friend, Lover's Dream attend pre-marital counseling at the Abby lee. Cooking Class Newman Catholic Center with her Titne: 6 p.m. fiance. Place: 1411 Klehm H all Cost: $40 FRIDAY

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Can we please skip ahead to orchestrating a spike in the sale of SATURDAY March? chocolates, flowers, diamonds and Ask yourself if this sounds ab­ other assorted gifts. 50th Annual EIU surd: Every year, on the last Friday I just plain don't like seeing in April, citizens in urban cities be­ weeks and weeks of advertisements Jazz Festival come miserable and unhappy. constantly streaming the Internet featuring The To them, Arbor Day is anoth­ and air-waves that serve as a re­ er constant reminder of the lack of minder of how I am single. Yell owjackets foliage in their environment. And I am well aware that some Titne: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. By: Cari Wafford People weep at the thought of a By David Thill people would say that Valentine's Place: Dvorak Concert Verge Reporter booming Douglas fir in some dis­ Senior Reporter Day comes every year, so one who H all tant suburban neighborhood. is staring down the business end Cost: $12 general, Belarusians believe Valentine's Yes! That is crazy, and it is quite It's getting to be that time of the of 24 years old should be prepared Day is a tribute to a disheartened dismrbing so many people share year again. for it's annual arrival, and they are $1 0 senior citizens, man who manically bludgeoned that same demeanor on Feb. 14. The air has a crisp chill, people right. $5 students himself with a sword, after what I think everyone should take a stroll along clutching their scarves I also know that there are those must have been a really bad break­ step back and reevaluate this sini­ and jacket collars and impatiently who would shout the merits of up. ation. await the arrival of spring. single life: Tite freedom, the un­ As a token of his dying love, In honor of this day of all days, And those in love look toward abashed liberty of doing what you SUNDAY he then delivered the still-beating the local bars will most likely grant the 14th of February to celebrate want, when you want. And they heart to his significant other. us the single greatest deal in our their love. are also right. Songs of Love: Now, heart-shaped cards, can­ young adult lives, drink specials. And those of us less fortu­ However, I feel that for many, dies and other pink and red swag To our underage readers, no nate sit and stew, ignore the love­ single life can be both a blessing EIU Choral tribute a man's overwhelming ma­ deals for you, but I'm sure the din­ birds around us or merely attempt and burden. Ensembles nia for the one that got away. ing centers will provide an extra­ to bury our collective heads in the A blessing in the aforemen­ Titne: 4 p.m. Wow. special surprise sometime during sand and wait out the sloppy emo­ tioned freedom, the lack of just Place: Dvorak Concert It is both real and imagined the week. tional mess that is Valentine's Day. one more distraction in life. tales of hysterical lust and love that Nonetheless, I suggest the 21- Needless to say, I am no fan of And as much as one may love H all make me happy that I am single. and-over crowd detach themselves this "holiday." single life, a cold space next to you Cost: $3 students, I am equally overjoyed that this from being miserable. It isn't that I harbor some sort every night can get a tad old. $5 general nonsense "holiday" does not affect Instead, attach yourselves to a of bitterness toward those in love It is also not to say that I don't my life. tall drink and go have some fun. - all right, I am somewhat bitter like being single from time to time. It seems unnatural to be so sad­ Hopefully my enthusiastic rant - it is, however, that I resent the I am, however, very shy when it Jim McBride dened by one day every February. will spare a few tears. sense of having others' happiness comes to women and initiating re­ Titne: 9:30 p.m. At any rate, February isn't the I would love to offer to buy and romantic contentment shoved lationships, and Valentine's Day re­ Place: Mac's Uptowner, greatest month on the calendar. a round myself, but I just spent in my face. minds me of that. It reminds me of 623 Monroe Ave. Tite trees aren't blooming. The $12.99 on a set of magnetic kiss­ I don't blame the loving cou­ past relationships. It reminds me Cost: Free grass isn't green. The birds don't ing bears from SHOP.com. ples or the smitten lover-from-afar, that I've been single for two years. chirp. I blame the media that insists on And I just don't like that. 02.12.09 the daily eastern news 48 www.dennews.com

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(~) {::r{::r{::r of a deal gone bad. (~) Zack then decides he is going ( 1§:) (.§) {::({::( to shoot his porno at his place SethRo~n & of business - a coffee shop. the Visitor ROGEN, BANKS Mter enlisting the help Elizabeth'-Hanks of fellow co-worker Delaney MAKE LOVE (Craig Robinson of "The Of­ OUT OF PORN made a movie fice") to fund the skin flick, Zack then auditions and so titillating that hires a stripper (porn star Ka­ By Neil Schneider tie Morgan), Jason Mewes Qay Verge Reporter from that other Kevin Smith wecanolliy movie) and a woman with From a distance, it appears a very unusual talent (Traci as if Kevin Smith doesn't like to show you tliis Lords) . 1 put much time into the titles of The problem for Zack and THE VISITOR' his movies. drawing. Miri is that they believe that AN UNLIKELY His first film was called having sex in their movie won't BRIGHT SPOT "Clerks," which was exactly change their relationship. what the movie was about. During their slow and sen­ "'{:{"'{:{"'{:{ Other obvious titles are "Jay sual sex scene, while Delaney is "'{:{"'{:{ and Silent Bob Strike Back" and complaining about the lack of By Collin Whitchurch "Chasing Amy;" Jay and Silent "titties" being shown, Zack and Assistant Sports Editor Bob are striking back, and Amy Miri realize their feelings for is being chased. each other. Mter so many mediocre films round­ So, it is no surprise that Soon their relationship is ed out the year, it is a shame that a film Smith's new film, "Zack and strained because their script like Thomas McCarthy's "The Visitor" Miri Make a Porno," is exactly calls for the two to have sex didn't get more attention. what the title suggests. with different people, and the "Tite Visitor" is a compelling social Tite film was released on Bin­ movie is quickly put on hold. commentary about illegal immigrants ray and as a double disk DVD Zackand Miri I'll let everyone guess on how and our country's methods of dealing set on Feb. 3. this one ends up. with the problem, which touches home But not only is "Zack and make a porno Overall, Smith does a good for many. 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Reilly's dad in "Stepbrothers,") as Wal­ tries to fuse in a love story. coming soon The film has its moments of ter Vale, a lonely college professor apa­ Smith, the film's director and hilarious antics with larger than thetically making his way through life writer, is once again using his life jokes, but it also has dry after the death of his wife. formula of struggling individu­ sudden ran into some money porn star combination of Bob­ spells that bring down the tem­ Vale's life changes when he discovers als barely getting by to set up a troubles. by Long, played by Brandon po of the film. a young, foreign couple living in his va­ last, desperate attempt to over­ Mter getting the power and Routh ("Superman Returns") A final bright spot to the cated apartment in New York City. He come their financial shortcom­ the water shut off at their apart­ and Brandon St. Randy, played film is the naughty and nice re­ strikes up a friendship with the young, ings. ment, the duo decide to create by Justin Long ("Dodgeball"). lationship of Zack and Miri; exuberant Tarek Kahlil (played excep­ Tite film's stars, Seth Reg­ their own porno. Zack's original plan to make Regen and Banks form a nice tionally by Haaz Sleiman), who gives en (Zack) and Elizabeth Banks The plan is launched after a porno version of "Star Wars" combination in the midst of Vale a newfound interest in life. (Miri), play a couple of life­ a trip to their high school re­ falls through after their home­ their problems. Jenkins' performance is subtle, yet long buddies who have all of a union, where they meet the gay made sets are destroyed because moving, as we don't really start to get to know him until Kahlil gets arrested and is found to be an illegal immigrant. See­ ing Jenkins give up his comfortable life­ style to help out Kahlil is striking. The Area Businesses Celebrate V-Day awkward emotion Jenkins shows works perfectly for his character, leaving the audience to question his motives. We By Samantha Wilmes ways a lot going on. pink and red balloons, but they Dairy Queen is selling "Cho­ learn about him as the film goes on, but Verge Reporter Any couples veering away will be handing out carnations to co Cherry Blizzard" cakes and never truly know him. from bars and restaurants can go all the female customers. blizzards, along with other heart Kahlil's mother (played by Hiam Ab­ Although the three-day week­ to J&M Sex Shop in Mattoon or The owner of Roc's, Mike shaped ice cream cakes. Ice cream bass) gives a gripping performance as a end will see many students go WEAink. Knoop, said they will be selling cakes prices range depending woman worrying about her son and be­ home, businesses in Charleston "We sell DVD's for $5, drinks called "Sweet Tart" for the on size, an 8-inch cake sells for ing able to do nothing about his predic­ and Mattoon will still be celebrat­ and have things marked from night and its dinner specials in­ $ 16.99. ament. ing Valentine's Day. $40 down to $20," said Maria clude prime rib and fettuccini al­ Sweet Tooth Specialties Bak­ It would have been a shame for Jen­ Gateway Liquors will be sell­ Graziano,the owner ofJ &M. fredo with shrimp or chicken. ery, located on the square, are also kins' performance to get overlooked, ing custom-made gift baskets. J &M are selling packages that For a more laid back atmo­ selling heart-shaped food such as but the Academy saw the beauty of his Tite baskets include a bot­ include samples, lotions and toys. sphere Monical's Pizza will be of­ red velvet cakes, candy, fudge and character as he was nominated for Best tle of champagne or wine of your Although getting pierced or fering an entire week of a specials, cookie cards, cake-size cookies. A Actor at this year's Academy Awards. He choice. tattooed is not a common way to which will be helpful for couples small heart-shaped cake sells for has already won four Best Actor awards With $5 added onto the price celebrate Valentine's Day, WEA that are leaving over break. $9. at various award shows for "The Visi­ of the alcohol of your choice, the Ink will be having a special for Pizza lovers can purchase a For the basic Valentine's Day tor." basket will include a small box the weekend. one-topping, heart-shaped pizza gift of flowers there are several But what has been overlooked by of chocolates, fake roses and two "We always try to do some­ for two until Sunday. stores to buy from. award shows and the general public is wine or champagne glasses, along thing for holidays," said Randy This special makes Monical's The flower shop Abralyn: An the wonderfully told story of "1he Visi­ with anything of your own. Stuff, the owner and head artist extremely busy during the week, Artisan's Emporium has a spe­ tor." It moves methodically through the "We kind of forget about the ofWEAink. said Glen Greer, the general man­ cial for gift baskets of flowers and tale, keeping a strong pace. guy, you can't put at 12 pack of WEA will have 20 percent off ager. also carries cards, candy and jew­ "The Visitor" is one of the best films Keystone in one of these baskets," piercings and tattoos. Topping off the night with elry that follow the theme of the of 2008 and has been vastly overlooked said Carl Wolff, manager of Gate­ Couples who remain tradi­ something sweet, couples cart vis­ holiday. while less deserving films take home the way. tional with the Valentine's theme it Dairy Queen or Sweet Tooth Noble Flower Shop sells roses, praise. Unlike the more well-known Mac's Uptowner has not de­ that want to drink or eat with Specialties Bakery. baskets, candy and different kinds award contenders, "1he Visitor" is al­ termined their special drinks for their special someone can head to "Our biggest cake (selling) of teddy bears. ready released on DVD. Do yourself a the holiday, but owner Kevin Mc­ Roc's Blackfront Restaurant and days of the year are Valentine's Flowers in vases begin to sell at favor, rent "The Visitor" and see one Gugan said it will be a great eve­ Lounge or Monical's Pizza. day and Christmas," said Ann $25, and adding a bear to a bou­ of the truly underrated films in a long ning for couples, and there is a!- Roc's may not be drowning in Hudson, Dairy Queen manager. quet of flowers is $4.50. time.