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OTYI COURTS BONNSTETTER FOUND NOT GUILTY , Jury acquits Closing athletic trainer of all charges arguments center on By STEPHEN DI BENEDETTO • News Editor science Mark Bonnstctcer was found not guilty Monday on all three charg­ CI related ro an incidenr involving By SCOTT RICHEY a former neighbor during chc early Sports Editor morning of Nov. 25, 2006. and The neighbor alleged Bonnsccrccr MATT HOPF fondled her while she was sleeping. Associate News Editor kl'm glad rhis is over, and chat I can be with my family again," Dr. Henry Conroe testified Mon­ Bonnsterrer said after the verdict was day char Mark Bonnscerrer was noc announced. sleepwalking when he entered a Bonnstecrer, rhc associate athletic neighbor's home on Nov. 25, 2006. director of operations and head ach­ Conroe, a fo~nsic psychiatrist, lnic trainer at Eastern, was charged did nor claim Bonnsterccr had nev­ 11ich criminal trespass co a residence, er walked during his sleep on pre­ i class 4 felony; residential burglary. vious occasions buc, based on his aclass I felony; and actempted crim­ KAROLINA STRACK ITHE DAILY EASTERN NEWS review of pertinent records, conclud­ inil sexual abuse, a class A misde­ Mark Bonnstetter, Eastern associate athletic director of operations and head athletic trainer, talks with his wife, ed Bonnsrcccer was not sleepwalking meanor. Lori Bonnstetter, and his attorney, Raipher Pellegrino, after the jury reached a verdict around 6 p.m. on Monday on the night of rhe alleged incident. in the Coles County Courthouse. Bonnstetter faced three charges consisting of criminal trespass to a residence, » SEE VERDICT, PAGE S residential burglary and attempted sexual abuse and was found not guilty on all three counts. » SEE CLOSING, PAGE 5

COLES COUNTY I ELECTION 2008 Fertile pasture for Illinois Green Party

Third-party candidates 11 a growing trend for We are ecstatic that Charleston area (Reardon) holds so much ground in this election:' By KRYSTAL MOYA City Editor - Patrick Kelly of the ALYCIA ROCKEY (THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Illinois Green Party Todd Rea rdon (left), Paul Komada (middle) and Steve Ferguson (right) responded to community members' Keeping with the statewide concerns at the state's attorney debate at St. Charles Borromeo Church Thursday evening. Reardon, a Green trend, cwo Coles County candi­ Party candidate, is running against Komada, a Republican, and Democratic incumbent Ferguson for the Coles dates are running on the Green County state's attorney position. Pacey ticket for che upcoming elec­ Pacey becoming more competitive tion. in 2008," Whitney said. Todd Reardon, Green Pacey Now, more than 60 Green Pac­ candidate for state's attorney, came ey candidates arc on election bal­ to the pacey after running unsuc­ locs across the state. The distinctive County races heat up as cessfully as an independent in the effort and presence by the Green 2004 election against incumbenr Pacey rdleccs citizens' frustration Steve Ferguson. w1ch the cwo-parcy system, Kelly Reardon's platform to union­ said. Election Day approaches ize the srare's actorney's office is just The expansion of the UJinois sec­ one of the qualities that made him tor of the parry alone includes 19 a prime Green Pacey candidate. legislative candidates and 26 coun­ State's attorney, decide if they wane co elca me as Reardon, each who hold enough "Reardon supporcs our ide­ ty candidates. state's attorney," said Todd Rear­ clout to keep the race close, counter als and is an asset to our Prairie Nationally, the pacey boasts 15 county coroner facing don. Green Pacey candidate for Ferguson's campaign. Greens organization in Central Illi­ legislacivc candidates and presiden­ strong opposition state's attorney, who has practiced as "I know I can do a berccr job nois," said Patrick Kelly. an Illinois tial candidate Cynthia McKinney a defense attorney in Coles Coun­ than what is being done in currently Green Pacey press associate. "We and her running mate Rosa Clem­ ty for more than 10 years. "T know in the state's attorney office," Kom­ arc ecstatic that he holds so much ence. By KRYSTAL MOYA I am fighring an uphill bacclc against ada said. "The scace's attorney office ground in chis election." "The Green Parry is a pacey plat­ City Editor a Democrat and Republican, but I needs an organized and effective Kelly said for a Green Pacey can­ form char defies the Democrat­ am fighting for my chance as Coles management." didare to be an opposing force in ic and Republican conventions The Coles County candidates for Councy state's attorney." Ferguson's defends his 16-year any election is an accomplishment. of accepting corporate dollars for aute's attorney and county coroner Reardon is running against Dem­ tenure with highlighted convicrions Recently, the Illinois Green Parry campaigns," he said. "Because of arc revving up their campaigns as the ocratic incumbent Steve Ferguson, and emphasis on ocperience. Issues accomplished national pacey recog­ chis, we can say what we scand for Nov. 4 deadline co vore approach­ who is hoping to win his fifth con­ raised concerning salaries, budget nition with their gubcmarorial can­ and mean ic something I chink .. es. Candidates from the Democrat­ secutive term as the state's attorney expenditures and case delays can be didate , who received the people arc beginning to sec as ~ Republican and Green parties vie in Coles Councy, and Republican answered by scrcamlining chc office, more than l 0 percent of the vote admirable in the world policies chat &ir the cwo positions in the county's nominee Paul Komada, who served said Ferguson. in 2006. is so swk." doscsc races. as chc Coles County state's actorney "Our hard work co establish the "I think it's up to the voters co from 1974 to 1980. Komada and » SEE RACES, PAGE 5 parry in 2006 has led to the Green » SEE GREEN, PAGE S NEWS WWW.DENNEWS.COM I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I TUESDAY 10.28.08

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The Associated Press Airport spokesman Phil Orlanddla said che poo­ dle evaded airport personnd for more than 17 hour BOS roN - Choochy the poodle I a runway and delayed at least eight flights. About 15 tare po­ runaway" lice firefighters operations personnel and " n elec­ Bo cons Logan lnternauonal Airport officials said trician cha d Choochy lace into the m d mg Choochy escaped from her kennel as he was being flights for up co 30 minutes. Orlandella .ud h poo unloaded after a flight from Detro1c Saturd.ty night die was frighten d ured and hun ry wh fi- and sc..unpered across runways and tJXI\ y • nally lured to safety wnh food earl Sund EDITORINCHIEF NW:hcWDEHNE'tVSDAILYEASf£Rt~NE\X'S.COM Kristina Peters f · 0 CAM.PUS .· ·ii, 7'JESOAY l l 0.28.08 DENeic

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Tickets available EIU Reads: Find a passion for Halloween plays Tickets are on sale for two Charleston Community Theatre Dr. Joia Mukherjee productions. speaks about her work The company will present "The with Partners in Health Actor's Nightmare· and "The Real Inspector Hound•startmg at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Tarble Arts By JESSICA LEGGIN Center. Activities Editor "The Actor's Nightmare# is about an unsuspecting citizen who is Dr. Joia Mukherjee said when she forced into a production of differ­ was 8 years old, she went to Calcut- ent plays. 12, India, wich her family. "The Real Inspector Hound• is a "le was shocking." she said. "le murder-mystery spoof. was chings chat I saw there that I'll Call 581-2787 to reserve tickets. nncr forgec." Mukherjee said a woman whose Women's self-defense hands seemed to be infecced and class offered seemed co be bloody with pus #Fight Like a Girl,• a rape-escape approached her. and self-defense class that is Mukherjee asked her mother based on the Inherent strengths wlur it was the woman had. of women, will be offered for free "It was leprosy.ft she said. at 5:30 p.m. today at the Wesley Mukerjee said she asked her mom Foundation, 2202 Fourth Street if she could catch it. Pre-registration 1s not required She cold, 'No Joia. Only poor for the class. people get leprosy."' she said. Those attending should wear Mukherjee said that experience comfortable shoes and clothing. was seared into her mind for the rest For more information, call 348- ofher life. 8191. Mukherjee spoke on Monday night in the Grand Ballroom of the Annuitant scholarship Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. lhe EIU Reads Commirrec application available Applications are now being inmed Mukherjee, a medical doc­ accepted for the Eastern Illinois cor for Partners in Health, co speak University Annuitants Association co students abouc her work with the Scholarship. non·profir organization and about The applicant must be an East­ srudents finding their passion in life. ern 1unior or senior, be the child Partners in Health is a non-profit of a current Eastern employee or organi:z.arion co·founded by Dr. Paul a retired employee with five or Farmer, who was rhe main charac­ more years of service to the uni­ ter in the book. "Mountains Beyond versity, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, Mountains" by Tracy Kidder. submit a written statement listing This program assists poor coun­ career goals and financial need crics such as Haiti, Rwanda, Peru, and submit a letter of recommen­ ERIN MATliENY I TliE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Maico, l....csotho, Malawi and also dation from an Eastern adviser or Dr. Joia Mukherjee, medical director for Partners in Health and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medi­ assists inner-city Boston with clini­ faculty member. cal School, speaks Monday night about her travels and experiences including helping people suffering from cal healthcare. The application with scholarship HIV and AIDS in places like Peru, Haiti and Africa. Mukherjee explained how on one trip to Uganda, multiple Mukherjee said it is solidarity criteria is available on the EIUAA groups of children identified poverty as the number one risk factor for AIDS and cites such experiences as what to imagine char human righrs arc a Website. righ1 for everyone. makes her so involved in her work with Partners in Health. "Everyone is a person," she said. -Compiled by News Editor Mukherjee she was shocked when Mukherjee said srudents should During the presentation, "We want to join the cause of Stephen DI Benedetto a chssroom full of children rold her also start their journey on finding Mukherjee sang a song in Creole, Partners in Health," she said. what they thought was a top risk fac­ their passions in life and how co put «We Shall Overcome," which rep­ Moock said Mukherjee has made tor for HIV/AIDS. ic co good use. resented her three monchs stay in srudcncs realize chcy all need co pay •povc:rcy," she said. "To me that "It is not all about medicine," she Haiti in a cwo-room cement house attention to what is going on oucside BLOTTER was something that led co my for­ said. "le is really how we all can be shared by five women. the states. mubrion as a human being. and informed abour the world and find Mukherjee said while she was in "We need ro ask ourselves how Jason Dorey, 32, of Charleston, whac I do coday." our passion towards something chat Haiti, she and the women sang thar can we make a difference in those was charged with driving under Mukherjee has given treatment makes the world more just." song consrantly. places," she said. the influence of alcohol after a for chose in poor countries who Mukherjee said she believes "We sang 'We Shall Overcome' Mukherjee told students their life 1:08 a.m. Friday arrest at 11th have HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis everyone can be responsible for mak­ over and over and over again," she passions can make a difference. "Your Street and Lincoln Avenue, said and oversaw che clinical work in 10 ing the world jusr. said. "They rold me, 'We need chat life's passion can cransform your life the University Police Depart­ counrrics the program works in. "We can do that by creating song in Creole Joia."' and lives of ochers and indeed the ment. Mukherjee said she spends 75 a global community of concern, Kimberlie Moock, director of whole world," Mukherjee said. percent of her time out of the coun­ whether ic is health insurance in the new programs said the EIU Reads A red Dodge was reported try helping others, and has declared U.S. or AIDS in Haiti or education program, will start fundraising Jessica leggm con be reached at 581- damaged Friday while parked at thu her life passion. in Chicago." she said. efforts for Partners in Health. 7942 or ac1mlegg n@e1u edu University Court, police said.

Barton Thyer, 19, oflinley CITY I FRANCHISE Park, was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and resisting/obstruct­ ing a police officer after a 6:26 Charleston business closes; no rush to fill vacancy p.m. Friday arrest in Thomas Hall, police said. By KRYSTAL MOYA doors afrer selling ro Mike Lanman, Currcnrl'I, Lanman is researching the vacancy, a sign Lanman believes City Editor the owner of the Charleston BP sta­ possible businesses to take over the reflects posicivdy on Charleston's Landscaping material around tion, also off Lincoln. store's vacancy. economics. the Alumni Centennial Clock Golden Gyros, a restaurant off louhami and Bcnkhemis bought He said he is focusing on sever­ Inyart said that all of Charles­ Tower was reported damaged Llncoln Avenue, has closed its doors the property from Janet McCulloch al different franchises chat are food ton's businesses have a friend in the Sunday, police said. afm less chan one year of business. afrer an illness in the family caused relarcd, because of the building's city and Charleston's area Chamber Mayor John lnyarr said the city che former Niro's Gyros co close. equipment and hopes co find a store of Commerce. would help aid Charleston encer­ However, the transition of rhe chat will also compliment his filling The economic stability of the city COMMENTS, CORRECTIONS, OR pnse in am:mpcs to fill the building's vac.mr scorefronr slowed under the station. is ac the forefront of rhe mayor's and EVENTS R(W vacancy. reigns of Lanman. Lanman would not release .my council's minds. To report any errors, local events ·in the grand scheme of rhings, 'lbe new owner said he was not names of rhe franchises he is pursu­ "Charleston will help in any way or general suggestions for future though, private development and in any hurry to fill the empty lot. ing. citing rhe process is in its early we can to get the storefront filled, editions please contact our Edi­ YaQllt properties are really con­ He said he wants something thar stages. including referrmg companies co the tor in Chief, Kristina Peters, via: trolled by the free enterprise system," will have lasting effects on Charles­ It could be next year befo~ plans property owners," Inyart said. Phone I 581-7936, he said. ton, both supported by che com· are finalized, he said. E-mall I DENelc@>gmail.com Owners Asma Touhami and munity and serving as an asset to The score has had several inqui­ Kryscal Moya can be reached or 581- Office visit I 1811 Buzzard Hall Borben Bcnkhemis have dosed their Charleston's economy. ries since the sign was puc up to fill 7942 or ar [email protected] DAILY Drawn from the News ISilas Pepple EASTERN NEWS "Tell the truth and don't be afraid." EDITORIAL BOARD

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Editor in Chief Sports Editor Kristina Peters Scott Richey A final push:

Managing Editor Photo Editor Kevin Robbie vote McCain Murphy Wroblewski Yes, John McCain, R-Ariz., voted with President George W. Bush around News Editor Online Editor 90 percent of the time, buc I have co ask. Stephen Nicole because ic begs the question: Why is chat Di Benedetto Weskema so horrible? Why is "change" good for ics own sake? Admittedly, I have had my share of Letters to the Editor problems wid1 Bush's decisions. I chink the federal government has become coo ENSURE STUDENT INTERACTIO N large, and Bush has noc done enough co STAFF EDITORIAL slow chat growth. Once again. Srudenc Government We have huge federal ddlcirs, large­ is d,bating a bylaw change that would ly due co chc face char we are ac war, bur require Student Senate members co also because of rhc tax cues and increased complecc four service hours a week, Students can stimulate spending elsewhere. instead of the rwo office hour chat are There arc mismanaged wars and the required now. unaddresscd entidemenc crises; more Those who are against the bylaw the economy better, pay us! power is ccncered in Washington than change say it is a waste of time to man­ ever before. date char Student Senate members go When Sony's Playscarion 3 console is strug­ Bush has had a rough presidency and our and calk with students when they gling to sell, you know there's an economic prob­ OUR VIEW has made miscakes, and thac is the point: • Situation: Congress is working on a second already do so. Noc co cast judgment, lem. Do7.el1S of Eastern students arc probably sir­ the presidency is the hardest job in the economic stimulus package that would cost world and chat of a legislator is not much but ifcommunication did not need co ring in Thomas Hall, 1aylor Hall, Greek Court or more than $300 billion. be improved, senate meetings would dozens of other off-campus apartments wonder­ • Stance: The legislation should be modi· easier. have more than rwo audience members ing what their missing ouc on by nor upgrading tied to allow more college students to receive His problem) are nor che result of a in attendance and the Student Activities their carpal runnel causing devices. checks because we already spend consistently. flawed ideology. They are the result of Center would have srudencs constant­ Before these guys remember char they have the inherenc difficulty of gcccing any­ ly coming in and out of the office co girlfriends, or boyfriends. their struggle needs to in ten use cheir cell phone for cexc messaging (62 thing done in Washington. This difficulty express their views on pending Student be kepc in the minds of our Congressmen while percent) and playing games (70 percenr), and 41 is not an accidenc - che Founding Fathers Government projects. rhey contemplate a second round of econom- perccru..of. wgma1l.com. dencs qge l8 to 24 rend co have. More rhan six'• kn't thac 1:ho ,Rinn~ ' ~42 or-at [email protected] NEWS

~ Races >> Closing remember what occurred while they interview Bonnstetter had with "W• might not agrH walked in their sleep, and if they do the Charleston Police Department. FROM PAGE 1 on all the Issues, but remember what happened, it is a McAvoy said Bonnstetter did not that's the point of vague memory. wake the woman up by knocking However, Komada and Rear­ Bonnstetter is che associate direc­ He said Bonnstener recount­ on the bedroom door or even saying n urge change, which chey argue campaigning." tor of operations and the head ath­ ed his feelings about the incident to anything. 't been instituted at any point letic trainer at Eastern. West and gave insight co what was Bonnstetter allegedly light- during Ferguson's tenure. - Todd Reardon, Conroe, who has a private prac­ going on in his mind at the time. ly touched the skin underneath the ·1 bring a unique perspective G.r••n P•rty c•ndlute tice in Chicago, is a psychiatrisr and Conroe said that is something he woman's pajama panes right above her underwear. &om a defense standpoint, some­ for st•t•'s •ttorney licensed to practice medicine in Illi­ would not expect from a sleepwalk­ dling none of the ocher candidates nois. er. McAyoy said Cartwright, a sleep have," Reardon said. He has been a forensic psychia­ Defense attorney Raipher Pel­ expert from Chicago, could not Ferguson, however, said he Schniers, however, was given the trist since 1994 when he passed his legrino cross-examined Conroe and explain such sexual conduct from stands on rhe faces as proof of opportunity to introduce himself specializarion boards. asked if he was a specialist in sleep sleepwalking. change in che office che last 16 and describe his platform, though Conroe said his job as a foren­ medicine or if he wa.~ a member of "What he did was a sexual years. he could not debate because he sic psychiatrist involves reviewing any medical society of sleep medi­ touch," he said. "During my renure in office. was the only Coles County coroner police reports and medical records cine. During Pellegrino's closing argu­ felony filings have more chan dou­ candidate who attended. before he restifies in coun. Conroe said he was not. Conroe ment, he said Bonnscetter was nor bled, prison sentences have been "Nichols may have very well He testified he reviewed che did restify that he has created some only predisposed to sleepwalking, unposed for the most deserving been ill and could not attend transcripts of Bonnstetter's inter­ patients with sleep disorders, includ­ but he was more likely to do so than and restitution collected for victims tonight," Schniers said of Nich­ view wirh Charleston police officer ing sleepwalking, as a psychiatrist. rhe average sleepwalker. bas exceeded more chan $2 mil­ ols' absence from the forum. "Bue Anthony West and the transcripts Assistant State's Anorney Mick He said both the neighbor and lion," he said. I think the voters lose out on che of the neighbor's and her boyfriend's McAvoy said Conroe's testimony her boyfriend at the time were nor Each of the candidates has spon­ importance of the election when recorded interviews. should not be ignored because he credible witnesses. sored opportunities from non-par­ we don't show for them." Conroe said he reviewed wasn't a sleep specialist. He said the woman claimed to tisan entities co address their plat­ Schniers also said that Snow's Bonnstetter's medical records in Conroe testified prior co the jury have five dreams in a span of 90 forms at campaign forums. absence was typical of his cam­ addition to medical reports from making a decision on a verdict. On minutes, which Cartwright said was Differences between che candi­ paign. Dr. Donald Greeley, Dr. Rosalind Monday evening, the jury found not possible. dates' ideals for the office of state's . "He hasn't attended a single Carrwright and Dr. Jerry Boyd. Bonnstetter not guilty on all three Since dreams increase sexu­ anomey surfaced in each of these forum since he announced his cam­ He said the first thing he does counts. al arousal, the woman could have debates, including the controversial paign, so I don't know how serious when producing an opinion in a McAvoy said during his closing imagined che touching, Pellegrino issue of the state's attorney pursu­ of a candidate he is; he said. criminal case is look to see what the argument the prosecution did not said. ing che death penalty as maximum AJI three state's attorney can­ defendant is charged with and then disagree that Bonnstetter had issues He said che boyfriend was not punishment. didates expressed disappointment piece together what happened based with sleepwalking. He said that reliable about when he had his last "We might not all agree on all over the lack of commitment on all available reports. when people witnessed Bonnstetter alcoholic drink that night. the issues, bur that's the point of from other office candidates to "The medical records support sleepwalking, he appeared to be "in The boyfriend testified chat campaigning," said Reardon, who the political forums held in Coles that (Bonnstetter) has a history of a daze." he had his last beer at 9 p.m. chat opposes the death penalty, whiJe County. sleepwalking, but what he showed The Nov. 25, 2006, incident, night, bur the defense claimed he his two opponents stand by its use "This is when the voters lose," chat day was not sleepwalking," however, was different from previ­ and the neighbor were ac a sponing because of Jllinois law. Reardon said, "Candidates should Conroe said about Bonnstetter's ous times he was found sleepwalk­ event until chat time. In the race for Coles Coun­ cake these forums seriously." actions on the day of the alleged ing. ty coroner, Democratic incwn­ Schniers and Nichols have incident. "Specifically, the defendant "That's a far cry from what you Scarr Richey can be reached or bent Mike Nichols faces opposi­ debated previously, discussing an was able to give a derailed account heard," McAvoy said. 581·7944 or or [email protected]. Marr tion from two opponents, Repub­ emphasis on sensitivity for the fam­ of what had occurred." McAvoy said Bonnstetter knew Hopf can be reached ar 581-7942 or at lican Ed Schniers and Green Par-..,. ilies of victims as well as experience Conroe said sleepwalkers do not what he was doing and cited the [email protected] . ty candidate Michael Snow. At the behind the position. A main criti­ lase forum held by the Coles Coun­ cism of Schniers is his lack of expe­ ty League of Women Vote{S on .rJ.c:nc~ with the;:? fPX.On~i;'s ,,O~i >l~er:dict MORE ONLINE mately three hours·before announc­ Thursday night, Nichols was not Nichols has lllere lhan 20 Y~" ing the verdict Monday evening. l=RO'M PAGE T present due to illness. Snow was experience in che office. For a timellne of the Bonnstetter Pellegrino said Canwrighr's abili­ also absent, but no reason was cit­ case and links to earlier coverage ty to take a complicated science and ed. Neither could be reached for Krysral Moya can be reached or 581 Bonnsrecter said he was rhankful of the trial, go to www.dennews. explain ir in a way the jury could comment. 7942 or or [email protected]. for the jury's decision. He added he com and dick on the Online understand helped the defense win was confident during jury delibera­ Exclusives section. the case. cions but is happy to go back home "We were seeking the truth," >> Green ILLINOIS GREENS and be with his wife and kids. Pellegrino said. "The trurh came "It's rhe only thing rhac matters." ments of the trial thar ir was undeni­ through in a number of differ­ FROM PAGE 1 lllinols leads the nation with he said. able Bonnsreuer entered rhe neigh­ ent voices and a number of differ­ the most Green Party candi­ Assisranr Stace's Anorney Mick bor's home, but said Bonnstetter was ent manners. In the end, it's clear Though Reardon has been on dates on the ballot. Some of McAvoy said he crusted che jury's sleepwalking at rhe time. rhat Mark was nor guilty and never the scene advocating his position on them: judgment. The jury heard testimony from attempted to harm anyone." the Green Party's list of candidates, • Kathy Cummings: Running for "l'U rake the verdict rhey gave us," the neighbor, Bonnsrener and Bonnsterter said Eastern was sup­ Michael Snow has rarely been seen U.S Senate against Democratic he said, noting char borh sides, the Bonnsterter's wife, Lori Bonnsretcer. portive throughout the trial, bur at community-organized forums. Incumbent Dick Durbin. stare and the defense, did a good job. The jury also heard testimony from added he could not have survived a Kelly said Snow, who is vying • lhomas O'Brien: Running for "I think chis was a difficulr case expert witnesses such as Dr. Rosalind conviction. for Coles County coroner with che state's attorney In Cook County for the jury to deal with where they Cartwright, who cesrificd Bonnstet­ "I'm happy I can go home," he Green Parry, doesn't direccly reflect got che experts arguing," he said. ter was sleepwalking. and Dr. Hen­ said. the Green Parry's stances. Bonnstetter's case lasted five days. ry Conroe, who testified Bonnstetter "Snow's absences are not some­ dare. He could have petitioned to Defense attorney Raipher Pellegri­ wasn't sleepwalking. Srephen D1 Benedetto can be reached thing we support, because we us and found his own signarures no argued during opening scare- The jury deliberated for approxi- at 581·7942 or at [email protected]. emphasis getting to know the pub­ for candidacy." lic," he said. "However. Snow's absences do not necessarily mean Krysral Moya can be reached ar 581 he is noc a valid and serious candi- 7942 or or [email protected].

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ERIC HILTNER I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Graduate student Greg Harrell writes in a notebook while drinking a beverage at the Java Beanery and Bakery on Monday afternoon. Java B & B gets 'coffee shop' look Old furniture replaced nirude," she said. "We're very happy it has become common to find scu- the counter. The extra worker and register with tables and chairs with how ir rurned our." dents with laptop ~ haiiiM\iit l rs M~ gerifh~~ 11109" ' ~ will ~-up the-process 'and allow Jackson added the change has there. $JS!l'~"b!Jt Wi!'1a"nfe employees to help customers more By BRIDGET PEARSON influenced Java B & B's business, Nikki Oboikoviu, a senior educa- about five feet of walking space co quickly and efficiently. Staff Reporter with an increase in sales because of tion major, said she frc::quencly goes kind of maneuver through," Jackson A new refrigerator and freezer was more people using the area co meet ro Java B & B and chat che updac- said. che last change made to ·the Java B Srudencs walking through rhe wich friends and colleagues. ed look of che furnirure was a great This change has allowed for & B. Mutin Luther King Jr. Univcrsi­ "We have more people sitting change and has made che atmo- an additional employee to be pur The new refrigerator has allowed cy Union are bound co have noticed down ac the cables now and after sphere more comfortable. behind the counter, so now rhere are for more produces to be scored so che changes made ro Java Beanery you sit for awhile, you're going co "I chink its great," she said. "I three people working instead of two. chat employees are not running out and Bakery. gee a drink," she said. "You're going don't know that it was absolutely Amanda Swinda, who has been of produets as frequently. New cables and chairs have co srudy here. You're going co bring necessary, but I chink overall it looks working at Java B & B since che scan le has also allowed chem to offer replaced che old furniture, giving the ocher people here, and rhcy're going really nice." of che semester, said rhe increased more food items. Fruit cups have area a more "coffee shop" appeal. to get drinks, coo." Sam Barlock, a senior corporate space has really made a difference in been one addition co che menu, and Antonia Jackson, an employee ac Jackson said people love the rail­ communications major, said the new job performance. different opcions will be coming in Java B & B, said the new furniture er chairs because ic creates a closer furniture was a positive change ro "le used co be way roo cluttered the future. w;is a much-needed change and has acmosphere and there are also more the area. back here," she said. "We used co "We'll be having differenc prod- gi,·en the vicinity a more modern cables chan chere used co be, which "I chink it's cool char they're run into each ocher all the time, bur uets chat we will be sampling and and chic look. gives more srudencs an opportunity changing up the ~cene a little," he now it's a lot bener." resting our jusc to gauge che reac- "I love it. A loc of us behind che co gather. said. "The higher rabies and chairs The increased space has also tion," Jackson said. counter have made suggestions for Many faculty members use the are definitely trendier." allowed for chc shop co purchase a nc:w furniture, but we didn'c envi­ space co gee cogecbec in the morning Another change scudents might second register, which will be com­ Bridget Pearson can be reached at sion it would be uite to chis m - our fa.cul mcerin s, and notice is the increased s ace behind ing within rhe next few weeks. 581 -7942 or at dennewsdesk@gma1/.com

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PEARLS BEFORE SWINE I BY STEPHAN PASTIS ''It was a great finish MEY, GOAT... l'D ~ IKE 'fOU ~IS l.ISTfNING IS A BIT by a great player for TO MEET FRED THE' SE"L E'CTIVE . SEMO. Casey Kraft Is mnJEC fOX. A FENNE'C FOX MAS SUGM SMARP While the Panthers scill have a lot one of the greatest MEARING IT CAN MEAR hand in preparing for the OVC players in the history of TME SOUND OF INS&CTS rnamcnc, Nowak said his team WA~l(ING ONOtRGROOND uld start thinking abour char after this conference:' bra ring their victory. "We're going co prepare for - Tim Nowak, nesday's game and chen start Eastern women's soccer king at whac we have to do nexc head co.ch k," Nowak said. "Bur for now 're going co enjoy rhis win." OVCTOURNAMENT ng a top score r GET FUZZY I BY DARBY CONLEY The one goal the Panthers have • FIRST ROUNDS (Nov. 4) ' 1 ••• UM ... ed in rheir lase four marches • No 3 UT Martin at S'of\\~. 1ll~~ \\IS N~M.t: \'i> ro someone who is no stranger No. 6 Tennessee Tech - 1:30 p.m. J~"f ~ R\)$t>L\.. finding rhe back of rhe net. Winner will play No. 2 Eastern a Of 1l\ 5-of-13. 34 20 Questions tum pompom 12 The first letter of 36 "You missed a 60 Barely managed, "We didn'r make the plays when 31 Some brews 6 Blockbuster _,. 39 Daisy Mae's man rentals "circle" (but not with "out" had co make them," Reeder said. - Chris Vacc•ro, the fourth) 42 Coffeemaker style 1 Talladega 500, 38 Blow hard dug ourselves a liole in the first bstern red-shirt o They're e.g. 13 Move furtively 40 Wrap up with turnovers (by) nor caking junior center outstanding e Torrent 1e "That's itl" 41 Best for picking 61 Block brand tage of opporcuniries to score." 45 Agitated state 9 Even (with) 22 Clear _ (hard 44 Did nothing Eastern red-shire junior cen­ 47 Ear: Prefix 10 "Chocolate" dog to understand) 46 Golf ball's perch Chris Vaccaro said the Panthers' uted somewhat ro the Panthers not 48 Wee lad feted by 11 First lady played 24 Loop transports 49 Western 62 One making ive accack didn't scall because finishing drives. the Friars? by Madonna 26 Beatnik's "Get mountain chain. it?" a visual what Eascern Kentucky's defense "lhat's kind of been our motto all with "the" assessment The Colonels had five sacks, year," Millard said. "We'll drive the ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 21 Mortarboard so Proceeded along tosser quanerback hurries, broke up hall down the field and not get any­ the tarmac 28 Cameo, e.g. passes and forced three of the ching out of it. We haven't dcvdoped 51 Second man to 29 Party warmer- walk on the moon 64 Yule tree ers' four fumbles. into a group chat knows how to fin­ upper 52 March marchers e'd be driving on them fine. ish yet, and that's disappointing." 30 She's coming out sJ Nick of "Affliction· then we'd shoot ourself in the Vaccaro agreed with Millard the 31 Brains 57 Federico of the 65 "The Star­ whether it be a penalty or a Pamhers had to start finishing plays 35 As originally Clinton cabinet Spangled d ball," Vaccaro said. "le and finishing drives otherwise the placed, after "in" sa Baltic feeder Banner"land 'r anything chey were doing. It wins wouldn't come. all us kicking ourselves in rhe "We can drive the ball down the For answers, call 1-900-285-5656, $1 49 a minute, or, with a field all day, but if we can't put it in credit card, 1-800-814-5554 -shin junior guard Chaz Mil­ the end zone, it won'r pay off for us," Annual subscnptions are available for the best of Sunday said the Panthers have worked Vaccaro said. crosswords lrom the last 50 years: 1-888·7-ACROSS. Onhne subscriptions: Today's puzzle and more than 2.000 past finishing plays and finishing ""'-+""'+""'+-'"" -----1 puzzles, nyt1mes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). ever since spring practice, bur Scocr Richey can be reached or 581 ..o.+-+;;;.+;"-4 Share tips· nytimes.com/puzzleforum. Crossword~ for young · Eastern's youth has contrib- 7944 o~ or [email protected]. ...;;;..&.~;;..o...;~ solvers: nyt11Ms.comneaming/xwords. ' SPORTS WWW.DEN NEWS.COM ITHE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I TUESDAY 10.28.08

WOMEN'S RUGBY I NOTEBOOK Defense still shaky despite shutouts

By BRANDY PROVAZNIK fulling on our younger forwards and Staff Reporter they are having co adjusc, which will only make us scronger." Looking ar che srar sheer and see­ Graziano said the ream is hopeful ing the Panthers shuc ouc cheir lase in gerring Militello back in time for three opponents, ic would be easy co irs game at Clemson on Nov. 5. assume the defense is doing amaz­ ing. No more home games Bur red-shirt freshman scrum-half After che cancellation of rhis Narissa Ramirez said che team chinks weekend's game against Illinois, it they can do berrer on che defensive became evident co rhe Panthers char side of rhe ball, especially when it they wouldn't have anocher home comes ro tackling. game. "While we are gerting che shut "Ir is definitely a downer because ours and doing a good job hold­ I chink a 1oc of parencs were planning ing off the opposition, we are letting on corning," Ramirez said. them get coo close co scoring and Buchmiller said a loc of people jusc not doing as good of a job as we from her hometown were planning wane ro of pulling girls down and on coming up co see the last home gerring those tackles," Ramirez said. KAROLINA STRACK ITHE DAILY EASTERN NEWS game and it was hard to cell chem ln che game against Kansas rwo Junior lock Chase Cain catches a pass as Kansas players attempt to stop her on Oct. 18 at Lakeside Field. The char cbey couldn't anymore. weeks ago, che Panthers had a loc of Panthers won 52-0. The Panthers are looking to improve on their defense. "They were pretty bummed high tackles chat resulred in a penal­ when I cold chem, and I am cy known as dangerous play, Ramirez ling consiscencly in practice through ing defensive player, junior flank­ "She is the voice and che heart of bummed because anywhere we go ro said. semi-live drills or with bags because er Stephanfo Militello, who bas been our defense," Ramirez. said. "With­ play is nothing like being at home." These penalties resulced in stop­ he feels it is important for chem to our for the last rwo games because of our her I chink people aren't as con­ Buchmiller said. "The rush of being page of the game and caused a big gee che cechnique down. injury. The loss has had a big impact fident and char is something we need announced with our fans and play­ momentum loss for the Panthers. "Females aren't really, for the on the ream, freshman prop/lock co work on." ing on our own curf is jusr some­ Ramirez said ic seemed like they had most pare, broughr up knowing how Tasha Buchmiller said. Graziano said as much as it hurcs thing cbac can't really be replaced." a lot of missed cackles. ro racklc," Graziano said. "I chink it "le is always hard to lose a good not having Militello right now, he Graziano said while it is upser­ "Missed tackles aren't game stop­ is a more instinctive thing for males player," Buchmiller said. "Bue ir is chinks ic rnighc be besc for the team ring, the Panchers are going to put ping but they are frustrating because because a loc of chem grew up play­ even harder co lose a player everyone as a whole because it forces chem co char behind chem and nor dwell on we are !erring girls go char we need ing some kind of football, pick up or relies on. Personally, I am trying ro cake responsibility and play bercer it coo much. Rather, Graziano said co be pulling down," Ramirez said. whatever, and for the girls I think it gee more cackles and be where I am defense. they need co do all they can co pre· "I feel like if you get your hands on needs to be caughc a little more." supposed co be wirhour her there co "Stephanie accounrs for anywhere pare for their upcoming game against a person you need co be able to rake cell me what co do, and ic's cough." from 12 co 20 or more solo cackles Clemson. them down." The heart of defense Ramirez said she chinks that rhe a game, and now those ace needing Eastern head coach Frank Grazia­ Another reason for a shaky ream is a liccle lose and confused co come from other people," Grazia­ Brandy Provaznik can be reached or no said the Panthers work on rack- defense is the absence of their le:i.d- without Milicello on rhe field. no said. "The responsibilicy is now 581-7944 or at [email protected].

MEN'S SOCCER I SPOTLIGHT Panthers looking to regain early season form

By DAN CUSACK "I don'c know why the intensi­ and start fresh," Kehoe said. conceded a Joe of goals defensively was from Sepe. 20 co Sepe. 26. East­ Assistant Sports Editor ty was different," Pecers said. "We Peters said the key for the Pan­ and we didn't score a loc offensive­ ern won both marches, outscoring came out in the second half and did the.rs would be co play cbe game ly," Mabeya said. "So we are crying Central Arkansas and Wright Seate a The Eastern men's soccer team's nor have it." for a full 90 minuces instead of just co work on those things." combined 9-1. woes continued Saturday with a 3-1 Sophomore midfielder Darby playing well in spurcs. Perers said che team is optimistic Peters said Missouri Scace will loss to Evansville at Lakeside Field. Kehoe said cbe Panthers did not fol­ Senior defender Patrick Mabeya abouc che remaining MVC marches be a cough march, buc che Bears arc The Panthers remained winless in low up on Eastern head coach Adam said che defense has co gee back to and che conference rournarnene even beatable. the moncb of October and in Mis­ Howarth's halftime pep talk and the keeping the shape the way char they though the Panthers have yet co gee Maybeya said the Panthers art souri Valley Conference play with ream slacked in the second half were able co when they were success­ a league win. looking forward to Saturday's march the loss to che Purple Aces. "He said co get the ball ouc co the ful. "Wich the reams we have played, and hope they can get a posirive Eascern performed well in the outside and make some quick passes, He said Eastern would focus on we know we can bear anyone," result, which will help cheir seeding .first half going inco cbe break with and we didn't do char," Kehoe said . its defensive shape as well its attack­ Peters said. "Hopefully we can scare within the conference. the score tied 1-1, but the Panthers Both Kehoe and Pecers said the ing shape chis week at practice getting a little luck because so far "We played chem lase year, so allowed two second half goals as key for the Panthers would be co because chat is where the Panthers every ream we have played has been we already know how they play." they dropped cheir fourth srraighc starr playing like the ream did early are srruggling right now. gerring it against us." Mabeya said. "They're a prercy good march. in che season. Eastern began the sea­ In che fuse seven marches the The Panchers will have a week team but we are coo, so hopefully wt Senior forward Brad Peters said son 5-2-1, before going 0-6-2 dur­ Panthers outscored opponenrs 21- without matches before playing Mis­ can go our there a get a win." the team made key misrakes and ing their last eighc macches. 11; however, in the last eight chey souri-Scace on Saturday. allowed goals in the second half after "We have co go ouc chere and have been outscored 14-4 The lase time the Panthers had Dan Cusack can be reached ar 58 a solid first half efforc. forget abouc how we've been playing "If you look at the last game we nearly a full week berween marches 7944 or at [email protected]. Jump On The Right Track With The DENI Call 211.581.2816 WWW.DENNEWS.COM I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS I TUESDAY 10.28.08 SPORTS __ LACCESSWITH LAUREN SOPCIC enior provides leadership for younger players astern senior middle hitter Lauren Sopcic is one of two seniors on the Eastern volleyball team, and she leads the team in hitting percentage with a .259 average. She recently sat down with Staff Reporter Bob Bajek to talk about doing high jump in high school, sneaking a forbidden beverage efore matches and her educational goals. at do you enjoy the most ut volleyball? I like the team aspect and physi­ calicy. Ir helps release the energy from long day sirring in class and listen­ ing ro leccures. Volleyball is some­ . g I've been doing my whole life.

at are some of your other bies besides volleyball? When I'm nor studying, I love playing with my lab, Eleanor Rigby. e likes co swim in Lake Charles­ ron. When I'm with my roommate, ·a, she plays the guitar and I sing. like watching DVDs and listening

In what way do you think people would describe you? I hope they'll describe me as fun, unelligent, hard working and dedi­ cated to the team.

at is your favorite movie 1ndwhy? My favorite movies - I can't choose - are "Hook" and "Dirty Dancing." "Hook" is from my childhood while "Dircy Dancing" has greac usic. Those movies I could watch day, any day.

at type of music do you e to listen to? I love country music and especial­ ~ Pac Green. I like the way he makes me fed.

Do you have any pre-match rituals or superstition? One of my teammates and I sneak ay before a match and drink Cher­ Pepsi. We just srarred a couple of ago. We have even resorred co ·nging pop on the road trips. Ir's nor good to do.

How did you get r two nicknames? "Slop" is from freshman year. Aar­ ' the assistant coach ac the time, hanging out with the players. He wanted co give me a nickname use not only was there another uren on the team, he likes doing Ir's ironic because I'm che most ized and neatest of the four . men at the rime. Only one play­ calls me "Slop." Everyone else calls "Sop."

there more pressure being of two seniors this year? Not really. Just a: little because of added leadership aspeccs. I enjoy · g a leader and we have great iscry this year.

have you acted a leader for the team? I'm a physical therapy major, so ERIC HILTNER ITHE DAILY EASTERN NEWS helping (freshman outside hitter) Senior middle hitter Lauren Sopcic is one of just two seniors on the Panthers' volleyball team. She leads the team with a .259 hitting percentage but · n Barr and (freshman libero) also enjoys playing the piano. One of her favorite songs is "Only Hope" from the movie "A Walk to Remember:" 'ttany Wallace with getting orga­ and giving them srudy rips. sophomore year, and it wasn't pretty. temporary music. I could play "Only traveling tournaments the lase two What are your plans after 'son is studying biology while Hope" from "A Walle to Remember" years. He likes the travel. graduation1 any is raking speech pathology. How do you keep your off the top of my head. I have a lot I wane to go to graduate school concentration on the court? of sheet music that I play, coo. What is Senior Day going to ac either Northern Illinois Universi­ the high jump in high Staying positive, always looking be like for you? ty or Norrhwestern co pursue a mas­ I help your game? for the next ball, !erring go of errors I Do your parents attend your I know ic will be emotional. I will ter's degree in physical therapy. I will h helps a little bit. Jumping high made and working off of ream chem­ matches? definitely mis;; volJeyball. My body is then find a job and evenrually gain Aquin Catholic Junior and Senior istry. They come co all my home games. ready for ir though because my knees my doctorate. That's my ultimate was fun since I went ro state However, my brother James Neal is are worn from volleyball and high plan. senior year and finished in fourth Just how good of a piano a high school sophomore, so when jump. player are you? he plays, one sees him and the oth- Luckily, I hav<; ,no.sc~ip~ ~hotil- Bob.Bak>;.; can oorPnrhedat681-l944 .. ~. ' f ~ , ., , # tf ,, f '• #, >I ' ~ J:.!h • • ••,.. •.1• > ' I !. • • ~ ' ~ ~ t • 4. I jumped once here during my Not chat good. '1 lil