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The Daily Egyptian, October 02, 2006
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Daily Egyptianwww.siude.com VOL. 92, NO. 30, 20 PAGES S OUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 2, 2006 Plagiarism group gets more possible cases She said some of the possibly suit, which claims university officials make a report. Ex-professor hands possibly copied plagiarized material came from exempt themselves from plagiarism Committee members have not teaching philosophies, departmental charges. discussed what they will do with documents to committee member mission statements and a Morris The committee, formed Sept. 8 the new information, but Lawrence Library Web site segment on effec- by SIU President Glenn Poshard, said he did not anticipate the group Brandon Weisenberger campus with wording that is nearly tive teaching. remains in the process of interview- will analyze anything further than DAILY EGYPTIAN verbatim from other universities. In September, supporters of Chris ing people connected to Southern at Southern at 150. He would not The director of the Paul Simon Dussold, a former SIU-Edwardsville 150 and Vision 2020, a Texas A&M discuss the origins of the materials Possible plagiarism at SIUC Public Policy Institute invited professor who was fired in 2004 long-range plan that the SIUC proj- Friedenberg presented. doesn’t stop with the long-range Friedenberg to discuss the accusa- for plagiarizing his teaching state- ect is accused of copying. Poshard has asked for a written plan Southern at 150, according to tions against Southern at 150, the ment, aired the accusations against On the committee with report from the committee, but no materials presented to a three-mem- university’s plan to become a top-75 Southern at 150. Lawrence are SIU School of Law date has been set for its completion. ber committee reviewing the case. public research institution by its The supporters, who call them- associate dean Wenona Whitfield “We understand the need to work Former linguistics professor Joan 150th anniversary in 2019. selves Alumni and Faculty Against and Department of Zoology chair- with dispatch, but we also need to Friedenberg on Friday handed com- Friedenberg said she took the Corruption at SIU, have searched man William Muhlach. be thorough,” Lawrence said. mittee member Mike Lawrence opportunity to bring the other doc- for plagiarism among administrators Lawrence said the committee is a stack of documents from across uments to Lawrence’s attention. for Dussold’s wrongful termination still investigating and is not ready to See COMMITTEE, Page 13
Homecoming week kicks off tomorrow Ryan Rendleman DAILY EGYPTIAN
“Sacks, Dawgs and Rock ‘n’ Roll,” the theme of this year’s Homecoming, will bring SIU alumni and current students together for a week of school- oriented events. Homecoming week starts Tuesday and runs through Saturday, with the football game concluding the events. Dustin Davis, executive director of the Student Programming Council, said homecoming provides a chance for students to meet alumni for story- telling and tailgating. “It usually is a pretty good time to build relationships with alumni,” Davis said. Davis said many of the events this week will entertain students, alumni and residents in addition to celebrat- ing the university. The main events include Homecoming court elections held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. MELISSA BARR ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN in the Student Center and 3 to 7 p.m. The color guard from Owensboro, Ky., stands near the stage during the third annual Veterans Reunion on Saturday afternoon at the in the Recreation Center. Also, the VFW in Marion. The ceremony was held to honor Desert Storm and Iraqi veterans. See page 12. parade will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m., and the football game will start at 1:30 p.m. Parade floats will have a rock ‘n’ roll theme. University tradition gives fraterni- ties and sororities one week during SIU recognizes GLBT history month the year to host events. Alpha Phi Alpha has traditionally been given Homecoming week. Sarah Lohman coordinator for student develop- Alpha Phi Alpha will host the DAILY EGYPTIAN ment and adviser for the Saluki ...“ Celebrating gay history month really provides positive 35th annual Miss Eboness pag- Rainbow Network. role models, positive experiences and information for all eant Saturday at 7 p.m. in Shryock Part of the college experience This will be Curkin’s 20th year Auditorium. Cergio Brown, vice presi-
is learning about oneself, and this advising the RSO. gay people dent of Alpha Phi Alpha, said seven month SIUC is highlighting peo- The Rainbow Network used to — Paulette Curkin black women will be judged on how ple who are gay, lesbian, bisexual coordinate events, which were held adviser for the Saluki Rainbow Network well they perform in categories such as and transgender through plays, lec- within the week around Oct. 11, Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway ing for somebody to help me. It’s talent, dancing, singing and intellect. tures and free expression walls in National Coming Out Day. Carl House: How I Survived the Ex-gay going to be tough, even if his jokes The winner will be named the next the residence halls. Ervin of Student Development Movement.” It is scheduled to take are pretty lame,” Curkin said. Miss Eboness. The event costs $7 in The Saluki Rainbow Network took over planning the event about place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in the She said they won’t let him advance and $10 at the door. will sponsor activities through- three years ago. Ervin also plans Student Center Auditorium. get too far. Cerchio, who served “It’s an event where we just allow out the month of October to events such as Latino Heritage As part of the month’s events, as Shryock’s coordinator for more black women to showcase their tal- celebrate Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Month and Asian Awareness a new play, “Tying the Knot,” by than 30 years, has taken another ents,” he said. and Transgender people History Month. By taking over GLBT SIUC’s David Rush will take place position at Southeast Missouri Brown also said the fraternity will Month. History Month, he was able to Oct. 23 in the Student Center State. He could not be reached for host a step show Friday at 7 p.m. at “The way GLBT people are fund it and improve it, Curkin Auditorium. comment. the Carbondale Middle School. Greek treated in the media, particularly said. Bob Cerchio, who is leaving organizations from different schools young people that come here that GLBT month is a nationally the university, has been a longtime Sarah Lohman can be reached at come every year to compete in the step are just coming out and starting to recognized month commemo- supporter of the Saluki Rainbow 536-3311 ext. 263 or show, which involves stomping and recognize their sexuality, don’t get rating the first two gay and les- Network as well as member of [email protected]. clapping in a form similar to a dance. any positive images. So celebrating bian marches on Washington in the Triangle Coalition, will be a The show has drawn a large crowd in gay history month really provides October 1979 and 1987. huge loss to the two groups, said For a calendar of events the Saluki the past. Tickets cost $8 at the Student positive role models, positive expe- One of the highlights of the Curkin. Rainbow Network will host this Center and $10 at the door. riences and information for all gay month will be a lecture from activ- “He’s always been willing to ! month, visit — www.siude.com. people,” said Paulette Curkin, a ist Peterson Toscano called “Doin’ stand up and speak up, so I’m look- See HOMECOMING, Page 13 2 Monday, October 2, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN News CALENDAR NEWS BRIEFS Monday Movie Health director issues warning on carrot juice State public health director Dr. Eric E. Whitaker issued a warning about botulism being Monster Mania linked to Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice. The warning was issued after the Food and Drug • 10 p.m. today at the Sigma Nu fraternity Administration reported a fourth case of botulism connected to Bolthouse Farms Carrot house, 609 S. Poplar Street Juice. The FDA warns consumers not to drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice from 450 mil- liliter and one liter plastic bottles with best if used by dates of Nov. 11 or earlier. There are no Student Alumni reports of illness in Illinois. Council meeting • 5:30 p.m. today at the Student Center in Free potluck picnic and outdoor concert the Kaskaskia Room The Neighborhood Co-op Grocery store, located in the Murdale Shopping Center on Illinois Route 13 West, will celebrate the local harvest with their annual Harvest Picnic at 5 p.m. Saturday at Turley Park. The event will include three-legged races, bobbing for apples, Miss Eboness ‘06 piñatas and a concert by Josh Plemon and the Lonesome Drifters. The potluck, the largest in the region, will begin at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to Ice Cream Social bring a dish to pass. Grilled chicken, vegetarian Boca Burgers, one side dish, one dessert, free • 7:06 to 9 p.m. at Grinnelli’s beer and wine and other beverages will be provided. Josh Plemon and the Drifters will take the stage at 7 p.m. and will provide an eclectic Life 101 blend of old country and swing music. • 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Student Center in the Makinaw River Room 6 people killed in car collision in St. Clair County • A look at a healthy way to manage COLLINSVILLE (AP) — A three-vehicle crash in southern Illinois killed six people, including stress as midterms approach five family members, authorities said Sunday. The chain-reaction crash, which also injured two others, happened Saturday evening All-majors job fair in an unincorporated part of the county near Belleville, said Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Roger Hayes. • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Killed were Gary Ohren, 40, of Pocahontas, and four family members; Lora, 39; Cody, 12; the Student Center Ballrooms Emily, 7; and Judy, 64, of Alhambra. The driver of another vehicle, Myron Schanuel, 39, of Smithton also died, Hayes said. Ohren was driving a minivan east on Route 177 when an Schanuel’s westbound SUV Elementary education crossed into the lane, hitting the family’s van head-on, Hayes said. baccalaureate “We don’t know why he crossed over,” Hayes said. Two others were injured when their car, traveling behind Ohren’s, slammed into completion program Schanuel’s SUV, police said. Marsha Holtz, 37, and Joseph Holtz, 41, of Mascoutah were treated and released from open house St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, said Dawn Peach, an administrative supervisor at the • 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rend Lake hospital. Marketplace in Mount Vernon The cause of the accident was still under investigation, Hayes said. • For those interested in Elementary Education and have completed at least 2 years, or on associate’s degree from POLICE REPORTS partnering Community Colleges University was released. Criminal damage to state supported Television: Markets, property occurred between 3:30 p.m. Sept. A fraudulent scheme occurred between 23 and 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in Life Science 8 a.m. Sept. 7 and 8:33 a.m. Thursday in the Money, Meaning II. An environmental refrigeration chamber Agriculture Building. Moneymaking fliers • 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the was reported damaged. The investigation were reported. The investigation continues. Communications Building at the continues. Dean’s Conference Room, 1032 Marion The calendar is a free service for SIUC student Rahfielle E. Williams, 24, John E. Melton, 46, of Marion was community groups. We cannot of Chicago was cited with driving with a arrested and charged with domestic bat- tery at 9:30 p.m. Thursday on Noble Lane, guarantee that all items will run. suspended driver’s license at 6:33 p.m. Wednesday on Thompson Point Drive. located west of Marion. Melton was taken to Submit calendar items to the Williams posted $100 cash bond and Williamson County Jail where he remains. DAILY EGYPTIAN newsroom, Communications 1247, at least CORRECTIONS two days before event, or call If you spot an error, please contact the DAILY EGYPTIAN accuracy desk at 536-3311, (618) 536-3311, ext. 266. ext. 253.
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"/$% launched about 10 years ago, was out- 0$& /& SIUDECOM REPLACES 3ITE CHARACTER AND COUSIN OF 'US "ODE The daily egyptian’s Web site has a dated, difficult to navigate and poorly .%730!0%2 DAILYEGYPTIANCOM THE $%S FAMED COMMENTATOR new look and a new name. organized. 3EE THE FULL VERSION OF Today is the official launch of Stoner’s online journalism class THE $% AS IT www.siuDE.com, the newspaper’s developed the groundwork for the site APPEARED drive to digitally deliver university and in the spring semester. THAT DAY Carbondale news, Saluki sports and Similar to the print publication, local entertainment. siuDE.com has its own character in “This site has been a long time in the Gloria Bode, cousin of the wisecrack- making,” said Andrea Zimmermann, ing Gus Bode, the fictional character .%73 the DE’s editor in chief. “We are finally who has commented from the pages of 5P TO DATE AND coming into the information age, and the daily egyptian since 1956. BREAKING not a moment too soon.” Gloria was drawn by the DE’s UNIVERSITY -/34 AND 0/05,!2 The site was online last week, but award-winning resident artist Alex #ARBONDALE !24)#,%3 that time was used to elicit feedback Ayala. Initially, she was designed as a NEWS 3TORIES READ and make additional changes before hip, modern young woman with a fully MOST OFTEN making the launch official, she said. detailed face, but it did not go over well Work on the site first began in with all the readers, according to early January, when a class in the School of message board postings. Journalism took on the task of develop- “Our idea was to create a logo that 30/243 ing the site as a class project. Members would be a test run on the Web site, 6/)#%3 !THLETIC NEWS RECAPS AND 0/,, of the DE’s five-person Web team, led and we got feedback, negative and $% OPINION 3ALUKI SCORES THE DAY OF LETTERS TO THE THE GAME 4HOUGHTS ON by senior Mario Neither, took the class positive, that helped us refine Gloria EDITOR AND THE TOP ideas and worked during the summer Bode,” Ayala said. “This is a work in MESSAGE TOPICS OF and the beginning of the fall semester progress, and I would like to see our BOARDS THE DAY to get the site ready for the launch. Web site readers give us their opinion The new site offers many features and let us take her from there to tweak for the readers. Visitors to the new site her image.” can access PDF versions of the news- Ayala has refined Gloria to make paper to see the DE as it appeared that her resemble the vastly recognizable day. Individual articles and photos pro- Gus, with only a faceless head, spec- duced by the staff are available, along tacles, hair and a slender body. with archives dating back to fall 1995. “One of my main concerns was Readers can comment on some making her timeless and making a con- stories that are enabled for message nection with Gus Bode because Gloria 7%" %842!3 &).$ )4 %.4%24!).-%.4 2IVER 2EGION VIDEO AND FEATURES 'ET A JOB FIND A HOUSE ,ATEST ON THE LOCAL boards, and through a link in the Voices is related to him,” he said. NOT AVAILABLE ON NEWSSTANDS PLACE AN AD AND MORE ENTERTAINMENT SCENE section, they can weigh in on virtually The DE has partnered with River any issue through forums. Polls ask for Region Evening Edition, WSIU-TV’s opinions on top issues regarding the student-produced broadcast, to provide Two DE staff members and two Stoner said the site could also able to communicate through different university community. video on the site. It also has a part- River Region staff members spent partner with WSIU-Radio to provide mediums can only help deliver the Profiles of DE reporters accom- nership with alt.news 26:46, SIUC’s three days in New Orleans with a sound bites. news. pany each article, so readers can get to student-run monthly television news group of architecture students who are Zimmermann said multimedia con- “It’s about giving the readers the know those who deliver the news. DE program. planning the rebuilding of a commu- vergence is the future of news. There best possible news coverage,” she said. reporters can also provide news shortly “That already seems to be the most nity post-Hurricane Katrina. Coverage are very few large newspapers who still “Hopefully with this new site and our after it breaks, and Saluki sports scores popular feature of the site,” Stoner of the trip from both media outlets is only provide news from its print edi- partnerships, we will be able to do can be available the day of the games. said. available on the site. tion on its Web site, she said, and being that.” 4 Monday, October 2, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN News WORLD & NATION Brazil election runoff likely Harold Olmos pared ourselves for a two-round THE ASSOCIATED PRESS election.” However, of the 7 million BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s uncounted votes by late Sunday, 6 presidential election appeared to be million were from Sao Paulo state, headed for a runoff, with its leftist where Alckmin was beating Silva. leader getting slightly less than half Earlier Sunday, Silva said he the vote Sunday in late returns after was confident of a first-round vic- his party was slammed in the final tory after voting in the industrial days of the campaign with charges town of Sao Bernardo Do Campo of corruption and dirty tricks. where he rose to prominence as a With 94 percent of the bal- labor leader. lots counted, President Luiz Inacio For months, polls have shown Lula da Silva had 49.1 percent of Silva easily winning the race. But the vote compared to 41.1 percent Silva saw his once-commanding for center-right Geraldo Alckmin, lead plummet on the eve of the vote Sao Paulo state’s former governor, as his Workers’ Party was battered election authorities said. by allegations that party officials Silva, who had been favored to tried to buy a mysterious dossier win because of the economic stabil- that apparently contained incrimi- ity and anti-poverty programs he nating information about a political brought to Brazil, needs 50 percent rival. plus one vote to win the contest Major newspapers ran front- Sunday. If he fails to get that, he page photos over the weekend and Alckmin head to a runoff Oct. showing piles of money allegedly 29. meant to buy information showing An official announcement on a corrupt dealings by an opponent. runoff was not likely until Monday Local media reported the photos or perhaps later after all the votes were leaked by federal police. are counted from the remote cor- Silva’s party claimed that ners of the country and Sao Paulo Alckmin’s supporters were involved state, Alckmin’s stronghold and and filed a complaint Sunday with JACK CHANG ~ MCT Brazil’s most populous state. a judge demanding that Alckmin’s A voter signs to cast her ballot at a polling spot in the city of Belford Roxo, Brazil, on Sunday. Silva’s campaign manager, candidacy be declared invalid Marco Aurelio Garcia, said a first- because of the leak. The judge has round win for the president was said he would consider the case. knowledge of any wrongdoing. voted for because the vote is secret,” gotten better during Silva’s four still possible because many of the Alckmin’s campaign has denied Alckmin, of the centrist Social said Adelaide Venissato, a 53-year- years in office. He has brought a uncounted votes were from Brazil’s involvement. Democracy Party, voted Sunday in old woman who owns a clothing stable economy and social programs impoverished northeast, which has Six members of Lula’s party, Sao Paulo’s upscale neighborhood store. “But I will tell you who I that have lifted millions out of benefited handsomely from govern- including an old friend who ran his of Morumbi. He said he was sure didn’t vote for. I didn’t vote for poverty. ment social programs. personal security detail, face arrest there would be a runoff election and Lula. We expected so much and we “I voted for Lula because he wor- “We believe that Lula will show warrants for their alleged roles in that “ethics will defeat corruption.” got very little in terms of security ried about workers and the poor,” solid growth as the vote from the efforts to buy the damaging infor- For many voters, the corruption and clean government.” said Waldo Lima Mendonca, a 49- northeast starts showing its weight,” mation and Silva fired his campaign allegations appeared to be a decid- But others seemed willing to year-old construction worker. “And Garcia told reporters. “But I want manager days before the election. ing factor. overlook the corruption allegations the best president for a worker is to reaffirm that we always pre- The president has repeatedly denied “I’m not going to tell you who I because they feel their lives have one who used to be a worker.”
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W HITE HOUSE Feds: Terror, mob may collaborate Rumsfeld says he won’t resign, has Bush’s support M A N AG UA , Nicaragua (AP) — Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, coming under Pat Milton hints of a connection surfaced in a FBI’s top counterterrorism official. renewed fire for his management of the Iraq war, said Sunday he is not considering resign- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS recent undercover FBI operation. “We are looking at this very aggres- ing and said the president had called him personally in recent days to express his continued Agents stopped a man with alleged sively.” support. WASHINGTON — The mob ties from selling missiles to The new strategy involves an Speaking to reporters en route to Nicaragua for a meeting of defense ministers, FBI’s top counterterrorism official an informant posing as a terrorist analysis of nationwide criminal Rumsfeld said he was not surprised by reports in a new book that White House staff had harbors lots of concerns: weapons of middleman. investigations, particularly white encouraged President Bush to fire him after the 2004 election. mass destruction, undetected home- That case and other factors are collar crime, side by side with intel- “It’s the task of the chief of staff of the White House — and having been one, I know grown terrorists and the possibility heightening concerns about a real- ligence and terrorist activity. that — to raise all kinds of questions with the president and think through different ways that old-fashioned mobsters will team life episode of the Sopranos team- “We have developed an ability to of approaching things,” Rumsfeld said. “So it wouldn’t surprise me a bit if that subject had up with al-Qaida for the right price. ing with Osama bin Laden’s fol- look harder and broader in a greatly come up.” Though there is no direct evi- lowers. enhanced way to see if there is any In the new book “State of Denial,” Washington Post assistant managing editor Bob dence yet of organized crime col- “We are continuing to look for crossover,” Billy said in an interview Woodward writes that former White House chief of staff Andrew Card twice sought to per- laborating with terrorists, the first a nexus,” said Joseph Billy Jr., the with The Associated Press. suade Bush to fire Rumsfeld.
I RAQ Shiite politicians demand government changes Quebec overpass collapse kills five B AG H DA D, Iraq (AP) — Shiite politicians demanded changes in the Iraqi government Sunday, accusing a Sunni Arab party in the coalition of ties to terrorism after a bodyguard of Phil Couvrette spokeswoman Isabelle Gendron gave no further details. its leader was arrested on suspicion of planning bomb attacks. The dispute threatened a sectarian crisis within the national unity government of Prime THE ASSOCIATED PRESS said. One of the injured was counting The vehicles were crushed so his blessings the day after the col- Minister Nouri al-Maliki, which is struggling to contain spiraling Shiite-Sunni killings that the U.S. ambassador said have surpassed Sunni insurgent attacks in deadliness. LAVAL, Quebec — Quebec badly in the Saturday afternoon col- lapse. Robert Hotte was driving over After the bodyguard’s arrest, an unprecedented surprise curfew was imposed on provincial police said Sunday that lapse that they barely reached the the viaduct when the road in front of Baghdad on Saturday, preventing pedestrians as well as vehicle traffic. The curfew was lifted at least five people were crushed to knees of one firefighter when lifted him began to disappear. early Sunday. death in their cars after the collapse from under tons of concrete rubble “I was wondering what the ... At least 23 people were killed in violence Sunday, and 21 bodies were found in Baghdad of an overpass near Montreal. Sunday. what is happening,” he told The or to the south, many of them bound and tortured. In the evening, gunmen burst into a fro- The cars were pulled out about “At this point, the rescue opera- Canadian Press. “As we went down zen food factory in Baghdad, kidnapping 24 workers and wounding two others — similar to 15 hours after Saturday’s dramatic tion is completed,” Gendron said, with the bridge, my first words were past attacks in which militants have picked out members of the opposing sect from among lunchtime accident when a 65-foot noting that no other vehicles were to say ‘Anne-Marie,’ the name of my the captives and killed them. stretch of three lanes of a viaduct trapped beneath the concrete. girlfriend. We went down, falling collapsed, sending several other Drivers on Highway 19 in the with the bridge. It was all dark.” G EORGIA vehicles crashing onto Highway 19 Greater Montreal Area slammed on The vehicle crashed into the below. their brakes and watched in horror as debris below, landing on the passen- Students’ sex lives posted on MySpace.com Firefighters and other workers the overpass slowly collapsed shortly ger side window. They crawled out a AT H E N S , Ga. (AP) — Authorities are searching for whoever posted a long list and had to use cranes and other heavy before 1 p.m. window, waiting for a few minutes description of supposed sexual encounters between dozens of high school students on the machinery to painstakingly break up Police said six people were in a police car for an ambulance to online networking site MySpace.com. the concrete into as many as 18 injured, including two who were arrive and take them to hospital. Oconee County Sheriff’s officials said they were investigating who posted the gossip huge slabs, including a pedestrian listed in critical condition, when a Hotte suffered some minor about North Oconee High School students Sept. 1-9. Since gossip isn’t a crime, the sheriff’s sidewalk. minivan and a motorcycle plunged injuries and was released after X- report lists the offense as distributing obscene materials to minors. The list describes sexual Three people were found in one off the overpass. rays. His girlfriend remained in encounters and could be accessed by people younger than 18. car and two other bodies were recov- Doctors at Sacre-Coeur Hospital the hospital in stable condition “There’s a lot of difference between writing on a bathroom wall and distributing it all ered from the other car trapped by in Montreal said some of those Sunday, but she had some internal over the world on the Internet where anyone has access to it,” Lt. David Kilpatrick told the the falling concrete in Laval, police injured had improved overnight but bleeding, Hotte said. Athens Banner-Herald for a story published Sunday. News DAILY EGYPTIAN Monday, October 2, 2006 5 Democrats open Jackson County headquarters Brandon Augsburg DAILY EGYPTIAN
The Democratic Party cut the ribbon in front of its new home in Jackson County on Saturday. Larry Reinhardt Despite intermittent rain show- (left), running ers, Democrats from Jackson for re-election County, including many candidates as County Clerk in the upcoming elections, gath- and Recorder, ered for the grand opening of the and Jim Clarke, Democratic headquarters, located at running for 813 E. Main St. in Carbondale. The Country new headquarters is located next to Board, look the former Sunset Hotel. over a map of The official Green Party head- campaigning quarters is located in the former Currency Exchange on South area Saturday University Avenue and the Jackson morning at the County Republican headquarters is new Democratic on Illinois Route 13 in downtown headquarters Murphysboro. in Carbondale. John Evans, headquarters man- “Student ager and Jackson County board voting ... thats incumbent and candidate, said where our the Democrats chose the location lowest turnout because it is highly visible and there has been,” is ample parking. Reinhardt said “Carbondale — we feel — is the as a point of hub of Jackson County,” he said. focus. Evans said candidates could use BRETT NADAL the headquarters as a distribution DAILY EGYPTIAN site for their literature and signs. He said it would also be helpful for Evans said the phone system headquarters would give candidates “We want to get the vote out, ing, and he said he hoped the signs constituents because they could go and computers were paid for by a gathering place and help them be get people out to vote and get them would remind other people to get to one place and find everything Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s campaign. accessible. She said the next month interested in the elections,” Booker out and vote, too. He said the stu- they needed about the candidates. He said he didn’t know how much is the time when candidates need to said. dents would be a key factor in this He said the headquarters would any of it cost because the governor’s ratchet up their campaigns. Kouri Marshall, a graduate stu- year’s election. also help candidates get their mes- office paid for all of the equipment “Now is the time when we really dent studying public administra- “It is important to mobilize vot- sage out to the people of Jackson and shipped it to Carbondale with- have to get down to it,” Booker tion and president of the Jackson ers and build energy within that County. He said some of the can- out sending a bill. said. County Young Democrats, said he environment,” he said. didates have a hard time getting all Shirley Booker, chairwoman of She said many people do not thought the building would help over the county, and the new phone the Democratic Party in Jackson realize how much the local elections the Party gain momentum. Brandon Augsburg can be reached at system would help candidates reach County and county treasurer affect their lives, so the goal is to get He said he is reminded to vote 536-3311 ext. 262 or all of their constituents. incumbent and candidate, said the people involved in the election. every time he drives by the build- [email protected]. D AILY EGYPTIAN EDITORIAL BOARD
DAILY EGYPTIAN Andrea Zimmermann Jennifer French Kyle Means EDITOR IN CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR VOICES EDITOR Lydia Higgins D. W. Norris oices ASST. VOICES EDITOR NEWSROOM REPRESENTATIVE VAGE · ONDAY CTOBER P 6 M , O 2, 2006
FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to our Web site his is an exciting time at the DAILY EGYPTIAN. The launch Tof this Web site will hopefully usher in a new era of a newspaper with a storied history of aggressively covering the SIUC community. From my earliest recollections at the DE, I remember people talk- ing about the Web site, saying they hoped they could revamp it. Each semester, it was the same thing. With the help of the School of Journalism, our faculty adviser and some very dedicated students, that wish is now real and not a moment too soon. Anyone paying the least bit of attention to the newspaper industry cannot ignore the wails from analysts and publishers about the rush to get online. Our media counterparts in television are strides ahead of us in terms of having an online presence. As students, we see the changes everywhere. We know our news habits — the first thing we do every morn- ing is boot up our laptops. When we go off to internships at newspapers, such as the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The (Peoria) Journal Star and the (Springfield) State Journal Register, all ALEX AYALA ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN of the editors want to know — do you have Internet experience? site, some issues came up, and since from our nearly $1 million advertis- character so deeply embedded in our But more importantly, this new quietly launching the site last week, ing revenue. print version — on the Web site as site enhances the reader’s news con- our frequent online readers have been • The next issue is our archive well, but we saw the site as one arm of sumption. We are the foremost media able to spot them as well. system. We are working to bring all the DE and in need of its similar, yet outlet for SIUC news, and now we • The first is the URL. For us of the old archives — dating back to separate, identity. can provide the entire news experience to get a new site, we had to disable 1995 — onto the new site. This will See the next part of the page for through text, photos, audio and video. the previous dailyegyptian.com and take time, so bear with us. Gloria’s biography and a more detailed The launch of this site has invigo- choose a new one. The only one • The last issue — and probably explanation, but know this: Gus Bode rated the staff and makes us want to available for purchase was siuDE. the most noticeable — is the char- will never leave the DAILY EGYPTIAN keep pushing for more. We hope to com. This is not a sign of connection acter in the top right-hand corner because he is the very definition of bring at least one new feature to the to the administration. We treasure of the page. Gloria Bode made her this newspaper and will always repre- site every month. our independence, with everything debut last week to mixed reviews. sent the everyday student. As we worked to develop the new but the electricity bill being paid We thought about using Gus — a Who is Gloria Bode?
Since 1956, Gus Bode has of upholding his sarcastic reputa- to throw on her Saluki gear for sibility is to be a smart alec? appearances in his beloved pub- appeared in the print edition of tion. Homecoming or to fall asleep in Named after Phillip August lication. Today he remains there, the DAILY EGYPTIAN, and through Enter Gloria Bode, Gus’ the library during finals. Bode, an opinionated janitor from still using his relentless wit to the years, he has transformed cousin. Perhaps less rough around Like Gus, Gloria is the every- Valmyer, Gus Bode (pronounced charm and amuse readers. from simple words to the shaggy- the edges but equally as nerdy, day student. She makes it to most Bo-dee) found his first found his Speaking from the average haired, spectacled student who Gloria serves as Gus’ counterpart of her classes, takes naps during first home on the DE editorial student’s perspective, Gus and comments on happenings around for siuDE.com. Anyone think- the day, loves late-night pizza and page. In 1962, he gained a face Gloria Bode spare no one. Their the university, the state and the ing she will spare them the same bagels, hates parking on campus, and image and eventually found quips will violate social norms, nation. jibes are mistaken, for she has still gets lost in Faner Hall and his way to page 1. He has sported political correctness and certain He is perhaps the hardest- the same sharp eye for spotting most of all, loves her Salukis. Saluki maroon, donned jailbird behaviors, but they dot not attack working employee at the paper, audacious behavior, whether it is Gus Bode has a storied his- pinstripes, worn a woman’s dress individuals. but this perennial slacker balked from administrators, city officials tory at the DAILY EGYPTIAN that and participated in student tail- at the thought of being the cam- or students. started more than 50 years ago, gating. pus gadfly for both the newspaper Gloria will also direct read- and he has no intention of going In 2005, Gus Bode was incor- and its new Web site. He knew ers to exciting content on the anywhere. After all, who wouldn’t porated into the paper’s flag, of only one person up to the task site each day. So, watch for her want a job where his sole respon- after he had a few years of spotty
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The DAILY E GYPTIAN is pub- Mental health programs Bill Clinton could teach lished by the students of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, with fall and spring circulations of 20,000. lower suicide rates Democrats a lesson Free copies are distributed on campus support network on college cam- and in the Carbondale, Murphysboro, Alison Malmon puses and provide tolerant and safe LENIE ADOLPHSON anger and determination to oust and Carterville communities. MCT environments so that each and every lenieadolphson@ the Republicans. Why aren’t the student has a better chance of thriv- yahoo.com Democrats exhibiting Clinton’s fire? R EACHING US As another academic year shifts ing. More significantly, the Democrats Phone: (618) 536-3311 into full gear, millions of college stu- Until recently, most colleges and have passively permitted the News fax: (618) 453-8244 dents once again are settling in with universities have been remiss in pub- Last week Bill Clinton appeared Republican Party to frequently Ad fax: (618) 453-3248 Email: [email protected] new roommates, adjusting to new licizing their mental health resources on FOX News and gave a clinic for depict them as weak and soft on course schedules and adapting to life and failed to reach out to students the Democratic Party. Hopefully, terrorism. EDITOR IN CHIEF: away from families and friends. as soon as they enter the orientation the Democratic Party and its leaders The Republicans continuously ANDREA ZIMMERMANN EXT. 252 MANAGING EDITOR For far too many, the stress level process. Incoming students need taped and studied the interview. blast the Democrats on issues of JENNIFER FRENCH EXT. 253 can be excruciating. The academic, to be informed about the resources Democrats have become a case national security, and the Democrats ADVERTISING MANAGER: financial and social pressures for both available to them both on-campus study in how to bully your oppo- ignore these charges and contin- MARQUES ANDERSON EXT. 230 first-year students and upperclass- and in the surrounding community. nents. To many observers, the Party ue to lose elections. In fact, Karl CLASSIFIED MANAGER: men often overwhelm the excite- And college officials should urge has been “punked” on a regular Rove’s entire strategy centers on STEVE NWANGUMA EXT. 225 ment of embarking on a quest for them to take their mental health as basis. Quiet reflection and charming the Democrats’ timidity and their BUSINESS OFFICE: MATT DREUTH EXT. 223 knowledge that can — and should seriously as they would their physical responses are ineffective against the reluctance to challenge the admin- — lead to a life of achievement, ful- well-being. Bush/Rove machine. istration. In light of recent events AD PRODUCTION MANAGER: LUCY MUSIELAK EXT. 244 fillment and happiness. Over the past decade, America The Democratic Party is in des- in Iraq, the Democrats should call NEWS EDITOR: All too often, however, college has stepped up to the challenge of perate need of Clinton’s sass. While for impeachment and removal daily. BRENT JONES EXT. 248 students feel more loneliness, isola- accommodating people with physi- Clinton certainly had his faults, The war should be a constant theme CITY EDITOR: tion and stress than they’ve ever cal disabilities, fostering tolerance one of his most endearing qualities for Democrats. Yet, the majority of BRANDON AUGSBURG EXT. 262 known before. and compassion. Mental health dis- was the ability to stand toe-to-toe the Democratic Party wrings its col- CAMPUS EDITOR: BRANDON WEISENBERGER EXT. 254 Whether new to the college orders are every bit as real as physical with rightwing ideologues. Radio lective hands. SPORTS EDITOR: scene or returning upperclassmen, ones and deserve the same respect commentator Rush Limbaugh and Intelligence reports revealed that JORDAN WILSON EXT. 256 not all collegians, contrary to the and acceptance. other conservatives spent eight years Iraq is a breeding ground for terror- VOICES EDITOR: generally rosy public perception, are The fact is that many mental in a vain attempt to destroy the ists. However, Democrats still mince KYLE MEANS EXT. 281 PHOTO EDITOR: experiencing “the best time of their health disorders, depression, bipolar crafty Clinton. Despite scandals their words and splice their speech. LANE CHRISTIANSEN EXT. 264 lives” — and it’s high time we owned disorder, eating disorders, anxiety during his administration, Clinton The Democrats fear they will be GRAPHICS EDITOR up to it. — for reasons both biological and remained extremely popular with the attacked as unpatriotic for standing GIORGOS MARATHEFTIS EXT. 264 The statistics are mind numb- situational — show up for the first American people. up to this administration, so they FACULTY MANAGING EDITOR: ing. In a 2005 survey conducted time during college years. How did this happen? Maybe, it’s bow their heads and speak in low ERIC FIDLER EXT. 247 by the American College Health In order to avert the pain and suf- because, despite impeachment, spe- voices. ACCOUNTANT 1: DEBBIE CLAY EXT. 224
Association, more than half of the fering the entire college community cial prosecutors, hearings and inves- The Democrats should be in the ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: nation’s 17.6 million college students experiences when a student with- tigations, he would not be bullied. catbird seat yet, they are on the run JERRY BUSH EXT. 229 reported being so depressed that draws due to a mental illness — or Clinton is a charismatic combatant and are constantly on the defensive. MORNING CIRCULATION MANAGER: they could not function; and one in far worse, a tragic suicide — college who is not afraid to throw mud back. This is not a new phenomenon. MATTHEW AUBRY EXT. 243 EVENING CIRCULATION MANAGER: 10 students — 1,760,000 — report- students must be made aware of the When accusations of womanizing In 1988, President George Bush and ERIC FLEMING EXT. 243 ed they had seriously contemplated signs and symptoms of mental ill- and crooked deals emerged, Clinton the late Lee Atwater destroyed the MICRO-COMPUTER SPECIALIST: attempting suicide. nesses. They should be encouraged went down in the gutter and fought timid Michael Dukakis. He stood KELLY THOMAS EXT. 242 The vast majority of Americans to discuss their concerns with friends with the rats and emerged trium- by meekly as he was whacked with PRINTSHOP SUPERINTENDENT: BLAKE MULHOLLAND EXT. 243 don’t realize that suicide is the sec- or classmates who are demonstrating phant. His theme song should have Willy Horton and made to look like ond-leading cause of death for col- signs of illness, and encourage them been “I’m Still Standing.” a weak kneed coward. Democratic N OTICE lege students — killing more young to avail themselves of the plethora of Last Sunday, he came out fight- Vietnam War veteran Max Cleland The DAILY EGYPTIAN is a “designated people between the ages of 18-24 mental health resources available on ing again. Democratic political oper- lost the senate because he was public forum.” Student editors have than all physical illnesses combined. campus, in the community and over ator Paul Begala lauded Clinton’s labeled as “soft.” In 2004, John Kerry authority to make all content decisions One reason for this knowledge the Internet. performance stating, “Yes, finally, was swiftboated out of the election, without censorship or advance approval. vacuum is because a serious dialogue Mental health awareness is reach- what Democrats have needed for a and George Bush went relatively C OPYRIGHT INFO about mental health and suicide on ing ever-growing numbers among long time, they should’ve done this unchallenged. © 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN. All rights college campuses is largely absent. the vulnerable young adult popula- in the ‘02 elections, they should’ve Over 50 years ago, during Harry reserved. All content is property of the Moreover, many students are tion that needs it most. And through done it in the ‘04 elections, is stand Truman’s 1948 presidential campaign DAILY EGYPTIAN and may not be repro- convinced they can start anew when the power of peer-to-peer support up and say the emperor has no a supporter yelled to Truman, “Give duced or transmitted without consent. they arrive on campus. They assume and mental health education, stu- clothes.” ‘em hell, Harry!” Truman responded, The DAILY EGYPTIAN is a member of the mental health problems they dents are finally getting the message Last Sunday on FOX News “I don’t give them hell, I just tell the the Illinois College Press Association, experienced in high school were just they need to hear: That they are not Clinton provided the Democratic truth and they think it’s hell.” Associated Collegiate Press and College a phase and a different environment alone and that recovery is attainable. Party with their playbook for victory. Last week, Bill Clinton gave Media Advisers Inc. will ease or end their symptoms. It is high time for the Democratic them hell on FOX News. Hopefully P UBLISHING INFO Mental illnesses are not just Malmon is president and founder of Party to show Bill Clinton’s ferocity. his party will follow the example. debilitating, they are isolating. It is Active Minds, a nonprofit organiza- One must wonder why the The DAILY EGYPTIAN is published imperative that we build a genuine tion dedicated to mental health of Democrats are not unified in their Adolphson has a master’s degree in by the students of Southern Illinois University. Offices are in the Communications Building, Room 1259, at Southern LETTER TO THE EDITOR Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901. Walter Jaehnig, So who is Gus Bode anyway? fiscal officer. First copy is free; each additional copy 50 cents. Mail D EAR EDITOR: subscriptions available. Ever since my freshman year, I’ve been a somewhat paragraph real quick?” and he replies, “Nope, busy try- How do his glasses stay up without a nose? How E DITORIAL POLICY adamant reader of the DAILY EGYPTIAN. Well, I skim ing to decide what Gus is going to say and wear.” does he speak without a mouth? Seriously now, I the article headlines as I make my way to the Jumble How did that guy get the job? Was there some need an explanation. If not about anything else, at OUR WORD is the consensus of the … but nonetheless. I’ve always been intrigued by one raffle at the beginning of the school year where every- least the fact we never see his eyes. “We” as in the DAILY EGYPTIAN Editorial Board on thing: Who is Gus Bode? Not only that, but where one was like, “OK, we’re about to find out who spends readers. local, national and global issues affect- did he come from? How long has he been with the every day as Gus Bode Editor in Chief!” or something? We need an explanation. Even if you say “umm, DE? How long has the DE been around? Who made And what’s up with the name Gus Bode anyway? sorry Adam, but even we at the DE don’t really ing the Southern Illinois University him? Why is he always looking backwards? Does Was it the name of some dude back in the ‘60s that know,” then that’s good enough for me. Just say what community. Viewpoints expressed in he only have one eye? I certainly don’t see a “Gus worked on the DE who was like, “My dad owns this you know, and there won’t be trouble. Take away the columns and letters to the editor do not Illustrator” in your “Reaching Us” section of the news- department, and he says I get to have my own little Jumble, and that’s a different situation. Thank you for necessarily reflect those of the DAILY paper. cartoon guy appearing in every paper, and you can’t listening, and if you don’t hear back from me, it may EGYPTIAN. I know there’s some lucky dude down there at the argue ‘cause my dad’s the boss?” be because I had an aneurysm thinking about it. DE who actually gets paid to spend all day think- If you all only knew how my blood pressure ing, “What should Gus be saying and doing today?” increases at the illogicality of trying to figure all this Adam Colbert Somebody nearby says, “Hey, could you proof-read this out. senior from Sparta studying music
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BRETT NADAL ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN Chris Richard, 10, of Christopher stops playing with friends to gaze at Saluki mascot Gray Dawg in the midst of pre-game festivities Saturday evening. Chris was at the Saluki football game celebrating a friend’s 10th birthday. Criminal probe possible in e-mail scandal John Heilprin Foley’s inappropriate e-mails to a Foley, R-Fla., resigned from THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 16-year-old boy and instant mes- Congress on Friday after the disclo- sages to other boys before the news sure of the e-mails he sent to a for- WASHINGTON — The White broke last week. mer congressional page and sexually House and Democratic leaders in Bartlett said House leaders were suggestive instant messages he sent Congress called Sunday for a crimi- pursuing the matter aggressively to other high school pages. nal probe into former Rep. Mark enough that an independent outside Senate Democratic Leader Foley’s electronic messages to teen- investigation was not warranted. Harry Reid of Nevada called the age boys — a lurid scandal that has “There is going to be, I’m sure, a Foley case “repugnant, but equal- put House Republicans in political criminal investigation into the par- ly as bad is the possibility that peril. ticulars of this case,” he said. “We Republican leaders in the House of White House counselor Dan need to make sure that the page sys- Representatives knew there was a Bartlett called the allegations tem is one in which children come problem and ignored it to preserve against Foley shocking. He said up here and can work and make a congressional seat this election President Bush hadn’t learned of sure that they are protected.” year.” News DAILY EGYPTIAN Monday, October 2, 2006 9
KELI BILLINGSLEY ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN Saluki shaker Mallory Tate, a senior studying civil engineering, dances with her mother, Patricia George of Marion, on Saturday evening during halftime at McAndrew Stadium. The Saluki shakers danced with their mothers to the “Friends” theme song. Israel abandons Lebanon positions
Hamza Hendawi could be heard on the Lebanese side An armored column creaked across THE ASSOCIATED PRESS as they moved across border. the border at the Israeli border com- Israeli military officials said the munity of Moshav Avivim, leaving MARWAHEEN, Lebanon last soldiers returned to Israel around tread marks in the soil and sending — The Israeli army abandoned posi- 2:30 a.m. ahead of the onset of Yom a large cloud of dust into the air that tions in Lebanon early Sunday, with- Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish was illuminated by the vehicle’s head- drawing the last of its troops from its calendar, at sundown. The officials lights. Later, the last soldiers were neighbor and fulfilling a key condition spoke on condition of anonymity seen boarding a bus at nearby Moshav of the Aug. 14 cease-fire that ended a under military guidelines. Zarit. month-long war against Hezbollah. Israel had gradually reduced its Israel sent the troops into Lebanon Witnesses said the Israelis began troop presence since the Aug. 14 shortly after Hezbollah guerril- moving tanks and armored carriers cease-fire from a peak of 30,000 dur- las abducted two soldiers and killed out of a few pockets near the border ing the fighting to several hundred three others in a July 12 cross-border in southern Lebanon after midnight. in recent days. The final pullout was raid. More than 150 Israelis and 850 Under the cover of darkness, the roar swift, taking just several hours to com- Lebanese were killed in 34 days of www.siude.com of Israeli tanks and armored vehicles plete. fighting.
www.siude.com/register 10 Monday, October 2, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN News News DAILY EGYPTIAN Monday, October 2, 2006 11 Anti-abortion chain links up Protesters play part in national event Liz Choate DAILY EGYPTIAN
Peaceful demonstrators gathered in front of Gospeland Bookstore on Sunday imploring the community to show its support of anti-abortion awareness. More than 100 people held signs and banners as they lined East Walnut Street during the annual Life Chain protest. The event was part of National Life Chain, which allows demon- Peter Baily, strators one hour to stand on a 12, of Pella, designated sidewalk and pray while Iowa, holds an holding approved anti-abortion anti-abortion messages. Communities all over the sign during nation, including Carbondale, cre- the annual ated life chains Sunday. National Life Scott White, president of Jackson Chain on Sunday County Right to Life and organizer afternoon on of the event, said the purpose of the East Walnut demonstration was to keep anti- Street. Jackson abortion issues present in the com- County Right to munity. Life organized “We’re not going to change the the event. laws on abortion until we change the MELISSA BARR people’s minds on this,” White said. DAILY EGYPTIAN He said the demonstration has taken place in Carbondale for about kills the child,” she said. choice equals de-fetus. via e-mail on Friday, which left are giving the person the right to 20 years, and in the past 10 years the Mark Roemeling of Carbondale “When you’re defeated, you’re her with little time to gather more choose.” number of supporters has doubled. attended the demonstration for the defeated — that’s the game,” people to join her. Aside from the annual Life Kathy Brunaugh of Carbondale first time Sunday after years of inde- Roemeling said. She said women should have the Chain, the Right to Life organi- said she has attended the annual cisiveness. Across the street from the event, right to choose what goes on in their zation coordinates a march every Life Chain demonstration almost “Years ago, I could take it or leave 10 pro-choice supporters stood and body and should always have options January in recognition of Roe v. every year since it began. She wishes it,” Roemeling said. “But my wife held signs that read “Jesus trusted from which to choose. Wade, a landmark 1973 case that more community members would started talking to me about this over women” and “Another Christian for “We want to make sure that every gave women the right to have an become active and aware of the dan- the past year, and I’m a supporter pro-choice.” child is a wanted child — and the abortion. gers of abortion. now.” Elissa Johnson of Carbondale common misconception that some- “I believe in life, and I think it He said his beliefs could be was one of the 10. She said she how implies anti-child is incorrect,” Liz Choate can be reached at 536-3311 injures not only the women — but it summed up in one phrase, “pro- caught wind of the demonstration Johnson said. “Pro-choice means we ext. 258 or [email protected]. 12 Monday, October 2, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN News Veterans gather for reunion Local soldiers meet for fellowship and remembrance Alicia Wade DAILY EGYPTIAN
Three piercing shots broke through the silence Saturday as area veterans gathered to meet fellow veterans and remember their fallen comrades. The third annual Veterans Reunion was held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1301 in Marion. A cookout, which included food, drinks, live bands and dancing, packed the post. As the sun began to shine, a ceremony featuring music, speeches and a 21-gun salute to honor all veterans kicked off the reunion. Army Lt. Col. Grayson Gile of Marion made a presentation to the VFW post during the ceremony of an American flag flown at a military base in Afghanistan. Gile stressed the importance of honoring Vietnam veterans — an action he said has been a long time coming in the United States. “The Vietnam vets have done so much for returning Afghanistan and Iraq veterans in making sure they are included,” Gile said. “We owe a tremendous amount of grati- tude to the Vietnam veterans.” Gile also said that without the experience of those who fought in Vietnam, the survival of forces in MELISSA BARR ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN conflicts since then would not be Jesse Strang, 6, of Marion stands to honor the U.S. Air Force dur- what it is today. ing a song Saturday afternoon at the third annual Veterans Reunion in For Melinda Astin of Anna, Marion. Strang’s father is a colonel in the Air Force. attending the event was about heal- ing. During the ceremony she read Medical Center in Marion. She are always some who tentatively a poem in remembrance of her son, deals with cases of post-traumatic walk up to our table — we always Sgt. Brian Romines of the Army stress disorder through her job. She get to a few that we haven’t gotten National Guard, who was killed last said part of her reason for being at to before.” year in Iraq. the reunion, besides supporting her Jerald Kobler of Marion, who “Being here means more to be husband, a lifetime member at the helped plan the Veterans Reunion, able to tell veterans thank you,” VFW, was to supply information said he was impressed by the turn- Astin said. “When I had the chance to those who were unaware of the out, noting that when the reunion when I was younger, I didn’t under- services the VAMC provides. moved inside the building, the hall stand, and I didn’t know the price “We always try to bring reg- would be full. of freedom.” istration and information stuff “This is a big day for us,” Kobler The reunion also offered a chance because we get a lot of veterans who said. “I’m proud everyone came out for veterans to obtain information don’t know they can come to us,” and supported us.” on benefits and other services. Dr. McCutchen said. “They think they Lisa McCutchen of Marion is chief have to be 20 years out of the ser- Alicia Wade can be reached at 536-3311 of psychiatry at the Veterans Affairs vice or something like that. There ext. 274 or [email protected]. News DAILY EGYPTIAN Monday, October 2, 2006 13 HOMECOMING Homecoming week events CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Tuesday — • Homecoming king and queen elec- The SIU Alumni Association tions from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the tent will set up Saturday from 10:30 Student Center and from 3 to 7 p.m. in a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside McAndrew the Recreation Center Stadium and will provide students a • Alpha Phi Alpha hosts the “I Can Read” chance to have a good time while program from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eurma mingling with alumni, said Brent Hayes Center Zelten of Alumni Services. He said Thursday — students will be able to check out • Homecoming comedy jam at 7 p.m. the Alumni Association and enjoy in the Student Center Ballrooms free food and drinks. “We are hoping to get a lot of Friday — people and have a good time,” he • “Superman Returns” at 7 p.m. and 10 said. p.m. in the Student Center Auditorium Davis said one of the biggest • Step Show 7 p.m. at the Carbondale goals of Homecoming is to get stu- Middle School dents excited about their school and Saturday — to build relationships with alumni. • Homecoming Parade at 9:30 a.m. in “SPC just wants to see students downtown Carbondale displaying their school spirit and • SIU Alumni Association big tent and getting involved in Homecoming tailgate from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. events,” he said. outside McAndrew Stadium • Homecoming football game: SIUC vs. Ryan Rendleman can be reached Western Illinois University at 1:30 p.m. at 536-3311 ext. 273 or ryan_ • Miss Eboness Pageant at 7 p.m. in [email protected]. Shryock Auditorium
Chancellor Walter Wendler, who COMMITTEE chaired the Vision 2020 planning CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 during his tenure at Texas A&M. “Why are we singling out Walter Friedenberg said Dussold was the Wendler? Why was the professor on victim of workplace mobbing, an act the Edwardsville campus singled out? in which co-workers team up on a What about the rest?” she asked. disliked employee to drive him or her Friedenberg said she did not out of the organization. Plagiarism discover the possibly plagiarized was simply a pretext for Dussold’s materials she gave to Lawrence but firing, she said. that they were brought to her atten- In January, Friedenberg settled a tion by the Faculty and Alumni free speech lawsuit against SIUC in Against Corruption at SIU group. which she claimed she was a mob- Friedenberg said the group probably bing victim. Friedenberg agreed to gave the materials to her because drop the suit in exchange for a full they knew she was outspoken and year’s salary before her spring 2007 would present them to the right retirement, a public apology, $50,000 people. and a number of other benefits. The Daily Egyptian, we Friedenberg said the Southern Brandon Weisenberger can be reached at stand out from the rest. at 150 accusations that spurred the 536-3311 ext. 254 or review committee seem centered on [email protected]. 14 Monday, October 2, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN Classified Classified DAILY EGYPTIAN Monday, October 2, 2006 15 16 Monday, October 2, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN Comics The Duplex by Glenn McCoy
The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder
Girls and Sports by Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein
By Linda Black Today’s Birthday (10-02-06). Finish a tough household Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) - Today is a 9 - Doing it yourself project this year, with the help of your family. Then take a vaca- can be fun, but also quite frustrating. Patience is a virtue you’ll tion in the luxury and the privacy of your own home. To get the be happy to have learned. advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - Today is a 6 - Others are push- most challenging. ing you to make a decision. Go ahead and do it. If you wait for Aries (March 21-April 19) - Today is an 8 - The more informa- them to decide, you’ll wait forever. tion you gather, the farther ahead you’ll be. Find out what others Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) - Today is a 7 - Your heart’s as think, but don’t let them dissuade you from your objective. big as all outdoors, but that doesn’t mean you should go along Taurus (April 20-May 20) - Today is a 6 - You have a couple with a stupid idea. Use your own good judgment. of interesting problems to be solved. Put off the entertainment Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - Today is a 5 - Keep costs and vacation until you’ve got this situation under control. down and money coming in, that’s the idea. For inspiration, “The Daily Egyptian is the Gemini (May 21-June 21) - Today is a 10 - You’re in a creative dangle a juicy carrot in front of yourself. frame of mind, so you might as well set goals. Everything seems Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - Today is an 8 - It’s not a good key to any great civilization!” possible, so give it another try. time to make demands, or even simple requests. Do that — Gusimus Maximus Cancer (June 22-July 22) - Today is a 6 - This is not a good tomorrow. Meanwhile, edit your list to the important stuff. time to be impulsive. Don’t let anyone else go shopping with Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - Today is a 4 - You’re doing well, your credit cards, either. Hold onto what you have. and will be doing even better soon. Continue to clean up old Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is a 6 - You can’t do everything messes, that’s what’s bringing you the good luck. by yourself, so give up on that right now. The assignment is to get the others to do it better than you could. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - Today is a 7 - Do something spe- cial to express your love. The more thought you put into the gift, the less you’ll have to pay. The best things in life are free. (c) 2006, TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES INC. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune
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Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words. Sudoku By Michael Mepham NAHDY
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Ans: FOR HER (Answers tomorrow) Jumbles:Jumbles: AGONYCHASM SWAMPINKED GENTLEKISMET WATERYBAKING Saturday’sYesterday’s Answer:Answer: TheWhen musician the work became piled up, a counterfeiterthe seamstress because Some carrier charges may apply. turned into a — REAL SEW AND SEW Sudoku on Mobile. Enter 783658.com in your mobile Web browser. Get a free game! 10/2/06 he was good at —MAKING “NOTES” © 2006 Michael Mepham. Distributed by Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. Sports DAILY EGYPTIAN Monday, October 2, 2006 17 Saluki swimming and diving sweeps Aces Matt Hartwig out performers in juniors Antonio relay team. Madeira won the 200 DAILY EGYPTIAN Santoro and Gareth McGee as freestyle, while Quarry won the well as sophomore Vinicius Waked. 200 individual medley. Both swim- In the first meet of the season, Each swimmer won three events. mers were part of the 200 freestyle the Saluki swim teams ripped the Santoro won the 1,000-meter relay team. University of Evansville, winning freestyle, 100 butterfly and 200 With such a dominating perfor- all 26 individual events despite a medley relay. Waked won the 200 mance, Walker said it was difficult diving board injury and a strenuous and 500 freestyle, while McGee to single out one or two athletes travel schedule. won the 200 individual medley and from such a talented group. He said Head coach Rick Walker said 100 backstroke. Both swimmers the freshmen lived up to expecta- the team left for Evansville later were on the 200 free relay team that tions, but there is still plenty of than expected, which trimmed their took home first place as well. room for improvement. warm-up time. Freshman Nicole Walker said beforehand that his “If this was as good as we’re Macvey also suffered minor back freshmen would have a major impact going to be all year, I would be injuries after she attempted a dive on the team. Therese Mattson didn’t concerned,” Walker said. “I know and hit her back on the end of the disappoint. The freshman swimmer this team can get better, and every diving board. Walker said she was won three events, including the 50 week we will.” taken to the hospital for emergency and 100 freestyle as well as the 200 The Salukis will be in action precautions and was later released. freestyle relay. Sophomores Isabel Oct. 21 against Drury College. But despite all the problems, Madeira, Danielle Quarry and Kelly Walker said he was proud of how Dvorak also had two wins each. Matt Hartwig can be reached at his team overcame adversity to win. Dvorak won the 100 backstroke 536-3311 ext. 263 or The men’s team had three stand- and was part of the 200 medley [email protected] Cards clinch third NL Central title in a row THE ASSOCIATED PRESS playoff contention. 12 to play, and the lead had dwindled A big cheer went up even before to a half-game before a 10-5 victory ST. LOUIS— The St. Louis the final score was posted on the over the Brewers on Friday. Cardinals clinched their third straight scoreboard. Cardinals manager Tony Now, St. Louis won’t have to play NL Central title Sunday when the La Russa hugged several players in the a makeup game Monday against second-place Houston Astros lost 3-1 dugout during a brief stoppage before San Francisco. If Houston had won in Atlanta. play resumed. Sunday and the Cardinals lost, St. A sellout crowd at Busch Stadium At the end of the fifth, there were Louis would have needed to play stood and broke into an impromptu more cheers when the team’s sixth trip Monday at home against the Giants tomahawk chop in the fifth inning, to the postseason in seven years was in a makeup of a Sept. 17 rainout to when Houston’s game went final. recognized on the scoreboard with the help determine the division title. The Cardinals were losing 5-0 to words: “NL Central Division Champs The Cardinals will open the play- Milwaukee at the time. 2006.” offs Tuesday on the road against the Fans were clearly preoccupied by The Cardinals narrowly avoided NL West champion. the Braves’ victory over Houston, a one of the biggest September collaps- St. Louis entered Sunday 83-77, game that began about an hour earlier. es in major league history. They had a guaranteeing it’s worst record since a The loss eliminated the Astros from seven-game lead in the division with 75-86 mark in 1999. www.siude.com www.siude.com www.siude.com www.siude.com www.siude.com www.siude.com 18 Monday, October 2, 2006 DAILY EGYPTIAN Sports Volleyball splits weekend road trip
Scott Mieszala assault came from all over the floor, against UNI. Berwanger’s seven kills DAILY EGYPTIAN led by senior middle blocker Johannah paced the Salukis. Yutzy’s 16 kills. Winkeler said the long road trip Once again, the momentum from Freshman middle blocker Chandra was a factor in the team’s poor play. a Friday win did not carry over to Roberson notched 15 kills, and sopho- Most glaringly, the Salukis had an Saturday’s match for the SIU vol- more outside hitter Kristie Berwanger uncharacteristic seven service return leyball team. and senior rightside hitter Haley Hann errors, while Northern Iowa commit- The Salukis (8-8, 3-3 Missouri totaled 12 and 10 kills, respectively. ted one. Valley Conference) split their second However, the Salukis suffered a scare “I feel really disappointed,” Yutzy straight road trip, winning at Bradley in the third game when Bradley (3-12, said. “I felt like we didn’t bring it.” on Friday before a Saturday loss to 0-5 MVC) staged a giant comeback. Roberson turned in a solid block- Northern Iowa. The split left SIU SIU led 24-14, but the Braves ing performance against the Panthers, in sixth place in the Missouri Valley went on a 13-2 run to take a 27-26 accounting for the lone bright spot in Conference standings, right where they lead. The Salukis proved resilient and the match. She had two solo blocks were coming into Friday’s match. shut out the Braves the rest of the way and four block assists, but Northern The Salukis came out strong to en route to a 30-27 victory. Iowa out-blocked the Salukis 10-7. beat Bradley in four games (35-33, Saturday’s match against Northern “UNI has a very good team,” 25-30, 30-27, 30-23). The match Iowa (12-6, 4-1 MVC) was a differ- Winkeler said. “It was not a very was keyed with dazzling play from the ent story. competitive match.” freshmen, highlighted by outside hitter Roberson said the Salukis “came The Salukis hope to bounce back Kelsie Laughlin’s career-high 20 digs. out a little flat,” and Yutzy said “it just Homecoming weekend. They host “I was really excited,” Laughlin said. wasn’t there.” Missouri State (11-3, 4-1 MVC) “I’ve been working on defense a lot.” The energy shown Friday disap- Friday and Wichita State (12-3, 4-1 In addition to Laughlin’s career-high peared, and the Panthers swept the MVC) Saturday. Both games start at day, sophomore libero Kristy Elswick Salukis in three games (30-20, 30-16, 7 p.m. in Davies Gym. racked up 27 digs in the match. 30-18). Head coach Brenda Winkeler While four Salukis finished with Scott Mieszala can be reached at said the Salukis “had a pretty bal- 10 or more kills in the Bradley game, 536-3311 ext. 238 or anced attack” against Bradley. The not one SIU player reached that mark [email protected].
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Hill passed to six different receivers on his way to a nine-of-11 night and a career-high 231 yards. The Du Quoin native connect- ed with tight end Braden Jones, a senior from Harrisburg, for an 80-yard scoring strike. The pass marked SIU’s longest play from scrimmage of the season and tied the sixth-longest touchdown pass in Saluki history. “He did an excellent job of throw- ing the football,” Kill said. Hill also scored on a 32-yard scamper with 1:14 remaining in the third quarter to give SIU a 45-3 lead. Whitlock said Hill’s athleticism occasionally distracted him. “I’m out there on the field some- times, and I get cursed out by coaches because I’m standing there watching him,” Whitlock said. “He’s an exciting player.” The Salukis’ defense sucked the MELISSA BARR ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN excitement out of the Gateway’s top- Quarterback Justin Allen gets tackled by Indiana State on Saturday ranked passing offense. evening at McAndrew Stadium. SIU pressured Indiana State quarterback Reilly Murphy into a “It was different, so we had to SIU’s win kept Indiana State’s sack, an interception and six hurries. change and adapt to their scheme, Division I-AA-longest 22-game los- The result was 166 yards passing, and that’s pretty much what we ing streak intact. more than 100 yards less than the did,” senior defensive end Lorenzo SIU hosts Western Illinois in Sycamores’ per-game average. Five Wims said. Saturday’s 1:30 p.m. Homecoming Salukis broke up passes. The result was a near shutout of game. Indiana State pressed the run early an offense that averaged more than Notes: Senior Craig Coffin became in the game, a change from what the 27 points per contest, including a SIU’s career scoring (320 points) and Salukis said they saw on film. 35-point performance against the Big field goal leader (41). Coffin passed Running back Tony West gar- Ten’s Purdue University. running back Tom Koutsos and kicker nered 55 of his game-high 110 yards Freshman linebacker Brandin Ron Miller, respectively. before the intermission, but SIU’s Jordan paced the SIU’s defense with defense — the best in the Gateway 11 total tackles. Wims, who finished D.W. Norris can be reached at — did a solid job of adjusting to the with six, continued to make plays in 536-3311 ext. 282 or at new look. the backfield with 1.5 tackles for loss. [email protected].
OMINANT On SIU’s following possession, Jones later added to his highlight D senior tight end Braden Jones was reel with an 80-yard touchdown pass CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 next to impress. Jones, running a slant in the third quarter, the longest touch- across the middle of the field, corralled down of his and Hill’s careers. “I knew that I had to get rid of it, the ball one-handed in the midst of While the catches were worthy of and I knew if I just put it in the vicin- Indiana State’s sagging defense. praise, Jones said it was just part of ity, Phil would go up and get it,” Hill “That was all him, nothing that I the job. said. “He’s an athlete.” did,” Hill said. “Braden’s one-handed “Phil Goforth had a nice catch, The play prolonged SIU’s drive, catch, he’s just a freakish athlete, and (junior) Alan Turner made some which ended with a one-yard touch- he stuck out his big claw and brought catches, I had the one-handed catch, down run for senior running back it in.” and it’s a great thing,” Jones said. Arkee Whitlock. Whitlock finished Thanks to the string of seven “You’ve got to help your quarterback with 103 yards and three touchdowns timely catches, the Salukis led 24-3 sometimes.” while junior John Randle tallied two at the half. The Sycamores’ problems touchdown runs. exacerbated from there as the Salukis Jordan Wilson can be reached at In each rushing touchdown’s case, poured on 31 more points in the sec- 536-3311 ext. 256 or a pass play paved the way. ond half. [email protected]. Sports DAILY EGYPTIAN Monday, October 2, 2006 19 Saluki IInsidernsider SALUKI TRACKER Saluki BBanteranter BALTIMORE RAVENS Andy MacPhail, president of the Chicago Cubs, resigned Sunday after the team closed out its 66-96 season. The Cubs finished in the basement of the NL Central. MacPhail Bart Scott listed the Cubs’ failure to win the World Series in his 12-year tenure as a reason for his Bart Scott (SIU resignation. Will MacPhail stepping down change Chicago’s fortunes? 1998 - 2001), a linebacker with “I don’t think one man can change nearly the Ravens, posted JORDAN WILSON 100 years of rotten fortune, unless MacPhail a game-high 15 is related to the Billy Goat. A healthy pitching tackles in Baltimore’s staff, reliable bats and a manager who cares 16 - 13 win jordan_wilson@ Sunday over San dailyegyptian.com about the team might help the cause. Don’t get me started.” Diego. Scott’s first-quarter interception set up Baltimore’s first score, which tied the “No, this will not change the fortune of BRIAN FELDT game at 7-7. For the season, Scott leads the Cubs. The Cubs will always be the lovable the Ravens in sacks, with 5. He is second losers. The fact they change owners won’t to All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis for the change the fact Juan Pierre is their center brian_feldt@ team lead in tackles, with 38. Scott and fielder and he doesn’t have an arm.” dailyegyptian.com the Ravens (4-0) travel to Denver (2-1) for Monday’s 7:30 p.m. ESPN game.
D.W. NORRIS “Not in the immediate future. MacPhail, while failing in the standings, increased dw_norris@ attendance, so he did that task. I appreciate him Do you have questions for the dailyegyptian.com being a stand-up guy for taking the bullet for the team’s failures, but the Cubs’ problems run Saluki Banter that you want deeper than his office.” answered? E-mail [email protected] Cross country takes second at Loyola Matt Hartwig Mohamed did a great job at lead- EIU Panther Open. DAILY EGYPTIAN ing the pack. He said Schirmer came But on Saturday they responded in through in a big way for the freshmen a big way. Sophomore Mohamed Mohamed as well. With freshmen Nefe Williams had a career day, while a pair of vet- “Jeff performing in a race of that and A’seret Dokubo running with eran women runners returned to form size was very impressive,” Sparks said. flu-like symptoms, the veteran tan- Saturday for SIU cross country. “He stepped up in a larger field, and dem shined. Christensen finished The Salukis men’s and women’s that bids well for us in the Missouri 15th with a time of 18:33, and Rinker teams breezed through cold tempera- Valley Conference Championships finished 16th at 18:36. tures and a field of more than 200 that are coming up.” Sparks said he was proud of how runners to finish second to Grand Earlier in the week, Sparks said the his women’s team handled a larger Valley State University at the Sean Earl women’s team was in need of a veteran field. He said the team was adjusting to Lakefront Invitational in Chicago. presence. He stressed the need for his some health issues, and it was impor- Mohamed, who had a career-best upperclassmen to step up their efforts tant for upperclassmen to step up. 8K time of 24 minutes, 35 seconds, for the team to finish top three. “It was a long time coming for led the men. He attributed his per- Junior Brittani Christensen and Brittani and Sarah,” Sparks said. “We formance to summer training paying senior Sarah Rinker struggled earlier really need their leadership with Nefe its dividends. this season. and A’seret under the weather, and they “I didn’t tire out early on, and I In the 2005 season, Rinker was took a step in the right direction.” stayed focused,” Mohamed said. “I the Salukis’ top runner in all seven The Salukis return to action worked hard in the summer, and it’s of their events. Christensen, on the Saturday at home for the Saluki good to see it paying off.” other hand, was a medical redshirt Invitational. Freshman Jeff Schirmer was the during the 2005 season but was next runner to cross for the men, fin- regarded as the top runner on the Matt Hartwig can be reached at ishing 13th with a time of 25:17. team during the 2004 season. Both 536-3311 ext. 263 or Head coach Matt Sparks said runners struggled Sept. 15 at the [email protected]
VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE ON THE AIR MONDAY Date Opponent Ti m e Date Opponent Time NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Oct . 6 Missouri State 7 p.m. Oct. 7 Saluki Invitational All Day Green Bay at Philadelphia, ESPN, 7:30 p.m. Oct . 7 Wichita State 7 p.m. Oct. 14 Pre-Nationals All Day Oct . 12 Evansville 7 p.m. Oct. 28 MVC Championship All Day COLLEGE FOOTBALL Oct . 20 Illinois State 7 p.m. Nov. 11 NCAA Regional Championship All Day Texas Tech at Texas A&M, ESPNU. 8 a.m. Oct . 21 Indiana State 6 p.m. Nov. 20 NCAA Championship All Day Georgia at Mississippi, ESPNU, 11 a.m. Oct . 27 Northern Iowa 7 p.m. Oregon at Arizona State, ESPNU, 2 p.m. Oct . 28 Bradley 7 p.m. Ohio State at Iowa, ESPNU, 6 p.m. DAILY EGYPTIAN Cross Country: Men’s and women’s teams take second place, page 18
SportsOUTHERN LLINOIS NIVERSITY P AGE 20 S I U OCTOBER 2, 2006
FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Salukis dismantle Sycamores Defense D.W. Norris making DAILY EGYPTIAN
SIU made short work of an Indiana State team desperate for a win. its mark The Salukis (4-0, 1-0 Gateway) dominated the Sycamores on both JORDAN WILSON sides of the ball in Saturday’s 55-3 rout. SIU’s win extended Indiana jordan_wilson@ State’s Division I-AA-longest losing dailyegyptian.com streak to 22 games. SIU fell behind 3-0 before its first possession but dispelled any thoughts Arkee Whitlock’s feet play tricks of an upset bid by taking a 24-3 lead on defenders. Nick Hill’s once- by halftime. unproven arm passed early tests. The Saluki offense gained 527 Points pile up on the scoreboard by yards and tallied seven touch- the dozens. downs. They pounded the ball on As a whole, the Saluki offense the ground for 288 net rushing has solidified itself as a record- yards and three touchdowns. SIU breaking, headline-grabbing, well- passed effectively for a season-high balanced scoring machine. 239 yards. But what about the defense? The defense again shut down the Quietly, the defensive unit has opposition, holding the Sycamores become undoubtedly the best in the (0-5, 0-1 Gateway) scoreless for the Gateway Football Conference. The final 56 minutes of the game. Salukis give up a sparing 11.8 points “It was just a good team effort a game, with the next best team overall,” head coach Jerry Kill said. allowing 17.8. And, as usual, the effort started Against the run, they give up only with senior running back Arkee 70 yards a pop. The Salukis also lead Whitlock. the Gateway in total defense, pass- MELISSA BARR ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN Whitlock, an All-American, ran Running back Arkee Whitlock runs through Indiana State’s defense Saturday night at McAndrew ing defense and a handful of other the ball 17 times for a team-high Stadium. Whtilock scored three touchdowns against Indiana State. defensive categories that some- 103 yards, his fourth-straight game times get pushed aside to offensive over the century mark. He scored on say it this week,” Kill said. two scores. Randle’s first touchdown Craig Coffi n achievements. runs of one, 12 and five yards and Whitlock credited the Salukis’ capped a 56-yard drive that gave SIU Lorenzo Wims, a senior defen- moved into a second-place tie on the bruising offensive line, which he its first lead of the game, 7-3. SIU • Became SIU’s career scoring leader sive end, can put the recipe for suc- with his second quarter fi eld goal Salukis’ career rushing touchdowns called the best in the country, for ran on 11 of 12 plays. cess in a single statement. list with 32. his performance. The line’s contri- Indiana State head coach Lou “Speed kills,” Wims said. “That’s Whitlock’s 28-yard, second-quarter butions affected more players than West said SIU’s running game fired And junior quarterback Nick how we did it — on the fly. Run to reception helped set up his first score of just Whitlock. the offensive onslaught because, Hill’s execution of the game plan was the ball.” the game to give SIU a 14-3 lead. Nine Salukis rushed for posi- “They did a great job of blocking, as multifaceted as it was efficient. So far, it has worked. “I keep saying it — he’s the best tive yards, including junior running running and executing the plays Despite returning only two in the country — and I’ll continue to back John Randle’s 59 yards and they were assigned to execute,” See DISMANTLE , Page 18 starters from the 2005 season, the defense has become as reliable to SIU as its always-trusted run game. Saturday’s performance backed NO. 10 SIU 55, INDIANA STATE 3 SIU passing game sets up dominant running backs those claims. Saturday, at McAndrew Stadium Indiana State, albeit a 0-5 squad SIU (4-0) 7 17 21 10 — 55 Jordan Wilson that holds Division I-AA’s longest ISU (0-5) 3 0 0 0 — 3 DAILY EGYPTIAN football losing streak, had averaged SIU Individual stats about 27 points a contest before RUSHING — Arkee Whitlock 17-103, Six rushing touchdowns are hard taking on the Salukis. John Randle 16-59, Justin Allen 4-37. to ignore. Indiana State had been known to PASSING (comp.-att.-yards int. TDs) But as productive as the SIU run- light the scoreboard. The Sycamores — Hill 9-11-231 0 1, Jon Cairns 1-1-8 0 0. ning backs were on Saturday, it was reached the 40-point mark during RECEIVING — Phil Goforth 3-42, Braden the Salukis’ passing game that set up a Sept. 16 loss to Murray State. Jones 2-101, Jay Upthegrove 1-30 the run game and a 55-3 pasting of In a loss to the Big Ten’s Purdue ISU Individual stats Indiana State University. University, the Sycamores scored 35. RUSHING — Tony West 24-110, Reilly Without an opportune passing Against SIU, the Sycamores Murphy 6-11, Brian Jackson 2-9 game and a series of awe-inspiring mustered a first-quarter field goal. PASSING (comp.-att.-yards int. TDs) grabs from hardly lauded receivers, “I think the defense coaches did — Reilly Murphy 17-35-166 1 0 the Saluki rushing game may have an outstanding job of putting a RECEIVING —, Tony West 3-24, Brian never seen the end zone. game plan together,” head coach Jackson 3-23 In his fourth career start, junior Jerry Kill said. “We didn’t give up quarterback Nick Hill epitomized pass the big play.” TEAM STATS SIU ISU proficiency, especially in the first half. It wasn’t just an off night for a 1st downs 28 19 Hill connected on seven-of-eight pass-happy Sycamore squad. Rushes-yards 55-288 34-130 passes against the lowly Sycamores, SIU defense has proved itself Passing yards 239 166 MELISSA BARR ~ DAILY EGYPTIAN Comp.-Att.-Int. 10-12-0 17-35-1 who hold the longest losing streak in every time it takes the field. Return yards 666 275 Division I-AA football at 22 games. Braden Jones escapes Indianas State’s Kyle James on his way to an Against I-A Indiana, the Salukis Punts-Avg. 1-40 4-43.5 All seven of Hill’s completions went 80-yard touchdown. The Salukis defeated Indiana State 55-3. capped the Hoosiers off offensively. Fumbles-lost 0-0 0-0 for first downs. They finished with fewer rushing 3rd down effi ciency 4/8 6/16 What was even more impressive Hill’s slight slipups. and passing yards than their season 4th down effi ciency 1/1 1/3 Penalties-yards 7-67 5-57 was four of those seven came in the “The first half, a lot of the balls “Our receivers made great average. Arkansas-Pine Bluff didn’t Possession 33:12 26:48 clutch on third or fourth down. could have been dropped because they fare any better. SCORING SUMMARY SIU head coach Jerry Kill said such weren’t the best balls in the world,” Hill catches tonight, and that’s While it’s nice to see the Salukis play out of his rookie quarterback is a said. “Our receivers made great catches went touchdown-crazy against the 1st QUARTER SIU-ISU testament to how far his young squad tonight, and that’s credit to them.” credit to them. Sycamores on Saturday, it’s even ISU 11:17 Hooper 47-yd fi eld goal 0-3 has progressed. The lopsided nature of the game — Nick Hill more refreshing to see the defense SIU 5:53 Randle 1-yd run (Coffi n kick) 7-3 SIU quarterback 2nd QUARTER “You’re only good as that guy didn’t make every ball make-or-break did the opposite. SIU 13:08 Whitlock 1-yd run (Coffi n kick) 14-3 standing back there,” Kill said. “And for the Salukis (4-0, 1-0). Improbable zipped a ball toward the right sideline Through their first four games, SIU 5:05 Coffi n 38-yd fi eld goal 17-3 he’s playing well right now.” catches ensured SIU had a comfy that appeared destined for the second the Salukis are giving up about 10 SIU 1:01 Whitlock 12-yd run (Coffi n kick) 24-3 Hill, however, wasn’t quick to credit advantage throughout the first half. row of McAndrew Stadium. Junior points fewer per game than they 3rd QUARTER his arm. Even though Hill finished One such grab came at the start wideout Phil Goforth canceled that were last year. SIU 7:30 Hill 80-yd pass to Jones (Coffi n kick) 31-3 with a career-high 231 passing yards, he of the second quarter. The Salukis, as prospect by making a fingertip catch The Salukis field a mean defense, SIU 5:11 Whitlock 6-yd run (Coffi n kick) 38-3 SIU 1:14 Hill 32-yd run (Coffi n kick) 45-3 admitted his early attempts went awry. they had in their two previous’ games, at the peak of his leap before being which has lived up to its rankings. 4th QUARTER Some appeared too far ahead. stumbled to a slow start and were only blasted to the turf. The offense puts up gaudy num- SIU 10:14 Randle 1-yd run (Coffi n kick) 52-3 Others nearly lofted out of a receiv- up 7-3 on the Sycamores. bers. Just don’t forget about the SIU 1:16 Coffi n 43-yd fi eld goal 55-3 er’s reach. Saluki receivers negated Facing a fourth-and-nine, Hill See DOMINANT, Page 18 defense that doesn’t allow them.