Eastern Illinois University The Keep January 2007 1-12-2007 Daily Eastern News: January 12, 2007 Eastern Illinois University Follow this and additional works at: http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_2007_jan Recommended Citation Eastern Illinois University, "Daily Eastern News: January 12, 2007" (2007). January. 5. http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_2007_jan/5 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2007 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in January by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. "TELL THE TRUTH AND DON'T BE AFRAID." W\NVV.DENNEWS.COM Asbestos abated from Douglas Hall By Nicole Milstead Campus Edttor Asbestos was found in the pit of Douglas H all, but was removed over break. It was taken out of the lowest-residential­ level ceiling while no students were staying in the affected area, said Mark Hudson, director of Housing and Dining. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, asbestos is the name given to a number of naturally, fibrous silicate minerals mined for their useful properties such as thermal insulation, chemical and thermal stability and high tensile strength. Asbestos is commonly used as an acoustic insulator, thermal insulation, fire proofing and in other building materials. Many products that are in use today contain asbestos, according to the EPA. Douglas H all is undergoing capital renovations and the pit is the next floor to be worked on. Because the construction will disturb the asbestos, it had to be removed to prevent any possible health risks, H udson said. All on-campus buildings are checked for asbestos, and University Housing and Dining always knew it was in Douglas, Hudson said. But because the product was encapsulated it did not provide a health risk. The EPA reports that asbestos is made of microscopic bundles of fibers that may become airborne when asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed. When these fibers get into the air they may be inhaled into the lungs, where they can cause significant health problems. JAY GRABIEC I THE DAILY EASTERN HEWS Dr. Sheila Baker of Health Service An exposed wire and conduit are lit by construction lights as work is continued in the pit of Douglas Hall on Wednesday afternoon. explained that asbestos fibers have been Asbestos was found in the ceilings of Douglas Hall at which point the cei lings were gutted to avoid any health risks. known to cause restrictive lung damage due to inhalation of the fibers. The lungs stiffen, which prevents a proper usually have lifelong exposure to asbestos. Baker said. Douglas H all has been undergoing exchange of oxygen with the body. Workers now know what insulations and Long-term asbestos exposure has been renovations little by little for the past two It also makes it very difficult for the lungs materials contain asbestos. known to cause cancers such as mesothelioma. years. to properly expand. Workers wear protective coverings so that Smokers are at a much higher risk, Baker For asbestos to cause illness, a person must no harm is done when removing the material, said. n SEE ASBESTOS, PAGE Z COURTS I EASTERN ATHLETICS Despite criminal charges, Bonnstetter still working By Matt Daniels was arrested on Nov. 28 by a peace officer Calls to Assistant State's Attorneys Brian of the alleged victims. Sports Editor on alleged charges of criminal trespass to Shaw and John Longwell Also according to court records, a residence after a warrant was issued for were not returned Bonnstetter was charged with residential Mark Bonnstetter is still employed his arrest, according to Coles County court Thursday. burglary because he allegedly "knowingly as Eastern's associate athletic director for records. According to the and without authority entered the dwelling operations and head athletic trainer, the The other two charges were filed at the court records under the place" of the alleged victim "with the intent Eastern athletic department said Thursday. Dec. 11 hearing. alleged charge of criminal to commit therein a felony (criminal sexual Bonnstetter was charged in a Dec. Bail was set at $2,500, which Bonnstetter sexual abuse, a Class A abuse)." 11 hearing with two felonies and one posted, according to court records. misdemeanor, Bonnstetter Bonnstetter's lawyer, Ron Tulin, could not misdemeanor following a Nov. 25 incident at Bonnstetter was also ordered to stay off the is allegedly said to have be reached for comment Thursday. 2 Woodfield Lane in Charleston. premises of2 Woodfield Lane and not to have ......,.....,.,._...... .,. "placed his hands in the Bonnstetter, 38, of 20 Woodfield Lane, contact with one of the two alleged victims. Mark Bonnstetter pajama bottoms" of one n SEE BOHHSTETTER, PAGE Z UNIVERSITY I STUDENT SALARIES On-campus student employees get paid biweekly New biweekly schedule Graduate assistants will still students to go to a direct deposit allows students to be paid on a monthly scale. All FAST FACTS: system. undergraduates, however, are being This would electronically deposit budget money better paid biweekly. HOW TO START DIRECT DEPOSIT the money students have made into This change is largely because of n Fill out a card (available in payro ll offices, and from most student a bank account of their choice. By Graham Milldrum the desire of the H uman Resources supervisors) This way the students wouldn't University Reporter to ensure that students have enough n Take a voided check and the card to the student payroll office. have to wait in long lines in Old money. n All further paychecks will be deposited in the checking account the check Main to receive their checks. Student workers will be seeing The primary reason to change the is from. The change will make life easier their paychecks twice as often this system from monthly to biweekly for the staff working on the payroll, semester. was that "students need money," A monthly paycheck can be unlike non-student employees said Linda Holloway, assistant Previously, student employees said Paul McCann, the director harder to budget, McCann said. who have reserves to last between director of payroll and benefits. of the university had been paid of business services and university Student employees often lack monthly paychecks. monthly. treasurer. backup funding to their budget, In exchange, McCann would like n SEE SALARIES, PAGE Z Durbin, Obama criticize Bush on Iraq newsstaff Production staff About The Daily Eastern News The Daily Eastern News is produced the students Associated Press make a significant dent in what is are going to lead Americans out of Night chief .............................................. 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