Colonels tackle the Toppers in a 30-10 i ^ ^p* Thei ne Easterneastern victory over the weekend in the uni- versity's oldest .H rivalry/BS fX Progress^^y www.progress.eku.edu week • Regents pass tuition increase, word change BY SHAWN How— "I am absolutely confident that already increased base will be increase. Pace said that this didn't mean There was no doubt about it News editor xthisiis what it will take to achieve raised another 7.5 percent That just seems wrong," Pace students supported it that I was going to be left out in th~e~"nHs.sion of this university," Student Regent Chris Pace, said. This university is supposed "Just because there's apathy, the rain," Pace said of the vote. The Board of Regents voted Kustra said. "The focus here is on who cast the sole vote against the Saturday on a tuition raise and to be inclusive. When we start rais- this is not a vote of approval," He was critical of the board for academic quality. This is what it's new rate, asked why 7.5 percent ing tuition at that kind of rate all Pace said. not considering his points. adding sexual orientation to the going to take to get there." was necessary. discrimination clause. we're doing is excluding people." Pace said that it didn't matter "Maybe that in part contributes Kustra admitted the proposed "I think that's too high," Pace Kustra said that the state had what tuition rates had been in the to the apathy that you see, that This is die first time Eastern can increases would be on the "high said. "It would seem to me that set its own tuition instead of having asked Eastern to look at diversify- past, because those tuition increas- feeling of a loss of voice," Pace end" of the average tuition most people should be in support ing the campus anyway and also es had been set by the CPE. said. the increase set by the Council on increases across the state. The of it except the people who would Postsecondary Education. said that he was confident that the This is our decision. We're Adding sexual orientation to increase would raise tuition $76 pay for it, that being the students." campus community had had a setting a precedent that we are the discrimination clause was President Robert Kustra pre- next year, making base tuition According to Pace, Eastern, sented a 7.5 percent tuition chance to discuss the issue, men- willing to raise tuition 7.5 per- near last on the agenda. Six $1086, plus $135 student activity which serves "the poorest section tioning that very few students had cent" Pace said. speakers were called up to increase for each of the next two fee and $50 tech fee for a total of years. of the state, eastern Kentucky, attended two tuition forums, held Pace voted "No," when the $1271. The following year the has the highest (percent) on the same day, on the issue. final vote came around. See Regents. AS Fist full of dollars EKU employee Students sell body fluids to charged in sex make ends meet BYSAMQMM abuse case Staff writer BY JESSICA WELLS Tuesday at Madison District It's something every college Newswhter Court She posted bond Oct. 5. student needs. Money. Some Davis is the third person to be students like Amanda Pelfrey An Eastern employee was arrest- charged in connection with believe in giving of themselves to ed Oct. 5 on charges that she alleged sex abuse at Lighthouse. make some cash. allegedly abused children at the Joey Hemdon, a 1993 graduate "I sold plasma," said Pelfrey, 19, Lighthouse Child Care Center of Eastern, was arrested March 26 a freshman computer information where she was formerly employed. for allegedly molesting at least six systems major. "It wasn't that bad; Alberta Davis, 46, was accused children between the years of it just made me a little woozy." of restraining two boys, according 1991 and 1999 while working at According to Pelfrey the plas- to the warrant for her arrest She the Lighthouse Child Care ma center is very sanitary. allegedley injured one of the boy's Center. Other charges were The room was white and anti- legs. The warrant also alleges that added as Herndon's case contin- septic-smelling," said Pelfrey. she "knocked" a 4-year old girl's ued, now numbering 15, including The chair I sat in reminded me of head into a wall while working at rape and sodomy. the ones in dentists' offices." the daycare center. He is scheduled to appear in She said the staff was friendly. Davis has been a custodian at Madison Circuit Court today. They are so nice," said Pelfrey. Eastern since Sept. 7. Owner of the daycare and min- "One of the women brought me a David Hepburn, assistant ister at the related Lighthouse cookie afterwards. It was like hav- director for rental housing and Worship Center, Anthony ing my grandmother there." custodial services, said Davis is Quenton Portis, 42, has been "When a student first goes to still employed here. charged with facilitating sexual give plasma it takes about three "She's a member of our. depart- abuse for allegedly knowing about hours," said Cheri Smith, a phle- ment and will be until she deckles the abuse and failing to stop it, botomist at Sera-Tec Biologicals to leave or she is found guilty of plus other sexual abuse related at 292 South Second Street something. I guess," Hepburn said. charges. He is free on a $2,000 After a potential donor signs in, Davis pled not guilty last bond. personal information and a picture are taken. A physical is per- formed. If the physical is passed, a donor can expect $20 for the first visit $15 for the second and third Meade dies Tuesday visits and $50 for the final visit. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, after brief illness Wednesdays and Fridays, and 3 BY SHAWN HOPKINS p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays. News editor There are certain reasons why . plasma won't be taken. Kenneth Rodger Meade, former director of the "If there is not enough pres- bookstore and 34-year Eastern employee died sure in the veins, not adequate Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 56. veins, or if they've had a homosex- Meade. who, was a former president of the ual act since 1977," said Smith, Kentucky Association of College Bookstores, had "then they will be turned away." recently retired from his bookstore post, leaving Ben There are also less bloody Roop as acting director. Roop had worked with ways to get money, such as pawn- Meade and had fond memories of him. Rodger ing something. "He not only was my boss but we we're friends outside, also," Roop said. Meade worked "We have a large student at Eastern lor turnover," said Chris Fritz, 28, "He was very kindhearted to everybody who owner of Richmond Pawn, on the worked here," Roop said. 34 years. Bypass. They usually show up on Photo Illustration by Don Knight/Progress Meade was an avid fisherman. Roop and Meade fished Thursdays." together, and it was also one of the things he had in com- The item to be pawned is Some last money making opportunities for students include selling their plasma and their sperm. mon with Dak' Lawrenz, director of human resources. "He was a good fishing buddy. I never saw some- checked for value. The pawn shop "Last week a student pawned an Medicine, is located in Lexington made and tested. Money starts takes information on the recipient body have more fun," Lawrenz said. 1983 BMW,"said Fritz. on 310 South Limestone Street coming a short time later. Lawrenz said he also respected Meade professionally. and a ticket is printed. The most cost-effective way of Potential clients are asked In Lexington, contributors Payment depends on the condi- "I can't think of a nicer person that I've eve." Instructor earning money, for males at least questions over the phone, an make an average of $300 a visit. worked with." lawrenz said. tion of the item. There is a 30 day may be donating sperm. address is taken and the informa- Denise Carpenter, 18, a fresh- limit to repay the money and get Visitation was held yesterday at Oldham, Roberts Moreneejd "I got $500 (for donating tion is then reviewed and, if man education major, still relies & Powell Funeral Home in Richmond. Services are at the item back. sperm)," said Scott Sullivan, 21, a approved, information will be on the oldest and most tested dtodOct.5, "We don't take things that are 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. junior art major. sent to the donor. Once the clin- way of making money. Meade is survived by his wife, Donna Meade, and AS. old or broken," Fritz said. The closest sperm bank. The ic is visited, physical tests are "I went to my parents and two daughters, Kimberly Paige Porter and Karen Apparently, students can get Kentucky Center for Reproductive run and two contributions are begged." pretty desperate. Lynn Meade. ► Inside Accent B1 Kustra shares plans for a more appealing Eastern Classifieds A4 BY JUSTIN HOLTON man experience, mentoring, advising, He wffl propose that the council sup- Perspective . A2, 3 Contributing writer and other types of student support. port Eastern's 20 million-dollar fitness Police Beat A4 r "What we need to do is improve center project If not hell take die request Sports B6-8 President Robert Kus' a didn't use campus life, and more importantly, directly to the Governor and the legisla- What's On Tap.