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Finals bring about a The Daily Eastern News' range of emotions Top 10 sports stories Page 3 Page 12 STUDENT GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITY New speaker English professor dies f antiliar with ulty member bio on the English de­ freshman year, and said he was very • • Keith Spear Keith Spear partment's website, he holds the re­ encouraging to his students on a per­ English cord for having the most students sonallevel. instructor new position was diagnosed win the First-Year Essay Contest. "He's almost the reason why I de­ with cancer Ed Schneirs, the Coles County cided to study English and go into objectives Coroner, said although he did not writing," Schumake said. in February Spear had been on medical leave receive a report on Spear's death, he Dana Ringuette, chair of the Eng­ By Erica Whelan from the university this semester, and did know that Spear was on hospice lish department, said Spear died at Student Government Editor By Sarah Jean Bresnahan was named Faculty Laureate, along­ care. home after a brief battle with cancer. Associate News Editor side Cameron Craig of the geolo­ Spear received his bachelor's in " (He was) just a tremendous Jason Sandidge had his eye on the prestigious gy-geography department, for the philosophy and master's in English teacher," Ringuette said. student speaker ofthe senate seat since running Keith Spear, an instructor in the 20 10-11 academic year at the April 1 from Eastern, and had his own con­ Spear had written a letter to the against his older brother Isaac for the position in English department, died Wednes­ Council on Academic Affairs. tracting business. English department in early March, December. day night after being diagnosed with Spear has taught writing at East­ Matt Schumake, a senior English describing his feelings on learning of Though the race for a place at the head of the ex­ cancer in February. ern since 1995. According to his fac- major, had Spear as an instructor his PROFESSOR, page 7 ecutive table was nothing new to him, Jason Sand­ idge, a junior sociology major, said he found Wednes­ day's election more nerve-wracking than ever. Jason Sandidge was pitted against opponents Alex Boyd and Tommy Nierman, who announced his interest in serving after being nominated at the meeting. Used to competing against his brother, Jason Sandidge described his most recent election as in­ tense when he ultimately tied Nierman with 10 votes apiece, removing Boyd from the running and requiring a runoff vote. ''I'm still kind of in disbelie£'' Sandidge said. "It's an honor to be voted among my colleagues. This is the only position I've ever wanted to shoot for." Formerly acting as the senate parliamentarian, a role that held him responsible for ensuring sen­ ate observance of parliamentary procedure during meetings, Sandidge immediately assumed the seat to his right, formerly filled by his brother, and led SPEAKER, page 7 JOBS Career Services helpful place during job hunt Department offers MEGAN MATHY I THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Brittany Beauregard, a sophomore pre-nursing major, and Ryne Turke, a mass communication major, race in a bungy run Thursday afternoon in advice to students the Library Quad during Last Blast, an event put on by the University Board. By Daniel Hajek Staff Reporter CAMPUS If you are graduating this spring and still in search of a job , students are encouraged not to Seniors reflect on time well spent at Eastern worry, but to get motivated. Many students on campus are beginning to get flustered because it Excited and indifferent will live on, and he will be remem­ assistant in Taylor Hall for two is almost graduation and they have yet to find a Three students Gary Pearson, a graduating po­ bered for his accomplishments, not years, looks back at her time as an job. Nikki Mangiaracina, a senior communication litical science major with a histo­ only as a student, but as a valuable RA, happy with the impact she has studies major decided to apply to graduate school share memories ry minor, said a lot about his ex­ example of a man who worked his had on many students' lives. because she was unsure of what she wanted to do. and future plans periences at Eastern. The thought hardest in every aspect of his col­ "I've tried to encourage many "I wasn't exactly sure what jobs would be avail­ of graduating and leaving Eastern lege experience. residents to follow their heart and able after graduation," Mangiaracina said. "Every­ By Shea Brunson leaves Pearson with a somber tone After graduation, Gary Pearson take the right path," she said. one has been talking about how bad the economy Staff Reporter he describes as "indifferent." has a wide variety of opportuni­ Along with her memories of res­ is. It is scary to think about graduating and going "When the day comes I'll be hap­ ties waiting for him, including an idents and the impact she has had into the real world." College is, for some, the best py, but right now, I don't know," internship with the FBI, graduate on them, Rauch will also have If you are still looking for jobs, Career Servic­ years of their lives. From Greek life, Pearson said. "My mind is saying school and possibly work serving in the memories made hiking at Fox es is available to all students, and offers great as­ to athletics, to the performing arts, 'Hey we're graduating!' but my body the U.S. Air Force. Ridge with her close friends who sistance in helping find jobs as well as prepare for to just plain old having fun, the is saying, 'Hey, we're still in school, also share her love of the outdoors. interviews. Students can also set up appointments college experience is one that few ain't much going to change."' 'Start the next chapter' After graduating, Rauch's pur­ for mock interviews at Career Services. This helps forget. When looking back at the past Martha Rauch, a graduating rec­ suits for life can be summed up students hone their interviewing skills so they are For some students, this experi­ four years, some outstanding mo­ reation administration major, has with one quotation. "After college ready when the time comes. ence is coming to an end, where ments in his college career stood had a similar fondness for Eastern I will be living in Chicago wander­ Joe Ethington, a graduate assistant for Career all the hard work will finally be re­ out to Pearson. with a host of different experiences. ing the world all the while discov­ Services, said the main thing is to be persistent and warded. "Crossing Phi Rho Eta Frater­ Rauch has a very upbeat attitude ering what I want to do with the prepared. With the final chapter at Eastern nity Inc. stands out the most, also about her leaving Eastern. rest of my life." "Stay persistent and don't get discouraged if you closing, it has led some seniors to joining Alpha Phi Omega. I've "It feels amazing! And very scary," get rejected," Ethington said. "Jobs are out there, look back fondly at the time spent made some lifelong friends in both Rauch said. "I can't explain how All-around experiences and ifyou are prepared and confident you will find at Eastern. Three Eastern students organizations and will never forget great it feels because the possibilities Graduating senior Ian Win­ one." expressed a similar fondness for the experiences," Pearson said. are endless. I'm excited for school to ston will not only be leaving East­ Panther Recruiting, available on-line through the past four years while expressing Pearson hopes that his legacy as end so I can start the next chapter." ern with a degree in art with a 2-D JOBS, page 7 three very different experiences. a man who "always told it like it is" Rauch, who worked as a resident SENIORS, page 7 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 2 D ENNEWS .COM NO . 147, VOLUME 94 WEATHER TODAY 04.30.10 Friday A voiding the shot HIGH Another warm and breezy day today. The afternoon will start out mostly sunny, but 79° as the day goes on, more clouds will make their way LOW into the area. Late tonight scattered showers and thunderstorms will move 58° into the area. For the majority of the weekend, scattered showers will be on and off, with temps near 70. WEATHER TOMORROW Saturday Scattered Showers High: 75° Low: 63° Sunday Scattered Showers High: 74° Low: 60° For more weather information: www.eiu.edu/"weather CAMPUS BRIEFS Academy of Lifetime Learning to host reception in Doudna The School of Continuing Education's Acade­ my of Lifetime Learning will host a membership AMIR PRELLBERG J THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS Dan Schuetter, a junior history major from Evergreen Park, jumps past some barriers to shoot an opposing team during Bongo Ball Thursday reception at 6:30 p.m.