Eastern Illinois University The Keep October 1999 10-1-1999 Daily Eastern News: October 01, 1999 Eastern Illinois University Follow this and additional works at: http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_1999_oct Recommended Citation Eastern Illinois University, "Daily Eastern News: October 01, 1999" (1999). October. 1. http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_1999_oct/1 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 1999 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in October by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 68˚ Partly The Daily Friday 43˚ cloudy October 1, 1999 Inside Eastern Sports Summer and www.eiu.edu/~den Crushing the Eastern Illinois University Smoke Charleston, Ill. 61920 opposition The first play of the fall will Vol. 85, No. 30 take the stage at the Dounda 16 pages, 2 sections Junior Brian Jones paces the Fine Arts Center this week- ews Panther defense against UCF. end. N Story on Page 8 Story in Verge, section B “Tell the truth and don’t be afraid.” Clinic Judicial gives 500 Affairs sees it all vaccines By Geneva White Campus editor During his 22 years as a Judicial Students participate Affairs hearing officer, Keith Kohanzo has seen more than his share of stu- in Health Services’ dents break the student conduct code through a number of outrageous acts. meningitis clinics “We’ve had some pretty disgusting things happen over the years,” he said. By Jamie Moore and Shauna Gustafson “We have a fair number of students Staff writers every year referred to the office for alcohol-related incidents in which they More than 500 students took advantage of return home drunk and urinate on their the meningitis clinic held by Health Services roommates.” this week. Kohanzo and his staff of two judi- The clinic, which vaccinated students cial advisers report to Lou Hencken, against the deadly disease, was held Monday at vice president for student affairs, and Carman Hall, Tuesday at Andrews Hall, are responsible for administering the Wednesday at Lawson Hall and Thursday at student conduct code. Judicial Affairs Stevenson Hall. also trains and advises the University Many of the students who attended the clin- Judicial Board and the Residence Hall ic were unaware of the seriousness of the dis- Judicial Board. Twelve students serve ease until they read literature supplied by Health on the Residence Hall Judicial Board, Services. while 15 faculty members and 15 stu- “I didn’t know of the dangers of the disease dents serve on the University Judicial until I read the pamphlets,” said Octavia Board. Dougherty, a junior elementary education Kohanzo said the boards hold hear- major. “I am really glad to be here knowing of ings when students wish to challenge the dangers.” allegations made against them. Every Often the disease goes without notice student accused of violating the stu- because of its common symptoms, said Lynette dent conduct code is entitled to a hear- Drake, clinical services director. ing. “The disease mimics that of a common “We hold them primarily if the alle- cold,” Drake said. “Symptoms of meningitis gation is disputed,” Kohanzo said. include abdominal discomfort, headache, chest “It’s not a trial, but the allegation must pain, fever of 101 degrees or higher, severe sud- be supported by a preponderance of den headache, mental changes or disorientation, evidence. The accused student can be neck or back stiffness and a red or purplish- accompanied by an adviser of their black rash. The rash normally appears on 75 choice.” percent of patients and is found in the groin, Freshmen get in trouble most often, armpit, ankles or wherever pressure is applied.” Kohanzo said. Students generally get Meningitis can be deadly if not treated–a fact in trouble with the university only many students do not realize. once. A majority of complaints made “The disease is very deadly,” Drake said. to Judicial Affairs come from the hous- “Once it is contracted, 24 hours later the person ing staff and University Police. could be dead.” Last year, there were 1,017 discipli- Some students do know the dangers of nary referrals. Of those, 398 were for meningitis, and decided not to take any chances. underage alcohol possession and 49 “(I went to the clinic) just for precaution,” Leesa Peters / Staff photographer were for marijuana possession, said Mac Warren, a senior theater arts major. “I Kohanzo said. know the basics about it and I know it’s deadly. “Eastern students are held to stan- A little precaution never hurt.” My future is so bright James Davis, a junior business management major, rests his head on his backpack as he observes dards of conduct in the student con- the world around him Thursday afternoon outside of Lumpkin Hall. The sun was out in full force yes- duct code,” he said. “(And) just like See VACCINES Page 2 terday as it is expected today. See JUDICIAL Page 2 Graduate programs strengthen universities By Michelle Jones He said there is a need for advanced train- to have good resources in order to attract their past and current grades are, student sat- Staff writer ing and a focus on students achieving mas- good students. He also talked about the isfaction rates at a certain graduate school and ter’s degrees and certificates. The good news importance of financing when getting financial information. A strong graduate education program can is there is a broader market and better tech- resources. He said universities need to under- Having a data bank as a resource helps strengthen all aspects of a university, said nology, but Walker said that means there are stand why they need a certain resource, and universities with student recruitment and with George Walker, vice president of graduate more competitors and critics. should not buy an object simply because they gaining state support, Walker said. studies at Indiana University. To be a competitive school, Walker said, have the money. “Students looking into a school want to “Graduate education in this country is the universities will have to update their admis- One major resource universities need is a know information from a data bank,” he said. best in the world,” Walker said at his lecture sions standards, take into consideration a vari- data bank. “If you don’t have information, people think Thursday. ety of factors and make difficult decisions. “A data bank is crucially important ... to you have something to hide.” Walker said other countries are sending The focus of his speech was on the quality compete successfully,” Walker said. Walker gave another reason why the qual- their “best and brightest” students to the and resources of graduate education. A data bank acts as a resource that has ity. United States to attend graduate school. He said it is important for graduate schools information on where students are from, what See GRADUATE Page 2 2A Friday, October 1, 1999 The Daily Eastern News The Daily “Our parents are making us get “After the case last year, I believe Eastern Vaccines the vaccine,” said Laura it is important for all college stu- police Glombowski, a junior finance dents to get the vaccine.” from Page 1 major who was getting the vaccine While the shot intimidated News with her sister Joanna. many of the students at the clinic, Other students also had it did not seem to stand up to their At Wednesday’s clinic, the par- blotter The Daily Eastern News is published daily, parental pressure to get the shot. expectations of pain. ents of Beth Miller were handing Monday through Friday, in Charleston, Ill., dur- “My mother voiced a concern “It felt kind of tingly,” ing fall and spring semesters and twice weekly out pamphlets and urging students Alcohol violations during the summer term except during school about last year’s death and wanted Dougherty said. “Not even a ■ Jeffrey A. Ferris, 17, of Mt. vacations or examinations, by to get vaccinated. Miller was PRINTED WITH me to get vaccinated,” said pinch.” SOYINK the students of Eastern Illinois attending Eastern last year when Prospect, Justin J. Helm, 18, TM Jennifer Kidder, a sophomore Students still can get the vacci- University. Subscription price: she died of the disease. and Ryan T. McClory, 17, both $38 per semester, $16 for summer only, $68 all English major. nation at Health Services. “Don’t be stupid,” said Rick of Itasca, were cited at 12:34 year. The Daily Eastern News is a member of Television has been publicizing “It is not too late to get vacci- The Associated Press, which is entitled to Miller, Miss Miller’s father. a.m. Sunday in the 900 block the spread of the disease on col- nated,” Drake said. “Health exclusive use of all articles appearing “Everyone is at risk and should of Edgar Drive for minor pos- in this paper. The editorials on Page 4 lege campuses, prodding students Services offers the vaccine year- take the necessary precautions.” session of alcohol and resisting represent the majority opinion of the to get the vaccine. round. There is a $70 fee for the editorial board; all other opinion pieces Many parents were aware of or obstructing a peace officer, “My father saw something, a shot, which can be paid in cash or are signed. The Daily Eastern News editorial the clinic being offered and urged according to a police report. and business offices are located in Buzzard TV show about it,” said Kristie check or billed to the student’s their children to get the vaccina- Hall, Eastern Illinois University. Rogers, a senior dietetics major. university account toward tuition.” Periodical postage paid at Charleston, IL 61920.