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Another student versity of Buffalo, Kent State and Louisville at the Car- VERGEOF THE WEEKEND plans to make a documentary about a performance dinal Classic this weekend. center. Page 7 Page 3B “TELL THE TRUTH AND DON’T BE AFRAID” WWW.DAILYEASTERNNEWS.COM THIS ISSUE INSIDE : STORY COVER DIRECTORS STUDENTAMBITIOUS START PROJECTS 3 PAGE ' HE THE IMPOSSBILE IN ' MIRACLES FINDS TRAGEDIES 2 PAGE BAND TREE GIVING TO THE FOLK MUSIC BRINGS T UPTOWNER 3 DPAGE ailyEastErn nEws FRIDAY, February 22, 2013 VOL. 97 | ISSUE 107 CHARLESTON | INVESTIGATION Doubling Up CPD patrolman arrested on charge of sexual assault Staff Report state police is handling the case and that it would be improper for him to A Charleston Police Department comment on the case. patrolman was arrested Tuesday after “The only thing I can say by law is the state police were told to investigate that he was employed here, and he’s his alleged sexual assault of a 17-year- been employed here for over six years,” old female. he said. “What I’ve heard is by word According to an Illinois State Po- of mouth, and I’ve seen no official re- lice press release, Illinois State Police port.” Zone 5 special agents were assigned When contacting the Illinois State to the case of David N. Iwaniw, 33, of Police, an officer said no one was able Charleston. to comment because they were dealing Lt. Brad Oyer of the CPD said the with the weather conditions Thursday. ILLINOIS | LEGISLATION State to expand minority terms ‘Middle Eastern’ in the media since Sept. 11. He said he and his wife moved to to be included America from Egypt nine years ago, and he feels lucky not to have faced in ethnicity list racism or discrimination during that time. By Stephanie Markham “I have heard stories of others Administration Editor who are Middle Eastern and Mus- lim, and people were discriminating Certain legislative acts in Illinois and cheering against their belief when that give financial or employment ad- they don’t know what it’s about,” he vantages to minority groups are not said. inclusive of Middle Eastern people. He said Middle Eastern students A House bill heard by the state also face financial challenges because government committee on Wednes- some did not have much money in DOMINIC BAIma | THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS day would redefine terms like “mi- their home countries, and being more Drew Artega, a sophomore education major, puts his gloves back on Thursday during the nority group” and “under-represent- inclusive could help them. Reserve Officer Training Corps squad tactics training in the wooded area behind Coaches ed minority” to include all people of “You can have better access to the Stadium. Artega said the snow was “fun.” Middle Eastern origin. job market, the loans market and ed- House Bill 5, sponsored by State ucational opportunities,” he said. CHARLESTON | BUSINESS Rep. Mary Flowers, would amend six Maggie Burkhead, the associate di- different acts, including the Diversi- rector of minority affairs, said she de- fying Higher Education Faculty in Il- fines minorities as those who have the linois Act and the Business Enterprise less dominant power. Tattoo shops face decrease for Minorities, Females and Persons “It’s not based on numbers because with Disabilities Act. there are some times when people are Low enrollment reflected by how many tattoo shops Grunhagen said he thinks tattoo Currently, these acts include Amer- considered part of the minority when are in Charleston. studios are a combination of retail ican Indian or Alaskan native, Asian, they are in fact the majority,” she said. causes decline There are currently two tattoo and service business. black or African-American, Hispanic She said the word “minority” could shops in Charleston, but one closed in “The three most important things or Latino, and Pacific Islander. be helpful or hurtful depending how in student clients late January because of a lack of busi- in business are location, location, lo- Ahmed Abou Zaid, an economics it is used. ness. cation,” he said. “When you look at professor and co-adviser of the Mus- “When you’re looking to get finan- Tony ‘Twotimes’ Ledbetter, the the two existing businesses and then lim Student Association, said increas- cial support, it may help to be clas- By Amanda Wilkinson owner of the Lead Web Tattoo Stu- you would assume that the other one ing recognition would be a step for- sified as a minority because there are City Editor dio, said he opened his studio in Nov. had a locational disadvantage because ward for all civil rights. scholarships available to minority stu- 2012, but only eight people came in it was the farthest from campus.” “Before when filling out forms, dents,” she said. “In that case, be- Two in five millennials have at least for tattoos. Johnny Wilder, owner of Poor Boys you would choose Hispanic, black, ing in the minority can pay off. I just one tattoo, according to a 2010 study “I had a large clientele in that area,” Tattoo, said he thinks location does white or other,” he said. “Middle think it’s how it’s said and who said by the Pew Research Center. he said. help with business but not necessari- Eastern was not included as though it.” In 1936, LIFE magazine report- Ledbetter said his studio, formerly ly with his studio. we didn’t exist. Including them would She said a redefined minority clas- ed that one out of 10 Americans were located at 410 7th St., was in a good “The location even being right next be as though the government finally sification would not likely affect cam- tattooed. site. to the college, it’s still real hidden recognizes them.” pus programs for minorities unless Marko Grunhagen, a business pro- “I was downtown on the Square, because we don’t have any window He said Middle Eastern people and there would be funding behind it. fessor, said the prevalence of getting you know,” he said. “I was behind space,” he said. the Islamic religion have faced dis- tattoos among young people could be five bars.” TATTOO, page 5 crimination and been misrepresented MINORITY, page 5 2 THE DAILY EASTERN NEWS | NEWS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2013 Local weather Embodying Bullying TODAY SATURDAY Snow Mix Mostly Sunny High: 26° High: 32° Low: 22° Low: 21° For more weather visit castle.eiu.edu/weather. 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Student Governance Editor for this issue U.S. Postal Service into ceasing Sat- Enhancement Act of 2006 required Steury said fewer store hours for He said priority mail will still be Samantha McDaniel Night Chief Sports Editor Rachel Rodgers urday delivery of first class mail. the postal service to contribute to rural offices and additional money shipped on Saturdays, but many Anthony Catezone Lead Designer However, Kenneth Steury, the Postal Service Retiree Health saved on fuel will help the budget. businesses are closed anyway. Special Projects Reporter Nike Ogunbodede Chacour Koop Copy Editors/Designers Charleston postmaster, said this Benefits Fund. The rising gas prices have hurt Emily Provance change will not affect many resi- He said Postmaster General Pat- the post office, costing $1 million Tony Komada can be reached dents.