Eastern Illinois University The Keep February 2003 2-6-2003 Daily Eastern News: February 06, 2003 Eastern Illinois University Follow this and additional works at: http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_2003_feb Recommended Citation Eastern Illinois University, "Daily Eastern News: February 06, 2003" (2003). February. 4. http://thekeep.eiu.edu/den_2003_feb/4 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the 2003 at The Keep. It has been accepted for inclusion in February by an authorized administrator of The Keep. For more information, please contact [email protected]. "Thll the troth February 6, 2003 + T HU R S D A V and don't be afraid. • VO LUME 87. NUMBER 93 THE DA ILYEAST£ RN NEWS . COM THE DAILY About your future The Dally Eastern News staff provides tips for helping students get a job after graduation with the Career Day Guide. EASTERN NEWS SECT ION B Delman: UPI membership at 75 percent By Kevin Sampier ADMINISTRAT ION REPORTER Eastern's chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois has been on campus 29 years as the faculty's union, which witnessed an increase In membership recently due to a possible strike. "The union has approximately 450 to 500 members," said UPI chief negot i ator Charles Delman. Mediator talks "That's about 75 percent of the faculty." continue into Eastern's Web site states there are 576 faculty late hours on campus. The 25 percent By John Chambers who are not ADM INISTRATION EDITOR members still have to pay Thlks with federal mediator monthly dues, Jerry Carmichael continued because ofa "fair Wednesday beginning at 3 p.m. share" act passed Both sides were unavailable STEP HEN HAAS / ASSOCIATE PHOTO ED ITOR by the state, for comment at press time. Cindy McNamara Oeft), mother of Shannon McNamara, receives a hug from Ted Ghibellini, Charleston Chief of police, after the Delman said. The UPI voted on a strike candlelight vigil held Wednesday night at the Newman Catholic Center. The UPI repre- authoriza­ sents tenured tion vote last and tenured- week with a track faculty, 212-40 vote annually con­ in support, tracted faculty, but a survey academic sup­ was started 'Her light shines on' port profession­ last month to als like advisors call and poll + More than 770 attend vigiI in when many close to the victim are strug­ ful symbol. Thke this candle and light it and counselors all union gling through the beginning of the capi­ knowing the light continues to pervade and is not a members on rememberance ofMcNamara tal murder trial in Coles County Circuit in our heart," Brey said. "Pray for jus­ closed shop, the progres­ By Jennifer Chiariello Court. tice and peace." Delman said. sion of nego- ACTIV ITIES ED ITOR The Rev. Brey presented Cindy and "It just seems that the power of "The union col­ tiations. Bob McNamara, Shannon's parents, prayer - it's like strength in numbers," lectively bar­ The survey Is still incom­ Light shone through the darkness each with a rock to keep In their pocket Bob McNamara said after the service. gains a contract plete, but union president David Wednesday night. as a reminder they stand on the rock of "It was like therapy for me. It's hard for and people who Radavich said there was a More than 110 students, faculty and Jesus. He spoke of light as being a sign me when I see kids her age; It j ust hurts. aren't in the strong rejection of the current members of the community gathered of hope for j ustice In the future. Already, I wanted to do it for the family. • union still have to administration's offers, and a for song, scripture and candlelight he said a victory happened In court Roy Lanham, director of the Newman pay their fair majority of the 450 to 500 union prayer for Eastern student Shannon Wednesday, referring to the Judge Dale Catholic Center, addressed those in share because members are in support of a McNamara at the Newman Catholic Cinl's ruling to allow testimony the attendance, saying they prayed for the they benefit strike. Center. defense objected to hearing. family and friends of Shannon, her from bargain- "There was very strong sup­ "Candles are a sign of light, and light "This evening we've prayed for j us­ memory, wisdom and j ustice of the trial, ing," Delman port for a strike authorization," is a wonderful thing. The presence of tice and wisdom, for the j udge and j ury healing and forgiveness of God and heal­ said. God is light, • the Rev. Chris Brey of the and for healing for the McNamaras'. the ing and strength for family and friends. The monthly SEE HOURS + Page 9A Newman Catholic Center said. "These Alpha Phi's and all of those who are "We are gathered here after three dues members are days of extreme emotion. When you touched by Shannon's life, for she hard days for family and friends reliv­ and non-members pay are 1 percent of the salary a are feeling upset and you are not seeing remains a constant light," Brey said. ing a moment of evil, to remember the faculty member makes annually, he said. the light, remember you are standing on At the ceremony, participants individ­ goodness Shannon was, • Lanham said. UPI president David Radavlch said people choose the rock of Jesus." ually lit their candles, formed a circle A representative from Alpha Phi, the not to join the union for many reasons. McNamara was murdered June 12, and j oined together In prayer. 2001. The vigil took place during a time "Light is such a beautiful and power- SEE SHINES +Page 7A SEE MEMBERSHIP +Page 9A Witness: Front door likely attempted point of entry + 70 witnesses called in Mertz "considerably bent up and distorted." jury trial's third day Mertz Is accused of murdering McNamara June 12, 2001. He is charged By Shauna Gustafson with first degree murder, aggravated crimi­ SENIOR WRITER nal sexual assault and home invasion. He could face the death penalty if found guilty. The lower lock on the front door of BernardJni also testified a common form Shannon McNamara's apartment was likely of compromising spring-loaded locks, like an attempted entry point the night of her the one in McNamara's front door handle, is murder, State Police Master Sgt. Michael to Insert a thin piece of rigid material to slide Bernardini testified Wednesday. between the door and the plate. Bernardini said although the door had not "I don't know what other tools would do been the entry point, there is evidence the that," he said during cross examination, as door had been tampered with, and In his defense attorney Paula Phillips asked him opinion, a credit card was likely used. what else could leave marks on a door. lbol marks between the door and the plate She suggested that a key could have left indicated someone had attempted to com­ the marksjust as easily, to which Bernardini promise the lower lock, he said. Also, the responded those marks would be on the STEPHEN HAAS/ ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR credit card bearing the name of Anthony B. Students, friends and family of Shannon McNamara and area residents leave the courtroom after the third day of the capital murder trial of Anthony B. Mertz in the Coles County Mertz that was found in the apartment was SEE ENTRY +Page 7A Courthouse. 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