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ART SHOW

Artists decorate walls with 3D art By Jaime Lopez Verge Editor

Color guard shows pride, page 5A SPORTS

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FACTS FOR FANS

No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 Junior quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was named to the Walter Payton Award Watch List for the top player in the FCS. For the season, Garoppolo has thrown for 2,255 yards, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions through six games this season. If he were to win the Walter Payton Award, he would join former Panther and current Dallas Cowboy Pro Bowl quarterback Tony Romo as the only Panthers to win the Walter Payton Award.

Freshman setter/outside hitter Abby Saalfrank has five tripledoubles on the year. Her most recent comes in a four-set victory over Eastern Kentucky, a victory that ended the Panthers’ 10-game losing streak. Saalfrank posted 15 kills, 15 assists and 11 digs. This season Saalfrank is leading the Panthers in kills (173), sets played (71) and total points (199.5). She also ranks second on the team in assists (263) and fourth on the team in digs (132).

Red-shirt junior wide receiver Erik Lora needs just four catches to set the single-season record for catches in program history. His 72 receptions rank second to Jerry Wright’s 76-catch season in 1984. Lora has also cemented himself as one of the best receivers in the country as his 1,001 yards and 72 receptions rank first in the nation. He also became the first Eastern receiver since 1986 to total more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season.

Eastern’s men’s soccer team has struggled to this point in the season, posting an overall record of 2-10 (0-3 Summit League), but it has a string of games that could move them up to fourth place in the Summit League if the Panthers can go on a winning streak. With just four conference games remaining, the Panthers find themselves in last place, but with two other teams also winless in conference play, they could make a late season run to secure a conference tournament bid.

Eastern’s rugby team had gotten off to an uncharacteristically slow start this season as it dropped its first two games of the season playing in an unfamiliar seven-on-seven format. But with the Panthers moving to a 10-on-10 style of play, they returned to old form, recording a 43-10 win over Lindenwood on Oct. 4. The Panthers will return to action at 1 p.m. Saturday when they travel to Bowling Green, Ky., to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Five things to know about Eastern sports, page 5B

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Homecoming 2012 Friday

Four O’Clock Club Free Appetizers $4 Zoos $5 Pitchers $3 Vegas Bombs

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Kegs and Eggs VIII a panther tradition!

Free Breakfast 8-10am Bloody Mary Bar $4 Zoos $2.50 160z Cans $4 Jager Bombs

Sunday

NFL Sunday Ticket $.60 Boneless Wings $3 U-call-it Drafts $3 Bloody Marys $3.75 Irish Car Bombs $2.50 Lunch Box Shots

Mahan leaves mark on rugby, page 8B

erge V Fall entertainment you shouldn't miss 10.12.2012

Mindy Kaling of "The Office" created and stars in the new comedy series, "The Mindy Project," about a single doctor trying to balance her personal and professional life. "The Mindy Project" airs on Fox.

"The Casual Vacancy" is J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults. The novel has no magic or wizards, but takes place in a fictional English village and deals with self-harm, politics and other social issues that fill the village of Pagford.

No Doubt is back after an 11-year-hiatus with its new album, "Push and Shove." The album including the single, "Settle Down," stays true to the band's ska-pop sound.

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Beth Speers, a customer at Jackson Avenue Coffee, continues scrolling through her phone despite the images of skeletons and snakes in the background.

Hunter said people worry about his state of mind when they approach him and question the artwork hanging in the coffee house. “I’m putting my fears right out there. I’m nuts and I’m happy with it,” Horton said. Horton said the artwork heightens the intensity of human fears so much that the works lose their power and are seen as exaggerations. Key mainly designs collages, but said the three-dimensional side of assemblage is better simulating fear. Some of the artwork was made

ENROLLMENT

The mockumentary style comedy "Modern Family," dealing with multi-cultural and same-sex marriage is back for its fourth season on ABC.

"The Perks of Being a Wallflower," starring Emma Watson, Ezra Mille and Logan Lerman, is about an introverted high school freshman. Based on the 1999 novel by Stephen Chbosky, the movie depicts the awkward times of adolescence.

Even the pleasant smell of caffeine and pastries wafting through the air is not enough to distract customers from the latest gallery of artwork lining the walls of Jackson Avenue Coffee for the month of October. The works of various artists quite literally pop out from their frames, which are part of the art, too. Wooden horns, miniature horses, metal wire and even a jewelry box were all used as building materials. Artist Joanna Key layered a straw reef with plastic, furry mice to illustrate how ludicrous the fear of mice really is. “I think it’s funny that humans, these giant creatures, are so afraid of such tiny critters,” Key said while pointing to her work in the midst of customers who stared at her and her art curiously. Another one of her popular pieces is a spider web frame she made out of metal wire, pieces of wood, and sprinkled with spiders on the top. Dave Hunter, another one of the artists the gallery plays host to, said he has been making these types of pictures—bridging a gap between two-dimensional and three-dimensional art—for the past two years. The process is known as assemblage, and in it, artists craft images with most of the leaning toward garish, haunting scenes. Hunter said assemblage lends itself to many different branches of art that he enjoys, like painting, model making and fabrication. One of his projects is a wooden box with an angel and a skeleton perched at the top.

The ninth and final season of "The Office" airing on NBC, takes a comic look among the lives of co-workers at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

"30 Rock," starring Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan, is back for its series finale. The comedy, based on Fey's experiences as writer for "Saturday Night Live," airs on NBC.

Indie pop artist Ellie Goulding releases her sophomore album, "Halcyon" which features the singles "Anything Could Happen" and "I Know You Care."

Highlights of fall entertainment, page 4C

Battle of Bands winner to perform at tailgate, page 5C

out of a collection of antlers; others were strictly made of wood. At the end of the gallery hang the works of Karenlee Spencer, the special events organizer for the office of admission. Unlike most of the other works in the coffee shop, which have some structure to them, Spencer scattered materials in no particular fashion. Paper, metal, fabric, weathered photos and wood from old furniture were just a few of the materials used in her portion of the gallery. In one of her works, which she

considers homage to fall and Halloween, Spencer piled together orange and purple stars in a circular fashion. “You can create beautiful things out of nothing,” Spencer said. “You can make stuff out stuff.” Jaime Lopez can be reached at 581-2812 or jlopez2@eiu.edu. For the in-depth version of this story, go to

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FUNDING

Departments suffer UB breaks down from low enrollment cost of Homecoming By Robyn Dexter In-depth Editor

Decreasing enrollment has taken a toll on Eastern, and has impacted the various academic departments within the university. Blair Lord, the vice president for Academic Affairs, said one of the departments that has been affected the most is the education department. “Generally speaking, education areas have suffered the most in this downturn,” he said. “Part of that is because of what has happened in the profession of education in this state being slow in paying universities and school systems.” He said the lagging economy is causing public schools to really hurt from the lack of funding. The formerly named Basic Skills Test for education majors is another factor in the decline in the education department. “They changed the scores (a future teacher) needed to have drastically,” he said. “We went from 96 percent of people passing on their first try to having people try it multiple times and barely a third of students were getting by.” Lord said the word got out that

it was difficult to stay in education and the test was being changed yet again. “They help by providing an alternative where students can take the ACT with the writing component and achieve a score of 22,” he said. “If they do that, they don’t have to take the Basic Skills Test.” Lord said naturally not every education student has an ACT score of 22, but that there are many guides and practice tools a student can buy to prepare for the ACT. There are pockets in each college where there are declines, Lord said. “Costs are tough, aid is getting scarcer and the economy is just making it hard for families to send people to college,” he said. Lord said from what he has heard from different departments, every area is eager to know what efforts are being done to increase enrollment and are glad to hear about the recruitment plan that is in process. Robyn Dexter can be reached at 581-2812 or redexter@eiu.edu. For the in-depth version of this story, go to

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By Robyn Dexter In-depth Editor

Eastern’s Homecoming, one of the biggest events of the year, is a collaborative effort financially. Ceci Brinker, the director of Student Life, said funding comes from several different departments. Brinker said she estimates that there are between 15 and 20 major Homecoming events, and the Student Life office is in charge of around eight of them. “The bulk of the budget is provided by University Board because they have a Homecoming Committee,” she said. The committee’s budget is about $20,000, Brinker said. She said athletics has expenses from the football game and the tailgate, and housing and dining also has some general expenses. Overall, Brinker said if she had to guesstimate the amount of money that will go into this year’s Homecoming, it would be between $30,000 and $40,000. The major expenses the UB handles include prizes, giveaways and

awards for the weekend, which cost around $1,500, Brinker said. She said another large expense for the UB includes the spirit T-shirts sold before Homecoming. “This year, they decided to offer the T-shirts in three colors instead of the usual one color,” she said. “Usually, the sales of the shirts are part of their fundraising to offset their other expenses but because they chose this year to make a nicer shirt, they’re actually losing money, which they’re OK with.” Entertainment costs for the Homecoming Weekend are about $1,000 and include inflatable bounce houses for Throwback Thursday. “It’s never stifled the spirit for homecoming,” she said. “People are always willing to go the extra mile because it’s Homecoming, and it’s our time to shine and go the extra mile for the great place Eastern really is.” Robyn Dexter can be reached at 581-2812 or redexter@eiu.edu. For the in-depth version of this story, go to

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Students to show spirit, yell like hell By Sara Hall Online Editor

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ONLINE For the following stories, go to dailyeasternnews.com: • The Council for Academic Affairs revised and approved courses at its meeting. • The Residence Hall Association approved mixed-gender housing in McKinney Hall at its weekly meeting. • The athletic department will host its final golf outing of the season, The Panther Scholarship Scramble, on Friday. • The Latin American Student Organization discussed the accuracy of the Mayan calendar. • The Charleston Rotary Club will serve a pancake breakfast at its Homecoming 2.5K Race and Parade Saturday.

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Dan Harrison has spent two hours every night for the past four weeks doing something he’s not used to: cheering and dancing. Harrison, a junior accounting major and member of Chi Phi, isn’t looking to land a spot on the cheer or dance squad any time soon, though; he’s instead been working on getting ready for “Yell Like Hell” and “Who Wants to be a Mascot?”—a yearly school spirit tradition at Eastern. Practicing cheer and dance routines is new for Harrison. The hours of lifting, constant movement and generally emotionally draining training—on top of his schoolwork and other obligations—sometimes wore him thin. “Everyone is dead tired by the end of it,” he said. Still, Harrison said the hours of hard work are ultimately going to be worth it, as his team performs a mash-up routine of rock, pop and rap songs, something he said he thinks will bring a new flavor to the competition. Homecoming chairwoman Katana Wilder, a senior communication studies major, said Harrison’s group’s plan is something the judges will be looking for in a routine. “I’d like to see someone think outside of the box,” she said. Wilder said the event is a chance

for registered student organizations, residence halls, fraternities and sororities to show their school spirit, with RSOs and residence halls competing in one category and Greek life in another. The stands are usually filled with students, faculty and professors, Wilder said, with an MC hyping the crowd with mixed tracks and Eastern chants. Groups will dress up in costumes or spirit gear to perform a three to five minute routine comprised of dance and cheer routines. “It’s usually a high energy event,” Wilder said. “It’s a good transition and capstone for the end of Homecoming week. Wilder said organizations and residence halls participate in three to five routines of dance and cheer. The Pink Panthers and the EIU Cheer Team will also perform routines. The competition is judged by faculty and staff, with judges chosen by an interest in cheer and dance, Wilder said. “That way they know a little something that’s going on,” she said. Homecoming King Darnell Tyms, a senior communication studies major, said he has participated in “Yell Like Hell” in the past as part of RSO Rhythm and Xtacy, but this year he has just been coaching them and plans to cheer on his friends. Even without participating this year, Tyms said he’s ready for the once-a-year emotional rush that

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Cheerleaders perform at the start of Yell Like Hell Oct. 21, 2011, in McAfee gym. Greek organizations, registered student organizations and residence halls performed to see who would win in the Yell Like Hell and Who Wants to be a Mascot competitions.

comes from the event. “You see classmates, faculty and teachers in the audience, and then you rush out in the hall and say, ‘Oh my god, we did it; I can’t believe we did it,'’’ he said. “When you get out, it’s intense.” Homecoming Queen Sherry Gunn, a senior family and consumer sciences major, said she thinks spirit events like “Yell Like Hell” help bring everyone together. She has been sending out tweets inviting her friends to attend one of her favorite events of the year. “If you don’t have any pride in your school, you’re missing out,” she said. “Pep rallies really help bring people together.” Both Gunn and Tyms will be in-

troduced at the event. Wilder said even those who aren’t particularly into school spirit can take something away from “Yell Like Hell.” “It’s a Friday night before Homecoming; start off your weekend by showing your support and cheering on whoever you want,” she said. “The success of Homecoming is dependant on student participation.” “Yell Like Hell” and “Who Wants to be a Mascot?” will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday at McAfee Gym. Sara Hall can be reached at 581-2812 or smhall3@eiu.edu.

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Alumni continue soup tradition By Amy Wywialowski Assistant Daily Editor

Since 1994, Da n Cre w s’ Eastern Homecoming tradition has centered on bean soup. At 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Crews, the director of patron services at the Doudna Fine Arts Center, will be setting up a tent behind O’Brien Field and warming up his kettle to roast his beans as a part of the 18th annual “Tent City” tailgate before the football game. Along with the soup, they serve

cornbread and the “fix’ins” for the soup such as onion, cheese and ketchup. “We wanted to do something different—it looks horrible, but it really is delicious,” Crews said. “Over the years, we have thought ‘Why don’t we shake it up?’ but decided against it—people look forward to it every year, so why remake the wheel?” Crews said the tent represents all of the departments that fall under the college and is a place for alumni, faculty and current students to connect. “We’re not trying to sell them anything,” he said. “It is just a gathering place for people to connect and hang out with old

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friends.” Although all six academic colleges will be represented in “Tent City,” not all of them do the same thing for its tent. Jonathan McKenzie, the assistant to the dean for college communication in the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences, said they will be giving away reusable grocery bags at his tent. He said they will have a table within the tent and applied sciences will have a wind turbine at its table. However, the tent is just one part of how they celebrate Homecoming. “We have our annual Homecoming breakfast from 8 to 9

a.m. and will be doing something to honor one of our alumni who are receiving one of the alumni awards from the alumni association,” McKenzie said. “The family and consumer sciences department is celebrating their 100th year, so they will be doing a float in the parade as well.” Besides the academic colleges, the graduate school and the housing and dining departments will also be having tents in “Tent City.” Each will have different types of food, including, hot dogs, hamburgers and chili. Amy Wywialowski can be reached at 581-2812 or alwywialowski@eiu.edu.

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Musical guest duo find common ground at city coffee shop By Alex Hill Staff Reporter

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Nicole Magac, a senior marketing major, signs The Great Wall.

Students visit China, get typhoon By Rachel Rodgers News Editor

Just before 12 students’ monthlong journey throughout China ended, the first Category-1 typhoon to hit the country in 13 years struck, almost stranding them in Hong Kong. Typhoon Vicente reached a Signal 10 on July 23, prompting winds beyond 130 mph. Nicole Magac, a senior marketing major, had never been overseas. “It was scary—trees, bridges and billboards that were all there the day before were knocked down,” she said. Marko Grunhagen, a distinguished professor of entrepreneurship, led the students on the study abroad program and said not everyone was fortunate enough to catch a flight out of the fierce weather. “The typhoon hit, and we were lucky to have left Hong Kong after a one-hour delay at the airport,” he said. “There were other people that were stranded in Hong Kong for a week because of canceled flights.” Thousands of people had flooded the airport, many resorting to sleeping on the floor, Magac added. Exhausted and relieved some 15 hours later, Magac was back in the United States, reminiscent of her “trip of a lifetime.” “Every day is a struggle in a different country, but we met some amazing peo-

ple I never would have met before and did things I never would have been able to do,” she said. The group spent the first two weeks in Beijing taking classes at the University of International Business and Economics, where they grew close to a graduate student named Chakes, who they called Jason. However, their time in Beijing was not limited to schoolwork. They visited the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven. Company visits were also a part of the agenda as they visited a beer brewery, food-processing plant and Caterpillar Inc. “One of the interesting contrasts for the students in Beijing is that it is truly an international city,” Grunhagen said. “Most Americans, when they think of China and Beijing, they think of a place that is somewhat backwards or faraway, but Beijing is 24/7 and truly where the world meets.” Magac said the language barrier was difficult, but she became more accustomed to alternative forms of communication, like charades. Their last stop was Hong Kong, where they spent the last week of their trip. Grunhagen said contrast served as an important factor of the trip. “They got to see contrast between urban and rural China, and they were exposed to different teaching styles in one

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Jackson Avenue Coffee will be featuring the duo “Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray” as its weekly musical guest at 7 p.m. Saturday. It will be the second time the pair has played at the café, and owner Dan Reible said he was happy to invite them back for another show. He said the two were an entertaining act and their music was upbeat and energetic. “The guitar work and vocals are superb,” Reible said. The duo started making music together in 2009 while living in Chicago. Erin Frisby, also known as Miss Shevaughn, said they were both in bands at the time, but found that it was easier to write and work together. “In the beginning, we were so excited to be working with each other because we were so much more serious than the other musicians we were working with,” she said. The two were living in an apartment together and working steady jobs when they decided to make music their main focus, saving up for almost an entire year before quitting their jobs and leaving their old lives behind. “There’s a lot of swallowing of your pride,” said Chris Stelloh, who goes by

Yuma Wray. He said they realized that it is more important to play music than be comfortable. Frisby and Stelloh spent most of 2011 touring the country, playing 125 shows in 29 states. “We’ve played every possible venue you can imagine,” Stelloh said. Frisby said they both love living on the road, and they would often have to camp. “It was very liberating,” Frisby said. They are currently touring in support of their debut album, “We’re From Here,” which was released on Sept. 11. The album is reminiscent of their eclectic mix of influences and ranges from upbeat punk songs to country ballads. “The whole idea of songwriting is to do something new, but is also to pay tribute to the stuff that we like,” Stelloh said. “To keep it interesting, we have to jump between styles.” The two said they have met great musicians and great people along the road and advocate interacting with their audiences. “You should always be able to go and talk to your musical heroes,” Stelloh said. Alex Hill can be reached at 581-2812 or amhill4@eiu.edu.

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Alan Broaddus, a senior management major, visits a fish farm in Zhuhai, China with 11 other Eastern students on a study abroad trip.

of the last communist countries in the world,” he said. “China is one of the hot, emerging markets today and for the students, this is exposure to where business happens globally so they could see how business operates.” Rachel Rodgers can be reached at 581-2812 or rjrodgers@eiu.edu. For the in-depth version of this story, go to

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Alums come Don’t give up on science because it’s difficult home to new era, issues It’s everyone’s favorite time of year: Homecoming. Tailgating, a day of football and a night (or, in some people’s cases, a week) of celebration. Homecoming is not just a time for current students, though, but also the students of the past. Alums, whether it’s been a few, or a few too many years since you’ve been back in Charleston, we welcome you back. Some things are the same here at Eastern — the sidewalks still flood, the squirrels are still everywhere — but like every other place in the world, time has brought about some changes. Currently, Eastern is immersed in a new set of issues and discussion-provoking situations. In case this is the first copy of The Daily Eastern News you’ve picked up in a while, we’ll fill you in on the two most important things happening around campus: 1) Chick-fil-A controversy rustling feathers It’s the issue that just won’t seem to end. Everywhere you go, it seems as if someone has had something to say about the now infamous “hate chicken” company. Regardless of your opinion on it, it’s undeniable how much controversy has been created on what is otherwise viewed as a simple meal of a sandwich, waffle fries and lemonade. This topic especially has Eastern talking because we have a Chick-fil-A on campus. It has particularly caused an uproar in the LGBTQA community, even moving Eastern students Heather Gerrish and Shelby Koehne to write chalk messages around campus. Chick-fil-A products have also been used as a tool in alleged hate crimes, with unidentified students writing gay slurs on chicken sandwich wrappers and placing them on EIU PRIDE members’ cars. This issue doesn’t show any signs of dying down soon, and we will continue to cover it as it develops. 2) There’s a ‘New Era’ of football Coach Bob Spoo retired as head coach of Eastern’s football team, leaving behind a 25-year legacy. Dino Babers took the field this year, and, in some ways, it’s nothing like Eastern football was before. “New Era” is a fitting name to this highpowered offense that ranks among the best in the Football Championship Subdivision (It’s second-best in the nation; the NCAA says so, guys). While Spoo’s presence still remains through his players, Babers has brought a different style and is a welcome edition to the Eastern community. As you can see, things aren’t the same at Eastern. Just because things have changed, don’t feel like you’re no longer a part of this campus. Whether it’s been five, 10 or 30+ years since you’ve graduated, you’re what helped pave the way for this campus. Eastern and the topics encompassing the campus are still in flux, but that’s how it’s always been and will continue to be.

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This week some of mankind’s latest and greatest accomplishments have been acknowledged with gold medals and millions of Swedish krona. It’s Nobel Prize season. This is a great time to see hardworking academics receive the type of recognition that normally seems reserved for pop musicians and star athletes. The prizes give physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and acts of peace a chance to show off their achievements to a public that may not normally care. I love science, but I don’t get many opportunities to discuss new discoveries each day. It’s not my chosen field of study and instead my days are usually filled with talks of art, comic books and the latest news trends. But thanks to the Noble Prizes, this week’s news trends have overlapped more with scientific research, and I had the opportunity to discuss quantum physics and pluripotent cells with friends who normally have no interest in such topics. I don’t know why we can’t do this more often, though. There are new developments in science everyday, and if you check the right news organizations, you’ll find stories on these topics. Still, considerably more time and coverage is given to entertainment or sports. Just look at this very newspaper. There are eight page sections on each of those topics. This isn’t a bad thing, of course. Those topics are interesting and a lot of people, including myself, want to read about them. But it’s a shame when more people know the

Seth Schroeder inner-workings of the Kardashian family than the inner-workings of an atom. Yes, the theories and information involved with a lot of scientific knowledge are complicated and challenging. It can be difficult to learn about such things, but it also seems like the average person gives up on these things way too easily. The Nobel Prize in physics was given out to Serge Haroche, of France, and David J. Wineland, an American, for their work developing new ways to observe subatomic particles such as electrons. When discussing this with fellow classmates, I was completely disappointed. Not because of their lack of knowledge (there’s a lot each of us don’t know), but because of their attitude. Many of them seemed convinced that they never could understand it and they should leave things up to the geniuses of the world. There’s a good chance the physicists who win a Noble are often geniuses. Their research is innovative and can be revolutionary, but I’m sure

they would be the first to tell you that they worked hard to get to where they are. They had to study for years. The knowledge didn’t just come to them. It seems the average person considers science and mathematics impossible unless it just comes to them. But giving up early can lead to dangerous misunderstandings of how the world around them works. It can also mean fewer scientific advancements for the rest of us. Not just because fewer individuals are less likely to become scientists, but because the general public will be less likely to fund research that could lead to the next breakthrough. This year we had a rover land on Mars and the possible discovery of the Higgs Boson. With each of these events, I heard from people saying this was a waste and that it didn’t help our current lives on earth. But scientific discovery isn’t about finding instant cures to what ails us. It’s about asking questions, developing hypotheses, and testing things. It’s a long-term process and the results we find do not always have an obvious use. We need to see past that. We need to keep seeking understanding, exploring the unknown, and staying curious. If we don’t, we’re never going to move forward. Seth Schroeder is a junior journalism major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or denopinions@gmail.com.

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My friend is fading away, but will always be there For the longest time now, I have seen my dearest friend slowly fade away. As a child, he and I would wander the woods behind my house, peeking under every rock and climbing every hill. In grade school, he and I would dig through countless books and run together through the playground. We were nearly inseparable. Not a single soul could break the bond we had forged for so long. That is, no soul but my own. You see, my dearest friend, so many years ago, was curiosity. Oh, how I enjoyed the endless joy he and I would have together, spending countless days doing nothing more than daydreaming and exploring our surroundings together. I learned so many things about myself with him, and I learned so much about the world. Curiosity was the force that challenged me to do things I had never done, to speak with people I had never spoken to, to think as I had never thought. Curiosity opened my eyes.

Tim Deters However, my relationship with curiosity slowly weakened over time. As I entered college and began to commit myself to working more, the demands of life began to strain the bonds curiosity and I had forged so long ago. No longer did I have time to step out of the house and wander aimlessly through the trees in the woods or the pages of a book. No longer did I have the desire to accept the challenges of new experiences and new people. I became comfortable with the routine, the monotonous, and the safe. However, even though my relationship with

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curiosity has faded, I still greatly crave the time I had with him and want to revive our passion. I want to feel the rush of adrenaline as I leap from one experience to the next, barely looking ahead to see where my feet will land. I want to feel the pulse of the unknown race through my mind as I contort my thoughts around strange, new concepts. I want to experience the spontaneity and wonder that only curiosity’s challenges can provoke within me. How I will revive the passion between curiosity and me is still uncertain, but I will find a way. The strains of adulthood cannot restrain indefinitely the joy I have known. Even if I am not successful in my attempts, one thing is for certain: No matter what the future holds for me, no matter the hardships I will endure, curiosity will be there. Deep within my heart and mind, I will always have a place for my dearest friend. Tim Deters is a senior journalism major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or denopinions@gmail.com.

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Alabama quilters stitch memories shown in several museums and featured on public television and radio. Willis described the quilts as havMary Ann Pettway learned to ing geometric, non-traditional patmake quilts from her mother at age terns reminiscent of strip-piece quilts 12 to compensate for her family, in- made in Africa. cluding 12 children, having no beds “They are very spontaneous, yet to sleep on. bland,” she said. “They can be comResidents of Gee’s Bend, Ala., have pared to paintings of post-World War been keeping warm with handmade modernism.” quilts for more than two centuries, She said the fabrics they use, such and Pettway, the manager of Gee’s as denim and corduroy, are also unBend Quilter’s Collective, is no ex- usual. ception. Pettway said none of her quilts The inspiration for designs of the have been featured in museums, but quiltsAdvertisement would often come for:from every- she remembers the first time she day scenes, Pettway said. saw one of her mother’s quilts on Pettway said some people in the display. community hadMADNESS poorly insulated She said it brought tears to her REEFER – DEN advert houses and could see stars through eyes to see somthing made out of Charleston Alley Theatre their roof when they lay down to her father’s work clothes. sleep,PO so Box they 1032 made star-patterned Michael Watts, the director of quilts. the Tarble, said people who attend 718Mingo MonroeandAve. Lucy cousins Mary this presentation will learn about Ann and China Pettway will exhibit United States history, art and culCharleston, IL 61920 and discuss seven of their handmade ture. quilts and various other art pieces “This is sort of the proto-typical from 22x2 to 4forp.m. Sunday in thepage Atri- American can-do story of a melding Entertainment um of the Tarble Arts Center. of cultural influences, overcoming the Pettway said the group will talk odds, and working together to overaboutDates: the Gee’s Bend community, come circumstances to create somewhat it was like being raised there, thing unique and valued,” he said. Tuetheir &Thurs, & 11 Watts said the audience might and how quiltsOctober, eventually9came to receive Tuerecognition. &Thurs, October, 16 & 18 also learn of the effects of fame. “It’s not really about us,” she said. “The second chapter might be how “To me, its about where we’ve come these people have dealt with recognifrom and God has helped us and tion and notoriety, and whether this Anyhow questions? how he can help everybody.” recognition has brought financial Jamie Willis, the program director gain for them, or if they have been for this presentation, said these wom- exploited, or both,” he said. Call CAT PR-rep en did not always consider their quilts The Mattoon Arts Council is sponto be Jeri worksHughes of art. soring this event. She@said they are276-4510 part of a fifth Admission is free, but seating will 348-0045, generation of quilters descended from be limited. slaves jmhughes@consolidated.net living in Gee’s Bend, and when Some artwork will be available for art collector William Arnett discov- sale. CATmail@consolidated.net ered their quilts in the early ‘70s, they immediately received national attenStephanie Markham can tion. be reached at 581-2812 Gee’s Bend quilts have since been or samarkham@eiu.edu. By Stephanie Markham Staff Reporter

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J. Corey Francis, director of Panther Marching Band, leads the band onto O’Brien Field Saturday for an exhibition performance at Panther Marching Band Festival.

Color guard shows pride By Amy Wywialowski Assistant Daily Editor

On Oct. 5 during Fall Break, it was pouring rain and 45 degrees. Amie Hansen, a freshman special education major, stood in a poncho on a grass field next to the Tarble Arts Center swinging a flag that is almost as tall she is. Hansen is a member a Panther Marching Band’s Color Guard, which she said is what she loves to do. Color guard is the flag section of the band. “I love guard; it is a part of who I am,” Hansen said. “I practice about eight to nine hours a week. We

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practice six hours a week with the band, and I probably practice an extra two to three hours.” Hansen has been a member of various color guards since she was a freshman at Lake Zurich High School in 2008, and she said there are some major differences between high school and college marching band. “Marching band in college is a bigger time commitment, and we learn routines at a fast pace,” Hansen said. “We are polishing the routine the day before we perform.” Hansen will begin her first Eastern Homecoming experience on Saturday for the big “game day.” “It takes us longer because we all have to do our hair and makeup the

same way, and our coaches help us,” she said. “It can take a while.” Despite all of the work, she said color guard is something she always wanted to do, and her fellow guard members have become like family. For Homecoming, the Panther Marching Band will perform at the “Yell Like Hell” pep rally, the Homecoming Parade and the football game. “I’m just excited to see how much blue we can cover Eastern with and learn what goes on during Homecoming and all of the traditions,” Hansen said. “Be loud, be proud, be blue.” Amy Wywialowski can be reached at 581-2812 or alwywialowski@eiu.edu.

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A group of Eastern alumni are putting together an LGBTQA alumni group that will have its first meeting on Saturday this weekend. Rick Ingram, an Eastern alum, said alumni from Chicago decided to try to start the group to benefit current alums and students. “Over the last few years, while we’ve been trying to put this together, there have been various incidents happening on college campuses,” he said. He described a situation he had heard about a college student that committed suicide after his roommate videotaped his activities. “There are a variety of challenges that are faced by these students, and we as alumni want to figure out if there’s a way that we can help students make their way through EIU and through the world with some assistance,” he said. Ingram said the group has many long-term goals, including endowing and setting up a scholarship fund focused on LGBTQA and allies. “We’d also like to provide some social and professional networking activities for alums and undergrads,” he said. “We hope that we can support we can support EIU’s Pride group and provide mentoring in that area as well.” He said eventually he hopes the group will be able to help facilitate community dialogue between the Eastern Pride group and the Charleston community. “There’s also some legislative activity that we might be able to get into on behalf of EIU and LGBTA folks,” he said. “Those are all long-

term goals, but we’re just starting out.” Another goal of the Saturday meeting is to reach out to current students. “We really want to reach out to Eastern’s current students because they are the future alumni,” he said. “We want to welcome them and help integrate them into our program.” He said having current students involved in the organization will help the group realize what issues need to be addressed on campus because they are the ones currently witnessing the atmosphere. “They can tell us what they need and give us the feedback we need to help them,” he said. Ingram said the meeting will also help him assess the amount of interest there is in the group and help get people interested in a more formal setting. He met with President Bill Perry about a year ago and solicited the president’s help on this endeavor. “(Perry) has been very supportive on this manner, along with the rest of the administration,” he said. Ingram said he hopes the meeting will help the committee find more people who are interested in working on the alumni association and the goals they have identified. “We want to reach a critical mass of LGBTQA and allied folks who want to get this organization up and running so we can really start organizing and working on these issues,” he said. The group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Room 1418 of Klehm Hall. Robyn Dexter can be reached at 581-2812 or redexter@eiu.edu.

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A former Eastern art student returned to campus to talk about his success in the art profession on Thursday. Justin Miller, a 2002 graduate, started his lecture off by talking about when he was a student working with the art professors in the Eastern art department. “There are a lot of opportunities at the fingertips if taken advantage of here at Eastern,” Miller said. Miller said he feels his greatest resources here were his professors. He said one of his greatest mentors is Chris Kahler, a professor and graduate coordinator. With Kahler’s help, Miller said he applied to a program that helped him get into Notre Dame for graduate school. Miller explained all the different styles he used as he moved on. Some of them were abstract, irony and symmetry.

He said one of his biggest inspirations for his work is science, especially diagrams. “Science opens up doors and areas for me to look at,” Miller said. He said he likes to know what goes on during the experiments that are done. Miller’s paintings are generally on a small scale, which he said is because with science, especially technology, things are getting small in the future. Some of the inspiration he got comes from his childhood in Arcola where he lived on a horse farm, but not all of it is exact. He puts in characters that can be seen as miniscule in the paintings. As he showed his paintings he got to a series of vintage photographs that he painted over. All his additions had to do with the names of the photos. He also explained the process he uses when going over them. Miller said he makes a lot of his paintings up.

Sometimes he needs resources such as Google images, but most of it he conjures up himself. “I like not being held to reality, and that really liberates me,” Miller said. Miller’s last words were of a personal thank you to Eastern. He said he loved to be back and is very appreciative of all the opportunities at Eastern. Michael Black, a senior art major, said Miller came into his painting class earlier in the day, which brought him back to attend the lecture. “His art is really out there,” Black said. “It’s weird but fun. Some might say it’s grotesque but there’s humor in it. It’s like the ‘90s or MTV.” Black said it was inspiring to know Miller graduated from Eastern. “If he’s successful from this school then we must have faculty that can prepare you,” Black said. Shirmeen Ahmad can be reached at 581-2812 or sahmad@eiu.edu.

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Student committee organizes, leads Homecoming week By Tim Deters Features Editor

Behind the many activities and events coordinated by the Homecoming Committee for Homecoming Week are two student leaders. Katana Wilder, a senior communication studies major, is the chairwoman of the committee. She said her main responsibility as committee chairwoman is to ensure the committee is operating efficiently and effectively. “I make sure that all the planning that goes into the separate Homecoming events are up to par and everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing,” Wilder said. The Homecoming Committee is broken down into subcommittees that are responsible for coronation, community relations, activities and the parade. Wilder began on the committee as chair-elect last year after deciding she wanted to become more involved on campus. “I decided to apply and get involved on campus, so I decided ‘Why not?’, and I just went for it,” she said. After applying and being accepted, the committee chair-elect must serve for a full year and then automatically becomes committee chair the following year. Wilder said another responsibility of hers is to coach this year’s committee chair-elect, Joshua Jackson, getting him comfortable with and knowledgeable about Homecoming and the position of committee chair. “I give him an overall view of what Homecoming is and everything that goes into it,” she said. Wilder said being committee chair elect is a very good learning experi-

ence that allows a student to understand what it takes to lead and coordinate a large event like Homecoming. Wilder said the job of committee chairperson is more demanding than the job of committee chair-elect, and her previous experience made this year much easier. “It’s been a big difference,” she said. “I feel like I have a better handle on things this year. Last year, I got to sit back and see how Homecoming works, and I got to observe and learn from mistakes.” Wilder said many students on campus do not know that the Homecoming Committee is led by students or the amount of work the job requires. “I actually don’t think a lot of students know what goes into Homecoming planning,” she said. “Before I applied for the position, I didn’t know myself.” The greatest challenge Wilder has faced this year as committee chairperson has been moving Homecoming to the second week in October instead of the last week in October. “That only made everything due faster as far as deadlines and trying to get everything to fit in,” she said. However, Wilder said she has enjoyed her position and looks forward to seeing the hard work of the committee pay off. “We have been working really hard to make this Homecoming very special and successful, so I’m anxious to see how everything unfolds and see our hard work put to play,” she said. Repeated attempts to contact Joshua Jackson were not replied to. Tim Deters can be reached at 581-2812 or tadeters@eiu.edu.

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Parade to start off weekend By Samantha McDaniel Daily Editor

Local businesses and organizations have signed up to participate in the 2012 Homecoming Parade on Saturday. The parade will start at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Seventh Street. It will travel up Seventh Street to Monroe Avenue. The procession will take a left and travel to Sixth Street, turn right on Polk Avenue and left on Division to O’Brien Field. Ashley Beaudoin, the University Board Homecoming parade co-chairwoman, said there are about 100 entries

for the parade with about 15 floats. Beaudoin, a senior psychology major, said the route has been the same for the last four years. Beaudoin said the route is longer, but it’s also better for the community than it was four years ago. “We want to get more of the community involved; that is why we switched it,” Beaudoin said. The parade route ended at Old Main before the switch four years ago. Beaudoin said the parade is meant to include the community and the school. “It’s exciting to prepare for it— seeing the new entries and the different kinds of registered student organizations,” Beaudoin said. Beaudoin said she is excited to see what the different organizations come

up with for the floats or car decorations this year. Beaudoin said some of groups that will participate in the parade are the Panther Marching Band, the Charleston High School Marching Band and other local businesses. “There are different people that are coming together and getting involved,” Beaudoin said. “Everyone is involved, even the community.” Samantha McDaniel can be reached at 581-2812 or slmcdaniel@eiu.edu. For the in-depth version of this story, go to

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New staff members excited to experience first Homecoming By Samantha McDaniel Daily Editor

Freshmen and transfer students are not the only new people on campus to experience Eastern Homecoming; new staff members are also in the mix. Morgan Busch, the resident director of Andrews Hall, said she is looking forward to seeing all the school spirit during the week. “I think it’ll be a chance to really see how many students come out and take part in the events going on,” Busch said. Busch said she would like to see all the campus organizations taking part in the events of Homecoming. “I know in the past I’ve seen a lot

of Greek involvement in Homecoming, and so it’ll be really interesting to see the housing side of the event this year and seeing what students in the residence halls are doing,” Busch said. Busch attended graduate school at Ball State University in Indiana, and that is where her Homecoming experiences have come from. “I think I took part in all campus events that were open to all students,” Busch said. Samantha McDaniel can be reached at 581-2812 or slmcdaniel@eiu.edu. For the in-depth version of this story, go to

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Panthers seeking winning streak By Anthony Catezone Assistant Sports Editor

has one goal and two assists this season. Howarth said he expects Western Illinois to be ready for the game Friday. Even so, Howarth wants his team to protect its home field advantage. The Panthers are 1-3 this season at home. “We’ve been supported well this year and need to give something back,” Howarth said. The game is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Lakeside Field.

The Eastern volleyball team will head south for two Ohio Valley Conference matchups against Austin Peay in Clarksville, Tenn., and Murray State in Murray, Ky., Oct. 12-13. The Panthers are coming off a four-set win over Eastern Kentucky, a win that put an end to their drawn-out 10-game losing streak. “I think we did a great job,” head coach Kate Price said. “Our offense, defense and passing were all in-sync and we’re looking to replicate that and get that going more often. We did a great job at times just putting the ball away and that’s what we need to focus on.” The win marked the Panthers’ first conference and home win of the year, putting them at 4-15 overall, and 1-5 in OVC action. Senior middle hitter Alison Berens said she feels that the win over Eastern Kentucky was something the team was in dire need of for future success. “All we needed was a win,” the team captain said. “For us to get that back under our belts and have that winning feeling back is huge. I think we really needed that, so hopefully we continue to do that and win these upcoming games.” Eastern will see its first opponent, Austin Peay, at 7 p.m. Friday. Austin Peay is 9-12 overall, and 3-3 in conference play. The Governors are coming off two conference matches resulting in opposite outcomes last weekend. The first being a four-set loss to Southeast Missouri (16-25, 20-25, 28-26, 19-25), the second coming as a straight set win over TennesseeMartin (25-23, 25-16, 25-21), both were road contests. The Governors have split their two home matches this season, as they lost to Jacksonville State but beat Tennessee Tech. Eastern carries a 1-6 road record, with its last three contests coming as straight set losses to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Tennessee State and Illinois-Chicago. The latter matchup with the Murray State Racers will be played at noon on Saturday. The Racers come in at 3-13 overall, and are also 1-5 in the OVC. They have lost six straight matches, the most recent come to Tennessee-Martin in a four-set affair (20-25, 25-19, 23-25, 20-25), and Southeast Missouri in straight sets (25-22, 25-15, 2517). Murray State’s home record is 1-3 with the lone win coming over Tennessee Tech, the worst OVC team at 2-16 and winless through six conference games. Eastern’s next matches come the following weekend, as Austin Peay and Murray State will travel to Charleston, with Eastern playing host Oct. 19-20.

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Junior quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has 2,255 passing yards for 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. Garoppolo has broken his personal single-game passing record four times this season with a season-high of 453 yards against Austin Peay.

Garoppolo gunning for record books By Jordan Pottorff Sports Editor

Junior quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leads the Panthers up-tempo offense. He is a two-time national player of the week award winner, a two-time Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week recipient, and he was just recently named to the Walter Payton Award Watch List for the nation’s top FCS player. This season, Garoppolo has posted career numbers under first-year head coach Dino Babers’ newly implemented offense. He ranks second in the nation in total offense, totaling 378 yards per game. For the season, he has thrown for 2,255 yards, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and has totaled more than 300 passing yards in six of their seven games this season and has thrown for five touchdowns in three different games. “(Babers) told me good things about the offense,” Garoppolo said. “Any quarterback would love running

an offense like this. I’m surprised about the production, but I’m happy about it.” In the Family Weekend victory over Austin Peay, Garoppolo totaled 453 passing yards and five touchdowns in just three quarters of play, marking the first time in his career when he threw for more than 400 yards in a game. He also totaled 48 rushing yards for a career-best 501 total yards of offense. His 501-yard effort trails Sean Payton by just six yards for the best offensive game in program history. “Getting that 400-yard mark was nice,” Garoppolo said. “For that being my first time, it was nice, and it happened in three quarters, surprisingly.” In his most recent game, against Tennessee-Martin, Garoppolo threw for 428 yards, passing Jeff Christensen and Jeff Thome for fourth and third all-time, respectively, in total offense in a career. Garoppolo trails only Super Bowlwinning head coach Sean Payton and Dallas Cowboy Pro Bowl quarterback Tony Romo as the most productive quarterbacks in Eastern history. His

54 career touchdown passes also rank third in program history behind Romo and Payton. “It’s an honor,” Garoppolo said. “It’s very humbling, too. All the hard work we put in this offseason — during the spring, fall camp and in the summer — it’s all paying off right now. We have a good thing going.” On the chances of passing Romo and Payton as Eastern’s most successful quarterback, Garoppolo said it was unlikely, but something that is possible if he continues to play at his current level. “It’s a long shot, but it’s within reach,” he said. “It’s a good goal to set for yourself. If I could be up there with them, I would be in good company.” Garoppolo has led the Panthers to their best start since their 2009 OVC championship season, and has the Panthers hopeful of contending for another conference title in 2012. As a team, the Panthers lead the OVC in several offensive categories, ranking first in scoring offense, total offense and touchdown’s scored. Their 45.5-point-per-game average leads the OVC and ranks third nationally, trail-

ing just Wofford and Old Dominion as the most prolific offenses in the nation. Eastern also ranks second nationally in total offense, averaging 538 yards per game. “If we keep doing what we are doing and everything keeps going the way it is, we could average 40 and maybe even 50 points (for the season),” Garoppolo said. “We just have to keep doing what we are doing — practicing hard, working hard in the weight room and the film session — and everything will fall into place for us.” Although he is on pace to become one of the most successful quarterbacks in program history, he has focused on returning Eastern to football prominence rather than focusing on personal achievements. “A playoff birth,” Garoppolo said. “That’s what I’m shooting for. Whatever else comes with it, the yards and the touchdowns, that’s great. But, that playoff birth is what I’m shooting for.” Jordan Pottorff can be reached at 581-2812 or jbpottorff@eiu.edu.

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Panthers set for in-state battle with Western By Alex McNamee Staff Reporter

The Eastern men’s soccer team is heading into an important in-state rivalry game Friday against Western Illinois, Eastern head coach Adam Howarth said. The Panthers are one of three winless Summit League teams this season, including Western Illinois, and Friday will be their next chance at a win. But the Panthers will be playing a Western Illinois team that is fresh off a Summit League championship.

Western Illinois, with a 5-2 record in conference last year, became the first team since Oakland in 2007 to win both the regular season and tournament championships in the Summit League. This season, though, Western Illinois is 0-1-2 in the Summit League and 2-7-3 overall. “In a lot of ways they’re in a similar boat to us,” Howarth said. “(The game is of) huge importance in conference and in bragging rights.” Friday, even getting a tie against Western Illinois would be important,

Howarth said. “Anything now is so important,” Howarth said. “You get down to the stretch run, you have to worry about ourselves and how we play.” Western Illinois has been at its best on the road this season, with both of its wins coming away from home. Western Illinois has had six players score goals this season, led by Austin Gochneaur. He has two goals and one assist this season. One of his goals was a game winner. Western’s Nathan Bruinsma leads the team with 29 shots this season. He

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New Era is here to stay Well, we’re about three months into the “New Era of Panther football” that we’ve been hearing so much about, and it’s pretty safe to say that this is indeed a new era. New head coach Dino Babers has already topped last year’s win total, as well as help rewrite numerous pages in the Eastern record books. Players are already putting up career numbers, and the scary thing is that there’s still a good chunk of football still to be played. Dec. 6 of last year was the first opportunity we got to meet this Dino Babers guy in a crowded room in Lantz Arena for his public interview to take the reigns as head coach. We had already sat through three other coaches, who all sounded alright, but everything they said sounded sort of the same. In came Babers, who told us he was going to run an offense that was going to be the fastest thing we’ve ever seen. Babers didn’t lie. In his interview, he talked about his experiences at Baylor, and what the Baylor offense was doing to perennial football powerhouses. “TCU and Oklahoma cramped up in the fourth quarter,” Babers said. “Texas just stopped playing. Did you watch the game?” I sat there thinking, is that what we’re going to see at Eastern next year? Well, Southern Illinois and Murray State both seemed to get a little winded toward the fourth quarter. Austin Peay just stopped playing. Did you watch the game? In his interview, Babers said ultimately, the transition will begin with the current players. Again, Babers didn’t lie. Look around and you still see the same faces. Jimmy Garoppolo, Erik Lora, Jake Walker, Sam Hendricks. It’s almost hard to believe these same guys took the field last year and only managed a couple of wins. Sure, Babers brought in a few of his own guys, Keiondre Gober, LeQuince McCall, just to name a couple. But the Panthers are largely the same faces. After the interview was over, we sought out a few player reactions. One player we found was Erik Lora. Lora said he thought spreading the ball around to a couple of receivers would be “pretty nice.” Safe to say that Lora, who is having the best season of his life, is thinking this whole thing is a little more than just “pretty nice.” I think Babers is changing the culture around this campus about football. Before the Murray State game, someone asked me a question that I’ve never been asked in my three years here: “Are you going to the game?” The new era is here, and it looks like it might be here to stay. Dominic Renzetti can be reached at 581-2812 or dcrenzetti@eiu.edu.

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Michael Sperry, a senior, hits a ball back to Harry Hayburn during the match against the University of Missouri-St. Louis Wednesday, Oct. 3. Sperry's match was the final singles game of the day, which determined the Eastern win after Sperry won better of his three sets.

Panthers headed to Carbondale Teams working hard for wins By Aldo Soto Staff Reporter

Eastern's men’s and women’s tennis teams will compete at the Southern Illinois Fall Shootout on Sunday in Carbondale. Both teams are coming off victories against Southern Indiana and Missouri-St. Louis, respectively. Head coach John Blackburn said the teams have been hard at work during practice. “We are still focusing on each player’s skills and play on the court,” he said. The men’s team is coming off their only home appearance this fall with great confidence in their doubles play. The Panthers were able to sweep the three matches of the doubles portion of their match against Missouri-St. Louis last Wednesday en route to a 4-3

win. The women’s team has not seen action since their win in Evansville, recording a 8-1 win over the Screaming Eagles. Senior Warren Race remains undefeated in doubles play this fall and said he is looking forward to the tournament at Southern Illinois-Carbondale. “We are excited to play this we e k e n d . We a re e xc i t e d t o prove ourselves and see the work we have put in during practice pay off,” Race said. “We have been working on our skills and we want to see how they will work for us.” Blackburn said both teams have shown improvement as the early weeks of the fall season have passed. Blackburn highlighted the men’s doubles team of freshman Robert Skolik and Race. The duo have teamed up to win the B Flight championship at the team’s first tournament at Wright State in September and also recorded a win in doubles competition against Missouri-St.

“We are excited to play this weekend. We are excited to prove ourselves and see the work we have put in during practice pay off.” Warren Race, senior tennis player

Louis. The women’s team also joins the men in quality doubles play. Freshman Ali Foster and senior Kristen Laird won three doubles matches in mid-September at the SIU Edwardsville Fall Invitational and in their road match against Southern Indiana. Foster also has won three singles matches this year, including two at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. The women’s team will be led by sophomore Sephora Boulbahaiem, who won two singles matches at the Southern Illinois-

Edwardsville tournament and won convincingly against Southern Indiana. Junior and first year player for the men’s team, Anthony Hallam has not seen action since the Wright State tournament, but said he continues to work on his game during practice. “I believe that our hard work during practice will give us a good chance this weekend,” Hallam said. Aldo Soto can be reached at 581-2812 or asoto2@eiu.edu.

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Spoo settles into life of relaxation By Alex McNamee Staff Reporter

He doesn’t have to go on recruiting trips, sit in uncomfortable buses or run football practices anymore, but former head coach Bob Spoo does have to watch his daughter’s two Chihuahuas, Lydie and Newt. While his wife, Susan, and daughter, Katie, are in Jackson Hole, Wyo., this week, Spoo is at his home in Charleston trying to drown out the sounds of the dogs’ constant yipping and yapping. But the dogs really aren’t that bad — they’re friendly. They cuddle next to him on his pillow at night, he said. Even with the dogs on his pillows, Spoo will sleep well at night because he’s comfortable knowing he doesn’t have anything to do the next day. “It’s been a great relief to know that you wake up and face the day without any serious problems and don’t have to be anywhere at any particular time watching this or doing that,” Spoo said. Spoo retired from coaching at the end of last season, after 50 years in the game and 25 as Eastern’s head coach. He tries to keep busy and active with so much free time on his hands, exercising at the Rec Center every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning and taking a cardiac recovery class every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Otherwise, Spoo reads Time magazine and newspapers like USA Today, Chicago Tribune and Mattoon Journal Gazette and Charleston Times-Courier every day. He’s an active member of Rotary International and the St. Charles Borromeo Church choir, and loves to travel. Spoo and his wife went to England this summer to meet their daughter for five days, traveling from London to Liverpool, Bristol and Cardiff, Wales. Spoo said he has traveled more overseas than in the United States, minus the trips with the Eastern football team in his career. Spoo said he does not miss the long bus trips with the football team, but said he and his wife will probably explore more of the U.S. with the more time they have.

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Retired coach Bob Spoo stands in his yard at his Charleston home Wednesday. Spoo was the football coach for 25 years before retiring last year.

Meanwhile, Spoo remains a loyal fan of Eastern football, while having little relations and involvement with the university. He’s gone to all of the home games, except the opening game against Southern Illinois-Carbondale because he and his wife were returning from England that day. Spoo said being at the games keeps him involved in the sport, but does not come with the same pressure as being a head coach. “The relief is knowing that you didn’t win or lose,” Spoo said, smiling. “You don’t have to worry about that part.” He’s been relieved of all the pressures of being a college football coach and said “it was time” when he finally retired. “I’m less grumpy, maybe, less on edge,” Spoo said. “I’m more relaxed —

enjoying life a little bit. Coaching can get to you after 50 years.” Spoo doesn’t miss the pressure, expectations, recruiting trips or the hassle of having to worry about every little thing involving the team, but he does miss some things. “I don’t miss a lot of the off the field type things,” Spoo said. “I miss the camaraderie and a lot of the players, but I’m over the recruiting part of it.” He gets some of the companionship by talking with head coach Dino Babers once a week and eating McDonald’s breakfast every Friday morning with Roy Wittke, a friend who was on Spoo’s coaching staff. Babers was on Spoo’s first coaching staff at Eastern. He sees and talks to some of the coaches he’s known the longest, but said he hasn’t gotten any sudden urges

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or feelings that he is supposed to be on the football field… yet. “I’m not sure how it will all turn out,” Spoo said. “I’m much more at ease and feeling good about the way things are going.” He is at ease with the way the Eastern football team is playing right now, too, saying Babers has done a great job of putting the players in positions to succeed. But he does not want to give Babers all the credit for the talent on the roster. “He’s got some players,” Spoo said. “I like to think the cupboard wasn’t entirely bare.” When his wife and daughter return from their trip Saturday, Katie will take the dogs home with her to Rockford and the house will be a little quieter.

But there is an “outdoor cat” that will be around that he is getting friendlier with, Spoo said. The cat has been more comfortable sleeping in the house at night, Spoo said. He has had to make sure the dogs and cats are not fighting each other this week, though. “(Lydie) chases (the cat), so I can’t let her in. I feel bad,” Spoo said. Spoo has attended the two of the three Eastern home games and the game against Illinois State this season. This weekend, as on any other Saturday in the Fall, Spoo will be near a football field. Only for the third time in 50 years, Spoo will be a fan, not a coach. Alex McNamee can be reached at 581-2812 or admcnamee@eiu.edu.

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Hockey club keeps tradition Team set for invite By Dominic Renzetti Staff Reporter

Each sport has its own sacred traditions, but the Eastern hockey club has one that’s just a little different. Each week, members of the Eastern hockey club participate in a weekly shootout. The loser of the shootout is donned as the “Bohmer.” As the Bohmer, the player must wear an old hockey helmet for the week — everywhere. The helmet must be worn around campus, in class; wherever the player goes, the helmet goes. “This tradition has been going on for about 15 to 20 years,” Andrew Maronich, junior forward, said. “It was started to keep things light after practice, and to work on the shootout game scenario.” Maronich said he thinks the tradition got its name after a former player who would frequently lose shootouts. “Rumor has it, it was named after a player on the club team, who seemed to lose the shootout more often than not, and that’s how it got its name.” He said the Bohmer tradition is something that former club members

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“They all find it funny, and it always lightens the mood in class.” Steven Kriegshauser, defenseman

make sure the team continues. “It is something that the alumni make sure we continue to do, and is something that we all participate in during our annual alumni game every year,” he said. “We have been doing it for the last three years that I have been here at EIU, and I do not see it stopping any time soon.” A frequent winner (or loser) of the Bohmer is Steven Kriegshauser, a junior sports studies major and defenseman on the team. “It’s always embarrassing the first few minutes of class as all the students give you weird looks, especially if you’re late,” Kriegshauser said. “They all find it funny, and it always lightens the mood in class.” To assure that the helmet is being worn in class, players are required

to take a photo with their professor while wearing the helmet. “As for the professors, they get a kick out of it,” he said. “Most even know what it means from past players in their class. They love that we added that we have to take a picture with them.” Despite the embarrassment, Kriegshauser said he enjoys the team’s tradition. “It lightens the mood after a tough practice, and when we see them in class wearing it or see the picture afterwards everyone has a good laugh,” he said. “We do it just for that reason, it’s a good time that everyone takes part in. It has been a tradition for years and it connects the school with the team, which is always good for fan support.” Dominic Renzetti can be reached at 581-2812 or dcrenzetti@eiu.edu.

This weekend Eastern's men's golf team wraps up the fall season at Harbor Side Golf Course in East Chicago for the Chicago State Fall Invitational. So far this season, Eastern has recorded a tenth place finish out of 14 teams at the Morehead State Wasioto Winds Fall Kick-Off. The Panthers followed that up with an eighth-place finish out of nine teams at the Purdue Midwest Shootout, and recorded a 13th-place finish out of 15 teams at the DePaul Fall Invitational. Although the Panthers have struggled this season they are aiming to finish the fall season on a high note. None of the current players have ever played at Harbor Side Golf Course, so it will be a big test for not just the younger players but for seniors Kevin Flack and Tommy Ponce. “I’m excited. I love playing new courses, not to mention I’ve heard it’s a very nice course," Ponce said. "We will play a practice round Sunday so I will get to examine the course and be prepared to play in the tournament." Flack has led the Panthers in every

tournament this fall season while Ponce has struggled in every tournament. Flack had his best finish of the year at the Morehead St. Wasioto Winds Fall Kick-Off, finishing tied for tenth place individually. Ponce’s best finish was also at that same tournament, recording a 30th place finish. Despite Ponce’s struggles so far this season, he is still confident that he can turn it around. “I feel good. My putting suffered at DePaul, so I need to get that back to where it should be, but I’m hitting the ball well," Ponce said. "I just need to get every part of my game clicking at the same time." At the DePaul Fall Invitational sophomore James Jansen made his first appearance this season. Despite finishing tied for 50th place, he did finish with the third-best score for the Panthers. Look for other players like freshmen Austin Sproles and Oscar Borda to keep improving in East Chicago as well. The Panthers will open the Chicago State Fall Invitational on Sunday, Oct. 14 and will conclude the tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Cody Delmendo can be reached at 581-2812 or cddelmendo@eiu.edu.

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Erik Lora, a red-shirt junior wide receiver, runs the ball toward the end zone during the game on Sept. 29 against Austin Peay at O'Brien Field. Lora is four catches away from breaking the record for the most Eastern receptions in a season with fives games to go in the season.

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Saturday’s Ohio Valley Conference matchup between Eastern and Jacksonville State will pit the Panthers (3-3) up-tempo style of play against the Gamecocks (3-2) physical style of play. The Panthers boast the No. 1-ranked offense in the OVC, leading the conference in total offense, touchdowns and points per game. As for Jacksonville State, it boasts a defense that is among the best in the OVC in defending the pass, allowing just 207 yards per game. E a s t e r n h e a d c o a c h Di n o Babers credited the Gamecocks stingy pass defense to their scheme. “The reason why they are so good in pass defense is because they play man-to-man,” Babers said. “They play press man-toman coverage. It’s a very difficult coverage to throw against.” With the man-to-man defensive scheme, the Gamecocks will be defending Eastern’s wide receivers on the line of scrimmage, which will make it difficult for Eastern to match the production

it typically gets in the short passing game. “There won't be any separation on the receivers,” Babers said. “In situations like that, you have to create your own separation. It will be like press man-to-man on a basketball court, that’s how close they will be on our receivers. (Our receivers) have to find a way to separate themselves from the defender and create enough space where Jimmy (Garoppolo) can have enough room to throw the ball to them.” Along with the receivers creating separation, Babers stressed the importance that Garoppolo commands the offense and avoids forcing passes into coverage. “(Garoppolo) has to be the end of line commander, and he has to be smart,” Babers said. “When he has a throw he needs to make it, and when he doesn’t have a throw he need not make it. There may be a bunch of situations where he just needs to throw the ball away, not take a hit, and if nobody is open just throw the ball in the dirt and move on to the next play.” As for Jacksonville State’s offense, it matches the physicality its defense brings to the field as it brings a rushing at-

tack that ranks with the best in the OVC. The Gamecocks use a trio of running backs and two dualthreat quarterbacks to contribute in the running game. “They play three tailbacks and all three are fabulous runners, and their No. 3 running back is a transfer from Georgia,” Babers said. “They just rotate these guys in and out and keep fresh tailbacks coming in. They play two quarterbacks and both of them are capable of running the ball. So, really, you have five tailbacks, so to speak, that split up the carries.” Their most productive running back has been DaMarcus James, as he is rushing for 101.6 yards per game. He has also been a force near the goal line, recording five touchdowns in as many games this season. Along with James, the Gamecocks will feature Troymaine Pope and former Georgia Bulldog Washaun Ealey. Pope is averaging 48 yards a game, while Ealey has rushed for 45 yards a game and one touchdown. To limit the Gamecocks production in the running game, the

Panthers will have to match their physicality at the line of scrimmage. “It starts with the defensive line,” Babers said. “Our defensive line has done a good job against the run with Roosevelt (Holliday), (Artaveous) Dowdell, Pat (Wertz), and (Greg) Mahan. Those guys have to plug those inside gaps and hold the point. They can’t get pushed back to the linebackers.” Outside of matching Jacksonville State’s physicality, Babers stressed the importance of getting a win following a loss to Tennessee-Martin. “It’s important for us to get a victory because we lost last week,” Babers said. “Right now we are 3-3 and we have that losing taste in our mouth, we need to get it out of our mouths. We won’t be happy until we get a win, and we need to find a way to score one more point that Jacksonville State.” The Panthers will host the Gamecocks at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at O’Brien Field for Homecoming. Jordan Pottorff can be reached at 581-2812 or jbpottorff@eiu.edu.

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EIU 48-37 The Panthers stay undefeated at home and put on a show for the Homecoming crowd. They bounce back from last week and take down a tough Jacksonville State team. It won’t be easy, though.

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Q & A with Billy the Panther

Billy the Panther: unmasked By Anthony Catezone Assistant Sports Editor

Bi l l y t h e Pa n t h e r i s k n ow n around Eastern as the energetic mascot that fires up fans at all different events. People know of Billy, but don’t know much about him. Though the famous mascot of Eastern doesn’t usually speak, this time, he made an exception. And, when he does talk, he prefers to do so in the third person. Anthony Catezone: What kind of personality is Billy the Panther? Billy the Panther: “Billy is just Billy. I just want to help everybody. I’m an outgoing Panther. I’m a people’s Panther. I just want to be there for people and help them break out of their shell. Billy just wants to be a role model for everybody.” AC: What are the responsibilities

of being Billy the Panther? BP: “Being at every event. Showing off the energy that people want, so they can feed of off it. I just have to pump up the crowd. Sometimes, people are too afraid to be who they are and show their spirit like I do, so I have to get that out of them.” AC: What is your favorite thing about being Billy? BP: “It makes you break out of your shell, because, as Billy, people don’t really know who you are. So, you can actually just be who you are but as Billy the Panther, you express yourself however you want to.” AC: What is your least favorite thing about being Billy? BP: “There has never been a time when I have disliked being Billy.” AC: What is the general reception that you get from fans?

BP: “They love Billy. People always shout out, ‘I love you, Billy! I want to marry you!’” AC: How many pictures, on average, do you take at an event? BP: That’s a good question. Well, the first football game I remember I took so many pictures. I would say, on average, 70 to 80 pictures. People are screaming ‘Billy come take a picture!’ Kids come up to me ‘Billy, can I take a picture with you?’” AC: Do you actually smile under the mask? BP: “(Laughs) Yeah, I do. It’s funny, because I can’t talk so I pretty much just talk inside my head and just nod or make gestures that they understand. This little girl came up to me one time and said, ‘I love you, Billy.’ I was just like, ‘aww,’ I wanted to say it back, but I couldn’t so I just nodded and gave her a hug (laughs).”

AC: So, at times, you would say not being able to talk puts you back? BP: “At times, yeah. I really want to interact with people, but the whole point of the mascot is not to say anything, but show off the energy that Billy has inside.” AC: Have you ever had beef with the opposing teams’ mascots? BP: “(Laughs) not really. It’s not the fact that you get into it with them; it’s just a little friendly competition.” AC: Is there a best friend mascot and arch enemy mascot of yours? BP: “Not really; like I said, we all get along.” AC: So it is a fraternity among mascots? BP: “I wish there was (laughs).” AC: What does Billy enjoy doing in his free time? BP: “Billy likes going to con-

certs and just likes to go out around town. Billy would really love to go and just see a movie one night. Billy needs a personal day for himself.” AC: What is your one message to the fans? BP: “Billy’s message would be, ‘everybody, let’s have a party in the bleachers, and win this game!’” AC: If you took over President Perry’s job for one day, what would you do? BP: “Wow. That’s a really, really good question. Well, obviously, Billy would want everything in blue. More spirit all across campus, and more interaction from all the students.” Anthony Catezone can be reached at 581-2812 or ajcatezone@eiu.edu.

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Collins’ collegiate career coming to a close By Alex McNamee Staff Reporter

Time is running out on the collegiate soccer careers of the seniors on the Eastern men’s soccer team, including midfielder Jordan Collins. Collins is having the best year of his two-year Eastern career after transferring from Iowa Central Community College in 2010, having scored two goals this season. But the Panthers aren’t having the greatest season — with only two wins, sitting in last place in the Summit League. Even so, Collins is comfortable

with his collegiate career, knowing the friends he made. “There are a lot of guys on this team I really, really like and really respect and sometimes the seasons and wins don’t come down to it,” Collins said. Collins said he thinks making lifelong friendships is more important in the long run than winning games in college. Some of his closest friends on the team include red-shirt freshman forward Garet Christianson, senior goalkeeper Evan Turner, red-shirt sophomore midfielder Colin Rook and senior defender Ian McCausland, he said.

“We come out here every day and do what we can to represent the university in a positive light and sometimes results just don’t go your way,” Collins said. Soccer is well-known as the world’s most popular sport and the internationality of it, Collins said, lends itself to building great friendships. “If you can play soccer well and get along, you can make a lot of friends through that,” Collins said. Collins came into Eastern as a transfer student, in a similar situation as the freshmen come into their first years on campus. He said he’s always going to be a

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All-OVC runner leads team Klauss ready to make impact on final season By Holden Fuehne Staff Reporter

Eastern senior runner Olivia Klauss leads the women’s cross country team. Klauss said she decided to become a runner when she was in high school. She took up cross country after she was cut from her volleyball team and said that running has been a major part of her life ever since. Her decision to become a runner has paid off as she experienced success at the high school level. She was an Illinois all-state cross country runner each of the four years she ran, including a state championship in Class A of her senior year. In track, she medaled in all four years and won the state 4x800 race and the mile run as a senior. Although she had a taxing schedule, she didn’t let her success as a runner distract her from her academ-

ics as she made the Illinois Academic All-State team and was a valedictorian at Eureka High School. After her success in high school, she decided to attend Miami of Ohio. Once on campus, she red-shirted before running during her red-shirt freshman season. Following her red-shirt freshman season, Klauss decided to transfer to a school closer to home. She decided that Eastern was the choice for her. “Eastern was really the only school I could see myself going to,” she said. “I talked to a girl on the team and then eventually the coach. It just seemed like the team was a big family.” Klauss said she hasn’t regretted her decision of transferring to Eastern. “The track and cross country program here is a great one to be a part of,” she said. “The coaches here truly care about us and want us to succeed not only in athletics, but in our academic and future lives.” Since arriving at Eastern, she has been one of the best runners, earning a spot onthe All-Ohio Valley Conference Second Team in her first season at Eastern.

She was named to the first team in each of the last two years. As a senior, she has continued to be one of the best runners in the OVC, earning conference Runner of the Week honors. She won the award after placing fourth at the first meet, the Walt Crawford Invitational, where she ran a time of 18:16.61. She was even better at the Illinois Intercollegiate, finishing 21st overall with a time of 18:13. At the loaded Louisville Classic, she placed 21st with at time of 18:23.70. With Klauss leading the way, the women’s team as a whole is to win the OVC championship for the second straight season. Klauss said she believes the senior-laden Panthers can take the crown again. “We are a team that improves as we get deeper into our season, compared to the other teams in our conference that will begin to level out,” she said. “The best is yet to come for us.” Holden Fuehne can be reached at 581-2812 or hjfuehne@eiu.edu.

“new guy” on the team, only having been on campus for two seasons; however, he’s also a senior leader. “I’m looking for him to make s o m e c o n t r i b u t i o n s d ow n t h e stretch,” Eastern head coach Adam Howarth said. “As a senior, he knows there are five games left and everyone is getting closer to playing in the final game of their soccer career.” This late in the season, Collins said he is trying to make an impression on the new freshmen. He said he’s trying to help them adjust to college life. “My role is to just tutor the fresh-

man and help them grow up as players and people,” Collins said. “I’m a big brother.” Collins has started two games this season, scoring a goal in one o f t h e m — a g a i n s t Da y t o n . He scored another goal early this season against Lipscomb, coming off the bench. Collins said he plans on trying out for semi-pro soccer teams after getting his communications degree from Eastern. Then, he said he’d like to get into coaching. Alex McNamee can be reached at 581-2812 or admcnamee@eiu.edu.

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Rugby returns to form There are many different possibilities as to why the Panthers suddenly flipped the switch on their season, but regardless of the cause, they are back to Eastern women’s rugby. Some of the reasons may dictate how the rest of their season plays out. After beginning the season with a goose egg in the wins column, the Panthers put a beat down on Lindenwood last Thursday. The victory featured dominant performances by sophomore center Nia Williams and sophomore lock Kim Youhas. Williams chalked three trys to put her season total at six, four ahead of Madison Kissner. Youhas, a breakthrough player this season, recorded seven tackles and converted four two-point conversions in a complete showing on the pitch. Williams and Youhas look similar to the Lauren Doyle and Stefanie Mahan duo last year that led to an undefeated season. Although Mahan did not kick conversions, she led the team in tackles as Kim Youhas is this season. Doyle was the leading scorer on the offensive side of the ball; Williams leads the team in points and trys. The numbers are not the statistics Doyle and Mahan bestowed last year, but the concept remains the same.

Nick Ruffolo Along with sophomore fly-half Carissa Burge emerging as a leader, the central talent on the rugby team appears to be with the underclassmen. What does this mean for the future? It means that the Panthers have only begun a new era of dominance, starting with the second half of this season. Eastern has dominated competitors since its inception in 1998, posting a 120-22 record overall, and a 95-9 record as an NCAA squad. Their prowess reached a peak in 2002 when the average margin of victory was 62-1, because of shutting out every team except one. With the victory last week the team seems to be back on track and ready to face Western Kentucky. The Panthers speed and strength will be too much for the Big Red. Nicholas Ruffolo can be reached at 581-2812 or nfruffolo@eiu.edu.

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Jeremy Granger said he always dreamed of playing professional basketball, but never imagined it would become a reality. Now, that dream is a reality. The former Panther, a graduate of the class of 2011, has signed a pro contract with Selcuk Universitesi Team in the Turkish II Basketball League. The 6-feet, 1-inch tall, 170-pound guard said he was grateful and blessed to be in the position he is in now. Granger received a contract from the club after they viewed a highlight reel of him through his agent. “The team got in contact with me through my agent, Eamon Walsh from Lee Basketball Services,” Granger said. “They saw the highlight tape that our manager Brock Lemon made for me and liked what they saw and decided to give me a contract.” Granger said he has actively been pursuing a pro career since graduation. He said he has been in contact with a few teams, but found one that fit best for him, and was going in the right direction at the same time. Selcuk Universitesi Team was the top team in the league last season with a 30-8 record before falling in the semifinals of the playoffs. Granger believes he can help them achieve this year what they were unable to last year, whether it is his speed, leadership, scoring or defense. “I think I can bring quickness, leadership and a scoring threat to the team,” he said. “Also, defensively, I can bring a lot to the team by trying to wear down the other team’s point

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guard with defensive pressure and playing the passing lanes.” Granger was an All-Ohio Valley Conference Second Team selection last year. He led the Panthers in scoring (15.9 ppg) and assists (3.0 apg). Granger’s 86.9 career free throw percentage (319 of 367) set an Eastern record, as well as put him in the top five all-time among the OVC. Granger ranks 16th on the Eastern career scoring list with 1,287 points, and also ranks third on Eastern’s career assists list with 313. Aside from the distance from his family, the most difficult transition thus far is the language barrier, Granger said. But, there are also perks to being in such a different culture. “The biggest thing for me is just trying to pick up the language, and not being able to just get on the high-

way one weekend and go home to see (my) family,” Granger said. “Other than that everything has been great. My teammates are really cool, my coaches are very laid back and the food is surprisingly delicious.” Granger’s family was upset to see him leave but is nevertheless supporting him in what he loves to do. “My family was sad to see me go, but they know I’m going to do what I love, and that’s play basketball, so they’re perfectly fine with that,” Granger said. Despite the distance from his family and friends and the language adjustments he has had to make, Granger said he plans make the most of his opportunity and experience things in life that he never even imagined as a kid. “I feel like I can only go up from

here,” he said. “There are a lot of things I want to do in my life, and you can’t do anything without money. So I plan on saving my money and doing things that I never thought I would be able to do as a kid.” Granger’s plans for the rest of his career are yet to be determined. Granger said he has thoughts of achieving great things in his career and that it can only get better for him. “As far as my career goes, I feel that depends on the type of numbers I put up this year,” Granger said. “If they’re good, which I plan on them being very good, my career can only get better. I feel like this is the start of something great for me.” Anthony Catezone can be reached at 581-2812 or ajcatezone@eiu.edu.

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Golfer reflects on career at Eastern By Cody Delmendo Staff Reporter

Kevin Flack is one of the few seniors on Eastern’s men’s golf team this season. Flack has had some ups and downs throughout his collegiate career at Eastern. Though, Flack’s had a lot of great times as a Panther. “There’s a lot. We just have a good group of guys, so I don’t know if I could pick one (time),” Flack said. “Our trip to Florida would definitely be one of the best memories I’ve had at Eastern.” As a freshman, Flack competed in six events. He participated in all four of the fall tournaments. One of Flack’s best individual outings was tying for 35th place as an independent player

at the Butler Spring Invitational. Flack had a season scoring average of 77.6 during his first year on campus. As a sophomore, Flack ended his second season at Eastern with a scoring average of 75.3, which was third best on the team overall, individually. Flack only played in four events that season, but had a fifth-place finish at the Tennessee State Big Blue Classic, which was his best outing of the spring season as he finished at even par for the tournament. As a junior, Flack finished with a 77.5 scoring average, which was a drop off from his sophomore year, but it was still good for fourth best on the team. Flack had three Top 20 finishes that season, including an eighth place finish with a score of 157 (+13) at the

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Butler Florida Invitational. This season, Flack has led the Panthers individually in every tournament this fall season. At the Morehead St. Wasioto Winds Fall Kick-off, Flack finished tied for tenth place with a score of 217 (+1). At the Purdue Midwest Shootout, Flack finished tied for 21st place with a score of 155 (+11). “I’m OK with how I’ve played, but I just really want to win a tournament, so I just go in to every tournament with that expectation,” Flack said. Along with searching for his first career win, Flack has focused on providing leadership to the younger players on the team. “I feel like Tommy (Ponce) and I are the two that try to lead by exam-

ple,” Flack said. “Austin Sproles, Oscar Borda, and Will Drerup are really talented freshman. All the new guys are really talented, but it takes some time to adjust to collegiate golf.” As a senior, Flack has a lot of decisions to make after the spring season. Though, it seems as if he already has his decisions made. “We will see how the rest of this season turns out,” he said. “David Lawrence just graduated and he went pro, and a few of my buddies have done it as well. That’s something I’d like to do as well. So, next fall I’d like to turn pro as well.” Cody Delmendo can be reached at 581-2812 or cddelmendo@eiu.edu

The hiring of first-year head coach Dino Babers has reenergized the student fan base, myself included. Despite the big numbers on the scoreboard, they are a .500 football team heading into their Homecoming matchup with Jacksonville State on Saturday; a game I consider to be a must win for the Panthers if they expect to contend for a conference championship in a very even field. The offense is prolific and the defense is improving on a week-to-week basis. So, what could keep the Panthers from winning an OVC championship in 2012? Changes, inexperience and road woes. It’s not to say the current players aren’t performing. The Panthers have already surpassed the win total in each of the last two seasons behind one of the best offenses in the nation as they find themselves in a five-way tie for second place in the OVC. The Panthers aren’t the same team they are on the road as they are at home. Playing on the comfort of O’Brien Field, Eastern is undefeated and averages more than 50 points per game. Along with an undefeated home record and averaging more than 50 points per game at O’Brien Field, the Panthers have been ultra-efficient in front of their home crowd. They have turned the ball over just six times, all via fumble, as Panther Nation has seen exceptional play out of the Panthers. A slow start is nothing a team can’t overcome, but the consistent trend that the Panthers are forming on the road is something they will have to shake if they want to punch a ticket to the playoffs for the first time since 2009. Jordan Pottorff can be reached at 581-2812 or jbpottorff@eiu.edu. For an extended version of this story, go to

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Senior flanker Stefanie Mahan makes her way down the field with a Lindenwood player at her heels during Eastern's 43-10 victory Oct. 4 at Lakeside Field.

Mahan leaves mark on Eastern rugby By Nicholas Ruffolo Staff Reporter

A flanker out of Glenbard North High School Stefanie Mahan, now in her final season as a Panther, has cemented herself in the Eastern women’s rugby record books. After a high school career in which she won a state championship with the St. Charles Girls Rugby team, Mahan translated that success into her career with Eastern. She is third on the all-time tackles list with 181, leaving her 167 behind one of her idols, Stephanie Militello. “I feel honored,” Mahan said. “I looked up to Stephanie Militello, and she was my dream rugby player,” Mahan said. “To be ranked next to her

name is just a huge compliment.” Culminating with 88 tackles a year ago, Mahan’s career featured plenty of highlights. Her choice, however, was the historic game against Quinnipiac in 2011. “Being able to play in the first NCAA Division-I competition is the reason I came to Eastern,” Mahan said. “I accomplished what I came here to do.” The Eastern defender began her final season with an injury that caused her to miss the first two games of the 2012 season. Mahan was on the receiving end of a collision that left her on the grass during a scrimmage against rugby alumni. She remembers how she felt after it occurred. “I saw the blood and I freaked

out,” Mahan said. “I was upset that a game that didn’t count would have me miss so much time.” Eastern lost its first two games of the 2012 season, with Mahan missing both of them. Trainers slated her to return against Lindenwood, and in her first game back, she helped lead the Panthers to a 43-10 win. “I was ecstatic to get back on the field,” Mahan said. “I went nine months without full contact, and that is a long time to go when that is your sport.” Going forward Mahan has dreams of moving up higher on the all-time tackles list, although she already feels accomplished. Her number one motivator has

changed throughout the years, but she feels like she has made a name for herself. “When I first came to Eastern I wanted to do it for myself and my family,” Mahan said. “Then, through last season, I wanted to change the world and be a part of the NCAA movement. This season I am just doing it for Lauren Doyle and trying to help her with the Olympic squad.” Mahan and the rugby team take on Western Kentucky next weekend as she looks to further cement herself as one of the great Eastern defenders in program history. Nicholas Ruffolo can be reached at 581-2812 or nfruffolo@eiu.edu.

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Panthers facing crucial homestand By Dominic Renzetti Staff Reporter

The Eastern women's soccer team will host two matches for the Homecoming weekend, taking on Austin Peay on Friday and Murray State on Sunday, both matches start at 1 p.m. at Lakeside Field. The Panthers are coming off a doubleovertime win over Southeast Missouri, improving their record to 4-10 overall and 2-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference. Friday's match against Austin Peay will be Greek Day, with a $200 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card being awarded to the loudest and most spirited fraternity or sorority. Groups must have at least 15 members present to win. There will also be a pie eating contest against fraternities and sororities between the women's and men's soccer games. The men's soccer game starts at 3:30 p.m., with the Panthers taking on Western Illinois. Austin Peay enters the match with a record of 6-7 overall and 2-2 in the OVC. Junior forward Tatiana Ariza leads the team with six goals on the season. The Colombia native led the OVC in goals last season, and was named OVC Freshman of the Year in 2010. The Governors have three other players

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each with three goals. They have beaten the Panthers the last two times they have met, both of which were in Clarksville, Tenn. The Governors are coming off a 3-0 shutout over OVC newcomer Belmont. Ariza had two of the team's three goals. Murray State comes to Charleston on Sunday with a record of 3-8 overall and 1-3 in conference. The Racers are currently sitting in last place in the

OVC standings and have lost their last three matches. The Racers are led by senior defender Veronika Pribyslavska of the Czech Republic. Pribyslavska has six goals on the season. She has taken a team-high 28 shots. Two of her goals were game-winners. The Panthers have not beaten Murray State since 2007. The Racers won last year by a score of 3-0 in Murray, Ky.

Following this weekend, the Panthers have just three matches remaining in the regular season before the OVC tournament. The top six finishing teams advance to the tournament. Eastern is currently in sixth place in the OVC standings. Dominic Renzetti can be reached at 581-2812 or dcrenzetti@eiu.edu.

With limited action seen in the fall season by the men’s and women’s tennis teams, players had to impress their coach early on and have success.  From the start of fall, head coach of both the men and women’s teams, John Blackburn has preached to his players that competing is most important when the teams set foot on the tennis court. The women’s team started its season at the SIU-E Fall Invitational. It was there where freshman Ali Foster and senior Kristen Laird were paired up for the first time.  The duo won the No. 2 Doubles Flight, winning their first match 9-7 and then cruising past their last two opponents 8-3 and 8-2. Foster and Laird remain undefeated in doubles play this year sporting a 4-0 record. Sophomore Sephora Boulbahaiem has also been impressive in singles play.  The sophomore had a 2-1 record at the No. 1 Singles Flight in Edwardsville and followed that performance with wins in singles play against Southern Indiana and in doubles alongside freshman Hannah Kimbrough.  The highlight of the fall season for the women was their performance against the Screaming Eagles. On the last day of September, the women invaded Evansville, Ind.  When the sun came down, the Panthers returned home with an 8-1 victory over Southern Indiana.  “We have made progress since the beginning of the season and we have been more competitive,” Blackburn said. The men’s team started off the season at the Wright State Fall Tournament in singles play, sporting a 12-14 record.   In doubles action, they reached the B and C Flight finals that included a first place finish by the duo of freshman Robert Skolik and senior captain Warren Race. Race and Skolik remain paired together and were also victorious in their only other doubles match against Missouri St. Louis.  Despite there being new faces on the team, Blackburn said he has been impressed by the doubles teams as they have been playing great. Blackburn said the team continues to work on their individual skill set during practice.  “Although we are in a team environment it is important to work on each player’s game since they are all different,” Blackburn said. “We still need to work on decision making and shot selection.”   Race said the freshman have stepped up so far and have learned from the more experienced players.  “The season has seen a lot of progress and it shows promise for the spring,” Race said. Aldo Soto can be reached at 581-2812 or asoto2@eiu.edu.

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No Doubt still rocking same sound No Doubt’s finally back on the scene after 11 years of silence and some weird Gwen Stefani solo albums. You could say they “pushed and shoved” their way back, if you’re into plays on words. The album, “Push and Shove,” dropped on Sept. 25 and sounds like the band picked up right where it left off after 2001’s “Rock Steady.” Rumors had been milling around for the last few years about when, when, when this album would come out, and now that it’s here, it’s safe to say it was worth the wait — much better than the joke of an album Guns n’ Roses’ “Chinese Democracy” was after a 15-year hiatus. The band members, all now in their 40s, have stayed true to their original ska-pop sound and have accepted a few current musical norms, too, throwing in a splash of synth-pop here and a drop of dubstep there. The album’s first single, “Settle Down,” was released in July and acted as a massively poppy tease to the rest of the album. “Get get get get in line and settle down,” singer Gwen Stefani rap-sings, like a quasi-message to the

By Ashley Holstrom Managing Editor

crazy fans who had been impatiently waiting for years for this release. That’s how most of the album goes: it has that typical No Doubt flavor of ska mixed with pop and synth-pop mixed with smooth vocals. Its dance songs are interspersed perfectly with slow jams. It’s also chock-full of potential singles and songs it’s nearly impossible not to dance — or, at the very least, head bop — along with. The adorably mushy love song, “Gravity,” has Stefani musing, “We're so lucky / Still holding on / Just like Venus in the morning sun / And you and me got gravity.” That’s either grounds for a sappy tear or a “gag me,” but with Stefani’s golden vocals, it’s a lean toward the former.

They aren’t all about the loveydovey songs on this album, though. Sticking true to their wacky sense of lyrical genius, some ridiculous words make their way into the title track (“La, la, la, la vida loca, / We speeding it up like SoCa) and in “Easy” (I'm gonna hit and run / A yummy yum yum). Fans can only shake their heads and chuckle when they come across these oh-so profound lyrics. But that’s what makes this band so great — No Doubt mixes different styles and, using their magic, makes them work. They have fun and create music that’s fun to listen to. This album is no exception. As an answer to Stefani’s question in “Looking Hot,” yes, you do look hot, and yes, this hits the spot. Big time. “Push and Shove” is a refreshing change in popular music that’s dominated by Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. One thing’s for sure: Stefani’s voice has been missing on the music scene. Ashley Holstrom can be reached at 581-2812 or alholstrom@eiu.edu.

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'The Campaign': enjoyable comedy

The Campaign is a humorous movie about the crazy side of politics. The movie stars: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, and Jason Sudeikis. Cam Brady (played by Will Ferrell) and Marty Huggins (played by Zach Galifianakis) are two political candidates running for congressman in North Carolina. Cam Brady is the most egotistical candidate that is willing to stop at nothing to win the election. “I will do anything it takes to win, even if that means lying or physically hurting someone says,” Cam Brady. This movie, while being very silly and whimsical, also shows the dark side to a campaign, and how candidates will do anything just to get a vote. Marty Huggins really believes that he can make a difference in his district, so he decides to runs for congressman. Marty is a decent guy, but a bit too delusional when it comes to politics and how the games are played. Marty soon realizes this when he gets the help of Tim Wattley (played by Jason Sudeikis). Once Marty obtains the help of Tim Wattley many things start changing including himself. Marty changes who he is as a person to try to win a campaign for con-

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gressman. This movie is even more relevant with the upcoming election right around the corner. It makes the viewer wonder is this how real politicians act? The Campaign really highlights on the fact that we do not know these politicians. Who they say they are and who they behind closed doors are two different things. What we do know, however, is that these people are merely trying to be an image of what they think the public wants, an image of perfection. With all the constant fake smiles, kissing of babies’ foreheads, and public appearances, it’s hard to tell what is indeed real and what is fake. The movie has some great funny parts that will make you laugh, and might even shock you. Will Ferrell in the movie is great.

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The character he plays isn’t a stretch from the characters he usually plays. But his performance is very believable. Zach Galifianakis is so unrecognizable in this movie you’ll have to look very closely just to see if it is him. The movie has a lot of physical comedy which is always good for a quick laugh. It is very easy to follow along with and anyone can enjoy it. The only downside for The Campaign is that the storyline is extremely simple. But it is a comedy and its goal is to make people laugh, and it does just that. Most of the jokes in the movie are effortless while others are at times stupid. Overall, this movie is pretty good. Don’t let the title of the movie fool you, you don’t have to be a political junkie to enjoy it. This movie pokes fun at the political candidates and how people get so wrapped up in winning they lose almost everything. The movie isn’t perfect, but it is a good film that will have you laughing from start to finish. Paige Bennett can be reached at 581-2812 or pmbennett@eiu.edu.

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Homecoming king Darnell Tyms and queen Sherry Gunn were crowned Monday in McAfee Gymnasium. Eastern sponsored its first homecoming in 1915 and more than half of the 500 alumni attended.

King, queen react to being crowned By Jaime Lopez, Verge Editor

arnell Tyms thought that the last place he would be was walking on a stage in front of a crowd of hundreds until he came to Eastern. Tyms, a junior communication studies major, won the title of Homecoming King and said he wants to encourage students to engage in Homecoming Week. Tyms was automatically nominated last year when he won the Black Student Union’s “Essence of a Man” contest in Fall 2011, and that is the organization he represented during the race for king. Tyms said winning came across as a surprise because all of the candidates were qualified to wear the crown. “All of these men are active on campus, and they know how to express themselves very well,” Tyms said.

The Friday before the week of the competition, Tyms took to Twitter and tweeted at every hour to remind voters about elections for king and queen. Before the competition, Tyms said he was too busy campaigning to let his nerves get to him. While the candidates were presented to the crowd of fans, Tyms said he began to replay his college career in his head and questioned if he had done enough to earn the title of king. “It was like an out of body experience. You begin to ask yourself, ‘Have I done enough? Did they value me enough?’” he said. Tyms said the roar of the crowd humbled him. “I felt surrounded by love,” Tyms said. He said he plans on using his platform to encourage other minority students to participate in organizations on campus.

“The competition has nothing to do with race, but I think it helps members in my race remember that your race doesn’t hold you back,” Tyms said. “You can do anything as long as you put your best foot forward.” Now that he has the crown, Tyms said he wants to encourage other students to participate in all of the homecoming events. T h o u g h Ty m s s a i d b e c o ming Homecoming King is a major stepping-stone in his college career, he said he plans to do more to remain active on campus and encourage students to engage with university organizations. After graduating, Tyms said he looks forward to attending graduate school at either Purdue University or the University of Florida. He said he would love to work with student programs at a university or pursue a career as an actor.

said. “I repeated to myself, ‘Don’t fall down!’” When her name was called, Gunn said she had to hold back her tears, and that winning was a surprise. “Most of my life I was a tomboy, even during my freshman and sophomore years of college,” Gunn said. Gunn said when she won the crown she thought about the transformation she has made in her life. Gunn said the crown is a symbol of her role as a leader on campus, something she takes seriously. “People look up to you on this campus when you become queen, and you have to be active both inside and outside the community,” Gunn said. Gunn said she waves at students when she walks around on campus and feels this can better a per-

son’s day. Gunn said becoming Homecoming Queen is a major accomplishment in her senior year. She said it feels like her college career has come full circle with this win. “I’ve been successful academically and socially; this was another one of my goals,” Gunn said. After graduating from Eastern, Gunn plans on attending graduate school at either here or at Illinois State University and wants to become a counselor or social worker. When she got home from the competition, Gunn said her Facebook page blew up with compliments and acknowledgements from friends and family; she thanked all of them individually. “I really did appreciate them and the voters,” Gunn said.

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rowing up, Sherry Gunn was a tomboy and never fathomed the idea of entering a beauty pageant. But Gunn, a senior family and consumer sciences major and member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority, said everything changed when she competed in the "Miss Bl a c k a n d G o l d p a g e a n t " i n Spring 2011, which she won. She said the competition pushed her to continue participating in beauty pageants. While the candidates for Homecoming Queen were announced, Gunn said she was worried about tripping when climbing up to the stage of the McAfee Gymnasium. “I kept thinking about that moment in ‘Miss Congeniality,’ you know, when she falls,” Gunn

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erge V Fall entertainment you shouldn't miss 10.12.2012

The mockumentary style comedy "Modern Family," dealing with multi-cultural and same-sex marriage is back for its fourth season on ABC.

No Doubt is back after an 11-year-hiatus with its new album, "Push and Shove." The album including the single, "Settle Down," stays true to the band's ska-pop sound.

The ninth and final season of "The Office" airing on NBC, takes a comic look among the lives of co-workers at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

"30 Rock," starring Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin and Tracy Morgan, is back for its series finale. The comedy, based on Fey's experiences as writer for "Saturday Night Live," airs on NBC.

Indie pop artist Ellie Goulding releases her sophomore album, "Halcyon" which features the singles "Anything Could Happen" and "I Know You Care."

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By Samantha McDaniel Daily Editor

A battle of the bands competition has led the band Heavy Denis to be the musical performance at the Homecoming tailgate on Saturday. Heavy Denis, a six-person band, performed at the Sept. 22 tailgate for the Charleston Parks and Recreation Battle of the Bands. Jake Edwards, the lead singer, said Heavy Denis was formed about three years ago. “It is, in a sense, a family band and two good friends,” Edwards said. The other members are Kaleb Edwards, bass; John ‘Jay’ Carson, guitar; Jesse Fustin, guitar; Mike Gingrich, drums; and AJ Howell, trumpet. Edwards said he did not start playing music until he was older. He said his other brothers started before he did. “My younger brother, he may not know it, but he is the one who inspired me to play guitar,” Edwards said. Edwards said music has been in his family for a long time. “We all just grew up with songwriting parents and grandparents,” Edwards said. Edwards said the band was formed three years ago when Edwards’ brother, Kaleb Edwards, asked him to watch him and Carson play to see if they could start a band. “We wrote a song that day, and it’s just taken off ever since,” Edwards said. Edwards said music has always been there. “It’s been there kind of laying dormaint and then we had a kind of explosion in songwriting and musical creativitiy in general,” Edwards said. He said they have about 20 to 25 songs that they have written and one cover song, “Freebird” by Lynard Skyard. Edwards said they performed “Freebird” during the first round of the battle of the bands on Sept. 22.

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(from bottom to top) Jesse Fustin, guitar; Caleb Edwards, bass; AJ Howell, trumpet; John Carson, guitar and vocals; Mike Gingrich, drums and vocals; Jake Edwards, lead singer, have played together for three years and produced 20-25 songs.

“I think that is the direction we are going in, at least for now,” Edwards said. “We want to have about 50 to 60 percent covers, because you are a little more bookable if you play stuff people know.” Edwards said they have had some success with their own songs, which are written by four of the members of the band. “I think that having four song writers has been a strength of ours,” Edwards said. “For a band that does original music, it doesn’t get a lot of same sounding songs, whereas a lot of original bands you get a set of 10 songs and it’s hard to tell the difference between them, because they might only have one writer or they are stuck in a box of one style of music.” Edwards said he never wanted to be in a band that plays a certain type

of music. “My philopshy has been, if the song is good, then we play it,” Edwards said. “If a song had heart and it came to us honestly, we try to put it together.” Edwards said the band is not a main priority for many of the members, who have regular jobs and families. “Four of us are fathers and on a good month, we see each other twice a month to rehearse or write,” Edwards said. “It’s been three years and we only have 20 to 25 songs, which has been pretty productive because we rarely see each other.” Edwards said they rarely see each other even twice a month. “I think that what has held us back the most is life in general; (we're) busy life with our families,” Edwards said.

Edwards said they stuggle to juggle their lives and try to find a balance, so they can continue playing music together. Edwards said they have set their priorities. “We all have our love of music but family is family,” he said. Edwards said they are looking forward to playing together. “I don’t think any of us takes for granted that we get to play together,” Edwards said. “I really appreciate getting to play with these guys when we can play.” He said what has held the band together has been a common interest. “Everyone loves it so we keep it up,” Edwards said. Edwards said the band plans to bring their families to the Homecoming tailgate.

“I know my daughter hasn’t seen the band play, which does stick with kids,” he said. Edwards said they enjoyed their first performance. “We were unsure when we saw the stage, it was a tiny stage, and there were six of us,” Edwards said. “It actually worked out great, playing outside, since there are six of us, it can get noisy if you are in the wrong space.” Edwards said they were worried about the competition because they have had little time to practice. “We’ve had a lot of rejection, so we got use to hearing ‘Yeah, you’re good but we picked someone else,’” Edwards said. “So finally we feel validated.” Samantha McDaniel can be reached at 581-2812 or slmcdaniel@eiu.edu.

Homecoming weekend events calendar Saturday

Friday What: Journalism Alumni Hall of Fame Luncheon Where: Seventh Street Underground When: 11:30 a.m. What: Golf Outing Where: Charleston Country Club When: 1 p.m.

What: Pep Rally: Yell Like Hell and Who Wants to be a Mascot Contest Where: McAfee Gym When: 7 p.m. What: Dance for Black Student Union Where: McAfee Gym When: 10 p.m.

What: 12th Annual Homecoming 2.5K Race Where: Starts at Seventh Street When: 9 a.m. What: Homecoming Parade Where: Begins at Seventh Street When: 9:30 a.m.

What: Billy's Backyard Tailgate Where: O'Brien Field Tailgate Area When: 11 a.m.

What: Football game Where: O'Brien Field When: 1:30 p.m.

What: Annual Alumni Awards Dinner Where: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Grand Ballroom When: 6 p.m. What: NPHC Homecoming Dance Where: McAfee Gym When: 10 p.m.

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10.12.2012 REVIEW

Freshmen compare homecoming experiences 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' no ordinary teenage drama

By Bob Galuski Verge Reporter

As homecoming prepares to come to the Eastern campus, freshmen may be recalling their last homecoming experience, as seniors in high school. Students noticed the preparations for homecoming around campus, sparking comparisons between their last homecoming. Kim Irving, a freshman psychology major, said she was excited for homecoming at Eastern, since homecoming in her high school was more formal. “At my high school it was really just one day, and here it’s more of a week long celebration,” Irving said. “There are concerts in the quads, and it’s more campus based.” Andrew Pruski, a freshman undecided major, said he has noted the T-shirts being sold around campus, as well as students campaigning for homecoming king and queen. “The biggest thing for homecoming I’ve seen around campus are the shirts being sold,” Pruski said. “I always see somebody with a T-shirt for sale.” Pruski also said in his high school he saw more decorated hallways and classrooms, however he said he is looking forward to all the events planned. “All we had in my high school, other than hall decorations, was a pep rally at the end of the week,” he said. Eastern’s homecoming has a wide variety of events planned for students, including a parade and a football game. Tom Herff, a freshman history major, said he was also planning on attending the homecoming events, such as “Yell Like Hell.” He said it was mostly because of his involvement in a fraternity. “I didn’t really do anything in high school for homecoming. I’m doing a lot more activities this year since I’m pledging a fraternity,” Herff said. Zack Wyman, a freshman special education major, said he was excited for some of the events because he was in a fraternity. “If I wasn’t in a fraternity, then I probably wouldn’t be going to

Clayton Tittle, freshman undecided major, said he plans on getting his homework done early so he can enjoy the homecoming weekend.

Diedre Pappas, freshman special education major, said she will be participating in her sorority's homecoming activities.

Kim Irving, freshman psychology major, said Eastern's homecoming is a longer celebration than her high school's homecoming.

Zack Wyman, freshman special education major, said he is looking forward to the homecoming events his fraternity is planning.

any of the events,” Wyman said. Allison McGinn, a freshman math major, also said being part of Greek life influenced her decision to participate in more activities for homecoming. Diedre Pappas, a freshman special education major, also said she would be participating in events because of her role in a sorority. “We have options to choose from, like intramural teams,” Pappas said. Some students, though, said they felt there wasn’t enough information leading up to homecoming week. Darien Ghostone, a freshman sports management major, said all he had heard about homecoming was from students campaigning. Phil Rizzo, an undecided major, said he was aware of homecoming happening, but did not have enough information about it. “I’m not in a fraternity, so I don’t really know too much about the events going on,” Rizzo said. However, Rizzo said he felt not being in a fraternity would not hinder his homecoming experience. Ben Lunak, a business major, said he thought his high school’s homecoming was more organized. “It was more organized because

of the smaller area, being in a high school,” Lunak said. Lunak also said the football game in high school was a bigger deal to him. “You could watch your friends play football, and actually root for them, not just a team,” he said. Some students, including Clayton Tittle, a freshman undecided major, said they were planning on getting homework completed early, so they could just enjoy the homecoming celebrations. “If you don’t get your school work done early, then it’ll all just come up right after homecoming, or so I’ve been told,” Tittle said. Chelsey Zelinka, a sociology major, said she was excited for homecoming this year. “Being in a sorority definitely helps keep me involved in homecoming stuff,” Zelinka said. Zelinka said she believes this h o m e c o m i n g w o n’t b e b e t t e r than her senior year, and the two events are very separate. “It’s nice to think about last ye a r’s h o m e c o m i n g w i t h t h i s year’s. It was one of our last big things for high school, and this is our first for college.” Bob Galuski can be reached at 581-2812 or rggaluski@eiu.edu.

While my days of high school are over, I found a little bit of myself in “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” Stephen Chbosky, the director of the film and writer of the book, captures the insecurities that come with adolescence when viewed through the eyes of Charlie (played by Logan Lerman), a bright young man struggling with a depression and an aversion to people. Summer has ended, and Charlie can no longer take to hiding in his bedroom. On his first day of school, he faces something that I, and maybe everybody else, have faced at some point in their lives: finding a spot at a table during lunch. Walking through the cafeteria aisle, he looks around aimlessly, and under Chbosky’s microscope, the insecurities stirring up inside of Charlie reverberate—creating a climactic scene that compares to an avalance out of such an insignificant moment. In all his misery during his first day of school, he finds friends in Sam and Patrick, played by Emma Watson and Ezra Miller. Watson is changing her film career’s image, as she is shedding her former identity as Hermoine, and Miller steals several scenes with his portrayal of a gay teenager in high school. Miller’s character is bubbly, confident and seems to be the only member of the trio who is truly comfortable in his skin. His performance is a departure from his role in “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” where he played a sadistic teenager who takes pleasure in tormenting his family, but especially his mother. As wonderful as the acting and writing is, some of the lines are enough to make you hurl.

By Jaime Lopez Verge Editor

At a scene in a party, Sam says to Charlie, “Welcome to the island of misfits.” If someone said that to me, I would probably walk away. No, I would leave the party altogether. But as far as high school clichés in movies go, Chbosky’s writing evades the simple dichotomy of popular kids versus unpopular—no traces of “Mean Girls” here (Sorry, Tina Fey). Charlie travels around with a pack of misfits, artists and punks, but as introverted and different as they are, the pack helps him find the ropes in the jungle that is high school, with sex, alcohol, drugs and drama. Through these high-schoolers, Charlie slowly leaves his former self and finds that even with his insecurities and depression, there will always be friends who will love him and accept him. Guiding him in his freshman year of high school is Mr. Anderson, his English teacher, played by Paul Rudd. From the sidelines, Mr. Anderson teaches him more and more about growing up; Charlie also wants to be a writer. Both characters are observing high school life from the outside, the way poets and singers and artists do. And we, as the audience, are fortunate enough to watch this story unfold. Jaime Lopez can be reached at 581-2812 or jlopez@eiu.edu.

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Football fans of all kinds talk about what they enjoy By Ryan Shea Verge Reporter

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Craig Banyai, an English graduate student, will play the role of The Lecturer in the production.

Charleston Alley Theatre cast to perfrom musical about marijuana, dramatic events By Stephanie White Verge Reporter

“Reefer Madness” is a musical that is based on a 1936 documentary. It was originally meant to be shown to students and their parents to alert them of the dangers of marijuana and how it is singlehandedly destroying the youth of America. It was originally released as “Tell Your Children,” sometimes also titled as “The Burning Question,” “Dope Addict,” “Doped Youth and Love Madness.” The movie had melodramatic events, like a hit and run, attempted rape, suicide and other events that are said to have happened because marijuana was involved. One of the main actors, Charity Ozier, plays Mary Lane, the good girl who gets sucked into the marijuana mess. “She is the typical good-girlgoes-bad,” Ozier said about her character. Ozier said she enjoys being apart of "Reefer Madness." “It is very comical and fun. The audience will like it and laugh.” Another actress Savannah Esarey plays Sally, titled in the script as "the reefer whore." “This character is out of the box for me,” Esarey said. “It is not what I am used to but she is a fun character to play.” She explained that even

though her character sells her baby for drugs, she likes her. “Our version of the musical is a bit different than the movie,” said assistant director Marie Field- Jozwiak, about the production. They are using what is called the “canon” version, which is also known as the adapted version. Their production of Reefer Madness is a mix of both the original musical and the more popular version, Jozwiak said. “We have most of the original songs, but some were replaced with better songs when the musical was redone by SHOWTIME.” Jozwiak said. She said it is just as melodramatic as the documentary. In the musical, Mary Lane, the female protagonist, does not have a brother like in the movie. Jimmy is now the name of her boyfriend. The roles of the brother and the boyfriend have been combined into just the boyfriend. “Also, in the movie the old man gets run over, but you only hear of his death. In this production, you not only see him get run over but die as well,” Jozwiak said, explaining the differences from the documentary to the musical. "Reefer Madness" was originally financed by a church group under the name Tell Your Children. After the film was shot, it was purchased by producer Dwain Esper. He re-cut the film for distribu-

tion on the exploration film circuit. The movie did not gain an audience until 1971, and gained a new life as an unintentional comedy along with its original intention to inform others of marijuana's negative outcome on the youth. Because of its melodramatic acting and poor production values, this movie became more of a comedy. Sean Abley created his own stage adaptation using the title "Reefer Madness" that ran for a year in Chicago in 1992. This film was then spoofed into a musical of the same name, which then in 2005 was made into a made-for-television film. "Reefer Madness" is considered by various critics to be a cult classic and one of the best examples of a midnight movie. Midnight m ov i e s are l ow -b u dg e t g en re films shown on television stations for late-night programming. In the Charleston Alley Theatre, "Reefer Madness the Musical" will be shown Oct. 12,13,15 and 19,20,22. Ticket prices are $13 each, and audience members must be at least 18 to see the show. “You should see this musical because you will not see it anywhere else,” music producer Tony Cox said.

As the end of homecoming draws near with the football game on Saturday, fans of all kinds have shared their reasons for attending and enjoying each game. Alissa Runkle, a sophomore mathematics major, said she is a big fan of Eastern’s football team and has always loved football. She said she goes to every game that she has been in town for and enjoys dressing up in school colors for the game. Runkle said she had noticed more unity in the team's play this year. "They play together better; the chemistry is different,” she said. “Last year, they didn't mesh as well." There are also those in the stands that have been dragged to the game by someone else. Brook Sturgeon, a senior political science major, said he only ever goes to games because of his girlfriend. Even though he does not house much interest in football, he said he does enjoy the tailgate aspect of it all. “ Tailgating always makes it worth it,” he said. Many students would like to go to the games more but are too busy like Kyle Vance, a junior kinesiology and sports studies major He said he is usually busy with work or other organizations he is involved with. “I wish I could watch the games more, but I do keep up with the team though,” Vance said. “I check the paper whenever they play to see how we did.” He said he thinks kick off is usually scheduled for the perfect time of day to play football, but not always the perfect time

to take a three-hour break in the middle of a busy schedule. Jennifer McCann, a senior athletic training major, said she likes watching how the fans’ reactions affect the players. She said she is down on the field for every home game and has traveled with the team as well. She noticed that players “get more excited for the fans.” “ They always tr y to get the crowd into it,” she added. She also said the fan base that attends Eastern’s home games regularly is not as large but just as enthusiastic as other schools. Angela Napolitano, a junior education major, plays the bass drum in EIU’s marching band. Angela said getting to watch the football games is a pretty big perk. Angela also said most students in the marching band love watching the games, whether they were fans of the sport before college or they have grown an appreciation from marching at the games. “ We’re like an extension of Panther Nation,” Angela said. “The marching band gets a lot of fun out of cheering on the team every performance.” Jerone Williams, a senior general studies major and defensive lineman for the football team, said playing in games is always better with people in the stands. “Whenever there’s a lot of fans, it energizes us; it makes us faster and more amped up,” Williams said. Williams said this game is “a huge chance to make a statement in the conference.” It is also a huge chance to prove the team’s improvement to the student body, he added. Ryan Shea can be reached at 581-2812 or rmshea@eiu.edu.

Stephanie White can be reached at 581-2812 or sewhite2@eiu.edu

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National reach with a small town heart

Store provides services to Charleston, Midwest for over 30 years By Greg Sainer Verge Reporter

At first glance, Z’s Music and Sound System Services may give customers the same impression as any other local music shop. But aside from the walls filled with guitars, sound equipment and other music products, Z’s, owned and operated for 35 years by Mike Ziebka, plays host to a wide array of signed photographs hung above the counter from the dozens of artists Ziebka has worked for over the years. “You have got everyone from Brad Paisley, Justin Moore, Trace Adkins… Jake Owen is up there…(and the) Zac Brown Band,” Ziebka said as he motioned to the respective photographs. “We travel to five or six different states. Basically we provide sound, lighting and staging for national artists.” Ziebka did not initially begin Z’s as a provider for national artists, however, explaining that Z’s was once closer to Eastern’s campus than its current location on the corner of Jackson Avenue and Sixth Street. “I came here in 1972 as a student from Schiller Park, and I started working in the store in 1973,” Ziebka said. “It used to be called Tinkley Bell Music, and it was across the street from Stevenson (Hall), which is where I lived…and then it moved two or three times (before) I finally bought out the store in 1977.” Ziebka explained he became interested in music when he began playing guitar at a young age. “I have been playing ever since I

was 5 or 6 years old and played in different bands in high school, so it has always been a big part of my life,” Ziebka said. Ziebka also said he originally started at Tinkley Bell Music teaching guitar lessons, but as he became more involved and eventually became the owner of Z’s, he began to work in providing music production for local artists. “Basically in the ‘80s, when heavy metal and harder rock started becoming more prevalent in the area and the music scene was going, there were very limited stores or outlets where bands could get PA gear so they could play these clubs, and we just happened to see that as a need,” Ziebka said. Ziebka said a major local location for his business was a local band bar, and it provided the start for his work with national artists. “There used to be a band bar that really is where we got our big start called Ted’s Warehouse on North Fifth Street,” Ziebka said. It was a band bar that was open six nights a week for live music. As music changed, volumes got louder, Ziebka said. “Bigger equipment was needed, more channels, et cetera, et cetera,” he said. “That was the start of it all, as far as the production end of the store.” Despite his work for national artists around the Midwest, Ziebka has maintained a focus on local business, providing sound-system installation local venues and organizations. “We do a lot of sound-system installations for churches, schools, foot-

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Mike Ziebka, owner of Z's Music and Sound System Services stands beside his wall of guitars and sound equipment.

ball fields and soccer fields,” Ziebka said. “Churches have been a major source of revenue for us, and it is a nice environment to work with.” Ziebka said he was on his third sound system installation with some customers, during that time. Ziebka and his three crewmembers also provide sound and lighting for local area festivals and concerts. “Probably the largest (events) we do around here are Bagelfest in Mat-

toon, Red, White and Blue Days here in Charleston in the summer and the Broom Corn Festival up in Arcola, to name a couple,” he said. “We also do the major productions at Rose-Hulman University in Terre Haute, Indiana.” For Ziebka, his business philosophy is a large part of his success and longevity in the community, surrounding area and bordering states. “I treat everyone as special because

that is what we should do,” Ziebka said. “We cater to their needs for that specific day or that show and try to make it as smooth as possible.” Ziebka also had no regrets about locating his business in Charleston. “I have no complaints,” Ziebka said. “The town has been good to us.” Greg Sainer can be reached 581-2812 or gpsainer@eiu.edu.

Lighting designer shines amidst the darkness backstage By Jaime Lopez Verge Editor

William Richardson is not allowed to make a single peep while at his job, even if everything around him is falling apart. Richardson, a senior theatre arts major, works as the student lighting designer for the productions in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. This year, his first as lighting designer, he has planned the lighting for several shows in the Dvorak Concert Hall. Even with years of experience under his belt, Richardson said he feels as anxious as the first time he worked a show. “Usually, I’m a nervous wreck before the show starts and in the few moments at the start,” Richardson said. Weeks before the night of a performance, Richardson said he draws up the way the stage will look once lit and works with directors to stage the image they have in mind. Before Gaelic Storm performed at Doudna, Richardson said he listened to their music for four weeks to develop a light show suited for them. One of his bosses, David Wolski, a

theatre arts professor who specializes in light design, said making cues for light changes in a show can take up to six weeks. Richardson works from a booth stationed in the very back of the concert hall, through a keyboard-like instrument called a lighting console. With the press of a button and the swiping of a switch, Richardson brightened and darkened the large hall. Sometimes he live-mixes and produces a show without a prompt, where he said he is constantly sweating out the possibility of making a mistake. Richardson first majored in physics when he got to college. He transferred to Eastern from Sewanee: The University of the South. His major required work outside of class to familiarize himself better with his field of study. Though working with lights in a concert hall and physics seem unrelated, Richardson said he finds himself in need of some form of the science to finish a design. While spending most of his time working from the background away from the audience’s stares and applause,

Richardson said the show would not go on without lighting. “You can’t see anything without the lighting, and it is kind of nice to know that you’re in control of everything,” said Richardson while flickering the lights in the concert hall. “Not that I have a God complex or anything like that.” Painting the stage of a theater with flashes of light highlights the emotions a character is forgoing while capturing the intensity of a scene, Richardson said. When Gaelic Storm played in the Dvorak Concert Hall, a light that recreated the glow of a sunset illuminated the stage. However, most of the time, effects go unnoticed, but they still manage to flush out the emotions desired in a scene. “You can get such a reaction from the crowd and they don’t even know it’s you,” Richardson said. Scenic design and on-stage scenery set the play, he explained, but the lighting aspect gives life to it. Jobs in theatre as an actor can be limited, but Richardson discovered a thriving job market in technical the-

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William Richardson, senior theatre arts major, works with lighting production in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.

atre that has helped quell his doubts about the future. “There are several opportunities in carpentry, lighting, designing and engineering,” he said. Richardson said working in Doudna has helped build him into the skilled lighting designer he is today. Experience, he said, has taught him that patience is necessary when shows fall through the cracks.

Once, when a giant American flag was lowered from the catwalk during a show, half of it stretched down to the audience while the other half remained idle. “Sometimes things are out of your control, and you just have to learn to deal with it,” Richardson said. Jaime Lopez can be reached at 581-2812 or jlopez2@eiu.edu.