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Fire, police departments respond to stove fire By Roberto Hodge News Editor | @DEN_News A stove fire occurred at 9:10 p.m. Thursday in apartment 24 in the Elliott Building of University Court. Charleston Fire and Police departments both responded. Steve Bennett, the assistant fire chief of the Charleston Fire Department, said the stove range and hood sustained minimal fire damage. Nothing else in the building was damaged and no injuries were reported. Bennett said the fire was extinguished before the sprinkler systems were activated; he said how quickly the building service workers clean the kitchen area would determine if the residents could return to their apartment Thursday evening.
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The Charleston Fire Department responds to a stove fire at 9:10 p.m on Thursday in apartment 24 of the Elliott Building in University Court. Fire officials said that the fire was extinguished before the sprinkler system was activated and there was minimal damage.
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Eastern welcomes all relatives as they kick off Family Weekend with a comedy juggler, discount food court prices, movie showings and Bingo Friday night. Saturday happenings start early as the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union will pro-
vide a “Parent’s Club Continental Breakfast,” which is a complimentary breakfast bar beginning at 9 a.m. Panther football hosts Southeast Missouri State at 1 p.m. Saturday at O’Brien Field. There will be activities for all members of the family leading up to the game including a lunch at Stevenson Tower and “Billy’s Backyard, The
EIU Tailgate.” Family Weekend Funfest begins at 7 p.m. in the Union, with ventriloquist Mark Rubben, a “Thinkfast” game show and hypnotist Erick Kand highlighting the evening. More details and information can be found starting on page 1B of the On the Verge of Family Weekend issue.
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Eastern students can venture off campus while they have their families visiting this weekend to discover there is plenty to do in Charleston if they know where to look. A 10-minute walk from Old Main will take visitors down tree-lined streets and past Victorian architecture to the downtown square. The square and the adjacent area features local businesses including Bob’s Bookstore and Jackson Avenue Coffee, both of which offer open mic night on Fridays. The Charleston area also offers many historical attractions, including five related to 16th President Abraham Lincoln. President Lincoln’s father and stepmother lived in the Charleston area while their son was practicing law in Springfield. The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, located at 402 South Lincoln Highway Road, is eight miles south of Charleston and gives visitors the opportunity to see “an accurate reproduction of the Lincolns’ two-room cabin that was reconstructed on the original cabin site,” according to the website. One mile north of Lincoln Log Cabin visitors can also discover the Moore Home State Museum, where Lincoln last visited his family in 1861 prior to leaving for Washington D.C. to become president. Just west of Lincoln Log Cabin is the historic Thomas Lincoln Cemetery, which contains gravesites of Lincoln’s father and stepmother, as well as Civil War veterans.
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By Cassie Buchman Administration Editor |@cjbuchman The Council on Academic Affairs approved revisions to a class in management information systems and heard from Kurt Olausen, the director of study abroad, about classes at its meeting. Larry White, an assistant chair of management information systems/operations management and member of the CAA, spoke at the meeting on behalf of MIS 4850, the class being revised. White said it is an existing course that will be revised and offered online in the future. “It is a precursor to a new program that is also coming along in the graduate level,” White said. The class is a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. The class revision was unanimously approved. Olausen was originally asked to the CAA about the course approval in 2012 but he did not hear about this until last week due to staff turnovers in the study abroad office. He brought items that talked about the course approval process for the CAA to look at. The CAA asked for a summary of the learning objectives for the course and the overall content. Rebecca Throneburg, a professor in communication disorders and sciences, said one thing that sent a red flag to the CAA a few years ago was that some of the faculty-led study abroad courses do not go through the CAA. She said they had a conversation with the previous study abroad director. “The concern at that point was that it appeared that the same study abroad experience
“I think often times we may not have a firm outline of the graduate (program).” -Kurt Olausen, director of study abroad was getting counted very differently with a wide variety of substitutions when they got back,” Throneburg said. “So we were saying we would like to see how a person who’s getting credit for a 1000 level gen ed versus a 3000 level major course.” The CAA asked for a report from study abroad so they could understand the reasoning behind giving different amounts of credit for what seemed like the same experience. Olausen said because he is not necessarily well-versed about what goes on in each department, study abroad sometimes needs department chairs to decide certain things. “On some level, we do have to rely on department chairs to say, yes this meets our academic standards,” Olausen said. Throneburg said they needed to check for consistency in the classes, in undergraduate and graduate programs. Olausen said part of his concern is getting more people in the study abroad program in the first place, so the program can run. “I think often times we may not have a firm outline of the graduate (program),” Olausen said. “The graduate thing is ‘well, we don’t expect
any, so when we do we’ll make something up. My goal is to just get them abroad.” Throneburg said any other classes coming from the department would go to the department curriculum committee. “It doesn’t go to our department curriculum committee,” she said. “Basically somebody who wasn’t involved with in the curriculum at all put this together.” Olausen said it is easy for study abroad to ask for more specific information about certain courses from the people who knew about them. “We send questions back about things,” Olausen said. The study abroad program has grown from previous years. “This year for the first time there are two sections of 31 students,” Olausen said. Debra Reid, a history professor, asked Olausen if the course was working as proposed or if he saw things that needed changing. Olausen said he has made tweaks to how an assignment is done but other than that he has not seen a lot of flexibility. “The biggest changes I’ve made is I’ve dropped enrollment on a course 25 to 16,” he said. JaLisa Smith, a psychology major, said the study abroad course was working, and that it was different from other classes. “We’ve already been there instead of just talking about going there,” Smith said. “It’s kind of a big self reflection, applying the global aspects to us as people.” Cassie Buchman can be reached at 581-2812 or cjbuchman@eiu.edu.
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By Luis Martinez Entertainment Editor | @DEN_News The University Board hosted its first open mic performance of the semester at 7th Street Underground on Thursday. The performance was originally scheduled to start at 7 p.m.; however, members of the main stage committee held off on letting the students perform until more people came to fill up the crowd. Students who attended the event were able to sign up and perform any type of work they wanted with no limitations. The show featured over 10 performers. The first performer of the night was Randall Mance, a member of the group “Paradigm Shift.” Mance started off the show with a poem titled “Service,” which talked about how he was a “Band-Aid” for someone and when he was no longer needed, he was cast aside. His second poem was titled “Lothario,” a piece also discussing relationships. Mance said he was been performing since 2008. Originally, he was a bit nervous to perform, but after joining a poetry organization at the University of Illinois he was able to come out of his shell. “They took me under their wing,” Mance said. Mance was not the only member of “Paradigm Shift” to perform at open mic. Following Mance was Josi Green, who performed a free verse style poem
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Josi Green, a Chicago resident and a member of the performance group Paradigm Shift, speaks about the streets of Chicago during the UB Open Mic event on Thursday in the 7th Street Underground.
with some music to accompany his performance. Green said his poetry was based on real life events. “I would say the streets of Chicago,” Green said. “What’s going on in Chicago.” Following Green’s performance was the first duo performance of the night. Reginald and Amber gave two
musical performances of their own original works. Their first performance piece was titled “Existence.” Shamerea Richards, a senior corporate communications major, was the fourth performance of the night. She used her phone to read some of her poems to the crowd. The first of the poems was titled “Think I’m a Rapper.”
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she spoke, Richards said she was not scared to say them. “I’m not shy,” she said. The third member of “Paradigm Shift,” known as “Truth,” came onto the stage and even performed collaboration with fellow group member, Josi Green. The two members performed “All We Got,” a piece about positivity. Through out the event, Patrick Davis, the University Board mainstage coordinator, organized a few giveaways to members of the audience. Some of the giveaways include gift cards for iTunes, Starbucks, and WalMart, and some Eastern T-shirt giveaways. Audience members had to answer trivia questions to receive the prizes, and some question ranged from the history of Eastern to song lyrics to naming television shows. One of the giveaways even ended in a game of rock, paper, scissors to determine who would win the prize. Jarvis Buchanan performed a variety of spoken words and song covers. With more than four different pieces, Buchanan performed covers of Sam Smith and even “Halo” by Beyoncé. Buchanan, a senior English major, said he started playing the guitar over the summer. “I thought it would be kind of cool,” Buchanan said. “All my friends were doing it, too.” He said the coolest thing about playing the guitar was being able to sing along with it. Luis Martinez can be reached at 581-2812 or at lpmartinez@eiu.edu.
First ‘Paint the Town Pink’ to color Mattoon Saturday By Molly Dotson Staff Reporter | @den_news Runners are preparing for four blasts of pink during the first Paint the Town Pink 5k Color Run/Walk Saturday in Mattoon. The run is sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center and Mattoon Area Family YMCA. The run is slated to begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Mattoon Bus Depot. Laura Bullan, director of healthy communities at SBLHC and one of the coordinators of the 5k, said she hopes the event will raise breast cancer awareness, support those affected by it and honor women diag-
nosed with the disease. “Knowing you are not alone helps in the healing process, and it gives people hope,” Bullan said. Bullan also said all the proceeds from the 5k are going to the new Regional Cancer Center at SBLHC. Marlana Brant, one of the participants, said she is running with her sister to honor the multiple women in their life who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. “It really hits close to home,” Brant said. “It was a sign from God to represent these people, and show my faith that they can get through it.” Brant has never previously ran in an organized event, but she said she
feels like it was meant to be. Brant said her goal is to not only complete the run in 25 minutes or less, but also to make others aware of the prevalence of breast cancer. “I want to raise awareness that cancer is everywhere,” Brant said. “I want to represent the ones I love who have been diagnosed with breast cancer” After the run there will be a dance party with music set to the theme of “ Women’s Empower ment.” Bullan said the music was chosen specifically to underline the main point of the event, which is breast cancer awareness. Participants and supporters had
the opportunity to create pink tutus they could wear during the run. Classes were held for participants to make the tutus for $10 at one of the “Make and Take” events hosted by SBLHC on Sept. 21, 29 and Oct. 6. Approximately 20 people attended each of these events. However, Bullan said she thinks many are crafting their fashion statements independently. Online registration at sarahbush. org is available through 4 p.m. on Friday, but SBLHC will also offer registration on the day of the event. The registration fee is $20. Bullan said 425 people are currently registered, but they are ex-
pecting over 500 participants for the 5k. Runners will start at the Mattoon Bus Depot, run down 21st Street, down Western Avenue, around Lytle Park, down 34th Street, up Prairie Avenue, down 21st Street, down Richmond Avenue and up 16th Street, ending at the Mattoon YMCA building. Bullan said finishing times for the run are not the important part of the day, but honoring the people who have been diagnosed is. “It’s not just a race, it’s something meaningful,” Bullan said. Molly Dotson can be reached at 581-2812 or at madotson@eiu.edu.
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‘Talking stage’ unnecessary Today’s generation has begun an awful new beginning that changes the way relationships have been coming together. We have come up with this great idea of a “talking” phase where two people show interest in one another, but they are not official. It begins as perfect as ever. Both people are replying back and forth within minutes. The two may even be making plans and hanging out. As time moves forward they begin to let the thoughts take over and begin to wonder, “What is really going on?” As for girls, we end up sending screenshots into group texts trying to decipher the text messages picturing both the worst and best possible meanings. The phase turns into a torturous act where neither person wants to express any type of feelings because the fear of rejection is greater than any happiness that could come from defining the relationship. It seems as though our generation believes that emotions are weak and that being vulnerable or sensitive is weak as well. I have known some people my age to be in this “talking” stage for many months allowing the bare minimum to be enough because, is it not better than not having anyone at all? Wrong. I, too, have been one to allow this and be delirious to the fact that it is insane. Is a relationship of any kind really worth it if it is more stressful than your upcoming college exam is going to be? If you have ever been in one of these situations how did you explain who the person is to your family? I picture it being very confusing seeing as you cannot say they are your boyfriend or girlfriend, but they are more than a friend. Everything begins to become a question. “Is it cheating if you hang out with someone else?” “Is it OK to post a picture of us?” “Do they like me too much?” “Do they like me enough?” When in the talking stage should they feel guilty if you hang out with another person? They can never be 100 percent certain if the other person is not doing just that, but if they were to do it, they would feel guilt inside. Chances are if you are avoiding other people during the talking stage to save the feelings than you like them enough to be dating exclusively. The confusion and stress this silly phrase has brought to many people in our generation is ridiculous. Being with someone and it turning into a relationship should not require a “Talking for Dummies” book with guidelines. In fact, it should just be as easy as to people getting to know each other over a couple of dates than deciding if it is worth the time and energy that needs to be put in on both ends. We have ruined something that used to be much simpler by adding complexities to it. Though this stage is inevitable, I would advise anyone to not get sucked into the all too common ways and instead sit down, talk it out, and figure out what it can or cannot be. Time will be saved for both if we could all just get those 20 seconds of courage and ask what you are both wondering anyway, “What is really going on here?” Cheyenne Fitzgerald is a senior journalism and psychology major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or cmfitzgerald@eiu.edu.
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Bad news hit campus Oct. 2 for those looking forward to Three Dog Night’s performance in Lantz Arena for Family Weekend. The cancellation came eight days before the scheduled performance that was to occur Saturday. The University Board helped plan the event, and they were given about a week to come up with a new act for Family Weekend or plan something new in the short amount of time given. This is obviously upsetting to many parents considering 600 tickets were sold in advance for the event, but just remember that this is not the UB’s fault. There was no way of knowing that this would happen, and the fact that it happened at the last minute is just as upsetting to them. Three Dog Night had to cancel for health reasons. The UB attempted to find acts to replace
the canceled concert, but it is difficult to find an act for many people to look forward to with so little time. So the next best thing was planned, and it is Family Fun Fest. And how many students are truly upset about the cancellation of Three Dog Night? Did many students even know who Three Dog Night was? An article from Thursday’s edition of The Daily Eastern News titled “Family Fun Fest to replace weekend concert,” said the event would be the family version of “Up All Nite.” So you know it is going to be a hoot. Obviously this is not as ideal as a concert featuring a band your parents probably love, but it is better than canceling the event altogether. The UB was still able to put together an event for students and their families, and the best part of that is the event will be free in the University Union. The News also reported the event cancella-
tion allowed the UB to save up to $45,000. That is a large sum of money that can be used for future events, and maybe the UB can find someone to top Mac Miller’s spring performance in Lantz Arena. Family Fun Fest is going to feature many events, and it will still be a great time for students and their families. There is going to be a comedian/juggler, comedy ventriloquist and a comedy hypnotist at Family Fun Fest. Lines should be out the door for all of these events. So take all of the upset parents and show them real fun. Family Fun Fest is scheduled to end at 10 p.m., so be sure to show your parents what else Charleston has to offer. End the night and great weekend by checking out the local watering holes. The daily editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News.
Healthy habits, vaccinations vital for students Endemic experiences are one thing, but the amount of students becoming ill is alarming. Sometimes, illness is unavoidable due to certain circumstances. When so many young adults are in such close proximity to each other, illness is bound to spread. What surprises many individuals is the type of illness that individuals are becoming subjected to. While reading this, one may think that the illness at hand, mumps, is one that is uncommon. In fact, at one point, this illness was thought to have been eradicated from the American population. Most citizens have been vaccinated for this specific illness. In 1967, the vaccination for mumps became commercialized and safe for the American population. Maurice Hilleman created this vaccine in order to provide protection against the pathogenic agents. At the time, this illness claimed the lives of many of the American citizens. The populations that were most affected by this illness lived in close quarters with others. This is why populations of people become ill all at once. Multiple college campuses in Illinois are experiencing outbreaks of this illness. Experts are surprised that cases of mumps are coming back from nearly being eradicated. Many students do not practice aseptic techniques, which has led to an exponential
Quentin Jordan amount of causes being reported. What may have started out as a few individual cases has grown into an endemic. Although health care officials have indicated that to the public about the presence of this illness, it seems like a minimal amount of protection for the public has been initiated. It comes as a bigger surprise that the individuals being affected are over 18 years old. Most of the population born in the ‘90s have been vaccinated for mumps. Schools throughout Illinois require that their students be vaccinated for that specific illness along with other diseases. However, with the increase in the amount of parents refusing to have their children vaccinated, there was bound to be cases of illnesses thought to be eradicated prior to the 21st century. Unfortunately, vaccination against an illness may only work against a pathogen for a num-
ber of years. As these pathogens evolve, it becomes harder for individuals to fight against an illness. Especially when those individuals are under constant bombardment by the diseases causing agent. As many students already know, young adults are not the cleanest people. Pathogens can be easily transmitted through fomites, or inanimate objects. With the amount of items shared between students, it is not hard for transmission to occur. On top of that, individuals may seem healthy but can also be carriers for certain illnesses. In order to keep everyone safe, it is important for the ill individuals to seek treatment immediately. The best way to keep everyone safe, while also getting better is to comply with treatment. Inappropriate use of medication will lead to resistant strains of the pathogen, which may explain why there have been new causes of this illness appearing. Remember to have your children vaccinated, and that vaccination does not necessarily guarantee complete safety. Still practice aseptic techniques and be mindful of those whom are not vaccinated. Together, we can eradicate this illness once again. Quentin Jordan is a senior biology major. He can be reached at 581-2812 qljordan@eiu.edu.
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International potluck to bring students together By Alex Seidler Staff Reporter | @DEN_News Bringing together people from different cultural backgrounds is the goal of the International Potluck, sponsored by the Association of International Students, at 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Charleston Community Church. The International Potluck was known as the Taste of the World event last year. Shraddha Shrestha, president of the Association of International Students, said the goal of the event is to bring together people from different background for a time of games, food, and friendly conversation. “Nothing brings people together like good food,” Shrestha said. “We are also hoping that this event will help people communicate with each other and help international students to overcome from cultural shocks.” Shrestha said people will get the chance to see different cuisines which will bring out their culture. Shrestha said people will interact with other students and eat new foods from different countries. “All in all, people will get to see happy faces and yummy food,” Shrestha said. Shrestha said last year it was held at Morton Park and the cold weather had a negative impact on the event. The event is being held at a church so weather will not be a problem. Iulia Ionescu, vice president of Association of International Students, said even if people do not think they
might like the food they should try it anyways. “It’s so therapeutic, and even if you’re not sure if you’re going to like it, you should think about coming and trying it anyway,” Ionescu said. Martina Karmakar, a graduate student in applied management, said this is her first year in the Association of International Students and she hopes people will enjoy the opportunity to taste food they have never had before. “It will be great because international students can try foods from different cultures from all over the world,” Karmakar said. “This event will bring together people from different places.” The cultural foods will come from different countries like India, Pakistan, South Africa, Uzbekistan, and more. Shrestha said none of the Association of International Students members would vote on the foods. She said people in attendance can vote for their favorite food option and the winner will receive a prize. Shrestha said the event would also host some interactive activities and people will not know any of the games until they come to the event. The International Potluck will be held in the Charleston Community Church, located at 2360 Shawnee Drive. The event is free, but people are encouraged to bring some food and share with everyone. Alex Seidler can be reached at 581-2812 or at ajseidler@eiu.edu.
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Top: Amanda White, a senior sociology major and Sigma Gamma Rho member, and Shavon Goner, a senior biological sciences major and president of Sigma Gamma Rho, watch as the balloons fly away during the Sigma Gamma Rho Balloon release on Thursday at the Alumni Clock Tower. The pink heart and purple star balloons represented breast cancer and domestic violence, respectively. Right: Tierra Brown, a senior kinesiology and sports studies major, explains her connections to each balloon. “This (pink) one is for my rock, my mom, for overcoming breast cancer,” Brown said, “and this (purple) one is for myself.”
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Other attractions related to President Lincoln include the Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum of 416 W. Madison Ave. and the tallest Lincoln statue located east of Charleston on Route 16. For a side trip on their way back to Charleston from Lincoln Log Cabin, Eastern students can show their families the world’s fastest soda machine in Lerna, only 4 miles west of the Lincoln Highway Road. An additional local history attraction is the Five Mile House, hosting its annual fall festival from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, including live music by Motherlode, open hearth and wood stove cooking, a magic show by The Great Andrew, and many other activities. Diane Ratliff, director of Charleston’s tourism and special events, said, “Not only do we have the Lincoln Douglas Museum and Lincoln Log Cabin, there’s also Lake Charleston and Fox Ridge, beautiful places for a hike or to take a walk.” Additional outdoor recreational activities can be found at Fox Ridge State Park, approximately six miles south of Charleston on Route 130. The park offers several trails of varying difficulty, covered pavilion areas for picnicing and canoeing and fishing on the Embarras River that runs through portions of the park. Lynnsey Veach can be reached at 581-2812 or lmveach@eiu.edu.
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Panther Battalion flips for Family Weekend visitors By Mackenzie Freund City Editor | @mgfreund_news The Panther Battalion is preparing to flip pancakes onto plates at their annual pancake breakfast Saturday. The breakfast will be held at the Charleston Veteran of Foreign Wars post 1592, located at 1821 20th St. from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. K Saldanas, a senior sociology major, said the ROTC cadets are selling tickets in advance for $6. The price will rise to $8 at the door. The pancake breakfast is all-you-can-eat, and the pancakes are made and served by the cadets. “It’s us ROTC cadets in the back and we make them,” Saldanas said. “We’re in the back flipping the pancakes, we’re the ones buying the juice, and serving you.” The breakfast is held during Family Weekend so Eastern students can eat pancakes and so the battalion can get the funds they need for their ball.
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Brown sets up strong sophomore year By Sean Hastings Assistant Sports Editor | @DEN_Sports Eastern volleyball sophomore outside hitter Maria Brown has contributed to her team much more this season in her second year at Eastern. Brown has almost matched her totals from last year with at least 12 matches remaining in 2015. As a freshman, Brown saw action in 22 matches and had 73 sets throughout the year. During that time, she earned 142 kills, 106 digs and scored 162.5 points for the Panthers’ offense. Brown started her freshman year by only playing in the front row, but she was eventually moved to the back row where she said she had more success once she got used to it. Brown has played in 50 sets this season and has already killed 130 balls, just 12 short of matching her total from last season. Brown has already passed her 2015 digs total with 109 this year. She has also scored 150.5 points in the 50 sets she has played so far this year. She is not as tall as most hitters on a volleyball court, but she has found ways to still have success. “I’m a shorter hitter,” Brown said. “So I have to work on my jump, it really makes up for it. We’ve been doing a lot of work with Coach Brown in the weight room, like conditioning and stuff, which you can tell makes a huge difference.” Since she does not have the tall height as most hitters do, she said she is not able to put the ball down. Eastern coach Sam Wolinski said that Brown is able to bring energy to
the floor by the way she plays being an “undersized hitter.” “She’s an undersized outside for us and she serves an OH1, but she jumps out of the gym,” Wolinski said. “She has worked on becoming a smart hitter.” Wolinski said that she will put her against the tallest blockers of the other team, because she believes she can get the job done. Although Brown has delivered more this season in getting kills, she is also relied on to get digs pretty often as well. On defense, Brown has been working on making better movements and trying to stay quicker, which conditioning has helped with. Brown has attributed all her success to the old fashion way of just working hard in practice every day and also just having confidence in herself. “Confidence has always been more of a head game with me,” Brown said. “I’ve been focusing more this year on keeping my head up and confidence and getting past one mistake and moving on to the next. I can tell I’m playing a lot better when I do that.” Wolinski has also noticed the increased confidence and how it has led to Brown being more consistent on the floor for them. “She has a lot more confidence in her ability to pass and play defense in addition to being an attacker for us in the front row,” Wolinski said. “Where I think she has really grown is she takes care of her controllables.” Brown was recruited by former coach Kate Price and only played one year under her until Wolinski came in with assistant coach Peter Green.
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Sophomore Maria Brown is an outside hitter for the Eastern volleyball team. Brown has 130 kills and 109 digs on the season.
“It’s a little nerve-wracking because you don’t know what to expect,” Brown said. “At first I was nervous, because it was hard, but when Sam (Wolinski) and Peter (Green) came in they’ve been doing a great job and have made the transition easier. So it hasn’t been hard at all. It’s been great actually.” Brown said it has been great how the communication and interaction have been with Wolinski. Wolinski brought in a new style of offense and did a great
job of letting Brown and the rest of the Panthers know what was going to happen. “With this change, they’re both great coaches, but they both have different philosophies in their coaching.” Wolinski and Green’s style of offense is much faster than last season, which was more defense based. Brown had to work on hitting faster-paced set compared to hitting high sets to be able to work in the fast-paced
offense. Brown is on pace to play many more sets than last year, and it is only a matter of time until all of her stats surpass last year’s. Recently, senior Abby Saalfrank joined Eastern’s 1,000-point club and Brown said she would love to join Saalfrank and Chelsea Lee in that club. Sean Hastings can be reached at 581-2812 or smhastings@eiu.edu.
Men’s tennis team heads to Challenger tournament By Kaitlin Cordes Staff Reporter | @DEN_News The Eastern men’s tennis seniors are set to travel to Urbana-Champaign to compete in the two-day United States Tennis Association Challenger tournament this weekend hosted by Illinois. The USTA Challenger will be held all day on Saturday and Sunday at the Atkins Tennis Center in Urbana. Seniors Robert Skolik, Ryan Henderson, Rui Silva and Jacob Wendell chose to play in the tournament. The event is optional, so the Panthers will not be attending as a team. The Challenger tournament is an
independent tournament and is not related to the NCAA or Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The “Challenger” circuit is one of three tiers in professional tennis. Tournaments such as Grand Slams and Masters are the top tier, and the Challenger circuit is the next level down. Most of the players who rank outside of the top 50 routinely play in the second tier. The bottom tier is the Futures circuit, which includes smaller tournaments that award prizes and Association of Tennis Professionals ranking points.
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The USTA Challenger is open to anyone who registers for the event, so there will be a range of competition facing the Panthers, from high school to current and also former collegiate players. The area competition includes players from the University of Illinois whose team ranked within the top 10 in the previous season. The winner of this tournament will be given a wild card into the Challenger event next month, which will also be hosted by Illinois. Each of the senior Panthers will compete in at least two singles matches this weekend.
There is no team or doubles scoring in this event, so this tournament will be about earning wins to boost the players’ overall records. In the 2014-2015 season, Skolik played 19 matches and finished with an overall record of 8-11 in singles play. Henderson played a total of 17 matches in the previous season, earning a record of 6-11 in singles competition. Last season, Silva saw action in 18 matches and earned an overall record of 7-11 in singles. Wendell was red-shirted his junior year and did not compete.
The Panthers have been preparing for this tournament for the past few weeks. Eastern coach Sam Kercheval said he is looking to see the players implement what they have been working on in practices. “I’m certainly hopeful that all our guys come out and play well (and) compete well because they have put in a great last week and a half of practice,” Kercheval said. “The fall season is all about getting matches under your belt.” Kaitlin Cordes can be reached at 581-2812 or krcordes@eiu.edu.
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Sproles eager to finish season on high note By Jack Arkus Staff Reporter | @DEN_Sports Eastern senior golfer Austin Sproles is at the tail end of his golf career at Eastern and is eager to finish his season on a strong note. Sproles, while finishing up his season, wants to enjoy the time left with his teammates, and is focusing on keeping in touch with his fellow golfers on and off the course. “I’ve worked hard for so many years and at times lose sight of enjoying it,” Sproles said. Sproles starting gaining interest in golf at age 4, but it was not until when he was 10 years old that he got involved and established some love for the game. By junior high, Sproles fully ignited his golf interest, admiring the individual aspect the sport has to offer.
The fact that golf has a self-focused element allows individuals who engage in the sport to choose how they want to practice. In the fall season, Sproles has shot one round under 70, which was a 2-under, 69, at the Murray State Fall invitational. That 69 is not his personal best. In years prior, Sproles shot a handful of rounds between 67 and 69. This season has been a rough one for the Eastern men’s golf team as they have finished near the bottom of nearly every tournament the team has played in. Sproles said there needs to be better rounds put together at the same time including himself. Aside from tournament play and spending time with his teammates, Sproles always finds the time to improve his short game.
Whether it’s a team-held practice or a practice by himself, Sproles knows the importance of chipping and putting. “I consider chipping and putting the strong part of my game,” he said. Sproles’ favorite club to utilize is his 60-degree wedge. He also shows a strong interest in his putter. One of the toughest things to do in golf is hit a hole-in-one, and Sproles has done that once with the help of his 4-iron. The end to Eastern’s golf season is slowly approaching, and Sproles knows that weather is a huge factor. He said he and his teammates have played in conditions where snow was a factor. “I have grown accustomed to the wind,” he said. “I don’t like playing in the cold or rain. Heat is the best to play in.”
The team will end its season in mid-October, and it will pick up competitive play again after spring break. Golf is known to be a sport that requires much confidence. The game of golf comes with the more than occasional time where a player can experience a variety of challenges on the course. Whether it is a mental challenge, such as recovering from a bad shot, or an element challenge, like a water hazard, sand trap or weather, a golfer like Sproles knows having a strong mentality will endeavor the lowest possible score. A situation Sproles considered his most memorable was going into the final round tied for the lead at Butler University during his sophomore campaign here at Eastern. Watching professional golf is some-
thing Sproles enjoys too. Some of his favorite professional golfers to watch include Jordan Speith, Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler and childhood favorite, Tiger Woods. If he could pick a favorite championship to watch it would be The Masters. The atmospheric level and the course venue that The Masters provides is what Sproles claims distinguishes it from other tournaments. Back in 2012, Sproles attended the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club. “That was the coolest event. The players interacted with the crowd and the team competition was different than the other events,” Sproles said. He would really like to play at Pebble Beach and St. Andrews one day. Jack Arkus can be reached at 581-2812 or jtarkus@eiu.edu.
Fanti’s love for football endures from young age By Maria Baldwin Staff Reporter | @DEN_Sports For some athletes, the love for a sport begins at a young age and never ceases. For Eastern starting defensive tackle Dino Fanti, the love began at age 7. “My mom got me started in flag football when I was 7,” Fanti said. “From there I continued to play, and then through high school and college. I really liked it and wanted to stick with it.” The strengths Fanti brings to the defense are crucial. “Being the captain, I hope to give the team a leadership role,” Fanti said. “On defense, I’m giving them leadership on the field, to lead them by example. If I can continue to make plays, it helps keep up the moral of the team.” In the offseason, Fanti works to strengthen his body to become a stronger force physically on the field all season. “In the offseason I work on my body, getting it stronger and ready to play a full season,” Fanti said. “That’s one of the hardest things to do, play a full season healthy. I mostly work on endurance and strength.” Fanti has his sights set high on his goals for his fifth and last season with Eastern. “My goal is to be the all-time leading tackle for a loss record holder. I was pretty close at the start of the season,” Fanti said. “Team-wise we would like to win the conference and go to the playoffs.” Fanti currently has 33 career tackles for a loss.
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Red-shirt senior defensive tackle Dino Fanti takes the field with the rest of the football team during the Panthers’ 42-20 loss to Minnesota on Aug. 28. 2014, at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
The current record holder is Pete Catan and dates back to 1980 with 45 career tackles for a loss. Fanti and the rest of the team are ready to tackle the rest of their conference games after defeating Austin Peay in Clarksville, Tenn. last weekend, 40-16. “Eastern Kentucky and Jacksonville State will be pretty tough games,” Fanti said. “When another conference team you play has come close to beating a bigger Division-I team, it gives you more momentum when you play them and more incentive to win.” Fanti looks forward to playing in front of a big crowd at O’Brien Field this weekend, which will include his parents traveling from Venice, Fla.
“I look forward to the next game, focusing week by week,” Fanti said. “I look forward to playing in front of my parents this weekend.” The transition from high school to collegiate football was challenging for Fanti but mostly because of the climate change. “I can remember coming here in the summer, five years ago, and it wasn’t bad,” Fanti said. “And then it started getting cold, and I wasn’t sure if this was my spot. But then eventually it got to the point where I just wanted to come back to Charleston to be with my friends.” The defense is motivated and ready to take on Southeast Missouri this weekend. “We’ve learned a lot about ourselves as a defense. We know week
in and week out who’s going to come to play and who you can count on, and that’s something you can take with you to every game,” Fanti said. “Our defense is getting closer and closer and we are learning more about each other. We can move forward with that.” Eastern coach Kim Dameron is satisfied with the strengths Fanti brings to the defense. “He’s a leader and an active player defensively,” Dameron said. “He’s a disrupter and makes a lot of big plays. The big thing about Dino is that he’s a leader, and he’s smart. He understands the defense, and he can be a vocal leader when he needs to be.” Fanti’s performances thus far are key to the Panthers’ overall ability
to top Southeast Missouri. “Right now he’s being a pretty good Dino Fanti,” Dameron said. “As the season progresses, he’ll make more and more plays from behind the line of scrimmage. If he stays healthy, he’ll continue to play at the high level he’s playing at.” Fanti is comfortable with his transition from defensive tackle to defensive end. “What I like most about defensive end is that at any time you can make a big play in the backfield and make a big tackle,” Fanti said. Eastern is set to play Southeast Missouri at 1 p.m. Saturday at O’Brien Field. Maria Baldwin can be reached at 581-2812 or mjbaldwin@eiu.edu.
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senior marketing and management major Family is really important to me. I'm from a really small town so we're all close knit. Three words: entertaining, close and happy! Every holiday all of the guys play poker, while all of the girls gossip in the kitchen.
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They are always the ones I go to. If I didn't have that I would have to make a lot of decisions on my own.
Family is my everything. They're almost like your backbone because you rely on them for everything you do.
Three words: close, helpful and loving I call my mom first. She is very helpful; I always love to hear what she has to say.
Two words: very competitive. We will turn any event into a game!
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Family is a group of people who share an emotional bond and support each other regardless of the circumstances. Two words: large and close I consider my friends extended family and my wife's family my immediate family because they're one group of people I really care about.
senior pre-veterinary medicine and biology major Basically all loved ones together whether relative, family or friends. You just love being around each other. Three words: crazy, spontaneous, close We all have our own big personalities, we can literally be talking and someone suggests something to do and we go even if it's completely unrelated.
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Local band to rock out Saturday By Abbey Whittington Staff Reporter | @DEN_Verge As families plan to roll into Charleston to visit students, so do many events. One of them is already a part of the Charleston community, a local band called Moondogs that will be playing at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Macs' Uptowner. Moondogs started in October 2010 and members have been playing together since. Many of the members are from Charleston, and a few are from Mattoon. The members are mandolinist and vocalist Abby Haughee, lead guitarist Joe McLean, percussionist Jay Ferguson, percussionist and vocalist Karen Hart, bass player Al Phillips, acoustic guitarist, saxophonist and vocalist
Wendy Meyer, and the married couple Bob and Laura St. Gemme. Bob is another lead in electric/acoustic guitar and Laura plays the violin. Ferguson is the newest member and has been a part of the group for a year. He has an undergraduate degree in music, and he has been a helpful asset to bringing Moondogs forward. Moondogs' music is rooted in classic rock; however, according to the band's Facebook page, members play everything from roots and rock to reggae, and they wish to share music from when people listened to vinyl instead of the playlists on their iPods. Haughee, who also acts as the band’s booking agent, said the group has a “master set-list” of more than 100 songs, many of which are by The Rolling Stones and Tom Petty.
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Haughee also said the band is looking forward to the timing of the event because Family Weekend gives the band a chance to play for a variety of people. While the band has had some changes in its members, those changes have stuck with Moondogs. “We’re definitely a family band. We are always going to each other’s family events and hanging out together so we are all very close. I think that’s what has made us able to stick together for these five years,” Haughee said. Tickets for Saturday’s show are $5. Audience members must be at least 21 years old.
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Comedian, juggler to entertain families Friday By Liz Gomez Staff Reporter | @DEN_Verge Eastern will be hosting Adam Kario, a corporate entertainer and comedy juggler at 8 p.m. Friday in the Grand Ballroom of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Kario said he is looking forward to his visit to Eastern and hopes the audience will enjoy the performance, and he hopes to have some laughs. Kario’s career started at 9 years old when his dad taught him how to juggle, and he entered his school’s talent show a few weeks later. He got his picture in the newspaper and a group of jugglers looked Kario up and called and asked him to come juggle with them. From then on he started performing right away and even started incorporating comedy at a young age. Kario said he loves his job and is extremely happy he had the same job for his whole life and still loves what he does. In addition to traveling and showing off his juggling skills, Kario brings enthusiasm and energy to every audience. “It’s also really cool when I’m able to shatter someone’s preconceived notion of a juggler,” Kario said. “I can’t tell
you how many times I’ve heard, ‘I didn’t think I’d like a juggler, but your show was awesome!’” Kario said it is not very hard to learn how to juggle three objects. He said he learned in about five minutes when he was a kid. Performing for more than 20 years, Kario travels all over the country to different cities promoting his comedic juggling act to show people what he is all about. Some people do not believe that they could ever learn to juggle, but Kario said that's not necessarily true. “I’ve met people who swore there was no way they could ever do it, and I had them juggling in no time,” he said. Kario said his new routine has become his favorite part of the show because he believes that the finale will be the audience’s favorite part. His performances are entertaining for all ages because they keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Admission is free for the event. For more information about Adam Kario and his entertainment and juggling business, visit his website at adamkario.com. Liz Gomez can be reached at 581-2812 or ecgomez@eiu.edu.
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Don’t let Family Weekend get you down Column by Stephanie Markham
Editor-in-Chief | @stephm202 For some students, Family Weekend carries the same weight as another dateless Valentine’s Day — their parents aren’t coming, so they’re just passively bitter about the whole ordeal until it’s over. It’s disappointing when your family can’t make it, especially watching everyone else having fun, going to bars and restaurants, and tailgating with their relatives. Being able to show family members the new life you’ve created without them is a cool experience, but for some stu-
dents they are stuck with meeting their friends’ families and never introducing their own. I was a bit peeved when I found out my family wasn’t coming this year, but I know I’ve been luckier than most students. My family has participated in the annual event many times in the past, as my sister and stepbrother both graduated from Eastern within the last few years and I am set to graduate in May. This year was an interesting situation for us; Eastern’s Family Weekend happened to be on the same date as Western’s, which is where my younger brother
is currently enrolled in his first year. Torn between attending their first Family Weekend in Macomb or their last in Charleston, my mom and stepdad decided to sit the whole thing out this year and avoid the nuisance of traveling the three to four hours from Chicago. Though I’m a little bummed, I know it doesn’t mean they won’t visit me ever. Homecoming is still an option on the horizon, as well as the various remaining weekends when the city isn’t crammed with visitors. I’m assuming that Family Weekend is slightly more depressing for the students whose families never cared to attempt a
visit at all. However, family doesn’t have just one definition. The beautiful thing about being in a university setting is that it’s incredibly easy to find a “second family” somewhere that will appreciate, encourage and accept you. Use this opportunity to bond with whomever you’ve found to be your “second family,” whether that consists of students in your major, a registered student organization, a church group, people on your floor, or strangers found elsewhere. Take the time to meet your friends’ families as well. It’s always interesting to see where friends pick up their weird hab-
its from, and most of the time parents are more than happy to spend time or share food with their children’s friends. Also realize that no one has the perfect family. I’ve witnessed many nice Family Weekend visits ruined by parents being overcritical of their children or simply getting way too drunk and bringing up old family drama. Moments like that tend to make us thankful of the independence college has afforded us, regardless of our family’s history. Stephanie Markham can be reached at 581-2812 or samarkham@eiu.edu.
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Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War When: Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Noon-1 a.m. Where: Booth Library Cost: Free
Student Recreation Center When: Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Student Recreation Center Cost: Free
Moonlight Movie - "Minions" When: Friday 7 p.m. Where: Buzzard Auditorium Cost: Free
Comedian/Juggler When: Friday 8 p.m. Where: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Grand Ballroom, second floor Cost: Free
Color Photo Buttons When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to noon Where: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Bridge Walkway Lounge, second floor Cost: $5 per button
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Rock 'N' Bowl
Family Bingo
When: Friday 8 p.m. to midnight Where: University Union Bowling Lanes Cost: $2 per game
EIU Panther Football
When: Friday 9-11 p.m. Where: McAfee Gym-South Cost: Free
When: Saturday 1 p.m. Where: O'Brien Field Cost: $20 adults, $18 faculty/staff, $7 high school, $5 youth
Wine Tasting 101 When: Saturday 1-2:15 p.m., 3-4:15 p.m. Where: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union Ballroom- West End Cost: Free
Face Painting When: Saturday 10 a.m. to noon Where: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Bridge Walkway Lounge, second floor Cost: Free
Comedian/Ventriloquist When: Saturday 7 p.m. Where: Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, Rathskellar, (7th Street Underground) Cost: Free
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Lincoln exhibit takes over Booth Library By Lexi Stickel Staff Reporter | @DEN_Verge There are many events and things to do during Family Weekend involving the history of Eastern. This year there is an exhibit in Booth Library featuring Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. The exhibit, formally titled "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War," is being shown in different areas in the library. Going to the exhibit can be something different for the family to do during the weekend. Steve Brantley, co-director of the exhibit, said the exhibit has been in the works for several years. Brantley also said the library staff have been planning the materials of the display and the presentation of it since January. The exhibit has many programs from Sept. 4 to Oct. 16. The exhibit is having free root beer floats and a small program which will take place from 3-4 p.m. on Friday in the library for Family Weekend. “We have been putting on exhibits twice a year for 10 years and we
have the planning down,” Brantley said. “There is always room for improvement, but since we have been doing it for so long it is just the little things now.” Mackenzie Jung, a sophomore communication studies major, said the exhibit was very well put together. “I went to the Mary Lincoln in History and Memory program and it really showed me all of the things that Mary Lincoln did. I had no idea who the woman was and I really enjoyed the program,” Jung said. There are many things that have changed from the Civil War era such as the way people spoke, dressed, lived and even wrote. “We imagine that people were more formal in the way they spoke and dressed in the Civil War era,” Brantley said. “The press was also more formal, but when it came to politics nothing has really changed," he said. Jung said one of the biggest changes she noticed from the Civil War era to now is the way people dressed. The women looked very different; however, the men wore the same types of formal clothes as they do
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"Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War" will run until Oct. 16 in Booth Library.
now they just wore them all of the time, she said. Brantley said one of the similarities of the fashion from the Civil War to now is men’s clothing.
“Men still wear suits,” he said. “One of the differences of the fashion from the Civil War to now is that today we all wear clothing that is mass produced.” The Lincoln exhibit is going on
throughout the weekend and everyone is welcome to attend. Lexi Stickel can be reached at 581-2812 or aestickel@eiu.edu.
Local costume shop offers many options for Halloween By Lexi Stickel Staff Reporter | @DEN_Verge When thinking of costumes, fun and candy, the holiday that comes to mind is Halloween, reminding people of childhood trick-or-treating. Ja y n e Ba l l - Sa re t , ow n e r o f Grand Ball Costumes, said her favorite part about Halloween is how freeing it is when dressing up and how a person can open up by impersonating someone else. Grand Ball Costumes has about 70,000 costumes to rent which range from $29 to $69. This price includes costume rental, costume cleaning and alterations. Ball-Saret makes most of the c o s t u m e s , e xc e p t f o r c e r t a i n brands because of copyright laws. Grand Ball Costumes is beginning to take walk-in customers Monday for the Halloween season. According to www.livescience. com, Halloween is a celebration because Oct. 31 marks the last day of the Celtic calendar. Celtic folklore believed Halloween was a day of celebration before the cold seasons. To the Celts, winter brought the death of life and nature as well as the harvest. Ball-Saret said the last three weeks in October is the only time when she has to hire extra help because it is the busiest time of the year. She said through the other months she sells costumes for theater. According to www.livescience.
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Jayne Ball-Saret, owner of Grand Ball Costumes, poses with some of the costumes she rents to customers.
com, people dress up for Halloween to scare the evil spirits of the winter months away. “The four most popular costumes this year are Caitlyn Jenner, the Minions, Donald Trump and the pope,” Ball-Saret said. The most popular costumes are usually tied in to what is going on around us she said.
“My favorite part about making the costumes is the custom aspect of it," Ball-Saret said. "I love knowing that my customers get a one-of-a-kind costume." Grand Ball Costumes has many selections of costumes, and to make it easier to choose from, Ball-Saret has many binders in the store to help people
choose which costumes they want. She has many different kinds of costumes to choose from, including cute, group, couple, scary and many more. Ball-Saret said some of the most popular group and couple costumes are "Wizard of Oz," vampires, witches, devils and su-
per heroes. Halloween is a great time to see what it is like to become someone else, she said. Grand Ball Costumes is located at 609 Sixth St. in Charleston. Lexi Stickel can be reached at 281-2812 or aestickel@eiu.edu.
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F. A. M. I. L.Y. Tips and Activities TIPS BY VERGE EDITOR K ALYN HAYSLET T
F un It is OK for parents and sib-
lings to let their hair down and enjoy each other. Unfortunately, time is short, so it is important to enjoy every second we have with one another and why not make it fun. Regardless of age, gender and race ever yone should par ticipate in the Fun Fest. It is offered from 7 - 10 p.m. Saturday in the union. The festival is free for all participants and offers a variety of activities with something for everyone. The activities include: comedy hypnotist Erick Kand, comedian and ventriloquist Marc Rubben, a roving balloon artist, a caricature artist, face painting, interactive game show “Think-
fast,” a kid’s corner, Big Chair photos, green screen photos, Bingo, bowling/billiards, etc.
A ctive
Trust me — nothing is more satisfying than chilling on the couch, eating junk food and sleeping all day, but it is so unhealthy. These activities are great in the moment, but the long-lasting effects are damaging. Being active can be challenging especially if it is not a part of your regular routine, but with the help of a supportive family unit it is manageable. The ninth annual Run for a Reason "Red Run" will begin at 8: 30 a.m. Saturday on the Panther Trail. Participants have the option of
either walking or running and donating $20 to the local American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. So take this chance to be active, donate and bond on the trail.
M usic
Although, Three Dog Night will not be performing, this weekend will still be filled with music. The Doudna Fine Arts Center will host The Eastern Choral Ensembles: Cathedrals, Castles & Colonies. This musical per formance will involve sounds from English, French, German, Italian and American composers. It is a way to broaden your horizons, learn more about different cultures and enjoy live music.
I nteractive
This weekend is a chance to not only interact with your own family members but also interact with other families. This interaction involves the "Think Fast" trivia game. A l l w h o p a r t i c i p a t e h a ve a chance at winning $500 which would be enough to treat the entire family. Competing to gether as a family helps build a pride within the team and highlights each members' talents.
L earning and listening
The most important element a f a m i l y p r ov i d e s i s s u p p o r t during tough circumstances
and challenges. So during those times it is important to educate each other and listen. All students who identify as LGBTQA will have a chance to meet other students as well as parents. This meet and greet will help parents who also identify as LGBTQA meet with members of PFLAG in the Charleston community as well as on campus. So learn about members on campus and in the community.
Y "why" do you have to leave so soon?
Fa m i l y We e k e n d g o e s b y more quickly than regular weekends. Enjoy every minute with loved ones and try new things and activities.
Friends, musical duo to perform Sunday By Kalyn Hayslett Verge Editor | @DEN_News Sunday’s flute and clarinet duo recital will be another addition to Maggie Smith and Rebecca Johnson's long list of performances together, which is a testament to their strong friendship bond. “We have been playing for nine years together, playing in several schools around the state and this is our fourth time performing at Eastern,” Smith said. “We like playing with each other because it is easy especially for this long.” Their bond not only affects how they interact while performing and preparing, but inspired the title of the performance, "Musiques avec des amis," meaning music with friends. “Two weeks ago we drove to Texas, which speaks to our friendship because we were in the car together for over 24 hours, and we performed at two different universities in Texas, partly to see friends and because we were invited to these schools,” Smith said. A free performance at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Recital Hall will provide a total of nine songs varying in origins, techniques and consisting of solos and duos. Eastern professors Johnson and Smith began preparing for the performance in July, meeting to-
gether and hand-picking songs specifically with their students and each other in mind. “We wanted it to be something people will enjoy listening to because sometimes music isn’t fun to listen to,” Smith said. "I believe all of it is pretty easy on the ears and nice to hear.” Similar to a good friendship, a performance needs a good balance which is what they will provide with a mix of slow, up-beat and serious, playful musical choices. “Some of the music toward the end is really fun and we enjoy to play it, but we're more tired by the end of the program so it's hard to say it is your favorite when you're doing it,” Johnson said. Johnson will be performing a flute solo called "Charanga" by Michael Colquhoun, a piece written in the ‘50s and infused with Latin American sounds and rythmns. "It’s fun, it uses a lot of extended techniques, stuff that aren't normal flute sounds, like singing while playing at the same, playing multiple notes at once, so cool effects," Johnsons said. Johnson also said it will not sound like anything people know, but it will still fun to listen to and experience something that sounds different. Un f o r t u n a t e l y, T h r e e Do g
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Maggie Smith and Rebecca Johnson will perform a flute and clarinet duo recital Sunday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center.
Night will not be performing this weekend. However, parents, students and faculty can still get their musical fix by attending the recital. "We may not be as entertaining as Three Dog would have been, but it is a great Sunday afternoon activity because it’s a great product and I would buy it," Smith said. As professors, it was natural for
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the performers to consider their students' wants, desires and interest when constructing their performance. “We got started on this path because we love music and we both decided, at one point, that we love to teach it as well," Johnson said. Johnson also said teaching is really important because it helps them be better teachers and helps
their students hear them. The point is to hopefully get the students inspired, Johnson said. "We really do this for our students and it's probably top on the list, so it's really nice when they come and enjoy," Smith said. Kalyn Hayslett can be reached at 581-2812 or khayslett@eiu.edu.