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Both the Charleston Police Department and Eastern President David Glassman issued public statements regarding recent local crimes including the reports of shots fired in the community on Thursday. An EIU Alert sent via text message and email to the campus community reported shots fired at 7 p.m. Thursday in the 1800 block of 10th Street near the Garfield Avenue intersection. The alert described shots allegedly fired into a beige-colored vehicle by a pedestrian wearing dark clothing. Crime scene technicians retrieved .380 casings from the scene. Witnesses reported seeing a slender figure wearing a hooded sweatshirt; witnesses also reported a light-colored sedan with tinted windows and loud exhaust leaving the area. Charleston Police Chief Bryan Baker posted a letter on the department’s Facebook page giving an update about reported high profile crimes, including the shots fired Thursday, the home invasion that took place on Oct. 23 and the string of armed robberies that occurred through September and October. “The reported shots fired during the evening of Oct. 29 in the area of 10th and Garfield is also being investigated and will be pursued with no less effort than the other cases,” Baker stated on Facebook. Baker also addressed the fight occurring at the Charleston Wal-Mart on Oct. 24 involving several people. The letter states the Charleston Police Department and the University Police Department are working on identifying the individuals in the Wal-Mart fight. “It is expected that this investigation will be just as successful as the others,” the letter states. The letter states all suspects in the string of armed robberies have been arrested. All suspects in the home invasion have been arrested as well. Glassman released an email statement Friday indicating that the University Police Department is taking care to provide a safe campus and will continue to do so with increased foot and bike patrols. He said the safety of Eastern students, faculty and staff is highly important. “Families send their children to us expecting a quality learning environment within a safe community—we will not let them down,” Glassman said. Glassman said students are expected to carry themselves in a certain manner to attend the university. “We expect our students to adhere to our Student Conduct Code and those who do not may be dismissed,” Glassman said. “Eastern Illinois University has a proud history of producing alumni who contribute much to Charleston, their home communities, their state and their nation—we expect nothing less of our current students.” Anyone with information regarding crimes is asked to contact the Charleston Police Department at 217-345-8422 or through a Facebook message. Information can also be left at the University Police Department at 217-581-3212 or by contacting Coles County Crime Stoppers at 866-345-8488.
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A vehicle sits on Sixth Street with slashed tires on Sunday. Officer Joel Shute of the Charleston Police Department said at least 10 cars between Sixth and 10th streets had one or more tires slashed. Multiple officers roamed the streets locating cars and their owners. Tire slashing has been typically associated with juveniles, but the suspects and motive are currently not known.
Weekend sees worries of potential crime By Roberto Hodge News Editor | @DEN_News In light of recent off-campus crime happening in Charleston, Eastern students worried of the rumor spreading in regards to possible gang retaliation during Halloween weekend. Jenny Cisneros, a freshman pre-physical therapy major, said the rumors she heard about what would happen at Eastern were scary, and she believed there would be a shooting. “I’m not saying there is going to be a mass shooting, but you never know,” Cisneros said. Charleston Police Department Lt. Brad Oyer said Friday that the department was fully aware of the rumor but could not validate it; however, officials take all rumors seriously. Oyer said there was no way to determine if the rumor started because of the shots fired in Charleston
Thursday evening or the recent fight at Wal-Mart. Oyer said officers would be vigilant and on patrol all weekend because it was Halloween. “It’s easy to start a rumor,” Oyer said. “We take the safety of Charleston, Eastern (and) students very seriously.” Grayson Proffitt, a freshman music major, said he did not believe the hype of the gangs traveling down to Eastern. “Just from my personal views and ideas I don’t believe that there’s anyone coming down from Chicago that’s going to cause more of a ruckus that has already been going on,” Proffitt said. Proffitt also said he thought the rumors started from people trying to prove they were tougher than they actually are. “I think that everyone should still be worried about your own safety no matter what’s going on,” Proffit said. “But as far as gang stuff, I don’t believe
anyone should be scared.” Oyer said students need to keep alert and not always be on their phones while walking. They should also know their surroundings and travel in well-lit areas in pairs. As of press time, no gang violence over the Halloween weekend has been reported. However, Joel Shute, a CPD officer, said Sunday that about 10 cars had their ties slashed over the weekend from Lincoln and Taylor Avenue between Sixth and 10th streets. Shute said typically tire slashing is associated with juveniles, but the suspects are currently unknown. T’Nerra Butler and Jason Howell contributed to this article Roberto Hodge can be reached at 581-2812 or rlhodge@eiu.edu.
Incidents cause postponement of party By T’Nerra Butler Multicultural Editor | @DEN_News A party “Fright Night: Costume Party,” which was being hosted by Zeta Phi Beta sorority in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union, was postponed because of the recent incidents of violence off campus. Dan Nadler, the vice president of student affairs, sent an email Friday to Yolanda Williams, a Gateway adviser and Mona Davenport, the director of the Minority Affairs Office, stating the party would be rescheduled. Members of the sorority said the reason for the quick postponement was because of the recent fight
at Wal-Mart and the report of shots fired Thursday night. Jessica Stallworth, the vice president of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, went to Old Main to negotiate a way for the party to continue. Stallworth said because of security measures already in place at Union parties, security could easily handle any threat. Melanie Dyer, the president of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, said Greeks are still being penalized from the 2013 Barn Party incident, which ended in two people being sent to the hospital with non-fatal gunshot wounds. Dyer said if the university lives in fear, it would not
be able to progress. Jeannie Ludlow, the coordinator of the women’s studies department, said she talked to a couple of her students about the “blame game” going on at Eastern. “I just talked about this issue in my class today and the students were telling me that they feel suspected and blamed when violence happens,” Ludlow said. “And this only makes that worse.” Nadler was not available for comment as of press time. T’Nerra Butler can be reached at 581-2812 or tabutler@eiu.edu.
5k raises funds for multiple sclerosis By Analicia Haynes Staff Reporter | @DEN_News The third annual Zombie 5k Run hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management, took place on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. on the Panther Trail.
The event started in 2013 as a school project, but grew into a fundraiser for multiple sclerosis when the former president, said she lived with the disease, according to the Zombie 5k Run website. Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system that hinders the flow of information
within the brain and between the brain and body, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society website. The SHRM decided to dedicate the project to her.
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About 10 girls wearing goggles, aprons and gloves gathered around a round table to watch smoke pour out of a large metal bowl while an Eastern student volunteer used liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. These fifth- and seventh-gradegirls did this and other activities, during the first “Chemistry Colors Halloween” hosted by the EIU Women Chemists Committee in Rotary Room B of the Charleston Carnegie Public Library on Saturday. Rebecca Peebles, the event coordinator and chemistry professor, said the WCC’s goal in creating the event was to spark scientific interest in adolescent girls. “It’s been shown over and over that little girls think science is cool and fun and interesting, but as they get older they get less interested and then they start to think that it’s too hard or it’s for boys or it’s too geeky,” Peebles said. “We want to get them interested at an age where they’re starting to grow up, so they can be interested in it in high school and so on.” Peebles wore a shirt with the chemical structure of sugar made out of candy on it and said the event was successful in engaging these young fe-
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males. She also said it was exciting to watch their fascination in science. “It was a lot of fun seeing the girls getting into the activities and asking questions about how things work and why things work the way they do,” Peebles said. “It’s also really cool that they made connections to other things in their lives.”
In light of the event’s success, Peebles said not only would they strongly consider doing it again next year, but they also might expand it to include boys and possibly a broader age range. Hannah Stroud, a fifth-grader at Williams Elementary School in Mattoon, said she would definitely attend this event next year because she said it was not only educational, but also fun.
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hear business perspectives from other businesses and the challenges they have overcome. Two big events are planned for the week, starting with Bob Kehoe, the CEO of Leverage Marketing a digital marketing agency, giving a lecture called “Flyer in a Hot Dog Stand: How a Little Detour Led to Big Success,” at 5 p.m. Monday in room 2030 in Lumpkin Hall. Kehoe is an alumnus of Eastern and will be talking about his path to becoming an entrepreneur. Thursday's event will be a panel on “The In’s and Out’s of Franchising: What you Need to Know.” at 5 p.m. in room 2030 in Lumpkin Hall. Franchising is when individual restaurants or units are owned by others and they have to pay a royalty or cut of the profits to the bigger company. Speakers will also be from companies like Midas, Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Dairy Queen, as well as the franchise bureau chief in the Office of the Attorney General. “Many of our students may have some sort of idea what franchising is, they’ve eaten at a McDonald›s, they’ve stayed at a Holiday Inn, but they may not really understand the business model,” Grünhagen said. “What we’re
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The Dairy Queen owner is from Mattoon and the hotel owner lives in Charleston as well. The SEED center also has special weeks throughout the year, such as accounting week. “There is an event called Global Entrepreneurship week, and that is later in November,” Grünhagen said. Grünhagen said the entrepreneurship week activities usually have a packed audience. Grünhagen said for many of the presenters, coming down to Eastern is a trip. “When they come here, we want to make sure we show our students are actually interested in listening to them,” Grünhagen said. “There’s nothing worse than bringing someone in from hundreds of miles away and have them speak in front of an empty audience.” Grünhagen said the events are typically well attended and the event is for anyone to attend. Podwojski said entrepreneurship week was one of the more fun weeks. “I think a lot of people look forward to this week,” Podwojski said. Cassie Buchman can be reached at 581-2812 or cjbuchman@eiu.edu
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Cori Christenholz, an Eastern alumna, and Rachel Dorris, a senior chemistry major, create liquid nitrogen ice cream during the "Chemistry Colors Halloween" event on Saturday at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library.
“It made me think that chemistry is even cooler because of all the stuff that you can make and do with it,” Stroud said. Stroud also said she appreciated the volunteers’ patience as well as their teaching methods because she said they made it easier to understand the scientific reason behind each activity. Rachel Dorris, a senior chemistry major, was among these volunteers; she said showing these girls fun ways to apply science was rewarding. “It’s important for (girls) to realize that they can be a chemist or a scientist or whatever they want to be,” Dorris said. Dorris and other volunteers illustrated this importance by helping the girls make slime, ice cream, glow sticks and pumpkin clocks. The WCC as well as Eastern’s chemistry department and the East Central Illinois Section of the American Chemical Society planned these activities, said Peebles. “It was a group effort,” Peebles said. “The American Chemical Society Student Affiliates provided a bunch of students in addition to the faculty and students who were originally involved in the planning.”
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GLAM takes audience on universal trip By T’Nerra Butler Multicultural Editor | @DEN_News What looked to be a gift to a hardworking model turned into a marriage proposal as a crowd sat in silence while a male student prepared to get down on one knee and propose to his girlfriend of one year. Charles Madden, a sophomore kinesiology and sports studies major, wrapped up the Mission Impossible: Fashion Protocol show by Glamorized Ladies And Men Modeling with his proposal. Ciara Berry, a sophomore pre-medicine major was teary-eyed as Madden slipped the engagement ring on her finger. Once the crowd realized Madden was getting on one knee, they went wild. Madden said he knew Berry’s family and friends would be in attendance so he wanted to let them witness something special. “This is her first time doing something she likes and my love for her is very true, so I had to pick the best opportunity,” Madden said. “Plus, I thought that it would make the event even bigger than what it already is.” Janai Cooks, the president of GLAM, called Berry to the stage to present her with flowers and a gift. Berry said she had no clue what was going on when Cooks called her on stage. As Berry walked on stage she looked skeptical. “I was already nervous because the event itself is nerve wrecking, but when he pulled the ring out it was just tears,” Berry said. “It was magical, because it was a dream proposal.” Berry said they met in seventh grade and have been in touch ever since. She said they even went to
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Octavia Williams, a junior engineering major, and the other models for GLAM pose during the 2015 GLAM Fashion Show on Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.
prom together. The engagement wrapped up a show, which gave the crowd a tour of the other six continents of the world. The show included a trip to South America where models came out striking poses and dancing with fast wrist gestures, which is known to some as Voguing. The models were clad in all black, some in black studded bras and all of the models had masquerade masks in an array of colors including pink, green and blue. They also sported feathered wrist accessories. Cooks said her favorite scene she coordinated was the South American scene “Over the summer I had gotten into Voguing and was like, ‘oh my
God I would love to incorporate this into a scene,’” Cooks said. “The other models really love Australia and they really loved Africa.” Cooks said a fashion show like theirs brings to campus knowledge, diversity and a sense of entertainment it also opens people’s eyes to different kinds of fashions. In the Antarctica scene a model came out dressed as Elsa from the Disney movie “Frozen,” and lip synced to a song from the movie called “Build a Snowman.” Models came out dressed in sweaters, pea coats and knitted winter hats. The models then traveled to two hotter continents—Australia and Africa. In the Africa scene models wore Dashiki, which are traditional African
“Anyone can be in the spotlight and you can be more than you think you” are” - Roosevelt Martin, freshman business major garments. These outfits varied in colors such as oranges, greens and burgundies. One model even sported a longer tribal outfit, which looked like a high-low dress. Along with the struts on the runway, came four rap acts in the show.
These rappers would be brought to stage as the models got ready for their next scene. One rap was called “Natural Girls,” and was by Brian Hannah, an executive member at Da Spot ENT, who is an alumnus of Eastern. “I love all your natural ways, pretty smile and your curves,” Hannah said. “Let your streets be your runway, let the world be your crowd.” In the Europe scene, Cooks sported an oversized clutch bag with sunglasses. Shakya Jarrett, the vice president of GLAM, sported colorful suspenders and a burgundy pencil skirt. Jarrett said the show was amazing she said the most important are the models. She said this show helps students find their leadership skills because it takes more than just an executive board to make a great show. Roosevelt Martin, a freshman business major, worked the technical parts of the show. He said as he watched the show progressed he learned modeling could bring out the best in people when it comes to confidence. “Anyone can be in the spotlight and you can be more than you think you are,” Roosevelt said. Martin has a twin brother, who worked the opposite end of the show he was a model. Russell Martin said their sister encouraged them to become models because those being twins could be marketed. “We thought about how serious this could be in a fun way,” Russell said. “We gave it a shot and we absolutely love it and I’m glad we didn’t reconsider.” T’Nerra Butler can be reached at 581-2812 or tabutler@eiu.edu
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Letter to the Editor This is written in response to the upcoming vote of the confidence/no confidence referendum regarding Provost Blair Lord. Since the Provost was hired in 2001, his staff has witnessed that he is an individual with great integrity, common sense, foresight, and compassion. In our considerable experience, no academic officer has done more or worked harder for the benefit of Eastern Illinois University than Provost Lord. He goes beyond expectations to encourage broad-based, collegial debate of significant issues and to continue his commitment toward shared-governance. He works tirelessly on behalf of all University employees. From a more personal perspective, none has fostered a more supportive, positive, or productive work environment within the VPAA office and he has earned our unfaltering loyalty. Just some of the VPAA’s accomplishments include - retention/graduation rates among the best in the State; integrative learning; interdisciplinary programs; impressive minority participation rates; strong faculty development programs; impressive US News & World Report rankings; international student advancements; sustainable energy; advances in technology through CATS; Honors College excellence; undergraduate research achievements and outstanding graduate programming; centers for renewable energy and autism. An article in the October 22, 2015, JG-TC, page A3, “Eastern ranked high in best Illinois online college listings,” is a testament to the Provost’s guidance and tutelage that encompasses the contributions of many who work diligently for the betterment of EIU. In consultation with search committee members, the Provost appoints key administrators who are competent, insightful, and long-range planners who promote ideas and innovations on behalf of all at EIU. The Provost was at the helm of the past two successful EIU reaccreditations, which is no small feat. Now is the time to focus on positivity and the good things happening at EIU. Karen S. Johnson, Administrative Assistant
What is this deception? Don’t let the words of this column be construed as being wholly negative about everything Eastern. I really do enjoy it here, from the journalism department to the Charleston community to the beautiful campus and everything in between. There is one thing that I’ve wondered about, and it’s something I’ve wondered about during my two-plus years here. What is with the trailers sitting on Seventh Street and what is contained within them? From time to time, I’ve seen the leaf-blown sidewalks and streets, workers watering flowers across campus and the completed construction next to Thomas Dining Center makes that area look really, really spiffy. These things and more make our campus looks really good and is something that, as a campus community, we should be proud of. Why then, are we tarnishing our image with these eyesores? If these are being used for storage, can’t we just build a shed? Is there no place to store these trailers? Let’s move them to Carmen. A bunch of other random things have taken up residence in that parking lot already. Jason Howell is a senior journalism major. He can be reached at 581-2812 or jlhowell@eiu.edu.
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Budget impasse affects SACIS’ future The Illinois budget impasse continues to negatively affect Eastern, but it also continues to hurt other organizations as well. The Sexual Assault Counseling and Information Services is a non-profit organization that relies on state funding to remain open. In Friday’s edition of The Daily Eastern News, the article “The State budget impasse affects local services” said that SACIS is facing financial difficulties where the future of the group is unknown. The article said that the group has used up its reserved funds and has taken out a loan to continue operation. SACIS is an important organization in the Charleston community and it is essential within the community. The group offers services like counseling to individuals who have experienced sexual abuse, assault or harassment. The group is a service to the community that provides a safe environment.
It hosts events like Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Take Back the Night, Zumbafest and other events to raise awareness for sexual assault and violence. There is no reason for SACIS to be in a situation like this. The group should not have to wonder whether it will have the funds to stay open after December or not. The state budget has been a topic that has been discussed so much that individuals are probably tired of reading about it, but this affects many individuals including those in our community. Usually the group is reimbursed for using its own money by the state, but without a budget, SACIS has been put in this situation. Joseph McLean, office manager for the foreign languages department, said that a victim’s thought should not be where he or she will go if something were to happen. That is absolutely true.
SACIS provides a services to the community that other groups cannot. Without SACIS in the community, where are individuals to go if something were to happen? It is good that the organization remains open for the time being, but what is going to happen in 2016? The budget impasse in the state may not seem like it is directly affecting people in the Charleston, but it is indirectly affecting our community. It has been said before and it will continue to be said, this budget impasse has gone on long enough. The House, the Senate and Gov. Bruce Rauner need to come together to pass a budget in Illinois. The daily editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Daily Eastern News.
Stop focusing on the negatives of Eastern
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Throughout the tough times and challenges Eastern has faced this year, so many people have focused on the negatives. Everyone has heard statements that do nothing but put down this university, as if it has gone to ruins. As I scroll down posts on Facebook, I see way too many remarks like these from students and community members: “I came to Eastern because of its safe campus, I should transfer,” “What kind of school is Eastern turning into?” “These kids from Chicago need to go, they are turning our town into the ghetto,” or “What is happening to Charleston?” Everyone needs to stop dwelling on the recent crimes involving Eastern students and our campus and realize that crime is not what defines us. I hope to see more conversations about how this is still a great university and that we are lucky to be here. Eastern truly is a great campus and special part of Charleston. Where are the comments about the 120,000 hours of volunteer work performed by Eastern students each year and the benefits to our community? From the food pantry to the animal shelter, from elementary schools to nursing homes, Eastern students are lending a helping hand. We raise money for cancer research and abused children, make cards for veterans, hospitalized children, and hospice patients, help the environment at Douglas Hart Nature Center and the Whiteside Gardens, and extend a hand to the needy.
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Lynnsey Veach The positive impact of Eastern students is a story worth telling. Where are the conversations about students performing research to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, new sources alternative energy, and improved classroom practices for educators? Eastern students are making a positive difference every day, but those aren’t the topics we are talking about. Maybe we all need to work together to tell the whole story about Eastern. That doesn’t mean we should deny or cover up negative stories, but that we must make sure everyone can see the full picture about who we are and what we do. Without Eastern Illinois University, this town I have grown up in would be absolutely nothing. Nearly everyone in Charleston has a connection to Eastern, whether it is a parent or relative who works here, currently studies here, or even graduated from Eastern, or business
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owners and their employees who are impacted by the students and employees of our university. When Eastern hurts, the Charleston community hurts as well. Eastern not only impacts Charleston economically, it also brings this community together. Football and basketball games, the annual Homecoming parade, concerts, art exhibits, plays, guest lectures, poetry readings, choral, and symphony performances – these events add cultural richness and community traditions, but they would not happen in Charleston without Eastern. Let’s remind people of the great experiences we have had and will continue to enjoy at Eastern, the memories and stories that make Eastern so special. Eastern shouldn’t be reduced to a list of crimes on a blotter. Eastern is about people – the diverse friends we’ve made, the professors who show their passion to educate us on a daily basis, the helpful staff who make us feel welcome and at home at EIU. We need to resolve the critical problems Eastern is facing in a positive way, instead of further shattering the University with negative remarks. Let’s pull together to build a stronger Eastern instead of tearing it down. Lynnsey Veach is a sophomore journalism major. She can be reached at 581-2812 or lmveach@eiu.edu.
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Local band performs at Fili’s Station after four year hiatus By Chynna Miller Photo Editor | @DEN_News The local Charleston band, Thrown Together, made their way back to the stage at Fili’s Station on Friday after a four-year break from playing at the venue. Thrown Together started seven years ago after playing a local benefit in town. The band members’ friendship, however, started while attending Charleston Middle School in the early ‘90s. The four have always had a knack and common interest in music, Chris Shafer, the bassist for the band, said. They were just a group of friends who loved to perform. The members band’s members: Lead singer Robert Hughes, guitarist Shane Cox, bassist Chris Shafer and drummer Kevin Lewis got together to play for a local benefit around town. This led to more gigs for the band, ultimately the creation of the band and its name. “After playing the benefit, people kept asking us when we’re going to be a band,” Cox said. “That’s when we came up with the name. We were just a group of guys ‘Thrown Together’.”
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Thrown Together, a local rock band, performs on Saturday at Fili’s Station. This was the band’s first performance at the venue in four years. “I love entertaining people and being in front of a crowd,” Shane Cox, the guitar player for the band said. “It’s a great feeling.”
Friday’s return gig to Fili’s Station was just like old times, Hughes said. “It’s like we didn’t miss a beat,” Hughes said. “To be able to come back after a break like that and be able to have that kind of support was really nice.” Fili’s Station made for an intimate
setting for the band, having a flatter stage as opposed to a raised stage, allowed friends, family members and fans to be up close and personal to the band while performing. “People get into it,” Shafer said. “Even if they don’t know the music, they dance and get involved.”
The band plays mostly cover songs that span across all genres Hughes said. Most of the music played on Friday ranged from rock songs from the early millennium and the ‘90s. Though the band’s focus was on rock music, they also played hits of
today such as “Animals” by Maroon 5. “They usually play four or five sets and each set raises in energy,” Wendy Hale, a local Charleston resident and the girlfriend of Cox, said. “The last set is always the most energetic and gets people amped up and ready to dance for the last hour of the bar.” The band will soon be bringing their energy and music to Eastern’s campus. Thrown Together will be one of the bands playing for this spring’s Celebration: A Festival for the Arts from April 22-24. “We hope to bridge the gap between the townies and college students,” Hughes said. “ We have something to offer musically for every one’s taste.” Outside of the band and performing, Thrown Together is like a family, Shafer said. “I know that I can call these guys anytime and talk to them about music or personal manners,” Shafer said. “We know each other like the back of our hands.” Thrown Together will be having their next show at 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at Lefty’s Holler. Chynna Miller can be reached at 581-2812 or cdmiller3@eiu.edu.
Workshop to bring awareness to stereotypes,bullying By T’Nerra Butler Multicultural Editor | @DEN_News A workshop focusing on courtesy, respect and how to speak up for faculty or staff that are being victimized when stereotypical statements are made in the workplace is coming to campus Wednesday. The workshop “Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts -- A Matter Of Respect,” will take place at 8 a.m. in the Arcola/Tuscola Room of the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union. Julie Benedict, a training & development specialist, said bullying
takes place in the workplace and at the workshop she wants to give people the tools and resources to help them speak up and not be a bystander. “By saying nothing, we condone the actions of others,” Benedict said. Benedict said she got the idea to do the workshop from a former coworker who developed a workshop similar to this one. Benedict said the purpose of the workshop is to understand what stereotyping is, the behaviors and how to stand up for others in a nonthreatening or disrespectful way. This workshop focuses on six
ways to approach stereotypes. Benedict said people could learn how to go against stereotypes from understanding what stereotypes are and educating others. “As a society we tend to get too caught up in ‘having to be politically correct,’” Benedict said. “It›s not being ‘politically correct,’ it›s about having compassion and understanding for other human beings.” Benedict said people who come to the workshop would think about their own behavior and what they see in the workplace. She said people need to understand the impact of stereotypical
comments have on others and have six ways to speak up to stereotypical comments. Stereotypes often demean and anger people and they tend to shut down and become less productive in the workplace, Benedict said. Benedict said this workshop is targeted to the faculty and staff on campus. She said, in her opinion, stereotypes are often a part of people’s views and come through in speech and thought. She said many are not aware of the error in their ways and how they feel about a certain person can be expressed in indirect speech.
“The statements are used and passed from generation to generation and therefore have lost the meaning,” Benedict said. “However, the meaning is not lost on those who are the target of that saying.” Benedict said this workshop is vital to campus because people have to know the workplace is not a place to have the tension and misunderstandings, which go along with the stereotypical behavior. She said what one does in their personal life is their business. T’Nerra Butler can be reached at 581-2812 or tabutler@eiu.edu.
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Christian King, president of the SHRM, said all the proceeds from the run go to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis and donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. James Bearden, a senior business administration major, who registered as a zombie runner, said the run was a great idea. “It’s a learning experience because it increases awareness about multiple sclerosis and gives someone the opportunity to see how it affects the people around you,” Bearden said. The race consisted of participants who registered as runners or as zombie runners. Those registered as runners only had to pay $10 and those who registered as zombie runners paid $15. Cheyanne Austin, a sophomore family and consumer sciences major who registered as a runner, said, “I like the support that goes both ways. I get a little exercise and they get a donation to a good cause.” At the start of the run, participants were given three different colored flags that they hung from their waist. Those flags determined the runner’s survival status. If the runner had all or most of their flags they survived the zombie run, if they lost all their flags they did not survive. There were also three different colored zones matching the colored flags that runners ran through as well as “quarantined areas” that were considered safe zones. At each zone, the zombies had the opportunity to pull the colored flag from the runner’s waist for that respected zone King said. Runners also had to flee from
registered zombie runners who could only pull the pink colored flag if they caught up to the runners. Nina Byrd, sophomore business major and member of the SHRM, said the run was for a good cause. “That’s one of the most important parts about it,” Byrd said. Randi Rogers, a junior business major, also said it was for a good cause, but the cause hit home. “My uncle has multiple sclerosis and it’s more important for me,” Rogers said. “I really like that it’s for multiple clerosis.” Josh Wall, a senior management major and member of the SHRM, said if it is a good race and for a good cause then it is a good outcome. Volunteers from the theatre arts department painted the faces of the zombie participants. Marisa Foglia, a sophomore English and theatre arts major, was one of the volunteers and is currently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “I’m glad that I’m able to help in any way that I can because I know the people who struggle with it and what they deal with,” Foglia said. Foglia also said she hopes the money they raise will help find better treatment for multiple sclerosis. This year, through the contributions from the participants in the race and through donations, the group raised over $500 for multiple sclerosis.
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Swim teams lose despite posting personal bests By Sean Hastings Sports Editor | @DEN_Sports The Eastern men’s and women’s swim teams did not win this weekend but had many swimmers post personal bests and have top three finishes against Evansville. The women lost 164-114 and the men lost 188-99. One of the swimmers for the woman who posted an in-season best time was senior Beth Houghton in the women’s 1000-yard freestyle. Coach Jacqueline Michalski called the last two minutes of the race one of the loudest points of the meet. “There was a solid race between Beth Houghton and Kelcie Davie of (Evansville),” Michalski said. “Beth swam the race extremely smart, resulting in an in season best time and a third place finish in that event.” Houghton finished with a time of 11:27.49. Senior Kelsey Ferguson also had a season-best time in the women’s 200yard individual medley. Ferguson finished the race in first place with a time of 2:15.54. “I was really happy with the 200 IM race,” Ferguson said. “I actually had come off of the 200 breaststroke frustrated with how I was feeling because my body was tired and I couldn’t get up.” She said that Houghton and sophomore Dani DiMatteo got her back in it and finish the meet strong. Michalski also said that the men and women swimmers in the 100yard breaststroke, 200-yard butterfly were strong events for the Panthers. Seniors Joann Wakefield and Kelsey Ferguson finished 1-2 in the women’s 100-yard breaststroke. Wakefield finished with a time of 1:09.24 and Ferguson 1:10.36.
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Freshman Martee Grainger swims frontstroke during the swim meet against Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis on Oct. 17. Grainger swam in the meet against Evansville Saturday Oct. 31 where she took third place in the 200-yard freestyle event and second in the 200-yard backstroke event.
Ferguson also finished in second in the 200-yard breaststroke. But ‘the race of the meet’ came from freshmen Alex Laleian and Gerald Stingle and sophomore Patrick Wood who finished 1-2-3 in the men’s 200-yard butterfly. Laleian had a time of 2:03.14, Stingle finished six seconds behind him at 2:09.98, and Wood was right behind him coming in at 2:10.43. The women also had a win in the 200-yard butterfly as Paige Eavenson touched the wall first.
It was the first time Eavenson swam that event this season. Eavenson came in with a time of 2:16.77. “The 200 fly is by no means an event to swim, but all of our 200 fliers made it look effortless,” Michalski said. Another race where the women and men both found themselves in the top three was the first event of the night in the 200-yard medley. The relay team of freshman Martee Grainger, Wakefield, Dimatteo,
and senior Kaylee Morris took second place with a time of 1:52.42, just over a second behind the Evansville team. Morris also swam in the 50-yard freestyle and won with a time of 24.94 seconds. She also won the women’s 100yard freestyle with a time of 53.78 seconds. The men also took second place in the event with the relay team of junior Brogan O’Doherty, sophomore Brandon Robbins, sophomore Stephen Truchon and junior Shane Wit-
zki posted a time of 1:37.81. They also had the relay team of sophomore Steve Fishman, Laleian, Wood and sophomore Jennings Soccorso-McCoy finish in third with a time of 1:40.66. The men and women will be back in the pool next weekend when they host Valparaiso in Padovan Pool Nov. 7. Sean Hastings can be reached at 581-2812 or smhastings@eiu.edu.
Men’s and women’s cross country takes 2nd place By Maher Kawash Staff Reporter | @DEN_Sports The Eastern men’s and women’s cross country teams competed the Ohio Valley Conference Championship over the weekend and both earned second place finishes. The Panthers came in second place behind an Eastern Kentucky team who was successful in coming in first place for the tenth consecutive year. “This past weekend was an incredible experience for both of our cross
country teams,” junior Riley Mclnerney said. “It was great to go out and compete so well as an entire team.” There were plenty of awards for Eastern as Mclnerney and sophomore Maria Baldwin earned first team AllOVC honors, while juniors Ivy Handley and Paxson Menard earned second team All-OVC honors. Baldwin was able to strike through the competition by taking sixth place in the 5k race with a time of 17:46. Handley placed 13th in the 5k race, which is an improvement from her
19th place finish in last season’s OVC Championship. “This reminds me how thankful I am to have the ability to run, and how much I love to run,” Handley said. Mclnerney continues to play a role in the men’s success in earning second place as a team, as he came in fourth in the 8k race with a time of 24:51. “This race solidified my confidence in my strength and coaching,” Mclnerney said. “I am confident anywhere we go.” Handley said the teams have some
confidence going forward. “We have made huge strides of success, especially this past weekend,” Handley said. “The future looks very promising, and we have a lot of potential to do bigger and better things.” The Panthers improved on their fifth place finish from last season as well as their fourth place finish in 2013. “Our program took a big step forward in the right direction,” Mclnerney said. “EIU cross country is definitely getting its name out there.”
The success the Panthers had this year allowed the program to be ranked 15th in the region. Regardless of the results, team chemistry seems to be something that many members of the team depend on according to Handley. “I had a ton of fun this weekend because my teammates are my best friends,” Handley said. “I couldn’t have done so well without them.” Maher Kawash can be reached at 581-2812 or mwkawash@eiu.edu.
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Eastern football team defeats Murray State By Blake Nash Staff Reporter | @Banash5 Six seconds. That is the only amount of time the Eastern football team trailed during Saturday’s 34-20 win at Murray State. Murray State defensive back Marquez Sanford intercepted a Jalen Whitlow pass and returned it 26 yards for the first score of the game. But following a 94 yard kickoff return by red-shirt freshman Tray Mitchell, the Panthers led the entire game until the end, and walked out of Racer Field with a 5-0 record in the Ohio Valley Conference. There will be two unbeaten OVC teams at O’Brien Field next Saturday. No. 1 ranked Jacksonville State defeated Eastern Kentucky 34-0 Saturday, in a battle of two OVC unbeaten and ranked teams. Eastern will face the Gamecocks at 1 p.m. “We’re happy to be where we are, in a situation where we haven’t lost a conference game,” Eastern coach Kim Dameron said. “But we can’t look up at who it is we’re playing, or wherever it is. We just got to continue being the best us we can be.” The stat sheet shows that Eastern was at its best on rushing plays. The Panthers rushed for a total of 175 yards, 117 of which came from the power running of red-shirt senior Shepard Little. On a third and three with two minutes left in the game, Little found a gap the line and broke several tackles on a 40 yard touchdown run. That touchdown sewed up the game for the Panthers, who held the Racers to 81 rushing yards on 28 carries. A pair of defensive backs led the Panthers in tackles. Red-shirt senior safety Jourdan Wickliffe and sophomore Bradley Dewberry totaled 11 and nine tackles, respectively. Junior linebacker Seth McDonald and red-shirt senior Dino Fanti finished with seven and six tackles, respectively. Four of Fanti’s tackles resulted in lost yardage for Murray State, but it propelled Fanti into East-
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Red-shirt junior wide receiver James Brooks rushed 17 yards and received 21 yards for one touchdown during the Panthers’ 51-20 Homecoming win against Tennessee Tech on Oct. 24 at O’Brien Field. Brooks rushed for nine yards and recieved for 33 during the Panthers’ 34-20 win against Murray State on Saturday.
ern football history. Fanti broke the school record for tackles for loss in a career, which was set by Pete Catan in 1980. Catan had 45 tackles for a loss in his career. “He’s a disrupter and makes a lot of plays, even though he’s not real big,” Dameron said. “He brings a whole lot to the table.” Fanti also had two sacks, as did senior linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill. The Panthers held the Racers’ offense scoreless on 12 consecutive
drives until late in the fourth quarter when Murray State quarterback KD Humphries found wide receiver Jesse Blackburn for their second touchdown of the game. Humphries and senior Eastern quarterback Jalen Whitlow both are from Montgomery, Ala., and the two have remained in touch since including this past week. Whitlow completed 18-of-27 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown to junior tight end Ben Odugbesan.
Odugbesan had only made three catches this season, but he matched that total on Saturday, catching three passes for 80 yards. The Racers blown coverage allowed Odugbesan to race 80 yards to the end zone for his first touchdown as a Panther. Murray State wide receiver Paul Rice led the Racers receiving core with seven catches for 136 yards. His quarterback Humphries completed 28-of-51 passes for 346 yards, which is just shy of his season average of
367.4 per game. The next three games for the Panthers feature three teams that have a combined two losses in Football Championship Subdivision play this season. Only Jacksonville State, next week’s opponent, has gone unbeaten in FCS games. Blake Nash can be reached at 581-2812 or banash@eiu.edu.
Volleyball team wins one, loses one over weekend By Sean Hastings Sports Editor | @DEN_Sports The Eastern volleyball team had its five-game win streak snapped by Southeast Missouri State Friday but got back on the winning track with a win against Tennessee-Martin on Saturday. The Panthers also saw the return of senior Abby Saalfrank who missed the last six matches. Saalfrank had eight kills against SEMO, and 12 against TenneseeMartin. The Panthers won the first set 2522, but dropped the next two 25-19 and 25-17. Although the Panthers tied the match at two in the fourth set, it was not enough as SEMO got the decisive fifth-set win 15-13. Looking at the stat sheet, the Panthers would have seemed to win because they out-killed the Redhawks 71-67, and matched them in digs 6969 but sometimes the stats lie. “Tonight was a tough loss for us,” coach Sam Wolinski said. Wolinski said that the girls fought hard to take it to five sets and almost came back as they were down 11-4. The Panthers had four hitters finish in double-digit kills. Freshman Taylor Smith had 11, sophomore Allie Hueston had 12, senior Chelsea Lee
had 15 and senior Kayla Nesbitt had 10. Smith finished with a triple-double having 11 kills, 34 assists, and 11 digs. Eastern also had four players in double-digit digs. Senior Stephanie Wallace led the way with 16, freshman Anne Hughes had 15, Smith had 11, and sophomore Maria Brown had 11. After playing the close match with SEMO Friday, the Panthers had another close one with Tennessee-Martin Saturday night where they found themselves on the winning end. Eastern and Tennessee-Martin played a five-set match after the Panthers were unable to close it out in the third set after winning the first two. The Panthers won the first two sets 25-17, and 31-29. The Panthers did not have a lead in the third set until they went on a 4-0 scoring run to take the lead 19-18. Eastern then had a 24-23 lead needing just one point to win, but the Skyhawks tied it and took the lead 25-24 The teams went back and forth for a few points, each team finding themselves needing to score one point to stay alive. Tennessee-Martin had a 29-28 lead, but the Panthers scored three straight to win. Wolinski said it was another gutsy
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Allie Hueston goes up for the kill in a match against Murray State Oct. 24 in Lantz Arena. Hueston had 12 kills on Friday against Southeast Missouri and 11 on Saturday against Tennessee-Martin.
performance for the team having to battle through adversity. “Six hitters in double-digit kills was huge for us pulling out this win in addition to our back row doing a good job of controlling the passing and digging game for us throughout the match,” Wolinski said. Red-shirt sophomore Josie Winner had 11 kills, Smith had 10, Hueston had 11, Brown had 10, Lee had 15, and Saalfrank had 12.
Eastern also had four players in double-digit digs. Wallace had 20, Brown had 13 and Hughes and Smith each had 16. Wolinski said it was a total team effort getting the win. Both matches were very close and Wallace said the difference was the team had more of a sense of urgency Saturday. “We were making a better effort to earn our own points today rather than
letting (Tennessee-Martin) make the errors,” Wallace said. The Panthers now have a 9-4 record in Ohio Valley Conference play and sit in third place in the standings. Eastern will take on Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State next weekend on the road. Sean Hastings can be reached at 581-2812 or smhastings@eiu.edu.